THE GEORGIA TECH SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
2019-2020 | EMPOWERING YOU TO "DEFINE YOUR ARC"
TABLE OF CONTENTS The NSBE Mission A Message from the President 2019-2020 Vision The Executive Board Corporate Sponsors GTSBE History GTSBE Meetings The Voice of the Membership Academic Relationships Community Lambda Delta Rho - Freshman Initiative New Initiatives Membership Statistics A Message from the Secretary A Message from the Publications Chair
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THE NSBE MISSION IS TO...
increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
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A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT To all those who have made this year possible, My name is Ndeyanta Jallow and I am a fourth year Industrial and Systems Engineering major who has had the honor and privilege to serve as the 2019 - 2020 Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers President. This past year has been far more than I could have ever imagined and I thank every single one of you for all you have done for this organization. Since starting at Georgia Tech in Fall 2016, GTSBE has held a special place in my heart, and it forever will. From my days in LDR to closing out on my Presidency this year, I think back to how our mission statement has been such a large part in developing the best, brightest and unapologetically Black members. We have discovered what it means to be leaders in spaces where we are not always welcome. We have learned how to make our voices heard. We have developed innovative events and programs that support the needs of Black and African-American students within the Georgia Tech community. Over the past three years, I have developed relationships, both new and old, faced and overcame a number of challenges and learned the importance of advocating for others. Throughout my experiences with GTSBE, I have recognized the monumental impact that this organization has brought to both my professional and personal life. The passion and love that I attribute to GTSBE has grown immensely as I continue to witness the success of our membership. From excelling academically to succeeding professionally, to positively impacting the community, all that they achieve is always supported by our organization. And so, this year, my vision was to lead this organization with the opportunity for our membership to define their ARC. Their Academics, their Relationships and their Community. Despite the differences that may exist between us, GTSBE will always have not only the opportunity, but the obligation to help all achieve their academic goals, establish relationships with critical stakeholders across the Institute and develop the best programs and initiatives for the community.
Ndeyanta Jallow
With the continuous work done by the executive board each and every week, we had many great opportunities to live out my vision for the year. Throughout this magazine, I hope you all can see how this year has been nothing short of extremely busy but very, very fulfilling. On behalf of the entire executive board, we thank you all for your continued partnerships and we look forward to seeing the growth of our organization in years to come.
President 2019 - 2020 gtsbe.president@gmail.com
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2019-2020 VISION Every Year, our president creates a vision for the year. GTSBE then uses this vision to put on programs for the community! This year, we encouraged our members to "Define their ARC's". Academics: Create an environment to begin diminishing stigmas and stereotypes around academica and rumorized ideas when it comes to being a successful GTSBE member through implementation of coffee chats Increase communication about academic resources through a well-centralized and easily accessible platform (on our website and through the vector) Develop a stronger relationship with OMED, Center of Academic Success and individual major academic support systems Increase academic scholarship opportunities from GTSBE (outside of Scholarship Sunday) Host a variety of new academic programs (fireside chats, technical workshops, office hours challenges, Learning with Lynda, etc) Begin series of academic tips of the week that is included in the vector Relationships: Increase touch points with faculty, staff and administration with stronger emphasis on Black Coffee Friday Sustain and develop new relationships with corporate sponsors Provide easier access to campus resources sustained through relationships with critical stakeholders across the institute Increase interaction with young alumni, beginning in the Atlanta area Community: Proactively determine priorities and goals for each event, program and initiative Utilize purposeful organizational collaboration with other organizations in the BSO and entire GT community Begin a system of pulse checks to determine the current needs of members to ensure that they are being met (either virtual or in person) Increase active engagement from all members but especially transfers, student athletes, freshman and international students Prioritize a support system for LDR (Lambda Delta Rho Freshmen Component of GTSBE)
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THE EXECUTIVE BOARD
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Administration Zone
Ndeyanta Jallow President
Pampam Akinyemi Vice President
Fun fact: My two obsessions are Target and Jeni’s Ice Cream.
Fun fact: I love avocados.
Enyinda Boms Programs Chair
Armand Raynor Treasurer
Fun fact: I am double jointed in my thumbs.
Fun fact: I like to build things.
Makala Muhammed Secretary
Landon Johnson Parliamentarian
Fun fact: I love art & currently design graduation caps [@maksgradcaps]!
Fun fact: I love *Playboi Carti* !
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Membership Zone
Alessandra Smith Membership Chair
Ifeanyi Ofunne T.R.I.B.E. Chair
Fun fact: I don't like chocolate.
Fun fact: I just learned how to ride a bicycle last summer.
Edima Ubom Co-LDR Chair
Dami Adegbite International Chair
Fun fact: I can sleep with my eyes open.
Fun fact: I plan on retiring to an island when I am older to drink coconut water from my coconut tree, while waiting for my wife to eventually join me.
Jossyln Lally Co-LDR Chair Fun fact: I've never broken any bones!
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Communications Zone
Avery Jones Historian
Chinazom Ogbogu Publications Chair
Fun fact: I have been learning Mandarin since the 6th grade.
Fun fact: I don't know how to whistle.
Taofikat Bishi Telecommunications Chair Fun fact: In my next life I'd be a lawyer.
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Finance Zone
Jordan Coleman Finance Chair
Briana Sims Conference Planning Co-Chair
Fun fact: I have an identical twin.
Fun fact: I love to travel.
Vinez Lyde Public Relations Chair
Whitney Miller Conference Planning Co-Chair
Fun fact:Â I backpacked across Scotland the summer before freshman year.
Fun fact:Â I was on a segment of the Today Show (and incorrectly answered a trivia question).
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Programs Zone
Phillip Blackwell Academic Excellence Chair
Robert Freeman Pre-Collegiate Initiative Chair
Fun fact: I took a gymnastics class last summer.
Fun fact: I'm double jointed in the shoulders.
Reine Bassong TORCH Chair Fun fact: My first name means queen, so bow down (jk).
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OURÂ CORPORATE SPONSORS
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CNS
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GTSBE HISTORY
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GTSBE HISTORY It all began in 1971 at Purdue University, when two students, Edward Barnette and Fred Cooper, became concerned with the nearly 80% dropout rate of Black engineering students in their first year. They approached the Dean in the interest of creating an organization to improve the recruitment and retention rate of Black engineers and were assigned the only Black faculty member, Arthur J. Bond, as their advisor. Barnette served as the first president of the Black Society of Engineers (BSE) that same year. The organization quickly began to gain momentum on Purdue’s campus and the more active members, Anthony Harris, Brian Harris, Stanley L. Kirtley, John W. Logan, Jr., Edward A. Coleman, and George A. Smith (later known as the “Chicago Six'') developed a vision for national growth. Anthony Harris, the president for the 1974-1975 school year, wrote and sent 288 letters to each of the accredited engineering schools in the United States, explaining the mission of BSE and asking them to identify student leaders who may be interested in supporting their cause on the national level. Approximately 80 schools responded and, on April 10th, 1975, 48 students representing 38 schools convened to form the National Society of Black Engineers. The familiar NSBE symbol `N’ with lightning bolts was chosen then and it remains a distinctly recognizable symbol representing the premier technical organization for African American engineering students and professionals. NSBE was eventually incorporated in Texas, in 1976 as 501©3 non-profit organization. John Cason, also of Purdue, served as the first elected president of NSBE. As the organization grew, Virginia Booth became the first female National Chairperson and the first to serve two terms 1978-1980. The torch symbolizes every members' everlasting, burning desire to achieve success in a competitive society and positively affect the quality of life for all people. The lightning bolt represents the striking impact that will be felt by the society and industry due to the contributions and accomplishments made by the dedicated members of the National Society of Black Engineers. NSBE has since grown from six to over 31,000
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members and the annual meeting has blossomed into the Annual National Convention, hosting over 8,000 attendees. NSBE has 99 active NSBE Jr. pre-college, 250 student and 68 alumni/technical professional chapters In 1976, a year after the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) was established, Mr. Robert Dixon (the first president of GTSBE), learned of NSBE, he saw that there was a need for this type of organization on the campus of Georgia Tech. With this in mind, he approached Dr. Augustine Esogbue, the only black faculty member at the institution. Dr. Esogbue saw this as a great opportunity for the students at Georgia Tech and agreed to become the chapter's first advisor, a position in which he served until very recently. GTSBE quickly gained steam and Dr. Esogbue often boasts that Georgia Tech Chapter was actually chartered before the National Organization! Since its beginnings, GTSBE has grown to become one of the largest, well-known, and some might even say revered, chapters within the organization, with membership numbers as high as 250 students. This chapter has had the privilege of receiving numerous honors and accolades, including both the Regional and National Distinguished Chapter of the Year Award; with the National Distinguished Chapter of the Year Award being the highest honor that can be awarded to a chapter. GTSBE received these honors in 1999 and 2011 (National) and 1998, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2014, 2018, and 2019 (Regional). The Georgia Tech Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers continues, even today, to fulfill the need for which it was created. It serves as a professional, social and cultural outlet for the students at the Georgia Institute of Technology, while serving as a voice for the Black population on campus. This chapter's aim is to uphold the mission of N.S.B.E; to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Many would consider the leadership opportunities in the Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers to be merely a stepping stone, from which one will take their experiences and move on to greater things. This organization has been present on the campus of Georgia Tech to serve each and every Black engineer who may be traveling this road alone, or coming close to leaving. Our goals are not only the retention, but also the elevation of our classmates. In short, we aim to be excellent, and to have excellent leadership as well.
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GTSBE MEETINGS
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GTSBE MEETINGS GTSBE meetings occur every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., typically in the Student Center Theater. Each week our Membership Chair, Alessandra Smith, heads our general body meetings!
First General Body Meeting: An opportunity to introduce our eboard to our general body.
Presentation from Accenture, a corporate sponsor
People’s Choice: Financial Opportunities, Dating, Mental Health Resources, & Academic Resources TORCH
Presentation from Cisco, a corporate sponsor
Academic Excellence
SGA (Student Government Association) Halloween & GTSBE Jeopardy: Eboard, NSBE Facts, Black from the Past, Life at Tech, and Random Facts PCI (Precollegiate Initiative) Day Presentation from Danaher, a corporate sponsor
Black Jeopardy
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Being Black in STEM
TRIBE (Transfer Retention Initiative for Black Engineers) Then vs. Now: Black Culture at Tech
Professional Development
International Month
Management Leadership for Tomorrow
Salute to Grads
Guest speaker, Dean McLaughlin, Dean of the College of Engineering Presentation from Viasat, a corporate sponsor Presentation from Cummins, a corporate sponsor
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THE VOICE OF THE MEMBERSHIP
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THE ART OF ACADEMICS Name: Rebecca Hammond Year & Major: 3rd Year, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Major What are three things that you believe has helped to shape your academic success? Academic Coaching, Talking to older people in my major, and Time management skills. What is something that you realized hurt your academic success? Lack of good testing skills/ not know how to study for a Georgia Tech test. How do academics contribute to a successful Tech Career? Having a solid GPA helps to keep scholarships and reduce overall stress. It also opens up more opportunities, such as collegiate coorperate programs, that have a GPA requirement attached. How has GTSBE helped you to improve your GPA? GTSBE has provided me with connections to upperclassmen that have successfully transitioned through these courses. Anything else you would like to add? As you matriculate through this university please be intentional about giving others the same resources that were given to you.
Name: Lauryn Tillman Year & Major: 2rd Year, Civil Engineering Major What are three things that you believe has helped to shape your academic success? The biggest thing that shaped my academic success was my willingness to ask for help. Coming out of high school, I was quite prideful but I soon learned that opening up and asking for help when needed would change the trajectory of my academic success. The second thing was going to office hours. This was particularly helpful for getting to know my professors. Finally, making friends with people who are in my department was imperative. You will be surprised by how much people will go out of their way for you when they know your character. What is something that you realized hurt your academic success? Having an underdeveloped study schedule really hurt me my first semester. I oftentimes found myself beginning to study for exams 2 or 3 days before. My grades truly reflected that. How do academics contribute to a successful Tech Career? Taking advantage of all that Tech has to offer academically will open doors for you not only when you graduate but while you are still in undergraduate student. How has GTSBE helped you to improve your GPA? Yes but not only through programs such as Scholarship Sundays. Being apart of GTSBE makes me do better in my classes because I want to set an example for other black students at Tech who are coming in after me.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS Name: Awung Morfaw Year & Major: 5th Year, Biomedical Engineer Major How did you/ do you work to build relationships? I always try to spend as much time with my friends as possible whether it’s exploring the city or just chilling at their place. Why do you think building relationships is an important thing to do? Especially within the GTSBE community. It’s so important to have people in your life to go to that can be there for you especially during hard times. Having people you can vent to and who you can go to for advice is so great because you know that they just want the best for you. Building those relationships help you to know that you’re never alone. How did your relationships contribute to a successful career at Tech? I don’t know what I’d do without the relationships I’ve had at Tech. This place can be so challenging and difficult and it’s so easy to get defeated, but having a core support system has helped me immensely to stay motivated and keep me from giving up. Anything else you would like to add? Advice, Memories etc? The best advice I’d give is to live in the present. It’s so easy to get caught up worrying about the future (stressing over a job, grades, etc.), but I’ve realized that when you’re stressing over those things, you miss out on what’s happening in the moment. So make sure to spend time with your friends and do things that make you happy! My favorite GTSBE memory has been going to Nationals. It was just so great seeing so many people excelling, and it has opened so many doors for me I never would have expected. Most importantly, I created more memories with my friends there.
Name: Nylah Boone Year & Major: 4th Year, Neuroscience Major How did you/ do you work to build relationships? Beginning my freshman year, I was always involved in black student organizations as well as clubs that aligned with my interest. Through my involvements, I was able to meet many people from different backgrounds. I worked on building these new found relationships by staying active in the Tech community. Why do you think building relationships is an important thing to do? I think building relationships is an important thing to do because thats the first step to have a strong support system. Within the GTSBE community, strong relationships turn into so many different things- growth in your leadership abilities, getting a mentor, obtaining a job offer, or even discovering new interests. How did your relationships contribute to a successful career at Tech? Every one that I have met through GT and especially GTSBE has had an impact on my life. People have been there for me in my ups and downs, pushing me to be the best student I can be. Upperclassmen looked out for me academically, socially and career wise. I was pushed to go after leadership positions, I discovered hidden strengths within my personality, I found more of my passions, and overall I got an incredible support system. Without these relationships, I would not have gotten through the past 4 years.
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THE IMPORTANCE OF RELATIONSHIPS Name: Naomi Davis Year & Major: 1st Year, Business Administration Major How has building relationships helped to make your first year at GT easier? Having a friend group/circles made GT way easier. They help push and motivate you. Talking and hanging out with different people bring different perspectives and help you do better. They helped balance my social and academic life. Why do you think building relationships is an important thing to do? Relationships with family, friends, teachers, and mentors are keys in success. By building these strong relationships freshman year, I felt supported and important. Knowing I have a support system I can rely on helps boost my confidence and pushes me to succeed. How do you think GTSBE has helped shape your time at Tech so far? I am currently on the LDR E-Board and it has really enhanced my leadership skills. Also, being apart of GTSBE and LDR has built my time management skills. How has GTSBE helped you build relationships between your classmates and upper class men? It has helped shaped my time by bonding with other first-years and meeting upperclassmen is many different ways. From LDR to GTSBE meetings, everyone has the chance and ability to show their own originality. During times like this, I really get to see how much I have in common with my fellow peers. GTSBE is a strong community where everyone wants to see everyone succeed.
Name: Janet Tocho Year & Major: 1st Year, Electrical Engineering Major How has building relationships helped to make your first year at GT easier? If my first semester taught me anything it’s that GT is hard. Building relationships here has helped me realize that I am not alone in this journey. Why do you think building relationships is an important thing to do? Building relationships is important because there is more to these four years than getting a degree . This is such a pivotal point in our lives being able to share these experiences with other people just makes it that much better. How do you think GTSBE has helped shape your time at Tech so far? GTSBE has greatly shaped my time at Tech so far by allowing me to hold my first eboard position through LDR and by connecting me to people and opportunities I would not have had otherwise. I really appreciate all the help and encouragement all of the upperclassmen have given me. How has GTSBE helped you build relationships between your classmates and upper class men? GTSBE has connected me to upperclassmen and classmates I would not have met otherwise. Through events like conventions and community service events I’ve been able to bond with my classmates in different ways.
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COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY Name: Edward Freeman Year & Major: 3rd Year, Biology Major What has been the most difficult part in your transition to Tech? The most difficult part was adjusting to the pace and rigor of Tech as well as the culture shock. How has GTSBE helped in your transition? During my first semester, TRIBE & GTSBE was extremely helpful with assisting me with forming new relationships and finding resources necessary to succeed in my professional/ academic life. Why did you choose to transfer to GT? I chose to transfer to GT because I wanted to be challenged and be in an environment that will propel me further. GT provides several opportunities to not only study your major courses but to learn outside of classes as well. How has your experience as a transfer student impacted your ability to be involved on campus? At first, it was uncomfortable because I didn’t know a lot of people. Eventually it became easier to become involved, the more I met people.
Name: Chi Chi Onyewuenyi Year & Major: 2nd Year, Biomedical Engineering Major What has been the most difficult part in your transition to Tech? The most difficult part has been figuring out what resources are useful and most beneficial! I think tech can be really overwhelming with a lot of information so deciphering whats actually useful can be frustrating. How has GTSBE helped in your transition? It’s been a really nice opportunity to meet new people and be in a fun black space. Why did you choose to transfer to GT? I wanted a more challenging college experience that I hope will prepare me for the future. How has your experience as a transfer student impacted your ability to be involved on campus? Yes I think it’s been hard to find new organizations that are related to major. I wish there was like a club fair but I transferred in the spring so I think I missed it. Anything else you would like to add? Advice? Regrets? Nope I’ve enjoyed my team here so far and I’m excited to see where I go from Tech!
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COMMITTED TO THE COMMUNITY Name: Esther Hambolu Year & Major: 2nd Year, Buisness Administration Major What has been the most difficult part in your transition to Tech? Studying and making connections with people. How has GTSBE helped in your transition? I’ve met some cool people at the general GTSBE meetings and at tribe. Why did you choose to transfer to GT? Career preparation and opportunities. How has your experience as a transfer student impacted your ability to be involved on campus? It’s pushed me to become more active on campus in order to meet people. Anything else you would like to add? Advice? Regrets? I regret transferring. But I’m here so advice to future or current transfers is to not be discouraged you’ll meet people and find your place on campus just be kind, open and attend events.
Name: Boluwaji Omodele Year & Major: 5th year, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Major What has been the most difficult part in your transition to Tech? The most difficult part of my transition to tech was the academic rigor. I don't think I was prepared to face a curriculum like this. How has GTSBE helped in your transition? GTSBE was where I made my first set of friends who were happened to be in my most difficult class at the time (CHBE 2100). They were also heavily involved with the organization and when I went off to do research over the summer, I was inspired by their accomplishments (Internships at companies I heard were ruling their respective industries). Why did you choose to transfer to GT? I heard this was the most difficult school in Georgia and I came here :), crazy huhn. I was young and interested in attaining knowledge to reach my end goal which is to assist Nigeria my country in the oil and gas sector; one which is heavily underdeveloped but rich in potential. How has your experience as a transfer student impacted your ability to be involved on campus? No way whatsoever. I have always been an outgoing person so when I came to Georgia Tech, I don't believe anything changed. All that's needed to be done is to integrate yourself within the societies and group of people you want to work or be friend with. The common mistake transfers like myself make is to commute and think it's still possible to be an integral member of the society as well as balance that with school work. It is not possible bro, lol, stop it.
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ACADEMICS
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SCHOLARSHIP SUNDAY
Scholarship Sunday is a biweekly study event held to gather the membership in a encouraging and motivating study environment. Attendees are also entered to win a scholarship of $250 or $500. This is a joint event held with the Nu Mu Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Congratulations to our winners this year!
Makayla Smith Mylia Lewis Miyang Tamanji Johnathan Radcliff
Zizi Ohamadike Solomon Takang Amelia Smith Jasmine Passade
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LINKEDIN LEARNING LinkedIn Learning is an online interactive learning service which allows you to complete courses in a variety of different subjects. This year, we challenged our membership to complete as many courses as possible, for a chance to win an iPad, AirPods, or an Amazon Echo! Each participant was instructed to upload their completed learnings. Our three winners were chosen based upon the number of hours completed! Congrats to Tayo Adefila, Timothy Mallory, and Preston Awkule!
Over 155Â hours of cumulative content learned!
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SALUTE TO GRADS
Marie Ozenua Dasia Smith
Industrial and Systems Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Favorite GT Memory: Meeting some of the coolest people ever
Margo Bridgers
Favorite Quote: "Refuse to Revisit what you can’t Revise"
Computer Engineering
Favorite GT Memory: Going to ACCs my last track season.
Favorite NSBE Memory: I got my first internship through NSBE
Favorite GT Memory: Getting my code to compile
Favorite Quote: "The answer to a question unasked is always 'no'"
Industrial and Systems Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Studying abroad in Asia and playing with baby monkeys in Thailand
Russell Dawkins
Favorite Quote: "You learn more from failure than from success." Chonel Chase
Danielle Jones
Computer Science
Industrial and Systems Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Dancing with CaribSA at all their events Favorite Quote: "Live simply, laugh often and love deeply. Above all, walk by faith"
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Favorite GT Memory: Storming the field at the FSU game freshman year and talking with my friends in NAve when I should have been studying for my CS exam
SALUTE TO GRADS
Chika Okonkwo Computer Science
Jianni Adkisson Electrical Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Miracle on Techwood. Best game ever :) Favorite NSBE Memory: Going to national convention. It was great networking opportunity.
Favorite GT Memory: Studying abroad in New Zealand, Australia, and Fiji is my favorite overall experience during my time here at Tech. My favorite memory, however, would have to be creating the Dope Girl Chronicles on snapchat with my friends freshman year (iykyk).
OluwaFeranmi Adeyemo
Joy Brown
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Biomedical Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Miracle on Techwood Drive Favorite NSBE Memory: Traveling to Boston for NSBE Nationals Auston Kennedy Industrial and Systems Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Just getting to sit at the Table period. IYKYK. Favorite NSBE Memory: My very first exec board retreat when Shanice was VP. I cried during the icebreaker ‘cause everyone was sharing really significant personal stories.
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Favorite GT Memory: The dance music videos I’d make with Milan, Jianni, Joy, and Nyla
Victoria Okudoh Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Junior/senior year: meeting and really connecting with the black community at GT Favorite NSBE Memory: Nationals - Seeing many successful black creatives in one space
Favorite Quote: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me"
SALUTE TO GRADS
Ndeyanta Jallow Industrial and systems Engineering
Oladipo Bakare
Favorite GT Memory: Working/attending the Trailblazers statue unveiling in Harrison Square with GT Ambassadors!
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Homecoming 2019 Nematou Jawara Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Favorite GT Memory: All of Freshman year especially Homecoming and Miracle on Techwood! Favorite NSBE Memory: LDR E-board and Black Women In STEAM 2019
Boluwaji Omodele
Favorite NSBE Memory: Detroit 2019
Favorite Quote: "Look closely at the present you are constructing. It should look like the future you are dreaming" - Alice Walker
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Favorite GT Memory: GT Humans vs Zombies. Randomly found a dude with the gear who was tired and he let me borrow his stuff. I played for like 30 minutes and it was so much fun; I was going to sign up the following year but priorities :(
Jhazzmyn joiner Literature, Media, and Communications
Daniel Ukpong
Favorite GT Memory: Studying Abroad
Aerospace Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Nationals 2018 Favorite Quote: "Do or do not. Never just try."
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Favorite Quote: "I'm not one to gamble, but I'd bet on myself every time"
SALUTE TO GRADS
Chimara Good
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Studying abroad at GTL Summer 2017 paragliding in Switzerland, seeing Cinque Terre & staying out all night in Amsterdam
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial and systems Engineering
Favorite GT Memory: Attending my first UGA vs Tech game and meeting Holyfield
Niya Ford
Nicholas Grant
Christian Hughey
Biomedical Engineering
Favorite GT Memory: Storming the field freshman year and my probate
Favorite GT Memory: Summer 2016 Freshman Semester
Favorite Quote: “I rise” - Maya Angelou
Favorite Quote: "We talking 'bout practice?" - A.I. Nylah Selby
Quinell Smith
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Favorite GT Memory: "Miracle on Techwood": Surprise win against FSU at Homecoming 2015 football game. All students flooded the field. Never felt so much school unity.
Favorite GT Memory: Miracle on Techwood and Studying Abroad in France
Favorite Quote: "Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that." -MLK Jr.
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Favorite Quote: "If you don't fail, you're not even trying." - Denzel Washington
Favorite Quote: “Be yourself, everybody else is already taken”
SALUTE TO GRADS
Amamihechukwu Nnodum Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Ashleigh Wright Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Favorite GT Memory: Miami for sb, all gtwbb wins, actually doing well on an (one), exam in a major class Favorite Quote: "Don’t take things for granted or what you’re granted can get taken"
Ayomikun Omolayo
Phillip Blackwell Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering
Favorite GT Memory: 1. Rushing the field during Tech vs FSU game during 2015 Homecoming! 2. Throwing Taste of Africa 2018-2019
Favorite GT Memory: Joining the Nu Beta Chapter of Phi Beta Sigma
Favorite GT Memory: ASA TOA 2018 Favorite Quote: ."Good things take time, that's why I'm always late"
Favorite Quote: "If it wasn't difficult, everyone would be doing it."
Armand Raynor Computer Science
Preston Awkule Industrial and systems Engineering Favorite GT Memory: 2017 Migos Culture concert Favorite NSBE Memory: Hanging out with Armand, Landon, Christian, and Avery by the water at FRC in Tampa. .
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Favorite GT Memory: When my mask came off at my probate Fall 17 and the whole crowd was chanting “4”. Favorite Quote: “Time is your most valuable possession. It’s the only thing you can’t get back”.
Favorite NSBE Memory: Every retreat ever.
RELATIONSHIPS
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FALL REGIONAL CONFERENCE
Fall Regional Conference (FRC) was a forum for discussion and information exchange between collegiate, pre-collegiate, alumni, and corporate representatives at the regional level. Within the three-day weekend each region encourages academic excellence and professional development through various technical and cultural workshops and competitions. This academic excellence and professional development was then showcased in career and graduate school fairs.
This year, GTSBE traveled to Tampa, Florida for Region 3's Fall Regional Conference!
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NSBE NATIONALS
The NSBE Nationals showcases black students and professionals who have a passion for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), who are high achievers in these fields and who are channeling their dedication to advance their communities and society at large. Each year, more than 14,000 aspiring and practicing engineers, educators and representatives of more than 250 academic institutions, government agencies, corporations and nonprofit organizations, attend the conference.
The 46th Annual Convention was to be held in San Antonio, TX. Due to unfortunate circumstances and health concerns, the 46th Annual NSBE Conference was postponed.
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CORPORATE NETWORKING SOCIAL
The Corporate Networking Social was an event where corporate sponsors and students of Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers, Georgia Tech Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, and Georgia Tech Society of Women Engineers were given the opportunity to interact with one another in a less formal career fair setting. Students, on the other hand, were offered the opportunity to learn more about their majors outside of the classroom walls, in a professional setting, and brand themselves to the companies of their interest as well. Thank you to the companies who participated: Abb, Inc. Accenture Bank of America Insight Sourcing Group Chevron NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory The Clorox Company Cummins Exxon Mobil
General Mills Hewlett Packard Enterprise BP KPMG, LLP Lutron Electronics Cisco Northrop Grumman Procter & Gamble Viasat
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INFORMATION SESSIONS Throughout this year, we wanted to make sure that our members had closer access to our Corporate Sponsors. With that, we held a number of different leadership, professional development, and career pathway events ranging from coding challenges to lunch and learns! Take a look at some of our informational sessions below!
Capital One Earthquake Simulation Microsoft Development Workshop Redfin: Tips and Tricks to Rock Your Internship Indeed Coding Challenge Lutron: What are companies looking for in a candidate? What should you look for in a company? Clorox Trivia Night Qualcomm Info Session Goldman Sachs Lunch and Learn Palantir Info Session Bank of America Tech Trek ABB Lead Summer Internship and Early Rotational Program Info Session
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MEMBERSHIP Membership Day Membership Day was to celebrate the members of GTSBE and get more exposure to gain new members. Everyone who attended had an opportunity to learn more about the National Society of Black Engineers, meet the Eboard, and sign-up for committees. There were several stations for games to be played and gathering spots for people to congregate.
Tailgates This year, we enjoyed tailgates with both Danaher and OMED! Our tailgate sponsored by Danaher included recruiters in attendance to give more detail about the company & what professional opportunities are available for our members in an informal setting. The OMED Family Weekend Tailgate was a time for current GTSBE members to congregate and enjoy food and the football game!
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COMMUNITY
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BLACK WOMEN IN STEAM
Soul Train: Full STEAM Ahead!
This year, we hosted our 7th annual Black Women in STEAM (BWIS) luncheon, an event centered around celebrating Black women in professional fields, and we wanted to focus on the intersectionality of STEM and the Arts, under the theme "Soul Train: Full STEAM Ahead". It was a day filled with a wonderful keynote speaker, great discussion, and an art crawl.
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PCI DAYS
PCI Day was an opportunity for high School students to get a day to attend Georgia Tech to learn more about stem opportunities for minority students on campus . In addition, they had the opportunity to receive some meaningful advice about college life as well as the application process. This event was held to further bolster the support system around the pipeline of students who are interested in STEM and Georgia Tech.
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STEAM EXPO
The STEAM Expo gave K-12 students the opportunity to learn about real world applications of science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics through hands-on activities. With more than 200 K-12 registered for the event, GTSBE was able to integrate science and fun to a large number of pre-collegiate participants. Demonstrations were led by Georgia Tech students. Chevron generously sponsored STEAM Expo this year.
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A MARCH FOR EDUCATION
The purpose of AMFE was to promote and empower the pursuit of education within the community, especially minorities, by promoting positive representations of educated Black community members. The event provided a medium through which people of all ages can be positively impacted by these representations and envision where education may take them.
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A WALK FOR EDUCATION
"A reach into the community"
The goal of A Walk for Education (AWFE) was “to increase awareness of the opportunities available through education particularly in the STEM fields and to shatter myths about African-Americans in math, science, engineering and other technologies.� AWFE is a grassroots program in which NSBE members go door to door in underserved Black communities and hand out information on college, scholarship information, SAT/ACT preparation tools, NSBE and share information on the benefits of majoring in STEM fields. AWFE is the primary outreach and advertising mechanism of TORCH. AWFE is a one-time broad effort to reach into the community and initiate a relationship that can be developed further through other TORCH activities.
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TRIBE
The Transfer Retention Initiative for Black Engineers (TRIBE) is a plan of action by the GTSBE community aimed at promoting student involvement on campus. Our main goal is to help STEM transfer students and student-athletes tackle the different social, cultural, and educational adjustments following acceptance into Georgia Tech. The program is designed to increase the number of black engineers graduating from the institution. The TRIBE community offers students a place to grow by creating an environment where students can meet others and share tips on how to succeed academically and professionally. We would like to highlight three of the many events that TRIBE did this year.
Trivia Night: The TRIBE community semester kickoff event. The night was meant to introduce TRIBE and the goals and vision for the school year as well as a social event for students to have fun and quiz against each other. The Imposter Within: To educate and inform students about the causes, risks, and social impacts of having imposter syndrome. The discussion featured a video interview of a student sharing her encounters with imposter syndrome and how she was able to move past the feelings. The event was meant to spread awareness and encourage open dialogue about mental distress. TRIBE Social Hour: TRIBE hosted a social hour where we discussed topics to make you sure members understand the dating/single life climate in 2020. We talked about current trends and the new rules of attraction. There was an honest conversation and a lot of laughs.
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INTERNATIONAL TOWNHALL
This event involved a discussion between current students and alumni of similar backgrounds. Students had an open floor discussion with the people on the panel. Professional, academic and personal advice on student life was addressed and discussed: advice on how to succeed in and out of school as well as creating awareness of the resources that are readily available etc. Life after Tech was also part of the discussion. We collaborated with GT Caribbean Students Association and GT African Student Association.
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COMMUNITY SERVICE Girls Who Code Tour This year, our Secretary, Makala Muhammed and our President, Ndeyanta Jallow had the unique opportunity of volunteering with Tag-Ed on their day of fun with Cool Girls Inc.! We had a blast giving them a tour of campus, sharing what NSBE is and answering all of their questions about transitioning into high school and college life!
MLK Day of Service On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, The Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers spent the day serving the Georgia Tech community with S.T.A.R.! We had the chance to prepare packaged lunches, daily supplies and recipe bags.
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LAMBDA DELTA RHO: FRESHMAN COMPONENT
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LAMBDA DELTA RHO
Lambda Delta Rho (LDR) is the first year leadership component of the Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers (GTSBE). It began with the help of The Lambda Delta Chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi. Our primary objective is to develop the leadership skills of first years and create a community of black first years that impact each other, Georgia Tech, and the Greater Atlanta community in a positive manner. LDR participants are responsible for organizing community service projects, fundraising ventures, and for planning the Annual Date Auction.
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THE EXECUTIVE BOARD Lambda Delta Rho's executive board is modeled to mimic the board of the Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers. Check out our first year leadership below!
Sidney Britton President
Janet Tocho Vice President
Miyang Tamanji Secretary
Liana Poole Community Service Chair
Christopher Mccrary Academic Excellence Chair
Daniel Ejieke International Chair
Justin Harris Fundraising Chair
Maximus Freightman Historian
Morgan Wright Treasurer
Joshua Crawford Parliamentarian
Naomi Davis Publicity Chair
Kiandra Peart Social Chair Taraji Long Programs Chair
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LDR DATE AUCTION
The LDR Date Auction is an annual event hosted by the freshman that worked together throughout the year to bring about talents and dates that were auctioned off throughout the night. The date auction is the biggest fundraiser that LDR hosts throughout the year, and all funds that they raise are directly pooled into a scholarship fund that are given out to the next incoming class of GT students. This year, the Date Auction was on February 29th, there were a number of great talents from blind ice cream taste testing to drumming along to Brent Faiyaz to saying the best pick up lines out there. A total of $2005Â was raised from 12 contestants.
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NEW INITIATIVES
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REMIND 101
Remind 101: GTSBE Academic Tip of the Week This year, we offered an opt-in service through Remind 101 to allow our members to receive a variety of tips for academic success & messages of inspiration throughout the week to ensure that they are leveraging the right techniques to achieve their academic goals!
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Organization is key! Take a moment and plan out your week and make a to-do list. Don’t let things slip through the cracks! Sound body. Sound mind. Listen to your body! For example, if your body says sleep, you should listen!
Remember: It’s never too early to start studying for your next test! The Center for Academic Success has schedules and other tools that can help you plan out your semester! Start studying early for finals. Refresh the material from the beginning of the semester!
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Go meet your professors! Office hours are empty at the beginning of the semester. Let your professors know your face!
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Stay accountable! Find a study buddy that will hold you accountable and keep you on track. Sometimes two is better than one!
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Check out the new CODA building! Although it is far, it is quiet and has lots of cool study spaces!
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DEFINE YOUR BRAND During Define Your Brand, it was our initiative to engage the community prior to the beginning career fair season in the fall, as well as Fall Regional Conference. This event was a space to showcase why “Defining your Brand� is important and provide tips and tricks on how to gather exactly what your brand is. During this event, we discussed the importance of keeping your social media footprint professional, the proper ways to utilize LinkedIn, and how to use social media to show your brand!
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ADULTISH
Adultish was an event which catered to graduating GTSBE Seniors. At this event, they had the opportunity to reminisce on their time at Georgia Tech with our organization. Members brought pictures to make a scrapbook based on several prompts. The scrapbooking session was followed by a discussion by Dr. Reverend Damon Williams, an Industrial & Systems Engineering Lecturer here at Tech, where he discussed tips and tricks on how to be successful as an adult.
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ALUMNI WEDNESDAY
This year, GTSBE wanted to make a special call to all Georgia Tech Alumni! We recognized the need of current Georgia Tech students who want to hear from our Alumni. Often times, words of wisdom from people that have recently and successfully gotten out of Tech are needed. Our historian, Avery Jones, initiated this program for alumni to be featured on our social media so that our alumni could have the chance to give out much needed advice.
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"GTSBE GAVE ME A SENSE OF A COMMUNITY."
Barry Johnson-Smith B.S. IN COMPUTER ENGINEERING
Barry Johnson-Smith participated in GTSBE by serving as the Vice President of the chapter’s executive board. Barry says, “GTSBE gave me a sense of a community. I met a lot of wonderful people, through the organization, that I built wonderful connections with.” Since his graduation in 2018, Barry has been working at Nike as a Cyber Security Consultant. This is what Barry would like you to know: “Don’t let your failures or rejections in your academic/professional career make you feel less worthy or that you are doing something wrong. During this time in college you are figuring out who you are and what you want to do for a career. All the experiences you face will help you figure out what that path will be for you, including those where you fail.”
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"FOCUS ON YOUR MENTAL/PHYSICAL HEALTH JUST AS MUCH AS YOUR STUDIES/CAREER."
Maya Collins B.S. IN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
During Maya’s time at Tech, GTSBE, AASU, and CEED helped to connect her with other students and alumni. After she graduated, Maya worked at General Motors and then transitioned to being a mom full-time! Maya has 11 snippets of wisdom to give you all. #1, Build an emergency fund. Maya knows several engineers (including herself) that experienced lay-offs, in a variety of industries. She recommends that you save 3-6 months of expenses. #2, Negotiate your salary. #3, When you get your job/internship, you may have the chance to get different certifications, take all of those chances.#4, Go to your teachers office hours and let them see that you are trying. #5, Focus on your mental/physical health just as much as your studies/career. A plant based life-style does the body wonders.#6, Get a mentor! They will drop knowledge and if they rise, then they may pull you along with them. #7, Get a side hustle.#8, Treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.#9, Find your why, which is what will keep you going.#10, You are the sugar, honey, iced tea and do not let anyone tell you differently.#11, No matter how big time you get, always reach back.
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GTSBE SCHOLARSHIPS This year, through our president, Ndeyanta Jallow, GTSBE introduced two impactful scholarship opportunities for all of our members to apply to. Each scholarship totaled to $1,000! One scholarship was awarded to a student for GPA improvement and the other for elaborating on GTSBE’s impact upon their student experience. Congrats to our winners!
Giovanni Malcom 5th Year Civil Engineering Major Fall 2019 Graduate
Amamihe Nnodum 5th Year Chemical Engineering Major Spring 2020 Graduate
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NEW VECTOR
Each Sunday, our Secretary, Makala Muhammed, sends out the GTSBE Vector, an informative newsletter which highlights upcoming events, how to access the academic tip of the week, how to access GTSBE opportunities, and weekly updates from each of our Zones. This year, we introduced a new and improved GTSBE Vector to be sent to our BSO list!
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NEW WEBSITE
This year, our Telecommunications Chair, Taofikat Bishi, helped us to introduce a brand new GTSBE website! Our new website reflects our commitment to the NSBE mission and the betterment of our membership. Our website includes an events calendar, online office hours chat, membership portal, membership resources, various opportunities, highlights on our corporate sponsors, and much more! Make sure to check us out at gtsbe.org!
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SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES Finals Social Media Challenge During this challenge, GTSBE wanted to see where our membership’s favorite study spots were on campus! We also took this time to ask our membership about their favorite study tips. In this way, we were able to play a part in our community’s ability to thrive, academically, during our last few weeks of the fall semester. This challenge required participants to post a picture that includes both their study space and a helpful tip. Congrats to our winners!
Nylah Boone, Ameila Smith, & Taofikat Bishi
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“I LOVE ABSOLUTE SILENCE WHEN STUDYING BECAUSE I USUALLY HAVE HEAVY TEXTS TO READ AND IT KEEPS ME FOCUSED!”
Location: Quiet floors
“STUDYING IN THE IC WITH DOUBLE COMPUTER SCREENS = BETTER VIEW OF HOMEWORK.” Location: Instructional Center
“FACE A WALL, IF POSSIBLE, TO AVOID DISTRACTION FROM PEOPLE PASSING BY. BREAK UP WORK INTO SMALL CHUNKS & USE A PLANNER + TO DO LIST.” Location: Clough Tutoring Center, facing the window
“ALWAYS PLAN OUT YOUR STUDY SCHEDULE BEFORE YOU START STUDYING.” Location: BSO
“WHEN WORKING WITH A GROUP, MAKE SURE EVERYBODY HAS A TASK AT THE BEGINNING AND THEN MAKE SURE EVERYBODY CHECKS IN INTERMITTENTLY SO Y’ALL AREN’T SCRAMBLING BEFORE THE DEADLINE.” Location: 5th floor Clough
“FIND A NEW, REFRESHING PLACE TO STUDY. YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE ON CAMPUS.” Location: Anywhere
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SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES International Month Social Media Challenge During this year's International Month, we gave our members the chance to participate in an International themed Social Media Challenge! Questions were posted on the Instagram stories of GTSBE, GTASA and GTCaribsa after GTSBE’s general body meeting. The answers to the questions were revealed in our general body meetings. The first person to follow all three organizations on Instagram and answer all three questions correctly won a cultural meal! Congrats to our winners: Edan Tesema & Anjolaoluwa Popoola
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SOCIAL MEDIA CHALLENGES Black History Month Social Media Challenge During Black History Month, we wanted to inform our membership about our black STEM history, through a social media challenge! In order to win, members needed to check for a fact on the GTSBE website, on Tuesdays, and attend the General Body Meetings, on Thursdays. Questions were posted every Thursday of February, on GTSBE’s instagram story. The two people who answered the most questions correctly won a special prize: a gift of their choice from their favorite Black-owned store! Congrats to our winners: Summer Bain & Anjolaoluwa Popoola
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STATISTICS
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M E M B E R S H I P
S T A T I S T I C S
Top 5 Majors: Mechanical Eng. (15%) Computer Science (13%) Chemical & Biomolecular Eng. (12%) Biomedical Eng. (11%) Industrial & Systems Eng. (10%)
S O C I A L
Instagram @gtsbe 1370 followers
M E D I A
S T A T I S T I C S
Facebook @nsbe.gtchapter 1098 followers 70
Twitter @gtsbe 867 Followers
A MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY Hello! My name is Makala Aayana Muhammed and I am a fourth year Industrial and Systems Engineering major. I first began my involvement with The Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers as the Historian for the LDR Class of 2020 and later Historian for the 2018-2019 academic year. I would like to take this moment to express how thankful I am for my experiences in GTSBE thus far. It has truly been a pleasure serving as your Secretary for the 2019-2020 academic year! From leading the Communications Zone, to helping to organize this year's magazine, I have truly enjoyed the growth that I have not only seen within myself, but within the members of the Communications Zone, as a whole. Each year, it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to put on the events that the executive board of the Georgia Tech Society of Black Engineers host, so it is only fitting to recognize the achievements and the wonderful things that this organization does, in a cohesive manner. I would like to take a moment to personally thank members of the Communications Zone: Historian Avery Jones, Telecommunication Chair Taofikat Bishi, and lastly but certainly not least, Publications Chair Chichi Ogbogu. Without their diligence, none of this would be possible. Additionally, I would like to thank the involved members of our Communications Zone Committee: Dequontay Stodghill, Sam Kofi, Desmond Talton, and Isabelle Jean. On behalf of GTSBE and more specifically, the Communications Zone, we thank you for your continued support as we strive to fulfill the NSBE mission in the development of this year's Annual Magazine!
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Makala Muhammed
Secretary 2019 - 2020 gtsbe.secretary@gmail.com
A MESSAGE FROM THE PUBLICATIONS CHAIR Hi! My name is Chinazom Ogbogu and I’m a third year Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering major as well as your Publications chair for the 2019-2020 academic year. Firstly, I would like to use this opportunity to thank everyone who was involved in the production of the 4th annual GTSBE magazine in any shape or form especially the members of the communications zone for their time and patience. My GTSBE journey started off with being on the publications committee my sophomore year and helping out with the 2018-2019 magazine. Working on this committee, gave me the privilege of experiencing the behind the scenes process of the job. Seeing this, I wanted to continue working on publications but this time as the chair because I connected with this years vision, ARC. My vision for this years magazine was to successfully highlight this years vision and illustrate the extraordinary strides our chapter made this year towards the NSBE goal. The purpose of the magazine is to show our corporate sponsors and membership just how valuable GTSBE is and the impact the organization has on the community. I hope you appreciated this publication and have a great idea of the direction we are headed as a chapter.
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Chinazom (Chichi) Ogbogu
Publications Chair 2019 - 2020 gtsbe.publications@gmail.com
2019-2020 | EMPOWERING YOU TO "DEFINE YOUR ARC"