Competitions Closed
Hey NSBE! We hope that you’re excited about #NSBE49 coming up in March!
Please use this Sign-Up form that serves as a one-stop shop for competition sign-ups. Take the time to see each competition’s sign-up page to learn more about how you can showcase your technical and professional skills at Annual Convention to win a number of prizes!
Please note that to enter a competition, you must (1) be an active NSBE member, and (2) be registered for Annual Convention. You are also allowed to enter more than 1 competition. Simply complete the form again for the relevant competition(s) you’d also like to sign up for. The deadline to sign up for these competitions is Friday, March 3rd 11:59 PT.
If you have any questions about a particular competition, the POC for that competition is listed on the respective sign-up page within the form. For any general questions, please reach out to Avery Layne at nebprograms@nsbe.org.
We’re looking forward to seeing you in Kansas City!
Hack-a-Thon Brought to you by Cummins Inc
- Welcome to the 2022-2023 NSBE Hack-a-thon brought to you by Cummins Inc. We appreciate your interest in participating in this event, sponsored by Cummins Inc. NSBE members are invited to form teams and compete for awards and prizes.This contest will put your cybersecurity skills to the test as you will be trying to hack into their system. Each team must have four members and participate in a mandatory training session led by Cummins representatives prior to the convention. Preference will be given to all-female teams. First-place winners will receive a scholarship of $1500 each and second-place winners will receive iPad Air + Cummins Swag boxes.
- If you have any further questions about this competition, please consult the National TORCH Chairperson Ashley Idehen at nebtorch@nsbe.org.
- Sign Up for Competitions
- The Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is designed to showcase the NSBE members’ technical accomplishments and technical communication skills. This program both recognizes accomplishment and provides a forum for growth. Two tracks allow for recognition of student accomplishment at various stages of a project.The competition provides an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students, and technical professionals to present their research findings while encouraging undergraduate students to showcase their research, learn from their peers, and pursue graduate degrees.
- If you have any general questions, or questions geared toward the national competition, please direct them towards the National Programs Chair, Avery Layne, nebprograms@nsbe.org.
- Sign Up for Competitions
- Academic Technical Bowl is a jeopardy-style game that encourages and showcases Academic Excellence and understanding of the fundamental principles of engineering covered in typical senior engineering standardized tests such as the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam, or Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Exam.
- If you have any general questions, or questions geared toward the national competition, please direct them towards the National Programs Chair, Avery Layne, nebprograms@nsbe.org.
- Sign Up for Competitions
- Welcome to the 2023 NSBE (National Society of Black Engineers) Elevator Pitch Competition. We appreciate your interest in participating in this event, hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Engineering Diversity. NSBE entrepreneurs are invited to form teams and compete for awards, prizes, and the opportunity to pitch their ideas to seasoned entrepreneurs, investors, and potential business partners.
- If you have any further questions about this competition, please consult the National Engineering Diversity Chairperson Kristopher Small at nebdiversity@nsbe.org.
- Sign Up for Competitions
- Welcome to the 2022-2023 NSBE “Let’s Debate” Competition (“NSBE Debaters”). We appreciate your interest in participating in this event, hosted by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE). NSBE members are invited to form teams and compete for awards and prizes.2023 NSBE “Let’s Debate” Topic: Genetic Manipulation (Genetic Engineering)
- Genetic engineering can be defined as manipulation of an organism’s genes with the help of biotechnology. The first official genetic manipulation happened in 1972 by Paul Berg when he combined the DNA from a monkey virus with the lambda virus. Used in research and industry, genetic engineering has been applied to the production of cancer therapies, brewing yeasts, genetically modified plants and livestock, and more. CRISPR made its public debut in an academic paper named, “A Programmable Dual-RNA-Guided DNA Endonuclease in Adaptive Bacterial Immunity”, which is allows scientists to reliably edit the DNA of plants, animals, and humans, snipping out and repairing genetic sequences. Genetic engineering is a very controversial topic in our society, with the pros and cons needing careful consideration.
- Starting Resources:
- https://environmental-conscience.com/genetic-engineering-pros-and-cons/
- https://www.genome.gov/genetics-glossary/Genetic-Engineering#:~:text=Definition,a%20new%20segment%20of%20DNA.
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/biochemistry-genetics-and-molecular-biology/genetic-manipulation
- https://environmental-conscience.com/genetic-engineering-pros-and-cons/
- https://www.morningbrew.com/daily/stories/10-years-of-crispr-how-it-s-being-used-today
