APPENDIX FULL LISTING OF COMMENTS IN EACH RECURRING THEME
• Recommending the organization is not an issue. I believe sustaining membership is a greater concern, currently one that our local chapter faces.” • Nsbe has been instrumental to my development. I can thank nsbe for my first internship or connecting me with my dream company. My leadership skills have grown because of nsbe and i know I’m never alone because of the NSBE Family • Great opportunities to network, impact the community, and pursue personal development. • Exposure opportunitiles and relationships • As an engineer and STEM professional, NSBE has been an excellent vehicle to network and work with fellow STEM professionals but more importantly a fantastic mechanism to give back to my community and chosen profession. • NSBE has help me to network, find and receive internships. The chapter has helped me learn the networking skills and skills needed to build and continue gaining knowledge in the corporate world. • Meet mentors • Have seen the organization in this area doing amazing work in PCI and support of NSBE collegiates and professionals. • NSBE has been there for since the first week of my freshman year. The love, opportunities, and overwhelming support that I have always felt is something I truly value. Having a group of people with similar struggles who look like you means everything when you’ve always been the “outsider”. NSBE alleviates imposter syndrome for me and I owe a lot to this organization.
• From personal experience NSBE has done a lot for me in terms of allowing me to build on my professional and leadership experiences. I like the familiar bond that I have with my chapter members and I liked serving on the Region 1 board and I especially loved attending conferences. I go to a PWI and I have attended various conferences but when I go to NSBE conference I feel really empowered getting to be around more people like me. Additionally, I don’t feel like I’m in a cutthroat environment where I have to be constantly proving myself and further a lot of my mentors are products of NSBE. It is my hope that others could have similar experiences through NSBE and so I tend to recommend it often. • NSBE provides resources for students and professionals like no other organization. As early as elementary school to professionals NSBE had something for everyone. When I was in college I would not have graduated without the support of my NSBE chapter. There is power in community. I also received my full time job at NSBE annual convention. I know this true for many of my friends and mentees. • I think NSBE is a great way to connect with other black engineers. • NSBE’s investment in black engineers is important and why not share so that my peers are able to take advantage of a strong network of professionals who actually care about your success. • The opportunity to network, contribute to the community, and develop professionally amongst like minded individuals • NSBEs partnership, support, resources and guidance are invaluable. For me to see successful adults that look like ME is priceless!
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Stakeholder Pulse Checks 14
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