Minority Technology Organization (MTO) Summit held on September 24, 2012 in Washington DC. Attendees included eight organizations who advocate on behalf of technology professionals of color in STEM-related industries. The eight organizations included: AABE, BDPA, MAES, NOBCChE, NOMA, NSBE, NTA and SHPE. The attached .ppt deck shares an thumbnail overview of these organizations including their major goals for 2013. Copies of the luncheon meeting notes are available on request.
1. MINORITY TECHNICAL
ORGANIZATION
(MTO)
SUMMIT
LUNCHEON
September 24, 2012
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
Washington, DC
N BCChE
National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
2. American Association of Blacks in Energy
(AABE)
Organization’s Mission
The American Association of Blacks in
Energy (AABE) is a national association of
energy professionals founded and
dedicated to ensure the input African
Americans and other minorities into the
discussions and developments of energy
policies, regulations, R&D technologies,
and environmental issues
Fast Facts Highlights for 2012
• Established 1977 • Total scholarships given exceed $1.5M
• 40 Chapters Nationwide • Completed Strategic Plan working with
• 1400 members Boston Consulting Group
• Offers 150 scholarships annually to • Developed policy principles around
students studying STEM Supplier Diversity, Cyber Security, Energy
• Training and development programs Efficiency, Smart Grid, Fossil Energy,
through annual conference and Energy & Environmental Justice
webinars
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
3. American Association of Blacks in Energy
(AABE)
Three priorities for our organization in 2013:
1.Implementation of Strategic Plan
2.Expand outreach activities into the community
3.Increase strategic partnerships
Arnetta McRae, President and CEO
Email: amcrae@aabe.org
Phone: (202) 371-9530
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
4. Black Data Processing Associates
(BDPA)
Organization’s Mission
“BDPA is a global member focused
technology organization that
delivers programs and services for
the professional well-being of its
stakeholders”
Fast Facts Highlights for 2012
• Founded in Philadelphia in 1975
• 34th National BDPA Technology Conference
• 14,161 Members
• 45 Chapters Baltimore, MD, August 1-4, 2012
• Core Programs: SITES, HSCC, IT • BDPA Winter Leadership Summit
Institute, National and Regional Baltimore, MD, March 16 – 18, 2012
Conferences • BDPA Regional Conference, Orlando, FL
November 16 - 18
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
5. Black Data Processing Associates
(BDPA)
Three priorities for our organization in 2013:
1.Partner with colleges and universities to develop college
chapters.
2.Develop new revenue/funding streams.
3.Leverage organizational relationships to influence STEM
national policy.
Monique F. Berry, National President
president@bdpa.org
9500 Arena Drive, Suite 106
Largo, MD 20774
phone: 301-584-3135
fax: 301-560-8300
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
6. MAES – Latinos in Science and Engineering
Organization’s Mission
“To promote, cultivate, and
honor excellence in
education and leadership
among Latino engineers
and scientists.”
Fast Facts Highlights for 2012
•Founded in 1974 in Los Angeles •Rebranding effort
•“Mexican American Engineering
•Enhanced membership value and
Society” to “Society of Mexican
American Engineers and Scientists” benefits
•Programs: Symposium, National •New, updated website
Leadership Conference, Science •Expansion in Regions 3 and 4
Extravaganza, Science and
Engineering Festival N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
7. MAES – Latinos in Science and Engineering
Three priorities for MAES in 2013:
1. Successful 2013 NLC (National Leadership Conference) in
Washington, DC on February 13-16
2. Increase membership base across the U.S. by establishing more
Student Chapters in Regions 3 & 4, and at Community Colleges
3. Leverage national partnerships in advancing STEM education and
careers, and increasing the number of STEM graduates and
professionals in the U.S.
MAES Point of Contact Information
Mike Acosta, Immediate Past National President,
National Vice President of Strategic Partnerships
mikea@utep.edu
(915) 240-4423; mymaes.org N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
8. National Organization for the Professional
Advancement of Black Chemists & Chemical
Engineers (NOBCChE)
Organization’s Mission
“To build an eminent cadre of
people of color
in science
and technology”
Fast Facts Highlights for 2012
•Founded in 1973 •West Regional Meeting, Scripps
•5,000 members, sponsors,
advocates
Research Institute, March 2012
•84 chapters in 5 regions across the •Leadership Development Workshop,
US May 2012
•Programs: NOBCChE Science Bowl, •Signed TEP Agreement with U. of
Technology Education Partnership Oregon, September 2012
(TEP); 4 Annual Regional Mtgs N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
9. National Organization for the Professional
Advancement of Black Chemists &
Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)
Three priorities for our organization in 2013:
1.Build NOBCChE brand as a voice for STEM & S&T Policy for
underrepresented groups; institutionalize and support STEM
programs at the Regional & Chapter levels
2. Establish Executive Director Position
3. Increase philanthropic contributions
Victor McCrary, National President
president@nobcche.org
800.776.1419; www.nobcche.org
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
10. National Organization of Minority Architects
(NOMA)
Organization’s Mission
“To champion diversity within
the design professions by
promoting the excellence,
community engagement and
professional development of
its members”
Fast Facts Highlights for 2012
•Founded in 1971
•Approx 500 professional, intern, and • 40th Annual Conference in Detroit
student members •MOU signed with American Institute
•22 Prof chapters & 40 student
of Architects (renewed)
chapters in 4 regions
•Programs: Project Pipeline summer
•MOU signed US Green Building
camps, NOMA Magazine, Annual Council
Conference, Community Service Day N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
11. National Organization of Minority Architects
Three priorities for our organization in 2013:
1 Promote Project Pipeline Architectural Summer Camp
Initiative
2 Increase the numbers of licensed African-American
architects nationwide; support HBCU architecture
schools
3 Hire an Executive Director
Your Organization’s Point of Contact Information
Yolanda McQueen
programs@noma.net
202.806.2780; www.noma.net
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
12. National Society of Black Engineers –
Alumni Extension
Organization’s Mission Organization’s Logo
To increase the number of
culturally responsible black
engineers who excel academically,
succeed professionally, and
positively impact the community.
Fast Facts Highlights for 2012
• Not-for-profit organization • Professional Development
• Founded in 1975 Conference takes place October 4 -
• ~36,000 members 6, 2012
• Student run • 7 Active Special Interest Groups
• 6 membership categories: NSBE with over 6,000 members
Jr. , Member, Alumni, Honorary, • NSBE Commitment with CGI
Lifetime, Affiliate
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
13. National Society of Black Engineers –
Alumni Extension
Special Interest Groups
Energy
Environmental
It Think Tank
Process Improvement
Public Policy
Space
Women In Science & Engineering
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
14. National Society of Black Engineers –
Alumni Extension
Three priorities for our organization in 2013:
1.Increase the exposure and quality of professional opportunities
for members
2.Support the Special Interest Groups in NSBE-AE
3.Develop programs & professional chapters
Your Organization’s Point of Contact Information
Dr. Njema J. Frazier
info@policy.nsbe-ae.org,
571.235.1181; http://www.nsbe-ae.org/
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
15. National Technical Association
MISSION
To create a medium for expressing
minority professional concerns for the
lack of minority participation in the
mainstream of architectural and
engineering activity in America
(including minority youth).
FAST FACTS Highlights for 2012
Founded- 1925 Math Contest
Professional and Student Chapters Collaboration on Knowledge
4 Regions-NE, SE, NW and SW Management Conference in Khartoum,
Membership-All disciplines of Science Sudan)
and Engineering Co-sponsor- 5th International
Publication-Journal Conference on Appropriate Technology-
National Office –Washington, DC Pretoria, South Africa
www.ntaonline.org 202 575-4682 N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
16. NATIONAL TECHNICAL Association
Three priorities for our organization in 2013:
1 Strengthen and Expand Educational Programs
2 Affect Greater Influence on STEM Policy Improvements
3Improve funding Base
Point of Contact Information
Hattie Carwelll 1 202 575-4NTA or 202 575-4682
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
17. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
(SHPE)
Organization’s Mission
“SHPE changes lives by empowering
the Hispanic community to realize
their fullest potential and impacts
the world through STEM
awareness, access, support and
development”
Fast Facts Highlights for 2012
• Founded in Los Angeles 1974
• National Institute for Leadership
• 7,529 Student Members & 1871
Professional Members Advancement, August 1- 5
• 261 Student Chapters & 81 Professional • SHPE Management Growth Training,
Chapter Washington DC, September 17- 20
• Core Programs: SHPE Jr., Noche De • SHPE National Conference, Fort Worth
Ciensas, National and Regional Texas, November 14 - 18
Conferences
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
18. Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
(SHPE)
Three priorities for our organization in 2013:
1.Expand Programs geared towards the educational
advancement of K-12, Undergraduate and Graduate
Students.
2.Improve professional programs geared toward the
advancement of Hispanics in all levels of their career.
3.Shape Hispanic population in all levels in STEM-related
areas of corporate America, government and academia
to mirror the United States’ population.
Jose Fernandez, DC Chapter President
shpedc@gmail.com
908.548.3931; www.shpe-dc.org – www.shpe.org
N BCChE
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National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers