UAA Sacramento NSBE Jr Chapter
What is the UAA Sacramento NSBE Jr Chapter?
A Pre-College Initiative of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE),
designed to increase the number of middle and high school students that elect to pursue higher education in STEM and/or other technical areas and is open to all students.
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A designated chapter member of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).
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UAA NSBE Jr is open to everyone who believes in the Mission!
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Honorary NSBE Jr Members are in grades 3rd through 5th.
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NSBE Jr Members are in grades 6th through 12th.
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Through a variety of programs and activities, the UAA NSBE Jr offers its members the tools needed to learn about science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), and learn about engineering career pathways and engineering curriculum.
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A firsthand opportunity for students to discover how engineering and technology relate to the world around them.
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A place where students discover the excitement of academic excellence, leadership, technical development, and teamwork.
What’s Going on at UAA Sacramento NSBE Jr?
UAA Sacramento NSBE Jr Chapter offers an exciting opportunity for students to explore the STEM fields, and to assist students in completing the A-G curriculum.
1. Science
2. Technology
3. Engineering
4. Mathematics
NSBE Jr is a student-led group that has workshops to educate and hands-on tools needed to learn about STEM year-round.
Our goal is to expose students to various STEM disciplines and provide them with educational, mentoring and networking opportunities that might lead to higher education and or career pathways into the STEM professions.
The applied activities and research projects relate to strengthening one’s understanding of science (physics, chemistry, etc.) and mathematics.
UAA Sacramento NSBE Jr Student participants formed a robotics team, called the “RoboRays” and completed the underwater robot build project to compete in the Port City SeaPerch competition. Team “RoboRays” prepared a presentation and design for competition.