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Sign Up For?
We recognize there is a tremendous amount of activity underway throughout
NSBE and it is easy to get lost in the sea of emails. This page can help you to keep track of some
of the most important activities as relates to our chapter and where to sign up
to participate.
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Event/Program/Action |
Details and Links to Sign Up |
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NSBE
Membership |
Chapter membership is the first
step in enjoying NSBE benefits or taking part in
chapter programs. For some programs,
it is impossible to participate without first completing your NSBE
membership. Please take care of this
as quickly as possible if you have not already done so. |
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National dues ($50): https://nol.nsbe.org Local dues ($25): http://www.nsbe-hsc.org/nsbestore.htm |
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NSBE Space
Special Interest Group |
Created by our chapter, along
with the Goddard and Stennis chapters -
a national network of space professionals working to advance
technology and communicate the opportunities in space to the Black community. NSBE membership is required. Free. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2561 |
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Project
Arusha Pressurized Rover |
A NSBE Space project to design a
48-person lunar base. The Arusha
effort for 2005-2006 will center around the conceptual design of a
pressurized rover. Participants will
serve on a design team and prepare and present conference technical
papers. NSBE membership is
required. Free. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2574 |
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Cosmos
Mentoring Program |
These chapter mentoring circles will
group 3-6 space professionals together to collectively share advice, insight,
and lessons learned to help each other advance their careers. Individaul groups will meet in person
monthly or at their own preference.
NSBE membership is required.
Free. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2617 |
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A Walk for
Education |
This national service project involves
passing out educational literature in Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood on
Saturday, October 22. NSBE membership
is NOT required. It is VERY imporant
for as many people as possible to sign up and help. Free. |
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NSBE member signup: https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2550 Non-member signuip: |
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Entrepreneurship
Development Group |
This regional program is
designed to develop entrepreneurs in the Alumni Extension. We are interested in seeing this program
help to launch the businesses of several chapter members. NSBE membership is required. Most services free. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2612 |
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Technical
Paper Competition |
This competition is held at the National
Convention and carries a $1000 grand prize.
Free travel and accommodations to the Convention are provided for the
top finalists. NSBE membership is
required. Free. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/scholarships/SC06ScholarshipDetail.aspx?scholarshipID=10007 |
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AE
Technical Scholarship |
This competition will award two
Alumni members who are still in graduate school (graduating no sooner than May
2007) with $2000 cash prizes. NSBE
membership is required. Free. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/scholarships/SC06ScholarshipDetail.aspx?scholarshipID=10073 |
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Fall
Regional Conference / Professional Development Conference October
28-30, 2005 Oklahoma
City, OK |
This conference includes 16 PDUs
or 1.6 CEUs/PDHs of professional training, encompassing project management,
six sigma, and coaching and teambuilding.
No other conference in NSBE or any other organization will give you
this quality of training for this low a cost.
Other workshops encompass tracks for entry-level, mid-level, and
experienced engineers. Early registration
$80, Registration $100, Late registration $120. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2549 |
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Strategic
Planning and Research Conference January
27-29, 2006 Austin, TX |
Haven to lovers of technology,
the SPRC is an Alumni Extension conference focused around NSBE’s Special
Interest Groups, complimented by entrepreneurial training, leadership
development, and NSBE Region 5-AE business.
The SPRC is also home to NSBE’s only true Technology Expo. Early registration $65, Late/Onsite $85. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2708 |
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National
Convention March 29 -
April 2, 2006 Pittsburgh,
PA |
The ultimate conference
experience within NSBE. The National Convention
brings together the entire NSBE membership in Pittsburgh, PA and features the
Technical Professional Conference, which encompasses SIG technical workshops,
professional development training, a variety of interest workshops, and one
of the largest career fairs in the nation.
Early registration $180, Registration $205, Late registration $265. |
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https://nol.nsbe.org/events/EV04EventDetail.aspx?eventID=2528 |
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