NSBE & Black History Competition Study Guide
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Vocabulary study flashcards covering NSBE history, organizational structure, leadership, acronyms, prominent Black scientists and inventors, and HBCU locations.
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April 10-12, 1975
Historic dates when the 1st National Conference of BSE was held at Purdue University.
John Cason
The 1st elected president of NSBE.
1990
The year the 1st NSBE Jr. chapters were formed.
Virginia Booth
Regarded as the “Mother of NSBE”; earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University.
1976
The year in which NSBE was officially incorporated.
1982 National Headquarters
The year and establishment of the 1st NSBE National Headquarters building in Washington DC.
1988 National Pre-College Initiative (PCI)
The year the NSBE National Pre-College Initiative (PCI) was officially launched.
1999 NSBE International “Conference”
The location where the 1st NSBE International “Conference” was held: Ghana.
Late 1960s Engineering Dropout Rate
The 80% rate at which Black freshmen students were dropping out of engineering programs in the late 1960s.
SBE Institutional Response
The 80 engineering programs/colleges that responded in support of SBE after being contacted.
NSBE Regions
The 6 regional divisions into which NSBE is organized.
1992 International Chapters
The year the 1st European NSBE chapter was founded in London, England, and the 2nd International chapter was chartered at the University of the West Indies, Trinidad.
1979 NSBE Expansion
The year NSBE expanded from 5 chapters to 88 chapters nationwide and held its first National Job Fair and National Awards Banquet.
Board of Corporate Affiliates (1988)
Established in 1988 with approximately 40 companies; the same year the National Pre-College Initiative (PCI) was launched, the 1st National Strategic Plan was announced, and the NSBE Alumni Extension was formed.
NSBE Mission Statement
“To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
The Lightning Bolts (NSBE Insignia)
Represents the striking impact that will be felt by the Society and industry due to the contributions and accomplishments made by the members of the National Society of Black Engineers.
Casey Wiliams II
The current National Chair of NSBE.
Neil Baptiste II
The current National PCI Chair.
Tahmir Murphy
The current Region 1 PCI Chair.
Sophia Roa
The current Region 2 PCI Chair.
Cameron Dawson
The current Region 3 PCI Chair.
Christopher Rogers
The current Region 4 PCI Chair.
Lauryn Moore
The current Region 5 PCI Chair.
Chibudom (Ted) Ofoegbu
The current Region 6 PCI Chair.
Region 6 Geographic Zones
Comprises Colorado, Hawaii, New Mexico, Nevada, Washington, Wyoming, West Canada, Baja Mexico, and the South Pacific.
NEW
National Engineers Week
LRP
Long Range Plan
APC
Administrative and Personnel Committee
NAB
National Advisory Board
FRC
Fall Regional Conference
AEB
Alumni Executive Board
RAB
Regional Advisory Board
CPC
Conference Planning Committee
PDC
Professional Development Conference
RAEB
Regional Alumni Executive Board
Dr. J. Ernest Wilkins Jr.
Scientist recognized for his work on nuclear radiation shielding methods.
Dr. David Blackwell
Mathematician and statistician recognized for statistics and the Rao-Blackwell theorem.
Dr. Herman Branson
Scientist recognized for research on the alpha helix structure of proteins.
Dr. Charles Henry Turner
Scientist noted for groundbreaking research on insect behavior & learning.
Dr. Warren Washington
Scientist recognized for developing computer models of the Earth’s climate.
Dr. James A. Harris
Scientist who co-discovered the elements rutherfordium & dubnium.
Dr. Ronald McNair
NASA astronaut recognized for laser physics research.
Dr. Guion “Guy” Bluford
Aerospace engineer and the first African American in space.
Dr. Mae Jemison
Physician & engineer; first Black woman in space.
Dr. Ayanna Howard
Scientist known for robotics & rover navigation technology for NASA.
Saint Paul’s College
HBCU located in Virginia - (VA).
Shelton State Community College
HBCU located in Alabama - (AL).
Simmons College of Kentucky
HBCU located in Kentucky - (KY).
South Carolina State University
HBCU located in South Carolina - (SC).
Southern University at New Orleans
HBCU located in Louisiana - (LA).
Southern University at Shreveport
HBCU located in Louisiana - (LA).