IC Presentation

National Society of Black Engineers: 

National Society of Black Engineers Region IV – Fall Regional Conference

NSBE International: 

NSBE International Presented by Nina Houston Regional International Committee Chair Fall Regional Conference Region 4 Cincinatti, Ohio November 11, 2006

NSBE International Committee: 

NSBE International Committee Purposed to drive and coordinate the expansion of NSBE and to establish processes by which to integrate international chapters into the NSBE family Committed to preparing NSBE members to take leadership roles in the global economy and impact the global community through NSBE programs NSBE International Website: www.nsbe.org/international

Brief NSBE International History: 

Brief NSBE International History 1989: NSBE IC was formed 1992: First International Summit (Alexandria, VA) 1998: First Annual International Conference (Ghana, W. Africa) 1999: Second Annual International Conference (Ghana, W. Africa) 2000: Third Annual International Conference (Zimbabwe & South Africa) 2001: International Objectives were added to the NSBE LRP 2001: NEB approves the official NSBE Expansion Plan

NSBE International Firsts: 

NSBE International Firsts McGill University, Montreal, Canada: first chapter chartered outside of US (1991) London, England: first chapter chartered in Europe (1992) University of the West Indies, Trinidad (1992): first chapter chartered in Caribbean Kwame Nkrumah University of Science & Technology (Kumasi, Ghana): first chapter chartered on African continent (1998)

Affinity Regions: 

Affinity Regions Concept to further utilize the incubation environment of the current Regional Structure for the development of new chapters Geographic areas of the world are assigned to the six existing US regions Goal is to provide opportunity for regional participation and further inclusion in NSBE family and culture

Regional Affinity Assignments: 

Regional Affinity Assignments Region 1: East Canada, West Africa Region 2: Europe, North Africa, Middle East Region 3: Caribbean, South America Region 4: Central Canada, Central Africa, East Africa Region 5: Mexico, Central America, Southern Africa Region 6: Western Canada, Baja Peninsular Mexico, Asia, South Pacific, Australia

Membership Statistics: 

Membership Statistics As of October 21, 2006

Membership Statistics: 

Membership Statistics Canada Ghana Nigeria Germany* Russia* Jamaica* China* US Virgin Islands* Bahamas* Swaziland Scotland Existing International Chapters located in * - not currently active on campus or in NOL

Membership Statistics: 

Membership Statistics University of Cape Coast (R1) Obafemi Awolowo University (R1) University of Benin (R1) Federal University of Technology-Owerri (R1) University of Swaziland (R5) Yaba College of Technology (R1) Wesley Girls High School (R1) Adisadel College (R1) Heriot-Watt University (R2) Tema Alumni Extension (R1) Nigeria Alumni Extension (R1) Accra High Secondary School (R1) Accra Girl Secondary School (R1)

Membership Statistics: 

Chapters Brewing Portsmouth, United Kingdom Freetown, Sierra Leone Lome, Togo Germany Uganda Gambia Sudan Nigeria Canada Costa Rica Membership Statistics

NSBE International 2005-06 Recap: 

NSBE International 2005-06 Recap

2005-06 International Activities & Events: 

2005-06 International Activities & Events NSBE International Ambassadors Regional International Chairs Fall Regional Conference content/presence NSBE International Visibility in NSBE Publications NSBE International Visionary Awards International Leadership Summit in Ghana International Chapter Re/Chartering 4th (consecutive) International Mini Conference NSBE Technology Drives: Computer, Books Participation at Potential Partner Events (CACEE, SAE International, GhIE)

NSBE International Visionary Awards : 

NSBE International Visionary Awards 2005-06 Winners Visionary Member ($500): Samuel Alemayehu Visionary Chapter ($750): Stanford University Visionary Region ($1000): Region 3 Visionary Chapter Partners ($500 each): Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) & Accra Alumni Extension (AAE) Chapters 2006-07 Winners?? Selected from recommendations provided by your regional executive board So make sure you hand in your monthly reports and CDP submissions!

2005-06 NSBE Ambassadors: 

2005-06 NSBE Ambassadors Chidiebere Osisioma – Nigeria Obinna Ugwegbu – Nigeria Prosper Aideyan – Nigeria Noreen Obanya – Nigeria Adjoa Poku – Ghana Oladipo Olaoye – Nigeria Michael Akpe – Germany Remy Sekou – Trinidad & Tobago Ashley Boyd – Bahamas, USVI Reginald Archer – Caribbean Reuben Dlamini – Swaziland, Botswana Waleed Elagab – Sudan Nina Houston – Mexico Temperance Carter – Australia Brian Kwesiga – Uganda Mohamed Gasim - Sudan Lawandria Freeman – Spain Austin Thompson – Guyana, Jamaica

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NSBE International 2006-07 Strategy

2006-07 International Committee Strategic Plan: 

2006-07 International Committee Strategic Plan International Chapter Revitalization & Development Regional International Chairs NSBE International Ambassadors International Leadership Summit - Canada Opportunities for Cultural and Technical Exchange NSBE Conferences Programming NSBE Global Presence International Expansion Planning Special Projects

NSBE Ambassadors: 

NSBE Ambassadors Nigeria Germany Trinidad & Tobago Guyana Swaziland Botswana Sudan Haiti Cameroon Australia India Ghana Sweden Greater China Latin America United Kingdom France Jamaica Bahamas Spain Costa Rica Turks & Caicos Island Egypt

Slide19: 

NSBE International Committee Coordinators, Subcommittees NSBE Technology Transfer: Bridging the Gap Computer & Book Transfer Campaigns T.O.R.C.H. Support 5th International Mini Conference (IMC) Email cpcimc@board.nsbe.org for more info NSBE Ambassadors Reps still needed for certain countries - apply today to intl_affinity@board.nsbe.org 2006-07 Strategic Programming: Getting Involved

2006-07 Special Projects: Help Wanted!: 

2006-07 Special Projects: Help Wanted! Pen Pal/Chapter Buddy Initiative Cultural, Academic, Technical Exchanges NSBE International PR Campaigns Special Projects Translation of NSBE Documents (French, German, Spanish) Potential Partnerships for NSBE International Resources clearinghouse for financial aid and degree programs NSBE International Conference (NIC) 2008 Engineering Project (s)

Fall Regional Conferences:Highlights: 

Fall Regional Conferences: Highlights NSBE International Ambassadors Workshop NSBE Book Drive for Africa Global Perspective Workshops Understanding the Global Impact of Technology Pursuing Work and Study Abroad Opportunities Bridging the Cultural Divide of the Global Black Community NSBE International Updates

Contact Information: 

Contact Information International Committee Chair Sharon Jean-Baptiste intlchair@board.nsbe.org Region 4 International Chair Nina Houston r4_icchair@yahoo.com

Thank You!: 

Thank You! Questions?