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The National Society of<br />
Black Engineers<br />
The University of Texas at Austin Chapter<br />
<strong>Corporate</strong> <strong>Solicitation</strong> <strong>Packet</strong><br />
<strong>2012</strong> - <strong>2013</strong><br />
Excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact <strong>the</strong> community.
The National Society of Black Engineers<br />
The University of Texas at Austin<br />
Overview<br />
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a student-managed, non-profit organization<br />
that is committed to recruiting, retaining, and motivating its membership to successfully<br />
complete a college education. It is an organized network of support for individuals<br />
who are typically underrepresented in <strong>the</strong> engineering and science community. By<br />
implementing programs that promote academic excellence, personal growth, and career<br />
development, NSBE continues to increase <strong>the</strong> number of professionals who are committed<br />
to community development and are prepared to successfully compete in corporate<br />
America.<br />
Since its inception in 1975, <strong>the</strong> Society has grown to represent over 35,000 members<br />
and 270 colleges and universities worldwide. The collegiate chapter of NSBE at The University<br />
of Texas at Austin was chartered in 1982 due to strong student interest in promoting<br />
<strong>the</strong> goals of <strong>the</strong> national organization<br />
on campus. Since <strong>the</strong>n,<br />
<strong>the</strong> UT-Austin chapter has become<br />
a strong organization receiving<br />
numerous awards both at <strong>the</strong> university<br />
and on <strong>the</strong> national level.<br />
In partnership with <strong>the</strong> Equal Opportunity<br />
in Engineering Program,<br />
NSBE plays an important role on<br />
<strong>the</strong> University campus in <strong>the</strong> areas<br />
of recruitment, retention, and motivation<br />
of successful minority engineers.<br />
Mission Statement<br />
NSBE’s mission is to increase <strong>the</strong> number of culturally responsible<br />
black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and<br />
positively impact <strong>the</strong> community.<br />
Our Vision<br />
The NSBE experience empowers members to reach <strong>the</strong>ir full potential. We encourage<br />
our membership to continue <strong>the</strong> legacy while maintaining leadership roles in NSBE, <strong>the</strong><br />
community, and o<strong>the</strong>r professional organizations. We instill pride and add value to our<br />
members, motivating <strong>the</strong>m to want to give<br />
back to NSBE in order to produce a continuum<br />
of success.<br />
NSBE sets a standard of excellence in<br />
providing services to science and engineering<br />
students. We maximize our potential<br />
collectively to facilitate <strong>the</strong> development of<br />
quality black engineers. We are advancing<br />
a cultural paradigm, which inspires <strong>the</strong><br />
black community to achieve great engineering<br />
and scientific feats.<br />
Special Points of<br />
Interest<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> Chapter<br />
Executive Board<br />
Calendar of Events for<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> Year<br />
Various Support<br />
Opportunities<br />
Information about UT<br />
NSBE events<br />
Conferences and<br />
Conventions<br />
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Contents<br />
UT Chapter Executive<br />
Board<br />
Highlights on UT<br />
NSBE<br />
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4<br />
UT NBSE Events 5<br />
Academic Initiatives 6<br />
Professional<br />
Development<br />
7<br />
Community Service 8<br />
Pre-College<br />
Initiative<br />
9<br />
NSBE Conferences 10<br />
Contact Information and<br />
Support Categories<br />
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UT Chapter Executive Board<br />
President<br />
Getaneh Mekonen<br />
utnsbechair1@gmail.com<br />
(832) 928-3240<br />
Vice President Programs Chair Treasurer Secretary<br />
Adria Galloway<br />
utnsbevp@gmail.com<br />
(832) 236-8542<br />
Fanta Kaba<br />
fanta_kaba@yahoo.com<br />
(832) 230-7571<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> Executive Officers<br />
Athletic Coordinator Chelsea Bryant lilcb@tx.rr.com<br />
Chair Emeritus Teniola Sulaiman tsulaiman89@gmail.com<br />
Chapter Development Chair Kelvin Hypolite Kelvin.hypolite@utexas.edu<br />
Co-Academic Excellence Chair Janel Davis jaydavis2489@gmail.com<br />
Co-Academic Excellence Chair Emeka Ugwu emekaugwug@utexas.edu<br />
Co-Community Service Chair Bryant Johnson Bryant.johnson@utexas.edu<br />
Co-Community Service Chair Cheralyn Salone cheralynsalone@hotmail.com<br />
Conference Planner Kenya Morrow kenyamorrow@utexas.edu<br />
Finance Chair Abulrahman Onabokun Smogj2000@yahoo.com<br />
Freshmen Action Team Advisor Oluwadara Oke daraoke@utexas.edu<br />
Pre-College Initiative Co-Chair Christien Peets c.peets@gmail.com<br />
Membership Chair Kendra Morrow KendraMorrow@gmail.com<br />
Publications/Public Relations Chair Kemi Fayemiwo Kemi_faye@yahoo.com<br />
Senator/Co-Parliamentarian Avijeet Ghosh Rghosh01@comcast.net<br />
Senator/Co-Parliamentarian Harun Hersi hahersi3@hotmail.com<br />
Student Engineering Council Rep. Ashioma Ishiekwene ashieoma_ish@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Student Engineering Council Rep. Chelsea Clark chelsea.clark2011@yahoo.com<br />
Telecommunications Chair Omar Clinton omaredclinton@gmail.com<br />
Advisor Information<br />
Zachary Criss<br />
utnsbetreasurer@gmail.com<br />
(817) 881-9100<br />
EOE Program: Enrique Dominguez Phillip Nevels<br />
Director Academic Coordinator<br />
Victoria Dean<br />
secretaryutnsbe@gmail.com<br />
(281) 740-9449<br />
enrique.dominguez@austin.utexas.edu phillip.nevels@austin.utexas.edu
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Highlights on UT NSBE<br />
A Legacy of Excellence!<br />
Regional and National Honors<br />
2011 Region V Technical Academic Bowl Champions<br />
2011 Black Essence Award Most Outstanding Organization<br />
2010-2011 Region V Medium Size Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2009-2010 Region V T.O.R.C.H. Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2008-2009 Region V Distinguished Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2007-2008 National Large Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2007-2008 Region V Large Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2007 Regional Leadership Conference Host<br />
2005 UT Black Essence Award Most Outstanding Organization<br />
2003-2004 Region V Large Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
2003 Regional Leadership Conference Host<br />
2002-2003 Most Professional Organization at UT<br />
2002 Region V Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Month<br />
2000 Region V Medium-Sized Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
1999 Region V Distinguished Chapter of <strong>the</strong> Year<br />
<strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> Chapter Goals<br />
NSBE’S goals are centered around Academic Development & Excellence, Leadership, Career & Professional Development and<br />
Cultural and Community Awareness.<br />
Increase membership by 10%, increase membership enthusiasm and educate members on <strong>the</strong> history and vision of <strong>the</strong> National<br />
Society of Black Engineers<br />
Ensure at least 75% of our membership is registered with <strong>the</strong> Engineering Career Assistance Center to increase corporate<br />
access and to connect members with internships and co-ops<br />
Increase membership involvement in academic initiatives such as tutoring and research to ensure that our members are<br />
excelling academically and making proper use of on-campus resources<br />
Continue to have a bi-weekly tutoring program at a local school and two major community service projects every semester<br />
Revitalize our bi-weekly meetings with content that will allow our members to have more interaction with each o<strong>the</strong>r and<br />
corporate representatives.<br />
Streng<strong>the</strong>n our Freshmen Action Team to help build a strong foundation for freshmen to succeed academically before <strong>the</strong>y<br />
become leaders.<br />
Groom and inspire leaders who will uphold and continue <strong>the</strong> legacy, live <strong>the</strong> mission, and fulfill <strong>the</strong> vision of NSBE.<br />
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Incorporate engineering principles, based on math and science, into our community service activities that involve interaction<br />
with grade school children.<br />
Preserve <strong>the</strong> relationship with current corporate supporters and appeal to a more diverse pool of corporate supporters that<br />
represent and benefit all majors within <strong>the</strong> Cockrell School of Engineering.<br />
Maintain communication and share resources with <strong>the</strong> Alumni Chapter, Pre-College Initiative Chapter, and surrounding Collegiate<br />
Chapters.
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<strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> UT NSBE Calendar of Events<br />
August<br />
3rd–5th Regional Leadership Conference<br />
28rd EOE Leadership Empowerment Weekend Part II<br />
30th September<br />
EOE Fall Kick-Off<br />
1st Football Fundraiser<br />
8th Football Fundraiser<br />
11th–15th Membership Week<br />
11th First General Body Meeting<br />
14th Major Myx Part 1 & Social<br />
15th Hunger Awareness<br />
25th Second General Body Meeting<br />
25th–26th Fall Engineering EXPO<br />
27th PNS Volleyball Social<br />
28th October<br />
Chapter Executive Board Social<br />
5th NSBE Day<br />
6th Football Fundraiser<br />
9th Third General Body Meeting<br />
20th Football Fundraiser<br />
23rd Fourth General Body Meeting<br />
26th PNS Halloween Social<br />
27th November<br />
HYPE Conference<br />
2nd NSBE Social<br />
4th PNS Potluck<br />
6th Fifth General Body Meeting<br />
9th A Walk for Education<br />
10th Football Fundraiser<br />
9th–11th Fall Regional Conference<br />
24th Football Fundraiser<br />
26th Professional Development Event<br />
27th Sixth General Body Meeting<br />
30th December<br />
Major Myx Part 2<br />
7th PNS End of <strong>the</strong> Semester Social<br />
9th NSBE Alumni Holiday Party<br />
10th–18th January<br />
Finals Study Blocks<br />
18th NSBE Social<br />
22nd Seventh General Body Meeting<br />
25th–26th February<br />
EOE Industry Super Bowl<br />
5th-9th Membership Week<br />
5th Eighth General Body Meeting<br />
8th Major Myx Part 1 & Social<br />
9th Community Service Event<br />
14th PNS Valentine’s Day Social<br />
19th Ninth General Body Meeting<br />
21st NSBE E-Week Lip Sync Contest<br />
25th March<br />
Professional Development Event<br />
5th Tenth General Body Meeting<br />
19th Eleventh General Body Meeting<br />
23rd PCI Engineering Day<br />
24th–25th NSBE Study Blocks<br />
27th–31st NSBE 39th April<br />
Annual Convention<br />
2nd Twelfth General Body Meeting<br />
4th PNS Basketball Tournament<br />
5th NSBE Paintball Social<br />
8th Major Myx Part 2<br />
12th–13th EOE Leadership Empowerment Weekend Part I<br />
16th Thirteenth General Body Meeting<br />
18th PNS Crawfish Boil<br />
20th Community Service Event<br />
25th EOE Excellence Awards Banquet<br />
26th NSBE End of <strong>the</strong> Semester Social<br />
30th May<br />
Fourteenth General Body Meeting<br />
5th Transition Brunch<br />
6th–14th Finals Study Blocks<br />
17th–18th UT Graduation<br />
UT NSBE Events<br />
NSBE encourages all engineering, math, technology, and natural science<br />
majors to join <strong>the</strong> organization. During <strong>the</strong> first few weeks of school, tables<br />
are set up around campus with a display of NSBE's accomplishments,<br />
along with promotional material. At <strong>the</strong> tables, we publicize <strong>the</strong><br />
events that make up Membership Week. These events include a study<br />
night, a general meeting, Major Myx Part 1, a community service event,<br />
and a social event. The primary objective of Membership Week is to<br />
showcase all aspects of NSBE to new and old members.<br />
Expected Participants: 45-65 students (total membership)<br />
Cost of Support: $600<br />
General Meetings<br />
UT NSBE has bi-weekly meetings that cover <strong>the</strong> chapter’s upcoming events, networking<br />
with corporate representatives, and presentation topics that will help<br />
develop our members. These meetings are a source of information as well as a<br />
mechanism of professional and academic enhancement for <strong>the</strong> membership.<br />
To <strong>the</strong> left is a calendar of events and meeting dates for <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> academic<br />
year. Tentatively <strong>the</strong>re are fourteen general meetings scheduled for <strong>the</strong> upcoming<br />
year. We would like to diversify our partnership with corporate supporters not<br />
only through general meeting but also various events we hold throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
year.<br />
Expected Participants: 45-65 students per meeting<br />
Cost of Support: $800 per meeting<br />
Membership Week<br />
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Academic Initiatives<br />
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Excellent grades are very important to be competitive in today’s job market. As a result, <strong>the</strong> academic<br />
achievement and development of NSBE members is our top priority. We focus on helping members develop<br />
essential study skills to increase <strong>the</strong>ir GPA. This includes presentations at general meetings that cover issues<br />
such as note taking, listening skills, communicating with professors, and time management. In addition, we<br />
participate in ongoing study sessions throughout <strong>the</strong> academic year that encourage our members to remain<br />
focused on academics.<br />
Major Myx<br />
This academic initiative was created in Spring 2009 to promote communication<br />
between upper and lower classmen in each engineering<br />
discipline. During <strong>the</strong> first Major Myx session, each engineering discipline<br />
ga<strong>the</strong>red with <strong>the</strong>ir counterparts and exchanged contact information;<br />
participation from o<strong>the</strong>r minority engineering societies is encouraged.<br />
By exchanging contact information, upperclassmen act as<br />
tutors and mentors to underclassmen throughout <strong>the</strong> year. There will<br />
be multiple Major Myxes throughout <strong>the</strong> year to ensure that members<br />
are able to interact with upperclassmen as a resource and ultimately<br />
excel in <strong>the</strong>ir engineering courses.<br />
Expected Participants: 30 students<br />
Cost of Support: $400 per Major Myx<br />
NSBE Mission Scholarships<br />
Member Scholarships and <strong>the</strong> Freshman and Officer of <strong>the</strong> Year Scholarships are only for UT-Austin NSBE chapter members.<br />
The requirements are largely based on <strong>the</strong> fulfillment of our organization’s mission. Scholarship recipients must demonstrate<br />
academic excellence, participate in NSBE career building programs, and contribute to <strong>the</strong> well-being of <strong>the</strong> community. The<br />
recipient must also demonstrate cultural responsibility and be an be active student in <strong>the</strong> Equal Opportunity in Engineering<br />
(EOE) program.<br />
We are looking for corporate support in <strong>the</strong> amount of $500 for each NSBE Mission scholarship. As <strong>the</strong> applicant pool for <strong>the</strong><br />
scholarships continues to be competitive, we would like to offer four scholarships throughout out <strong>the</strong> <strong>2012</strong>-<strong>2013</strong> year, two<br />
member only scholarships in <strong>the</strong> fall and a Freshman and Officer of <strong>the</strong> Year Scholarship in <strong>the</strong> spring semester. Supporter<br />
recognition will also be given for each award.<br />
NSBE Mission Scholarship: 4 Awards ($500 each)<br />
Technical Academic Bowl<br />
The Technical Academic Bowl is a regional, tournament style competition.<br />
Contestants are challenged with basic engineering topics covered<br />
on <strong>the</strong> Fundamentals of Engineering Exam and compete at <strong>the</strong> Fall<br />
Regional Conference. Last year, UT NSBE placed first and second<br />
place in this competition, substantiating <strong>the</strong> successful efforts of <strong>the</strong><br />
chapter executive board programming and members dedicated to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
studies.<br />
Expected Participants: 10 students<br />
Cost of Support: $300
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Professional Development<br />
NSBE Freshmen Action Team<br />
The NSBE Freshmen Action Team (FAT) is intended to increase <strong>the</strong> number of first year students who are active members of<br />
NSBE. To do this, <strong>the</strong> Freshmen Action Team encourages its members to actively recruit o<strong>the</strong>r first year students (including<br />
transfer students) who may not know about NSBE or who are non-active members.<br />
The Freshmen Action Team host <strong>the</strong>ir own meetings to sharpen <strong>the</strong>ir presentation and leadership skills, among <strong>the</strong>ir peers and<br />
<strong>the</strong> CEB. Every freshman team meeting will be counseled by <strong>the</strong> Freshmen Action Team Advisor as well as members of <strong>the</strong> CEB<br />
or o<strong>the</strong>r seasoned individuals of <strong>the</strong> chapter that will be able to lend guidance and advice to <strong>the</strong>se first-year students on fulfilling<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir academic and professional goals.<br />
The members of <strong>the</strong> Freshmen Team also receive information and<br />
training in developing leadership and study skills, adjusting to<br />
college life, program planning, motivation, goal setting, communication,<br />
time management, and working as a team. Emphasis is<br />
placed upon excelling academically so that NSBE can continue to<br />
produce and increase <strong>the</strong> number of graduating NSBE members.<br />
The freshmen are responsible for conducting business in an effort<br />
to achieve <strong>the</strong> FAT mission. In tradition, <strong>the</strong>y host <strong>the</strong> last general<br />
meeting of <strong>the</strong> year which includes honoring <strong>the</strong> graduating seniors<br />
of <strong>the</strong> semester. The team will also be given several responsibilities<br />
to fulfill throughout <strong>the</strong> year such as fundraising. Most importantly,<br />
members who participate in <strong>the</strong> Freshmen Action Team<br />
emerge as leaders in <strong>the</strong> organization and display well-rounded<br />
knowledge of NSBE.<br />
Expected Participants: 15 Freshmen students<br />
Cost of Support: $150 per meeting<br />
Lunch and Learn<br />
The “Lunch and Learn” program is a new program that we want to<br />
host for our members this year. In <strong>the</strong> industry today, new products<br />
with cutting edge technology are being developed everyday. We want<br />
our members to be able to learn from <strong>the</strong> technical professional in <strong>the</strong><br />
industry about how classroom <strong>the</strong>ory applies to production in <strong>the</strong> real<br />
world.<br />
The corporate supporter of this event will be able to showcase <strong>the</strong><br />
newest technology <strong>the</strong>y have designed within <strong>the</strong>ir respective industry.<br />
They will also be given <strong>the</strong> opportunity to interact with members<br />
who are interested in <strong>the</strong>ir company in a smaller setting. Overall, we<br />
hope that this event can be something we host twice throughout <strong>the</strong><br />
school year, and that it will become and annual event in <strong>the</strong> future.<br />
Expected Participants: 25 students<br />
Cost of Support: $400 per Lunch and Learn<br />
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NSBE’s second key point from <strong>the</strong> mission is professional development. We know that it is essential to understand<br />
how to excel in a corporate environment. Our chapter strives to incorporate freshmen into our membership<br />
from <strong>the</strong> day <strong>the</strong>y step foot onto campus. We believe that we can give <strong>the</strong>m an opportunity to mature<br />
as a student and as a young professional, so <strong>the</strong>y will be valuable to <strong>the</strong>ir future employers. Professional development<br />
is also emphasized at our annual conferences.
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Community Service<br />
A Walk For Education<br />
A Walk for Education is a national initiative designed to “increase awareness of <strong>the</strong> opportunities available through education particularly in <strong>the</strong><br />
STEM fields and to shatter myths about African-Americans in math, science, engineering and o<strong>the</strong>r technologies.” We focus, not only on children<br />
currently in school, but also on adults who have put <strong>the</strong>ir higher education plans on hold.<br />
NSBE Members are divided into teams that are responsible<br />
for visiting high schools throughout east Austin, an at<br />
risk area. We will be giving out packets that include college<br />
entrance requirements, financial aid information,<br />
Apply Texas Applications, scholarship information, and<br />
various materials designed to increase awareness of<br />
what it takes to attend college. We recognize <strong>the</strong> significance<br />
of people receiving this information from o<strong>the</strong>rs of<br />
similar cultural background and experiences.<br />
We also reward our participants’ efforts with free lunch<br />
and t-shirts. The event brings representation from a multitude<br />
of organizations and unites <strong>the</strong> UT minority population<br />
toge<strong>the</strong>r for a positive cause by fulfilling <strong>the</strong> last part<br />
of our mission, “…to positively impact <strong>the</strong> community.”<br />
Expected Participants: 50 students<br />
Cost of Support: $500<br />
Hunger Awareness Day<br />
The purpose of this event is to give back to those in <strong>the</strong> community that are less fortunate<br />
than o<strong>the</strong>rs and that might be in need of food. With <strong>the</strong> help of o<strong>the</strong>r organizations<br />
on campus, we will meet in <strong>the</strong> morning to prepare sack lunches. We <strong>the</strong>n split into<br />
groups and give out lunches in different areas of Austin to those in need, also spreading<br />
awareness of widespread hunger that exists in our communities. This is one way we can<br />
“positively impact <strong>the</strong> community”. This year will mark our ninth annual Hunger Awareness<br />
Day.<br />
Expected Participants: 30 students<br />
Cost of Support: $500<br />
T.O.R.C.H. Community Service<br />
T.O.R.C.H. (Technical Outreach Community Help) is a national community service program. Its goal is to increase <strong>the</strong> number of currently underserved<br />
communities that have access to digital technology and technical assistance and desire to increase <strong>the</strong> technical skills of its community<br />
population. Through implementing <strong>the</strong> T.O.R.C.H. Program, we expect that <strong>the</strong>se communities come to appreciate <strong>the</strong> value of technology and<br />
embrace its use. The UT Austin Chapter plans to give back to <strong>the</strong> surrounding communities by providing weekly tutoring in ma<strong>the</strong>matics and science<br />
to students at Eastside Memorial Green Tech High School. We assist <strong>the</strong> faculty and staff in preparation for <strong>the</strong> State of Texas Assessments<br />
of Academic Readiness (STAAR) Test and general math classes throughout <strong>the</strong> school year.<br />
Expected Participants: 10 students per week<br />
Cost of Support: $250<br />
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Community outreach is a core initiative in our mission. We try to host at least one community outreach initiative<br />
a week and two major outreach projects each semester. Our community service projects engage minorities,<br />
high school youth, STEM majors on campus, and <strong>the</strong> local Austin community. Our chapter is passionate<br />
about community outreach and participates in A Walk for Education, high school tutoring, an annual Hunger<br />
Awareness Day, and o<strong>the</strong>r related events.
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Pre-College Initiative (PCI)<br />
The PCI program is designed to encourage minority youth to attend college and to open <strong>the</strong>ir eyes to <strong>the</strong> engineering,<br />
math, and science fields. A pipeline development initiative, it is one of <strong>the</strong> most important programs<br />
in which NSBE is involved. The PCI program includes mentoring, tutoring, <strong>the</strong> PCI Mini-Conference, a<br />
NSBE Jr. Chapter, and social events which engage high school, collegiate, and alumni chapters.<br />
Shadow Day/YES Day<br />
High School Youth Pursuing Engineering<br />
(HYPE) Conference<br />
The HYPE Conference facilitates a transition between <strong>the</strong> high school<br />
and college levels, through current minority engineering students who<br />
can enlighten younger students about college admissions, daily campus<br />
life and engineering. NSBE members/mentors lead an open forum<br />
with <strong>the</strong> younger students to find out <strong>the</strong> concerns <strong>the</strong>y have about<br />
<strong>the</strong>ir academic future. NSBE's role in helping <strong>the</strong>m deal with those<br />
concerns is discussed.<br />
African-American students, as well as those who have overcome social<br />
or economic hardship, are highly encouraged to participate. The HYPE<br />
Conference is open to all students interested in <strong>the</strong> STEM fields of<br />
science, technology, engineering, and math. This program is aimed<br />
towards promoting community outreach and grooming leaders at a<br />
young age.<br />
Expected Participants: 20 high school students<br />
Cost of Support: $500<br />
NSBE Jr. Program<br />
NSBE Jr. is an ongoing partnership with high schools that provides students with <strong>the</strong> information needed for college such as financial<br />
aid, admission applications, college life information and career choices. The high school chapter operates as any o<strong>the</strong>r NSBE<br />
chapter. The students elect officers, conduct meetings, facilitate fundraisers, and recruit members. The NSBE collegiate chapter<br />
members serve as mentors, advisors, and positive role models. They assist <strong>the</strong> students in classes and attend <strong>the</strong> NSBE Jr. meetings.<br />
The high school students interact with <strong>the</strong> college students by attending NSBE general meetings, attending campus tours, and<br />
participating in social events. NSBE Jr. students also have <strong>the</strong> opportunity to attend NSBE conferences and conventions where <strong>the</strong>y<br />
can compete in academic competitions, but <strong>the</strong>ir attendance is largely dependent on external funding. This year we plan on hosting<br />
a seminar that will provide <strong>the</strong> students with an introduction to <strong>the</strong> diverse opportunities a student has when <strong>the</strong>y enter <strong>the</strong> STEM<br />
field.<br />
Expected Participants: 30 high school students<br />
Cost of Support: $750<br />
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UT NSBE Shadow Day was created in <strong>the</strong> spring of 2009 to form a relationship between UT NSBE and local Austin high schools. This event<br />
gives high school students <strong>the</strong> opportunity to learn first hand what it is like to be an engineering student at a major university. The high school<br />
student accompanies a current engineering student to a few of <strong>the</strong>ir classes, after attending classes <strong>the</strong> high school students attend a Q&A<br />
Panel where <strong>the</strong>y can ask <strong>the</strong> questions <strong>the</strong>y desire. This program began with one participant and grew <strong>the</strong> following year to 10 students.<br />
Investment in this program is important because students do not have many opportunities to truly experience <strong>the</strong> day-to-day life of what it is<br />
actually like to be a college student. This program can inspire students not only to attend college, but to also pursue majors in <strong>the</strong> STEM field.<br />
Expected Participants: 20 high school students<br />
Cost of Support: $300
<strong>Corporate</strong> <strong>Solicitation</strong> <strong>Packet</strong><br />
National Convention<br />
NSBE Conferences<br />
As a means of fulfilling our mission, NSBE holds several conferences on <strong>the</strong> regional and national level. The<br />
conference provides students with <strong>the</strong> opportunity to network with professionals and attend workshops designed<br />
to sharpen leadership skills. These conferences also incorporate workshops to enhance professional<br />
development and academic excellence. The bulk of <strong>the</strong> costs of <strong>the</strong>se conferences are travel arrangements<br />
and local accommodations. The UT-Austin NSBE chapter is looking for corporate support to help send members<br />
to <strong>the</strong> conferences listed below.<br />
Regional Leadership Conference<br />
Fall Regional Conference<br />
The Regional Leadership Conference<br />
gives NSBE leaders an opportunity to<br />
learn functional duties related to <strong>the</strong>ir<br />
positions as well as critical team building<br />
and project management skills. This<br />
conference is held annually prior to <strong>the</strong><br />
fall semester.<br />
Date: August 3 rd — 5 th, <strong>2012</strong><br />
This conference is a networking experience<br />
and opportunity to conduct regional<br />
business within NSBE. It typically<br />
consists of a PCI conference, various<br />
professional and academic enhancement<br />
networking sessions, a career fair<br />
and a community service event.<br />
Date: November 9 th — 11 th, <strong>2012</strong><br />
The National Convention gives NSBE<br />
members <strong>the</strong> opportunity to network<br />
with college students and technical<br />
professionals, improve on a personal<br />
and technical level, and interact with<br />
premiere corporations and graduate<br />
school programs throughout <strong>the</strong> United<br />
States. Employers have <strong>the</strong> ability to<br />
recruit from a qualified and diverse<br />
pool of candidates.<br />
Date: March 27 th — 31 st, <strong>2013</strong><br />
Baton Rouge, LA<br />
Austin, TX<br />
Indianapolis, IN<br />
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Expected Participants: 15<br />
Registration: $500<br />
Hotel: $1,250<br />
Transportation: $850<br />
Total Expenses: $2,600<br />
Expected Participants: 50<br />
Registration: $2,500<br />
Chapter Dinner: $1,000<br />
Total Expenses: $3,500<br />
Expected Participants: 30<br />
Registration: $1,500<br />
Hotel: $3,000<br />
Transportation: $500<br />
Airfare: $7,000<br />
Chapter Dinner: $500<br />
Total Expenses: $12,500
The National Society of<br />
Black Engineers<br />
Support of one additional chapter event<br />
selected by <strong>the</strong> chapter<br />
Recognition at EOE Awards Banquet<br />
Recognition on <strong>the</strong> NSBE Website with a<br />
link<br />
Certificate with date of support<br />
1 NSBE Chapter T-Shirt<br />
National Society of Black Engineers<br />
The University of Texas at Austin<br />
Attn: Getaneh Mekonen<br />
301 E. Dean Keeton St. Stop C2100<br />
Austin, Texas 78712-2100<br />
Chair : Getaneh Mekonen<br />
utnsbechair1@gmail.com<br />
(832) 928-3240<br />
Treasurer : Zachary Criss<br />
utnsbetreasurer@gmail.com<br />
(817) 881-9100<br />
All forms of support are greatly appreciated by <strong>the</strong> UT-Austin NSBE chapter.<br />
All supporters will receive <strong>the</strong> following Bronze level incentives for <strong>the</strong>ir contributions of $800 or more:<br />
Host of one NSBE General Meeting<br />
Recognition on <strong>the</strong> NSBE website<br />
Certificate of Appreciation<br />
Resume CD<br />
In addition to <strong>the</strong> above incentives, our o<strong>the</strong>r support levels are below:<br />
GOLD<br />
$2,000 - $2,999<br />
Support of one additional chapter event<br />
of your choice<br />
Recognition at EOE Awards Banquet<br />
Recognition on <strong>the</strong> NSBE Website with a<br />
link<br />
Recognition in 4 monthly Newsletters<br />
Certificate with date of support<br />
2 NSBE Chapter T-Shirts<br />
The UT– Austin Chapter of NSBE, would like to extend a<br />
sincere thank you to our ongoing supporters. Without your sup-<br />
port, we would not be able to achieve our mission with <strong>the</strong> suc-<br />
cess we have had in recent years. We hope to continue providing<br />
your organization with <strong>the</strong> resources needed to access highly<br />
qualified engineers. If <strong>the</strong>re is anything we can do to assist<br />
you, please do not hesitate to contact us directly. We look for-<br />
ward to working with you in <strong>the</strong> near future.<br />
As we say at UT– Austin, “Hook ‘em!”<br />
UT NSBE Support Levels<br />
SILVER<br />
$1,000 - $1,999<br />
W e ’ r e o n t h e w e b !<br />
HTTP://S T U D E N T O R G S . E N G R . U T E X A S . E D U / N S B E<br />
PLATINUM<br />
$3,000 or more<br />
Support of two additional chapter events<br />
of your choice<br />
Recognition at EOE Awards Banquet<br />
Recognition on <strong>the</strong> NSBE Website with a<br />
link<br />
Recognition in all monthly newsletters<br />
Plaque with date of support<br />
Chapter Updates by email<br />
3 NSBE Chapter T-Shirts<br />
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Contact Information<br />
Last Name, First Name<br />
Company Name:<br />
Mailing Address: City, State, Zip<br />
E-mail Address: Phone: Fax:<br />
Title at Company:<br />
NSBE Support Categories<br />
We would like to become a supporter of UT NSBE. (Please indicate exact amount of <strong>the</strong> donation)<br />
Platinum Supporter ($3,000 or more) $_______________________________<br />
Gold Supporter ($2,000 - $2,999) $_______________________________<br />
Silver Supporter ($1,000 - $1,999) $_______________________________<br />
Bronze Supporter ($800 - $999) $_______________________________<br />
We would like to support <strong>the</strong> following event(s) or program(s): (Please indicate allocated amount of donation)<br />
UT NSBE Membership:<br />
Academic Initiatives:<br />
General Meeting $800/meeting $_________________________<br />
Membership Week $600 $_________________________<br />
Major Myx $400 $_________________________<br />
NSBE Mission Scholarships $2,000 $_________________________<br />
Technical Academic Bowl $300 $_________________________<br />
Professional Development:<br />
Community Service:<br />
Pre-College Initiative:<br />
NSBE Conferences:<br />
NSBE Freshmen Action Team $150/meeting $_________________________<br />
Lunch and Learn $400/Lunch and Learn $_________________________<br />
A Walk for Education $500 $_________________________<br />
Hunger Awareness $500 $_________________________<br />
TORCH Community Service $250 $_________________________<br />
Shadow Day/YES Day $300 $_________________________<br />
HYPE Conference $500 $_________________________<br />
NSBE Jr. Program $750 $_________________________<br />
Regional Leadership Conference $2,600 $_________________________<br />
Fall Regional Conference $3,500 $_________________________<br />
National Convention $12,500 $_________________________<br />
We would be able to present a technical/professional module.<br />
We would like to participate in ano<strong>the</strong>r event or program.<br />
Please specify:_________________________________<br />
Please specify:_________________________________<br />
A response is appreciated by September 1, <strong>2012</strong> in order to receive proper recognition on flyers, website, and o<strong>the</strong>r various publications.<br />
Please return to:<br />
National Society of Black Engineers<br />
The University of Texas at Austin<br />
Attn: Getaneh Mekonen<br />
301 E. Dean Keeton St. Stop C2100<br />
Austin, Texas 78712-2100<br />
The National Society of Black Engineers—UT Austin Chapter<br />
<strong>Corporate</strong> Support Form<br />
Chair: Getaneh Mekonen (832) 928-3240<br />
utnsbechair1@gmail.com<br />
Treasurer: Zachary Criss (817) 881-9100<br />
utnsbetreasurer@gmail.com<br />
PI-NSBE-SHPE Office: Phone: (512) 471-7112<br />
NSBE is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) (3) of <strong>the</strong> Internal Revenue Code. All contributions are tax deductible.<br />
Fax: (512)232-2448<br />
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