National Society of Black Engineers Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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National Society of Black Engineers
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

• In the Beginning
• NSBE Day 1
• September 6, 2006

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NSBE In the Beginning
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Overview

• NSBE Mission
• NSBE History
• Symbols
• Current NSBE

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NSBE Mission Statement

• The mission of NSBE is to increase the number
  of culturally responsible Black engineers who
  excel academically, succeed professionally, and
  positively impact the community.

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NSBE-MIT Mission Statement

• The mission of NSBE-MIT is to increase the
  number of culturally responsible minority
  engineers and scientists who excel academically,
  succeed professionally, and positively impact the
  community.

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The Chicago Six

• Ed Coleman
• Anthony Harris
• Brian Harris
• Stanley Kirtley (deceased)
• John Logan (deceased)
• George Smith

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NSBE History

• 1971 Chicago Six founded Purdue Society of
  Black Engineers
• 1974 Society of Black Engineers became national
  body
• 1975 First National Conference held at Purdue
  University
• 1976 NSBE incorporated in Austin, TX

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NSBE History

• 1975 First National Conference
• Attended by 48 students from 32 schools
• National symbol chosen
• Drafted first National Constitution
• Organization divided into 6 regions
• Adopted name National Society of Black Engineers

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NSBE History

• John Carson - First National Chairperson
• Virginia Booth - First Female and 2x National
  Chair
• Dr. Florence Morehead - First Executive Director
• Dr. Gary May - Only National Chair with a PhD
• Robert S. Bright - First Alumni Extension
  Chairperson

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NSBE Torch

• Everlasting burning desire to achieve and
  develop minority students interest and
  participation in engineering in our present
  society

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Lightning Bolt

• The striking impact that will be felt by
  society and industry as a result of contributions
  and achievements made by NSBE

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National Directives

• L eadership Academic Excellence
• O perational Effectiveness
• V ital Technical Excellence Programs
• E xpanding Career Access

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Seven Key Business Areas

• Academic Excellence
• Technical Excellence
• Leadership
• Communications
• Financial Vitality
• Cultural and Community Awareness
• Continued Education and Career Access

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Current NSBE

• National Executive Director Carl Mack
• National Chairperson Ainsley Stewart

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NSBE-MIT 2005-2006 Executive Board

• Chapter Chairperson Alia Carter
• Vice-Chairperson Allysa Piché
• Executive Secretary Shannon Roberts
• Treasurer Fredrick Porter
• Programs Chairperson Timan Goshit
• Pre-College Initiative Chairperson Jeremy McGee
• Public Relations Chairperson Clinton Blackburn
• Chapter Advisor Karl Reid

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NSBE-MIT

• 2005-2006 Past Events
• Fall Zone Conference
• Technical Excellence Workshop Research
  Colloquium
• Resume and Business Etiquette Workshop
• Fall Regional Conference
• Minority Career Fair
• Cultural Show PULSE One BeatOne World
• Spring Regional Conference

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NSBE-MIT

• 2005-2006 Past Events
• Leadership Workshop How to be a Leader
• National Convention
• Financial Vitality Workshop Personal Financial
  Planning and Management Workshop
• Career Access Workshop Evaluating Job Offers
  101 and First Job Essentials
• Annual End-of-the-year Banquet

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Additional Information

• Check out NSBE at
• The National site nsbe.org
• The Regional site nsbe.org/region1
• The Chapter site web.mit.edu/nsbe/www/
• Register at nol.nsbe.org
• Contact the Executive Board at
• nsbe-eboard.mit.edu