National Society of Black Engineers
Washington, DC Professionals
(NSBE-DC)
Presentation for
Albert Einstein High School
Kensington, MD
February 18, 2014
Mission & Background
Mission – To increase the number of culturally responsible
Black engineers who excel academically, succeed
professionally, and positively impact the community.
More than 29,900 members, founded in 1975, NSBE includes more
than 394 College, Pre-College, and NSBE Professional chapters in the
United States and abroad.
Membership –
• Engineering, Applied Sciences, and Applied Mathematics College
Students, Professionals, and Pre-College Students (NSBE Jr. 6 – 12
graders)
• Open to anyone who supports the mission.
Local Area Programs/Events
• Future Innovators Scholarship (due March 1st)
– High school seniors who are planning to major in STEM.
– https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1x_WIdiP5rumlur_RWW3U6Ox
MdIMqBup1MimKI0ips-Y/viewform
• Girls Love STEM Conference (May 3rd)
– Science and engineering hand-on activities and workshops for girls
in middle and high school.
– For inquiries – [email protected]
• USA Science and Engineering Festival (April 26-27, 2014)
– Booth filled with hands-on activities and information about STEM
careers at Washington Convention Center.
• Speaking Engagements/Hands-On Activities for Organizations
and Schools (by request) – [email protected]
Local Area Events/Resources
• 2nd Annual NSBE Public Policy Symposium: STEM and Education
Advocacy (George Washington University - Feb. 21 & 22)
– STEM professionals, non-profit leaders, policy makers, educators,
and parents address program and policy solutions associated with
STEM and Education Advocacy.
– Register at http://public-policy-symposium-2014.eventbrite.com/
• NSBE Jr. Toolkit
– Step by step instructions for starting a NSBE Jr. chapter –
www.nsbe.org/nsbe-jr
• NSBE Fall Regional and Annual Conferences
– Opportunities for students to take part in academic, technical, and
hands-on competitions.
• STEM Resources
– Links to STEM activities http://www.nsbe.org/NSBE-Jr/STEMResources.aspx
STEM and You!
Where Your Strengths Meet
the World’s Needs
STEM by Career Paths
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Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
Computing
Health Care
Science Careers
 Agricultural and food scientists
 Biological scientists
 Conservation scientists and foresters
 Medical scientists
 Atmospheric scientists
 Chemists and materials scientists
 Environmental scientists and specialists
 Geoscientists and hydrologists
 Physicists and astronomers
For More Science Career Info See:
OOH Professional Occupations
Technology Careers
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Network Architect, Cybersecurity & Oracle DBA
Computer Scientists
Software Engineers & Systems Engineers
Computer Systems Analysts
IT Consultant
Developers & Programmers
For More Technology Career Info See:
OOH Professional Occupations http://www.bls.gov/ooh/home.htm
Engineering Fields:
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Aerospace
Agricultural
Biomedical
Chemical
Civil
Computer
Electrical
Environmental
Health & Safety
Industrial
Marine
Materials
Mechanical
Mining and Geological
Nuclear
Petroleum
For more info: OOH Engineers
Math Careers
 Pharmacists
 Economist (broker or
actuaries)
 Operations research
analysts
 Statisticians
 Cryptanalyst
STEM Careers Are
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Cutting Edge
Profitable
Beneficial
In Demand
What’s in It for You?
 Earn good pay
 Earn respect
 Learn new things everyday
 Create new technologies
 Be valuable to society
Average Salaries
 Engineers depending on field: $52K to $83K
 Software Engineers: $60K to $85K
 Chemists: $66K
 Medical Scientists: $73K
 Geoscientist: $79K
 Environmental Scientist: $60K
 Biochemist/Biophysicist: $83K
These numbers were taken from the U.S. Occupational Outlook Handbook
How Do You Benefit From
STEM Today?
Everyday outcomes of STEM:
 Cell phones, smart phones or MP3 players - computer
engineering, high tech manufacturing
 Video games - computer engineering: hardware, and software
 Animated movies - computer engineering: hardware, and
software
 Cars - mechanical engineering, high tech manufacturing,
mining engineering, petroleum engineering
 Digital photography - computer software and hardware
engineering
 Plastic - petroleum engineering
The Future
• 75 % of jobs will be in STEM
• Not just STEM careers,
it is STEM in every job
• Technology as a “global knowledge economy”
is the future, and it requires different skills.
• Business and industry want employees with
these skills!
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NSBE Contacts
Richard White
Electrical Engineer
Richard Z. White, LLC
• PCI Chair
• [email protected]
Dr. Tarla Toomer
• Education Advocacy Workgroup
Public Policy Special Interest Group
• [email protected]
Yvette Selby
Environmental Engineer
US Environmental Protection Agency
• PCI Committee
• [email protected]
Dominique Onigbanjo
• Girls Love STEM Chair
• [email protected]
Cedric Leake
IT Risk Auditor
PricewaterhouseCoopers
• PCI Committee
• [email protected]
Morgan German
• National Professionals PCI Chair
• [email protected]
• www.nsbe.org/nsbe-jr