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\n <\/div>\n\n\n\nIn February, the chapter held its annual banquet; this event is a fundraiser, but it has also become a celebratory coming-together for the members of this tight-knit student organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWithin NSBE, students are able to provide the support to one another that is needed when you are part of a minoritized population, as there are additional pressures and stressors when one is not part of the majority population,\u201d said chapter faculty advisor and professor of English, Dr. Susan McGrade. \u201cBecause of that, NSBE members form strong bonds, like family members. They always support and lift up one another.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
One of the most active student organizations on campus, NSBE\u2019s activities are guided by its mission statement: \u201cTo increase the number of culturally-responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.\u201d Its members meet weekly to engage in professional development programming, organize fundraising activities and plan community service activities such as events with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cNSBE provides networks and opportunities to students who otherwise aren\u2019t a part of existing networks,\u201d Dr. McGrade said. \u201cMembers provide space for study groups, share helpful information about classes and create a network of alumni and current students who are aware of opportunities for internships, scholarships and jobs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n
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\n 2022 NSBE officers, from left to right: Victor Njemanze (banquet coordinator), John Iluno (programs chair), Cherokee Bodell (chapter president) and Darrell Martin (chapter vice president).<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n
Most importantly, NSBE affiliation is helping Indiana Tech\u2019s Black engineering students stay in school and graduate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2016, Dr. McGrade and Dr. Monique (Anderson) Ross, the academic advisor for Indiana Tech\u2019s first NSBE chapter, did a research study on the chapter for a presentation at the American Society of Engineering Education conference. Their study showed that 82 percent of Black engineering students who were NSBE members graduated within six years, compared to only 7.7 percent of Black engineering students who were not NSBE members.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIt\u2019s my sense that the stats have remained pretty consistent since our study,\u201d Dr. McGrade said. \u201cFor the study, we interviewed alumni from the chapter and analyzed the transcripts to find the characteristics of NSBE that helped sustain them through their studies. The interviews always returned to themes of family, confidence and pride\u2014themes that resonate with current members.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What NSBE has meant to them:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n \n \u201cIt has contributed to my professional growth by allowing me to interact with different companies and colleges that are present at our regional and national conventions. I\u2019ve been able to develop bonds with members of my chapter and see people who look like me experiencing success and being leaders in their fields.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherokee Bodell, 2022 NSBE Chapter President<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \u201cNSBE has given me a place to express my creativity and ideas outside of the classroom, while also giving me multiple tools to excel academically and succeed professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n
Darrell Martin, 2022 NSBE Chapter Vice President<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \u201cBeing a part of NSBE means being a part of a community that symbolizes growth, belonging and family. My career as a mechanical engineer has been positively impacted by my experience with NSBE.\u201d<\/p>\n
John Illuno, 2022 NSBE Chapter Programs Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n \n \u201cI have been part of long-term family that has put me in the right direction professionally, socially and academically. The things that I\u2019ve learned in NSBE, the connections I\u2019ve made and positions I have held have prepared me for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\u201cIt has contributed to my professional growth by allowing me to interact with different companies and colleges that are present at our regional and national conventions. I\u2019ve been able to develop bonds with members of my chapter and see people who look like me experiencing success and being leaders in their fields.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cherokee Bodell, 2022 NSBE Chapter President<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \u201cNSBE has given me a place to express my creativity and ideas outside of the classroom, while also giving me multiple tools to excel academically and succeed professionally.\u201d<\/p>\n Darrell Martin, 2022 NSBE Chapter Vice President<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \u201cBeing a part of NSBE means being a part of a community that symbolizes growth, belonging and family. My career as a mechanical engineer has been positively impacted by my experience with NSBE.\u201d<\/p>\n John Illuno, 2022 NSBE Chapter Programs Chair<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n \u201cI have been part of long-term family that has put me in the right direction professionally, socially and academically. The things that I\u2019ve learned in NSBE, the connections I\u2019ve made and positions I have held have prepared me for the future.\u201d<\/p>\n Victor Njemanze, 2022 NSBE Chapter Banquet Coordinator<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n