Programs Zone Functional: Part II NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Programs Zone Functional: Part II NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

Programs Overview Tyrone Jacobs, Jr. r4programs@nsbe.org NATIONAL NATIONAL SOCIETY SOCIETY OF BLACK OF BLACK ENGINEERS ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 2

Programs Overview RLC Year Round Leadership Training TORCH Annual Community Service Days STEM Community Outreach Program A Walk for Education Engineering Diversity NSBE R4 FirePit Competition NSBE Debaters Competition Academic Excellence Academic Retention Program Battle of the Engineers Technical Research Exhibition PCI Math Counts Ten 80 Student Racing Challenge The Kid Wind Challenge Math Video Challenge Try-Math-A-Lon Explorer Technical Innovation Competition (Science Design Competition) Kid Zone NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 3

Amazing Race Program MATHCOUNTS Try-Math-A-Lon Science Design Workshop Volunteer Kid Zone Volunteer Membership Survey Points 10/Volunteer 10/Volunteer 15/Volunteer 15/Volunteer 2/report Regional Leadership Conference 60 Social Media Challenge Monthly Reports (CRM) Programs Activity Report 12/person 15/month 10/report NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 4

Amazing Race - Cont.. Program Retention Program: Skill Development Retention Program: Study Halls Points 15/workshop 7/session, 3/session Retention Program: Mentorship 30 T.O.R.C.H Tuesdays 10 Fall Regional Conference 85 GPA Verification RLC Back To School Drive NSBE Debaters 50 (% based) 1/item, 2/backpack 10/person A Walk For Education 20 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 5

We want you as leaders to leave this conference with the confidence, skills, and leadership training you need to implement programming at your chapters and within your local communities. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 6

Technical Outreach and Community Help Nia Hightower r4torch@nsbe.org NATIONAL NATIONAL SOCIETY SOCIETY OF BLACK OF BLACK ENGINEERS ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 7

TORCH Goals 1. 50% of NSBE Chapters incorporating TORCH Chair position 2. 50 Region IV Chapters participating in AWFE 3. Monthly reports and TORCH hours submitted in a timely manner 4. Submitting applications for both TORCH grants and Chapter Relief for TORCH events if needed 5. Increasing communication amongst Regional leaders 6....positively impact the community. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 8

A Walk For Education to increase awareness of the opportunities available through education particularly in the STEM fields and to shatter myths about African-Americans in math, science, engineering and other technologies. NSBE students and leaders go door-to-door in underserved community to promote the importance of STEM. Handouts include information on applying for college, scholarships, ACT/SAT preparation Audience is all ages 2017 Theme: Engineering Army AWFE Toolkit: http://www.nsbe.org/getmedia/4e513f2a-a925-493e-af9e-13629cc15412/torch-awfe-implementationtoolkit.pdf.aspx NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 9

AWFE Implementation NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 10

STEM Community Outreach Programs 1. Determine where there is a need for STEM programs a. Schools b. Community Centers 2. Select and Audience a. Youth b. Adults c. Students without access to 3. Decide what you want your audience to learn a. Do-it-yourself activities b. Group activities NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 11

STEM Programs Volunteer Training Encourage participation o Both leadership and non-leadership roles Host an orientation sessions o Provide syllabus and lesson plans for review Identify any threats or limitations to the event(s) Get feedback from participants and make improvements for next time o Post-event surveys from volunteers and participants NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 12

TORCH Monthly Themes January February March April New Year, Better Engineer Black History Month NSBE Spring Cleaning NSBE Goes Green! September October November December Back to School W/ NSBE TORCH Month Thanksgiving Drive Christmas Drive NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 13

TORCH Month TORCH month a focused time to celebrate NSBE s efforts to positively impact the community. Increase membership exposure and participation in TORCH Highlight TORCH efforts throughout NSBE Ways to Participate: - Host an open house with a community center and gather their needs - Collaborate with local chapters in an AWFE event - Work with a local Alumni chapter on an event NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 14

Academic Excellence Steven Egwuonwu r4aex@nsbe.org NATIONAL NATIONAL SOCIETY SOCIETY OF BLACK OF BLACK ENGINEERS ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 15

Technical Research Exhibition Preliminary vs. Showcase For the top three participants in each track at FRC. 6 winners in total Winners are encouraged to attend the National Competition and represent Region IV. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 16

Academic Technical Bowl Winning chapter is eligible to compete at the National Competition and represent Region IV. Awards: TBD Reference Manual Available through NCEES NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 17

Deadlines ATB ATB Sign Up For FRC Sign up by: October 21, 2017 TRE TRE Sign Up For FRC Sign up by: October 13, 2017 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 18

Fall Scholarships Excelling Academically ($800) Living the Mission ($800) Rising Star ($600) Certification Award ($450) EBoard Member of the Year ($400) "What would you do?" (NSBE Jr. Scholarship) ($300) Deadline to apply is October 10th, 2017 @ 11:59 PM NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 19

Pre-College Initiative Cryserica Jeter r4pci@nsbe.org NATIONAL NATIONAL SOCIETY SOCIETY OF BLACK OF BLACK ENGINEERS ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 20

Regional Goals Increase collaboration between PCI and Collegiate members Inspire more chapter visits between NSBE Jr and Collegiate chapters Put on at least 2 programs at FRC for both PCI and Collegiate Involvement Have a solid understanding of all PCI programs and how they affect the region Make more mission critical Revamp programs that aren t running this year Find optimal ways to record data (quantitatively and qualitatively) Increase the number of PCI attendees at FRC by at least 20% 2015 FRC about 200 came NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 21

Regional Goals (Cont..) Attempt to do NSBE Day again this year and actually develop a structure for it Incorporate NSBE Jr. in conference planning Get a true understanding of NSBE Jr. Officers and how they fit into the regional board Develop an application for the Junior Executive board Increase the number of PCI Chapters by at least 40% Before my term: 21 Currently: 24 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 22

NSBE Day Connecting every NSBE Jr. Chapter with a reliable collegiate chapter. Implementing NSBE Day throughout the region NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 23

Education Public Policy or Government Entrepreneurship/ Tech Startups Medicine and Medical research Business Diversity to Engineering Diversity Malik Hughes r4business@nsbe.org NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 24

Elevator Pitch Competition Up to 25 Contestants One Minute Pitch Focus on the business idea without the details of implementation Participants should communicate Clear explanation of his/her idea and the problem it solves How his/her idea is unique and differentiated What is needed for this idea to become real Top 5 Pitches Qualify for the Business Plan Competition 25 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 25

Business Plan Competition Build a Successful Team: Develop a small team in your chapter Appoint a member to be President of the venture Perform Interactive Activity to Develop Skills Submit Executive Summaries PLAN EARLY! The best teams should communicate the following: Clear explanation of their product/service and the problem it solves How their company is unique and differentiated Sizeable market opportunity and ability to penetrate the intended market Current development stage Viable business model Clear measures of success and potential exit opportunities Understanding of how much money is needed and how it will be used 26 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 26

3 Competitions At FRC Elevator Pitch Individual Participation One Minute Pitch No Q & A Business Plan Competition Teams: Up to four members Presentation: 10 minutes 5 min Q & A Session NSBE Debaters Four Teams, two participants, one alternate Debate Topics: The US should require Public Schools to provide Computer Science Curriculum for 7th Graders NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 27

Continued Executive Summaries Include: Company summary Customer/market analysis (market size and potential market share) Production or service description Intellectual property status (i.e., patents, licenses, etc.) Competitive differentiation Management team and/or advisors, including relevant experience Financial highlights Status and offering of the company (how much investment you are seeking) NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 28

NSBE Debaters NSBE Debaters will operate using the parliamentary debate format focuses on oratorical and analytical skills Reach Out to the Debate Team s Director for a Debate seminar to gauge member interest Debate Structure The Government proposes a specific case statement The Opposition must demonstrate that the case statement is not correct Speaker will determine most convincing team at end of round 29 NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 29

Order & Timing of Speeches Speech: Prime Minister Constructive (PMC) Leader of Opposition Constructive (LOC) Member of Government Constructive (MG) Member of Opposition Constructive (MO) Leader of Opposition Rebuttal (LOR) Prime Minister Rebuttal (PMR) Time: 7 min. 8 min. 8 min. 8 min. 4 min. 5 min. Note: Each speech has a thirty-second grace period. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 30

Competition Key Reminders & Sign Up Info Fall Regional Conference Nov 17-19 Registration go Live Aug 28 Weekly Competition Promos Start Sept 1 Deadline for Registration & Executive Summaries Nov 3 NSBE FirePit Competition - TBD Elevator Pitch Business Plan NSBE Debaters - TBD NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 31 31

RLC Marcus Lloyd r4rlc@nsbe.org NATIONAL NATIONAL SOCIETY SOCIETY OF BLACK OF BLACK ENGINEERS ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 32

Shadow Initiative Program Program Overview Program Goals Facets of Program NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 33

Shadow Initiative Program - Overview Designed to develop young members of Region IV into better leaders of tomorrow starting today. Provide resources to help NSBE members thrive as leaders no matter amount of experience NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 34

Shadow Initiative Program - Goals 1. Expose members to practical leadership lessons through monthly seminars hosted by NSBE Leaders. 1. Have members be able to apply learned leadership lessons into real NSBE situations in multiple levels 1. Have members more prepared for leadership positions inside and outside of NSBE 1. Create connections with NSBE leaders on regional, national, and professional level NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 35

Shadow Initiative Program - Facets of Program Webinars Monthly live video & audio sessions that will teach participants key leadership lessons. Webinars will be conducted by the RLC Chair and accompanied by an REB Adviser, Professional Member. These members provide participants with different perspectives to help the messages seem more applicable in daily life. Monthly Interactions Monthly one on one conversations with participants and RLC Chair that allow for individual focus on the participant's needs and growth. Sessions will allow for the RLC Chair to understand what the participant is interested in or help find a fit for leadership within NSBE. Creating Solutions Semester long project that allows participants to understand the issues the REB face while applying skills learned to get solutions to zone specific issues. These problems will take participation from other zones in order to find viable solutions that will make an impact for the region. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS REGIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE 36