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SUMMARY:First General Body Meeting of the National Society of Black Engineers Jr.
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers Jr. (NSBE Jr.) is to “increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically\, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.” \nNSBE Jr. programs include math and science tutoring; design project activities in engineering\, robotics and more; quiz bowls and engineering competitions; college entrance exam prep; parent-student advisory workshops; and more! \nNSBE Jr. will meet monthly on Saturdays. Specific dates will be available soon. \nContact Dominick Sanders at 618-520-1158 or jsunsbejr@jsums.edu for more information. \nHistory of NSBE:\nIn 1971\, two Purdue undergraduate students\, approached the dean of engineering at Purdue University with the concept of starting the Black Society of Engineers (BSE) student organization to help improve the recruitment and retention of black engineering students. In the late 1960s\, a devastating 80 percent of the black freshmen entering the engineering program dropped out. The dean agreed to the idea and assigned the only black faculty member on staff\, Arthur J. Bond\, as advisor. \nNSBE has since grown from six to more than 35\,500 members and the annual meeting has blossomed into the Annual National Convention\, hosting more than 8\,000 attendees. Headquartered in Alexandria\, Virginia\, NSBE offers academic excellence programs\, scholarships\, leadership training\, professional development and access to career opportunities for thousands of members annually. With a multitude of elected leadership positions\, 12 regional conferences and an annual convention\, NSBE provides opportunities for success that remain unmatched by any other organization. \nJSU and NSBE Jr.\nJSU’s NSBE Jr. program is open to anyone grades 6-12 in Jackson and the surrounding area. This program is designed to: \n\nHelp students have a positive attitude toward academic excellence\nStimulate enthusiasm about science\, technology\, engineering and mathematics\nEncourage 6–12th graders to pursue degrees in engineering and other technical fields\nIncrease the number of African Americans attending and graduating from college\nEncourage and support parental commitment to children’s education\nRaise cultural awareness among students
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/first-general-body-meeting-of-the-national-society-of-black-engineers-jr/
LOCATION:Jackson State University\, 1400 Lynch Street\, Jackson\, MS\, 39217\, United States
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