Transcript NSBE General Body Meeting - University of Pennsylvania

9.17.09
NSBE General Body Meeting
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
The Mission
The Mission of NSBE is to increase the number of
culturally responsible Black engineers who excel
academically, succeed professionally, and positively
impact the community.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
www.nsbe.org
About NSBE
Founded at Purdue University in 1975 by the “Chicago Six”
Largest student-run organization in the country
Over 30,000 members and more than 500 chapters
Excellent leadership opportunities
NSBE offers over 2000 elected positions
Divided into 6 geographical regions
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
NSBE Directives
National Directives
Retention
International Development
Scholastic Achievement
Economic Empowerment
UPenn NSBE is in Region II
Danger Zone: Community College of Philadelphia, Delaware State
University, Drexel University, Lafayette College, Lincoln University, Lehigh
University, Swarthmore College, Temple University, University of Delaware,
Villanova University
Regional Directives
Leadership Development
Effective Transitioning
Developing the Leadership Pipeline
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
www.nsbe.org
Why NSBE?
NSBE is just one means of combating some of
the problems facing members of the African
Diaspora.
NSBE believes academic, technical, and
professional excellence is a great way to
combat these problems.
NSBE specializes in creating culturally
responsible LEADERS.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
Secondary School Education Update
Yearly SAT Score (Verbal) Comparison by Ethnicity
Ethnicity
2001
2005
2009
American Indian, Alaskan
Native
481
483
486
Asian, Asian American,
Pacific Islander
501
507
516
African American/Black
433
430
429
Mexican American
451
451
453
Puerto Rican
457
457
452
Hispanic/Latino
460
461
461
White
529
528
528
Source: College Board, College-Bound Seniors 2004: A Profile of SAT Program Test Takers
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
Secondary School Education Update
Yearly SAT Score (Math) Comparison by Ethnicity
Ethnicity
2001
2005
2009
American Indian, Alaskan
Native
479
488
493
Asian, Asian American,
Pacific Islander
566
577
587
African American/Black
426
427
426
Mexican American
458
458
463
Puerto Rican
451
452
450
Hispanic/Latino
465
465
461
White
531
531
536
Source: College Board, College-Bound Seniors 2004: A Profile of SAT Program Test Takers
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Secondary School Education Update
2004 ACT Scores by Ethnicity (1.17 Million Test Takers)
Ethnicity
Composite Score
American Indian or Alaskan Native
18.8
Asian-American or Pacific Islander
21.8
African-American or Black
(The Lowest) 17.1
Mexican-American, Chicano, Latino
18.4
Puerto Rican, Cuban, Other Hispanic
18.8
Caucasian-American, White
21.8
Multiracial
20.9
Other
19.4
Prefer Not to Respond (3%)
22.0
Source: ACT, ACT Assessment Results 2004
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PennNSBE Programs
 A Walk For Education (AWFE)
 Tutoring and Coaching
 Mentoring
 Professional Development
 Social Activities
 Community Service
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Conferences
----FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE (FRC)----
November 20 – November 22nd, 2009
Greensboro, North Carolina
----NSBE NATIONAL CONFERENCE----
March 31 - April 4th, 2010
Toronto, Canada
Career Fair
Academic Tech Bowl
Undergraduate Research Regional Showcase
Step Show
Nightly Entertainment
Closing Banquet and more…
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How Can You Get Involved?
Be a General Body Member
 Come to events
 Attend conferences
Become a NSBE Director
 Take part in planning process
 Work alongside current board members
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
www.nsbe.org
Upcoming Events….
http://dolphin.upenn.edu/~nsbe
Thur: October 1st
Fri: Sept. 25th
2nd NSBE GBM
NSBE/BSL
Spades
Tournament
Huntsman Hall
Room TBA
7pm
Wed: Sept. 23rd
Google Tech Talk
&
Geek Trivia Event
Levine:
Wu & Chen
6:30pm
Location TBA
6:30pm
Free food & Prizes
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www.nsbe.org
CAN I GET A TWOOOOO-HYPE?!?!?!
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS