[BFASA] UCR NSBE Fall 2023 Newsletter

Wed Jan 17 09:34:12 PST 2024

Fall 2023 Newsletter

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Hello everyone!
We hope you had an amazing fall quarter! We hope that you are resting and taking a much needed and well deserved break. We are very proud of you and your academic endeavors this quarter.
"Strive for perfection in everything you do. Take the best that exists and make it better. When it does not exist, design it." - Sir Henry Royce

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Fall 2023 Recap

Match Challenge!

We placed in SECOND PLACE for MOST FUNDS RAISED!

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An astounding  “$27,320 was raised for the National Society of Black Engineers at UC Riverside!”
"Alumni giving back! At least 50% of donors [to NSBE in the Match Challenge] are former alumni,” said Roderick Smith, director of student affairs. “I work with NSBE members and on their behalf to connect with alumni for financial and programmatic support." (From UCR BCOE)

What was the match challenge?
“Match Challenge is a crucial fundraising technique for BCOE-recognized student organizations,” said Fernanda Rojas, professional development coordinator at BCOE. “The funds help expand students’ professional growth and allow them to gain hands-on experience by participating in projects and competitions, such as the American Institute of Chemical Engineers’ Chem-E car and Engineers Without Borders’ work to build sustainable solutions for developing nations.”
ach dollar donated to the Dean’s Innovation Fund toward a student professional organization is “matched” up to $1,000 per donor.
Primary matching donors this year included Triad Magnetics, Josh Wong, Honglin Liu and Quynh Nguyen”. -UCR BCOE

The National Society of Black engineers at UCR (NSBE @ UCR), would like to give a formal thank you to those who contributed to our match challenge back in October. Through your efforts, we were able to raise just over $20,000. With these funds we will be able to carry out or mission statement, to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Again, thank you so much for helping us reach our goal!

Weekly Study Jams

We're thrilled you could make it! Thanks for joining us and being a part of our event!

Every Monday from 3:00-5:00PM we gathered on SKYE HALL 310. The vibrant energy of the study jam filled the academic setting with an invigorating buzz, as students gathered to collectively conquer the challenges of their impending exams.

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We wanted to share a snapshot from our latest exam jam with you. It was a great success, and we are grateful to everyone who participated. For those who couldn't make it, don't worry - there will be plenty of similar events next quarter! We believe it's important to create a sense of community and provide opportunities for growth, which is why we will continue to organize such events. Stay tuned for updates on future activities, and we hope to see you at the next one!

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Our diverse minds were able to  collaborate, discuss, and share knowledge which led to problem solving. While being academically focused, we still shared a lot of laughs!

As the nights progressed, the study jam became not just a means to prepare for exams, but a memorable experience that strengthened the bonds among students, turning an academic endeavor into a fun and enriching communal event.

Information Session -  Academic Resource Center

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Students came and learned about the academic resource center here on campus! They have many academic opportunities such as tutoring that not many people are aware of. Visit https://arc.ucr.edu/. For more information.

Mentor/Mentee Meet and Greet Event

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The pool party meet and greet was a splash of social excitement! It was so fun to meet every single mentee attending this event.  The event created a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere, fostering connections and turning a typical meet and greet into a lively aquatic celebration.

Messer Information with ASME

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Messer Gases' learning event was a dynamic and insightful experience that left participants with new understanding of industrial gases and their diverse applications. The event featured engaging presentations by industry experts, offering in-depth insights into the latest developments in gas technology and safety protocols.

Amazon Internship & Information Session
Hosted with ASP

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With great excitement we welcomed Amazon to share its great internship and career opportunities here at UCR. Attendees immersed themselves in engaging discussions and hands-on demonstrations, gaining valuable insights into the latest innovations and career opportunities within the e-commerce giant's dynamic ecosystem. More events like this to come in the future.

Congratulations to the students who received a $5,000 Audio Technology DEI Award!
Eman Bahrun – Computer Science
Thomas Ferrer – Mechanical Engineering
Hailey Glamore-Scott – Computer Engineering
Daiman Webb – Computer Science

And thank you to ASP and Amazon for their support!

2023 NSBE Region VI Fall Regional Conference (FRC)!

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It was informative to establish connections with chapters around the area as we talked about how to work together to promote NSBE purpose and progressively enhance it. With sessions including professional image consulting, investing fundamentals, personal branding, and an intern panel, the Regional Executive Board effectively equipped each leader to advance in their professions. We had the opportunity to network and establish connections with over thirty companies during the successful career fair!

Thank you to the Regional VI E-Board members for organizing a successful FRC! We’re looking forward to nationals!!

Paramount Information session

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On November 6th, Paramount came and discussed their exciting career opportunities with NSBE students VIA zoom.
We were able to hear about the job and internship opportunities that paramount had to offer as well as the history of the company.
Members were able to network and get the direct contact info of paramount recruiters!

NSBE Outreach

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Highschool tours of our wonderful University lead by NSBE!
NSBE Peer Mentors met with students from Moreno Valley College TRIO Program and their UCR campus tour on November 20th.

UCR NSBE Mentors Local First Lego

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Students gathered to learn and explore the fascinating mechanics of legos and engineering. Their creative minds worked together to problem solve and create awesome projects.

“Teams of up to 10 students program a Lego-based robot to perform up to 15 missions on a field approximately half the size of a ping-pong table. In addition to building the robot, teams prepare a presentation on the design choices they made, and on a related “innovation project”: this year, the topic is the relationship between technology and public communication.”
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The Garvey Allen team competed in the FIRST LEGO Qualifying Tournament on 11/11 and qualified for the next round that was held at California Baptist University on December 2nd.

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