1. NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

2. Simple Things to Know in a NSBE Meeting I lead the meetings. You follow and express yourself when acknowledged. There will be voting in the form of majority of hands, roll call, or by ballot We vote against, in favor of, and abstain By: Pearlita G.

3. Welcome and IntroductionWelcome and Introduction A Look into STEM Graduate Students in Black AmericaA Look into STEM Graduate Students in Black America Icebreaker – Video Discussion, What Are Your Thoughts?Icebreaker – Video Discussion, What Are Your Thoughts? Opportunities for Minority StudentsOpportunities for Minority Students AnnouncementsAnnouncements Graduate Appreciation SegmentGraduate Appreciation Segment –Meet the Grads –The True Life of Corey Baker –UF NSBE & Graduate Students (Mentorship, Tutoring, etc.) Kraft Foods Company Information Session with SHPEKraft Foods Company Information Session with SHPE AGENDA

4. THE MISSION OF NSBE IS TO….. Increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community. The NSBE Mission

5. National Directive - Academic ExcellenceNational Directive - Academic Excellence –“To fully achieve the goals of this Society, we will work toward a model of academic improvement on EVERY level of membership.” Calvin Phelps, 2010-2011 NSBE National ChairpersonCalvin Phelps, 2010-2011 NSBE National Chairperson Regional Directive – MembershipRegional Directive – Membership –“Without the membership NSBE cannot and will not exist. One of the focuses this year will be on providing the membership with what they need to bring out the fullest benefit of membership.” Yael Monereau, 2010-2011 Region III ChairpersonYael Monereau, 2010-2011 Region III Chairperson Chapter Directive – Academic EnhancementChapter Directive – Academic Enhancement –Create more opportunities for students to excel academically –Online test bank for registered members –Setting Up Study Groups, Review Sessions for Gateway Courses Directives Accomplished

6. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L R is for RETENTION

7. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L E is for ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT

8. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L A is for ACADEMIC ENHANCEMENT

9. Chapter Directives – R.E.A.L L is for LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT

10. GRADUATE STUDENT APPRECIATION Theme of the Day

11. Opportunities for Minority Students Ford Foundation Pre-Doctoral & Dissertation Fellowship for Minorities Amount: $12,000. Deadline: January 3 National Defense Science & Engineering & Graduate Fellowship Program Amount $16,218. Deadline: January 1 The National GEM Consortium $10,000 stipend over three semesters/four quarters a minimum of two paid summer internships with a GEM Employer Member waived tuition and fees at a GEM University Source: http://www.imdiversity.com/Villages/Channels/grad_school/fellowships.asp

12. Video Discussion ICEBREAKER

13. A Look into STEM Graduate Students in Black America African Americans Studying STEM: Parsing the Numbers Blacks represented 5.3% of graduate enrollment in STEM fields in 2001. They earned just 2.5% of all STEM doctorate degrees granted in 2005.

14. Announcements

15. YOU EARN 10 MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Sign up or renew membership after July 31, 2010 Attend a meeting Attend a NSBE social Attend a committee meeting YOU EARN 20 MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Sign up or renew membership before July 31, 2010 Attend an event during NSBE Week Initiate/Organize/Plan an event Tabling or Flyering UF NSBE Membership Points

16. YOU EARN 30 MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… BEC, SHPE, SWE major events (will give a list of eligible events) YOU EARN 40 MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Attend a NSBE volunteering activity Becoming a PCI coach/mentor YOU EARN 50 MEMBERSHIP POINTS IF… Attending Fall Regional Conference (FRC) UF NSBE Membership Points

17. The RewardsThe Rewards –Level 1 - Baby Gator Points: 60Points: 60 Incentive: Discount on NSBE PoloIncentive: Discount on NSBE Polo –Level 2 – 2 Bits Points: 120Points: 120 Incentive: 20% discount off national conventionIncentive: 20% discount off national convention –Level 3 – Blue Ice Points: 180Points: 180 Incentive: 40% discount off national conventionIncentive: 40% discount off national convention –Level 4 – Orange bomber Points: 240Points: 240 Incentive: 60% discount off national conventionIncentive: 60% discount off national convention –Level 5 – Gator "Chomp"ion Points: 300Points: 300 Incentive: 80% discount off national conventionIncentive: 80% discount off national convention UF NSBE Membership Points

19. Fall Regional Conference Theme: "Engineering the Gateway to Success"Theme: "Engineering the Gateway to Success" Host City: Birmingham, ALHost City: Birmingham, AL Dates: November 12th-14th, 2010Dates: November 12th-14th, 2010 Lodging: Sheraton Birmingham 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North Birmingham, Alabama 35203Lodging: Sheraton Birmingham 2101 Richard Arrington Jr. Boulevard North Birmingham, Alabama 35203 Lodging Rate: Singles/Doubles/Triples/Quads $105 per nightLodging Rate: Singles/Doubles/Triples/Quads $105 per night Tax rate:14%Tax rate:14% Parking: Valet Parking: $20 per day/evening Self Parking: $12 per day/evening Daily Parking: $8 all day Front Desk: (205) 324-5000 or 1-800-325-3535 (ask for the NSBE group rate) Hotel Reservation deadline for NSBE rate: October 13, 2010 Airport: Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) Airport Transportation: Free hotel shuttle! Runs from 5AM - 11PM daily! EARLY BIRD DEADLINE EXTENDED TO SEPTEMBER 19 TH !!! REGISTER NOW BEFORE PRICES GO UP

20. Pre-College Initiative (PCI) COACHES NEEDED! Monday o 2:45 pm – 4:00 pm o 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm Tuesday o 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Wednesday o 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm …positively impact the community 2 hours once a week Plus incentives for coaches Contact pcichair@ufnsbe.org with availabilitypcichair@ufnsbe.org

21. Welcome to UFNSBE.org

22. http://www.ufnsbe.org/

23. Secretary Valerie Simmons secretary@ufnsbe.org Webmaster Eric Martin-Taylor webmaster@ufnsbe.org Relations Chair Christopher Hillhouse publicrelations@ufnsbe.org Publications Chelsea Jean-Mary publications@ufnsbe.org Historian Javier Edwards historian@ufnsbe.org Benton Engineering Council Representative Genivier Peterson bec@ufnsbe.org

24. Items You Should have Received Items You Should have Received Calendar of Events Calendar of Events Created by Programs Zone Created by Programs Zone – Zone Head  Matthew Kelly Newsletter Newsletter Created by Chelsea Jean-Marie Created by Chelsea Jean-Marie Minutes Minutes Look for these after each GB meeting Look for these after each GB meeting Internship/Scholarship Attachments Internship/Scholarship Attachments Attachments at end of email on ufl.edu account Attachments at end of email on ufl.edu account What’s in Your Email?

25. NEXT ZONE MEETING Tomorrow – Thursday, September 16 thTomorrow – Thursday, September 16 th 6:00 pm6:00 pm Weil 273Weil 273 Studying Hall immediately afterStudying Hall immediately after However, most meetings will be every other TuesdayHowever, most meetings will be every other Tuesday At the same time and placeAt the same time and place

26. Leaders Building Leaders (LBL) FALL INFORMATION SESSION Date: Thursday, September 16 th Time: 6:30-7:30pm Location: Weil 270 COME OUT TO LEARN ABOUT THE PROGRAM TAKE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL

27. Sign-Ups JOIN A ZONE – See THE ZONE HEADS. (ZONE MEETINGS START NEXT WEEK!!) GRADUATE STUDENT TASK FORCE – See JEREMY MAGRUDER T.O.R.C.H. – See LATOYA CARTER P.C.I – See THASHEA MILES UPPER CLASSMEN & COE HEAD FACULTY MENTORING – See ROBERT WILLIAMS P.C.I – See THASHEA MILES REGISTER FOR NSBE, JOIN US ON FACEBOOK & TWITTER SIGN UP FOR LBL INFO SESSION – See ROBERT WILLIAMS

28. CALL TO ACTION – MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE WE NEED YOU TO HELP US STAY IN CONTACT WITH THE GENERAL BODY SIGN UP TO HELP (1) SEND OUT EMAIL BLASTS (2) MAKE PHONE CALLS (3) APPRECIATE THE GB SEE MEBERSHIP CHAIR FOR DETAILS (MEMBERSHIP@UFNSBE.ORG)

29. ALL DAY EVENT ABOUT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT THE UFALL DAY EVENT ABOUT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AT THE UF NETWORK WITH FOUNDERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF TOP ENGINEERING FIRMS INCLUDING LOCKEHEED MARTINNETWORK WITH FOUNDERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF TOP ENGINEERING FIRMS INCLUDING LOCKEHEED MARTIN DATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 THDATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 TH LOCATION – REITZ UNION GRAND BALLROOMLOCATION – REITZ UNION GRAND BALLROOM TIME – 7:30AM-4:30PM (COME AND GO AS YOU NEED TO)TIME – 7:30AM-4:30PM (COME AND GO AS YOU NEED TO) College of Engineering Leadership Symposium

30. Graduate Appreciation Segment

31. MEET THE GRADS

32. Stick Around for the Kraft Foods Information Session Thank You for Coming!