NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS UCF CHAPTER Issue 1

2014-2015 EXECUTIVE BOARD AT THE FIRST GENERAL BODY MEETING

NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS
Welcome back everyone! My name is
Tiffany Brown and I will be serving as
your 2014-2015 Publications Chair. I
hope you all have had a fantastic and
productive summer and are ready to
tackle this fall semester.
The executive board, including myself,
are excited that you have taken interest
in joining our organization and we
promise it will be a decision you wont
regret. This school year we have
implemented programs and events that
will help you grow academically as well
as professionally.
We understand that there are many
students who struggle with balancing
their course load and that is why we
want to help you reach success and
continue to thrive in all your classes.
As far as professionalism, we will provide
you with workshops that will teach you
what to wear, how to network, what to
say, how to improve your resume, and
many other beneficial tips. Aside from
academics and professionalism, we also
want you to get involved with impacting
the community.
As STEM majors we want to expose and
engage the youth with different
methods of activities so they can
understand how getting an education
can go a long way, being in STEM
provides great opportunities, and it can
help them change their environment.
It is not only the youth we want to reach,
however, but also the parents because
they can be a reinforcement of how
valuable this can be. We want to
increase our standards and be the
inspiration that will get others to achieve
their goals. Thank you.




Define NSBE
NSBE UCF had its first General Body Meeting
of the year.
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Second Harvest Food Bank
Second Harvest Food Bank hosted a food
drive event this past summer.
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by Tiffany Brown
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Greetings NSBE-UCF Family!! My name
is Hardeo Chin and I will be serving as
your President for the 2014-2015
Academic Year! I am a junior majoring in
Aerospace Engineering. I was born in
Kingston, Jamaica but I'm also mixed
with Chinese & Guyanese. Two things I
particularly love are Caribbean food and
drumming. But enough about me, let's
focus on you, the membership!
I hope you all have had a productive,
safe, and fun summer. My Executive
Board and I are truly excited this year for
all the things we have in store for you
guys. This year our chapter will be
focusing on Innovative Programming
and Streamlining Communication to
Increase Membership. As you know, we
can't attract members unless we have
programs and events that capture your
attention and meet your expectations.
On the flip side, we have no events to
plan in we don't continue to increase the
membership and communicate with you
guys on how we as an Executive Board
can serve you better.
If you ever see me around campus, don't
hesitate to come up and say hi (I don't
bite). Joining NSBE-UCF will be one of
the best decisions of your life. I look
forward to personally meeting you, as
we work together to excel academically,
succeed professionally, and positively
impact the community.
PRESIDENT HARDEO CHIN




With the fall semester kicking off after a
long summer, many of us are finding it
difficult to re-adjust to a full schedule of
classes. We and in some cases the entire
semester. Ultimately, we end up having
to pull out all of the stops in order to
save our grades around final exam time.
Part of our mission is to help our
members succeed academically so it is
our job to provide our members with
quality programs to ensure they are
excelling in their courses.
In order to help our members stay
focused throughout the semester, our
academic excellence chair Jordan Davis
hosts weekly study sessions. The goal of
our Weekend SpeciA-List program is
to provide our members with a positive
atmosphere in which they can study in.
Being a student at a university with over
60,000 students, it can be pretty difficult
to find a study space for you and your
friends. At our weekly study sessions,
we have an entire room reserved just for
our group to use. In addition to that,
members are strongly encouraged to
assist each other in understanding
difficult homework problems or
assignments they may have.
If youre interested in attending our
study sessions, be sure to follow the
Facebook page for the exact time and
location of the sessions!
by Hardeo Chin
by Cimarron Carter
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Major: Aerospace Engineering
Year: Junior
Bio: I'm Jamaican, Chinese and
Guyanese. I love curry chicken, oxtail,
beef patties..just food in general. I
also want to be as cool as Cimarron
Major: Industrial engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: Greetings and salutations. I'm from
Jacksonville Better known as
DUUUVAAALLLLLL. I love to knit and to
crochet and I love all things crafty. I have
a passion for dance and all types of
performance art. I plan on exploring the
world one country at a time and I ball so
hard I broke my ankles.
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: Hiiiiiii everyone! I am a 5th year
senior ready to get on up outta UCF! I
have 2 minors in Marketing and
Psychology. I am a proud sister of Sigma
Lambda Gamma National Sorority
Incorporated and I am currently chapter
President. I was born in Seattle, WA and
was raised in DUUUUVVVAAAALLLLL!
I am excited to work with everyone for
this upcoming school year. I don't bite, I
promise (:
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: 70% lightskinned, 30% Badmon.
Apparently I take a lot of selfies but I
think it's a phase I'm going through.
My name is French and no I'm not
from Jacksonville lol
Major: Senior
Year: Aerospace Engineering/ Mechanical
Engineering
Bio: Hi Everyone! I am Doneisha and I hail
from the BEAUTIFUL island of Jamaica. I
am currently majoring in Aerospace
Engineering and Mechanical Engineering
with a minor in Business. I love music,
dancing, and art. I love learning about
different cultures and I really appreciate the
human experience. I love having fun but I
understand there is a time and place for
everything. I am really pumped to have the
opportunity to serve you all as your
Treasurer for the 2014-2015 year. We are
going to have a great time! . P.S. I am very
approachable, don't be shy :)
Major: Information Technology
Year: Senior
Bio: Three people who've
inspired me are Malcolm X,
Oscar Proud, and Bubbles
from the Powerpuff Girls.
President Hardeo Chin
Vice President Duval Martin Secretary Cimarron Carter
Treasurer Doneisha Steele
Programs Chair Karissa Hall Parliamentarian Symone Dunn
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Major: Mechanical Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: Hello I am Albert Hourie I am
a mechanical engineer with a
minor in computer science. I also
serve on another Executive board
for Pi Tau Sigma.
Major: Digital Media
Year: Junior
Bio: I have a passion for dancing,
I love being creative, and I want
to travel all over the world... I
think UCF is great but I can't wait
till I graduate
Major: Electrical Engineering
Year: Junior
Bio: I was born in Jamaica and grew up in
south Florida (Miami and Miramar). I love
video games, hardware, chess, and sports. I
transferred to UCF from Broward College. Im
majoring in electrical engineering and
minoring in Robotics. Meeting people is the
best part about being Membership Chair. I am
really goofy and my friends say Im a little
dramatic and thats why people will never fear
to approach me.
Major: Computer Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: I was born and raised in
Jacksonville, FL. I have a few
random talents but a notable one
is that I can solve a Rubiks cube
in under 5 minutes.
Major: Aerospace
Engineering
Year:
Bio: From Caracas,
Venezuela
Major: Civil Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: Originally from New York, both
sides of my family are Jamaican. I
transferred to UCF last year from
Georgia. Big sports fan, watch and
follow mostly basketball and
football. I'm hoping to graduate in
2015. I have a laid back personality
Membership Chair Deandra Dixon Public Relations Albert Hourie
Publications Tiffany Brown
Senator Valentina Ruiz Senator Owen Bryan
Telecommunications Corey Hosley
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Major: Civil Engineering
Year: Junior
Bio: After growing up in the
suburbs and seeing how I was
viewed because of my skin
color, I have become dedicated
to change the way that the
"majority" views "minorities".
BTW, If you are ever looking for
me at a NSBE event, just look
for the truest light skin in the
room.
Major: Aerospace
Engineering
Year: Sophomore
Bio: My name is Jordan
Davis and I am going to
change the world.
Major: Computer Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: Sneakerhead / Sneaker
Customizer serving as the
Professional Extension Chair for
the 2014-2015 school year. "I'm the
only one that get the job done."
Major: Electrical Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: I am from Miami, Florida. I love
music, and I was in the band for 6
years so that makes me a band
geek. My favorite pastime is
basketball and sarcasm is my best
friend. I view things in life as a
realist. Progress is the key to
success.
Major: Civil Engineering
Year: Sophomore
Bio: I'm Haitian and when im
not busy I spend enjoy
longboarding, sports, and
spending time with people I
care about.
PCI Chair Akil Gray

Professional Extension Chair Artis
Coleman
Finance Chair Deolinda Tilus
TORCH Chair Ahkeim Pierre Academic Excellence Jordan Davis
Conference Planning Chair Michelle Otero
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Year: Senior
Bio: Heyyy everyone!! Im Michelle, your Conference
Planning Chair!! Let me tell you a little about myself, I
was born and raised in Miami, FL, 305, but my parents
are from Honduras (Country in Central America)!! I am
a senior in Aerospace engineering with a minor in
business and maybe math, Im not sure yet! I LOVE
watching TV shows on Netflix, Spanish music and
dancing. When I dont have anything better to do, I
like to bake and cook, cliquish I know. I also LOVE
range rovers and I hope to get one when I graduate
UCF and go work for the Department of Defense
(Hopefully!!) Im looking forward to working with
everyone this year and making sure we ALL make it to
Anaheim, Cali!!
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by Tiffany Brown

Hello everyone! For those who were not able to make it to our first General Body Meeting, we discussed our
vision and plans that we, as a chapter, have for the school year. It was a great turn out and we loved interacting
with our current and new members. We informed them about the history of NSBE such as when and where it
originated, who founded it, and how it expanded.

Then we introduced ourselves and the events that
were coming up which we are hoping all of our
members will attend. By implementing new things
we are expecting great results and that you will be
benefited academically and professionally. Our
meetings are bi-weekly so we hope to see you at
our next one so that we can get to know you on a
personal level. With all that being said, work hard,
be great, and enjoy the rest of your week!




by Albert Hourie

NSBE members Duval, Thierry, Akil and others
volunteered on Saturday, July 19 at Second
Harvest Food Bank. Their vision is to have A
Hunger-Free Central Florida and they are doing
this by their mission To Fight Hunger in Central
Florida. The members unloaded boxes that
contain food, water and toys. Several of the food
were either in a can or something else. Based on
the expiration date, the food was either tossed
out or organized into a separate box in order to be
sent. The toys were then placed into separate
boxes. The members also removed the unused or
destroyed boxes and threw all non-edible food in
to the garbage.

NSBE UCF chapter and members are dedicated to giving back to the community by any and all means. This is
one of many ways that we up hold our chapter vision and national mission.

I was extremely satisfied and excited about the outcome of this event. It always amazed me on how well we can
work in a group to get things done. Its a great feeling to know youre making a positive contribution to the
community knowing how much people live in poverty and or in need in food. I hope to do more events like this,
said Thierry Alerte.
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Major: Mechanical Engineering Minor: Bioengineering
Year: Junior
From: Orlando? Originally Alabama
1.) Why did you choose Engineering as your major?
One day, when I was in 11th grade, my mother encouraged me to do an Online
Career Assessment. It indicated that I had a strong interest in Biomedical
Engineering. At that point in time, I had never heard of that engineering field. I was
familiar with the traditional engineering fields, such as Mechanical, Electrical, and
Computer Engineering. I then began to conduct my own research on this field. My
heart was drawn to Biomedical Engineering because Sickle Cell anemia runs
rampant in my family. I have lost several close relatives due to organ failure caused
by the disease. I was excited to know that I could use my love for math and science to help my family. I want to
make a difference, as well as help advance the medical field to save and improve lives. Yes, the doctors save the
lives, but they would not be able to do what they do without Engineers and Scientist. I am pursuing a traditional
engineering degree, Mechanical Engineering, which will make me well-rounded for what I want to do in the
future. Then I plan on advancing my degree in the field of Biomedical Engineering.
2) Have you had an internship, co-op, or job related to engineering that you enjoyed?
I did not have an internship or co-op, but I had a job related to engineering that I enjoyed a lot! While attending
Florida International University I conducted research in the Optical Imaging Laboratory. I conducted research on
various topics pertaining to imaging. In addition, I performed a three-dimensional optical tomography study
with a newly developed near-infrared optical imaging device on subjects with normal and abnormal breast
tissue. I then processed the data collected through Matlab. It is a great feeling to know that this device has
potential to pre-screen for breast cancer. Words cannot describe how amazing this experience was and I enjoyed
it a lot!
3) As of right now do you have any plans after graduation?
Yes, of course! After graduation, I am planning on pursuing higher education. I want to obtain a Masters Degree
in Biomedical Engineering. My plan is to one day work with the development and advancement of artificial
organs.
4) What is something you are passionate about?
I am passionate about giving back to the community in any way I can. I have been extremely blessed all of my life
and would like to share that in any shape of form. Something that means so little to me could me the world to
someone else. I love volunteering especially reaching out to the youth because they are the future.

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Major: Computer Engineering
Minor: Mathematics
Year: Senior
From: Brooklyn, NY
Birth: September 9th

1. Why did you choose Engineering as your major?
My decision of choosing to major in engineering was originally made when in
Kindergarten my professor asked everyone in the class what they wanted to be when
they got older. There were several careers options posted on the wall. Wanted to be
different, I chose what I perceived to be the hardest word to pronounce: engineering.
As I told my parents, their eyes glared in excitement. Unknowingly, my father was an
Electrical Engineer. So throughout my life, I was enticed by the technology I found in
my house. As I got older, my need of wanting to do something of importance
increased. Having family born in Haiti, a place where theres a lack of electricity and
technology, I wanted to do something that could contribute to the growth of such places as well as in America. Later on,
having
2. Have you had an internship, co-op, or job related to Engineering that you have enjoyed?
I have not had the pleasure of getting an internship or a co-op opportunity yet. I wish to get one as soon as possible.
Texas Instruments, Northrop Grumman, Intel or any place that will develop my knowledge of electronics or programming
skills is ideal. It would be great to get mentorship as early as possible before I get deep into engineering.
3. As of right now, do you have any plans after graduation? Are you continuing your education or heading
into the job market?
My plan after graduation is to go directly to the work field. I will like to get apply the knowledge I receive from
school. I think UCF done a great job and Im confident I will do well in my field. Engineering is such a great field, that I
constantly get excited about working on new projects and working with others. Although I plan on going straight to the
work field, I do want to get my masters after some time. School has an abundance to offer in electrical and computer
engineering, and Im also interested in math.
4. What is something you are passionate about? It could be a hobby or maybe volunteering for a specific
cause on the side of attending work and school, etc.
I am passionate about inspire more youth to be great at what they are trying to become and that they can become
what they want. Being born in Brooklyn, basketball and football are the only things you might see someone trying to be
great at. Many people in those communities have accepted being mediocre in what they do. Although we cant tell people
choose engineering, simply because its superior to everything else, its great to see more people from the community
being great doctors, owning successful business, or being an incredible parent.
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Deandra presenting Gabby and Thierry with the Mr and Ms Volunteer award at the GBM