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Insight to Engineering

AWFE

Whats a Walk for education

The primary goal is to increase the awareness of the opportunities available through education particularly in the STEM fields, and to shatter the myths of African American in Math, Science, Engineering and other technologies. However, the information would not be limited to Engineering and Science as other fields of work are very much valued.

Who would Benefit from "A Walk for Education"?

Students of all ages.

What will we do?

Volunteers would walk door to door in a pre-dominantly underrepresented minority community distributing information about are college admission,concerning, area vocational schools, GED, SAT/ACT, NSBE resources,and financial aid.

Who can Participate?

Anyone who believes that Education is a good thing: a NSBE member, a Greek sorority and fraternity member, a company representative, a church member, and a college graduate and as well as a non-college graduate. All are needed in this effort.

TORCH

Technical OutReach Community Help (T.O.R.C.H.) is NSBE’s community service initiative. We aim to use out technical backgrounds to positively impact the community and achieve the following objectives.

Objectives:

To provide science, engineering, technology and mathematics exposure opportunities within Black communities

To stimulate enthusiasm about science, engineering, technology and mathematics within Black communities

To provide introductory training to members of the community in modern technology, software and technical knowledge

Promote the value of science, engineering, technology and mathematics education at all levels

Encourage greater Black participation in science, engineering, technology and mathematics at all levels

T.O.R.C.H. is an umbrella program of NSBE that encompasses outreach activities that impact non-NSBE members and NSBE members alike, especially pre-college youth in the Black community. Although increasing membership may be a result of these activities, T.O.R.C.H. programs seek to provide services ahead of promoting membership. T.O.R.C.H. programs are divided into the following branches:

STEM Community Training – Formal classroom style education in STEM fields aimed at both youth and adults.

Informal Engineering and Science Education - casual outreach activities, targeted at youth, which aim to show how science & engineering can be fun.

A Walk for Education – A single day outreach activity aimed at encouraging youth to be better prepared for higher educational opportunities in STEM fields, and in general.

Technical Expertise Services - Using our technical skills to provide a direct service to the community.

Traditional Community Service Activities - Any other type of community service: food & clothing drives, volunteering at a shelter, etc.

Insight to Engineering

Insights to Engineering Workshops provide an in-depth view on the different engineering curriculums, companies, jobs, etc. Speakers for this workshop series would explain what they do or did at their job or showcase their company to students. Students are to receive information that will help make after college career plans or summer internship or co-op plans. Students are also allowed to bring their resumes to showcase themselves and to network with the speakers.

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Home Chapter Executive Board Programs Membership Events Downloads Contact Us	AWFE T.O.R.C.H Insight to Engineering Whats a Walk for education The primary goal is to increase the awareness of the opportunities available through education particularly in the STEM fields, and to shatter the myths of African American in Math, Science, Engineering and other technologies. However, the information would not be limited to Engineering and Science as other fields of work are very much valued. Who would Benefit from "A Walk for Education"? Students of all ages. What will we do? Volunteers would walk door to door in a pre-dominantly underrepresented minority community distributing information about are college admission,concerning, area vocational schools, GED, SAT/ACT, NSBE resources,and financial aid. Who can Participate? Anyone who believes that Education is a good thing: a NSBE member, a Greek sorority and fraternity member, a company representative, a church member, and a college graduate and as well as a non-college graduate. All are needed in this effort. *TORCH* Technical OutReach Community Help (T.O.R.C.H.) is NSBE’s community service initiative. We aim to use out technical backgrounds to positively impact the community and achieve the following objectives. Objectives: To provide science, engineering, technology and mathematics exposure opportunities within Black communities To stimulate enthusiasm about science, engineering, technology and mathematics within Black communities To provide introductory training to members of the community in modern technology, software and technical knowledge Promote the value of science, engineering, technology and mathematics education at all levels Encourage greater Black participation in science, engineering, technology and mathematics at all levels T.O.R.C.H. is an umbrella program of NSBE that encompasses outreach activities that impact non-NSBE members and NSBE members alike, especially pre-college youth in the Black community. Although increasing membership may be a result of these activities, T.O.R.C.H. programs seek to provide services ahead of promoting membership. T.O.R.C.H. programs are divided into the following branches: STEM Community Training – Formal classroom style education in STEM fields aimed at both youth and adults. Informal Engineering and Science Education - casual outreach activities, targeted at youth, which aim to show how science & engineering can be fun. A Walk for Education – A single day outreach activity aimed at encouraging youth to be better prepared for higher educational opportunities in STEM fields, and in general. Technical Expertise Services - Using our technical skills to provide a direct service to the community. Traditional Community Service Activities - Any other type of community service: food & clothing drives, volunteering at a shelter, etc. *Insight to Engineering* Insights to Engineering Workshops provide an in-depth view on the different engineering curriculums, companies, jobs, etc. Speakers for this workshop series would explain what they do or did at their job or showcase their company to students. Students are to receive information that will help make after college career plans or summer internship or co-op plans. Students are also allowed to bring their resumes to showcase themselves and to network with the speakers.