National Society of Black Engineers
University of Maryland College Park
2008-2009 NSBE Distinguished Chapter of the Year.
President's Welcome:
Welcome to the website of the Black Engineers Society, the distinguished student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers at the University of Maryland, College Park. We hope that as you explore our website, you are able to experience our non-stop commitment to the development and support of our members as students and professionals. "2 HYPE !!"
Membership Spotlight
Name:Femi SokoyaMajor:Biological Engineering
Year:Freshman
Femi is a freshman, Biological engineering major from Murfreeboro, Tennessee. As a freshman, Femi Sokoya has demonstrated leadership qualities while maintaining academic excellence in his school work. He has participated in numerous BES initiatives along with his involvement with other programs, such as the Louis Stoke Alliance Minority Program (LSAMP) Bridge program and Gemstone honors program. In addition to his ongoing involvements, Femi plans on running for an executive board position for the upcoming school year.
News
- (NEW) 04/01/09 Gleneesha Johnson receives Google Innovation Award
- (NEW) 04/01/09 Black Engineers Society Nationally Recognized
- (NEW) 03/26/09 --- ME Senior, Tenaya Prince, Wins Two Prestigious Research Awards
- (NEW) 03/26/09 --- ME Grad Student, Sophoria Westmoreland, Receives Fellowship Award
- 12/03/08 --- Students Collect 100+ Donated Coats
- 10/22/08 --- Darryll Pines Named Dean of the Clark School
- 06/12/07 -- Dean Chang Named Director of MTECH Ventures
Announcements
A Walk for Education Program is an international effort to encourage and promote math and science education within underrepresented groups. During AWFE, members go into neighborhoods to promote the value of education-especially math and science education-for secondary and post secondary students. AWFE serves to promote the T.O.R.C.H projects in cities across membership locations, including our partnership with Intel at the Intel Clubhouses. It will be an all-day that will be held on Saturday, April 25th in the following locations: Richmond, VA, Washington, DC, Releigh, NC, and Philadelpia, PA.
http://www.nsbe.org/region2/programs/awfe.htm
Michael L. Cherry Scholarship is awarded annually to an engineering student (open to sophomores through seniors) at the University of Maryland for their leadership, participation and academic achievements throughout their high school and college years. This scholarship application is open till the end of the work day of April 13th. Contact Victor Nwaneri at bes.vicepres@gmail.com for any additional information or concerns.
Microsoft College Scholarship Program for the 2009-2010 School Year.Flyer
Sponsors
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