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TORCH 101: What is TORCH? Sarah Brown- TORCH Chair

TORCH 101: What is TORCH? Sarah Brown- TORCH Chair

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TORCH 101: What is TORCH?

Sarah Brown- TORCH Chair

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Contents

• TORCH Objectives• Overview of TORCH• How to get started• TORCH Incentives• Resources & Training

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

2011-2012 TORCH Objectives

• To stimulate working knowledge of TORCH umbrella programs within the society’s leadership and membership

• Publish member resources for TORCH implementation in chapter level programs

• Increased exposure within and outside of the society of TORCH programs

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Traditional Community Service

Informal Science and Engineering

STEM Community Training

A Walk For Education

Technical Expertise Services

Encourage greater Black participation in science, engineering, technology and mathematics at all levels

Promote the value of science, engineering, technology and mathematics education at all levels

To provide introductory training to members of the community in modern

technology, software and technical knowledge

To stimulate enthusiasm about science, engineering, technology and mathematics

within Black communities

To provide science, engineering, technology and mathematics exposure opportunities within Black communities

Technical OutReach Community Help…Positively Impacting the Community

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TORCH Goals

TES

• Alumni Participation

• Convention Event(s)

STEM

• Resource development & publishing

• Curriculum design assistance and support

ISE

• Library of Activities for FRCs and Convention

• USA Science & Engineering Fair

AWFE

• Measure Impact

• Follow-up programming at 75% of sites

Traditional

• Collect Data• Events at FRCs

and Convention

Program Evaluation & Data CollectionUniform data collection tools for chapters to use

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

STEM Community Training• Traditional TORCH Projects

– Computer literacy– Programming– Software Training– Supplemental Instruction (Students)– Tutoring– College Preparation– Web development

• Stable location and volunteers• Longer period of time • Relationship building

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Informal Science and Engineering Education

• Usually one day, intervention style• Introduction level• Social context• Examples

– Kitchen chemistry– Open house activities– Demonstrations– Engineering arts and crafts

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Technical Expertise Services• NSBE members use engineering skills to meet community

needs– Partner with community based organizations– Senior Design projects

• Examples/Methods– Enhancing daily use products for use by disabled– Solar cell installation for Habitat house– Project management for local non-profit– IT services at neighborhood computer center

• Look for Tech Expertise Services opportunities in SIGs

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

A Walk for Education

• Now a chapter based program• Nationally Supported in October• Start planning early, implementation guide

ready

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Traditional Community Service Activities

• Drives– Clothes, books, textbooks, food, toys, school supplies etc.

• Food serving or distribution• Clean-ups• Habitat for Humanity• Community Health Fairs• AIDS, Cancer walks, Relay for Life

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

What does it take to start TORCH?

• Decide who you want to serve– K- 8th grade– 8th-12th grade– Adults– Seniors– Community agency

• Decide what programs to offer– What subsection do they fall?– Check the TORCH website and handbook for ideas!

• Decide where to offer your programs– At your college or university– Community center– Public Library– School

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

Volunteers, Funding and Participation

• Get your chapter involved!– Use membership incentive programs– Do a volunteer challenge– Integrate in regular chapter activities

• Fund your TORCH program– Fundraise– Apply to the National TORCH & Programs Funds– Don’t be afraid to start small with no funds

• Community participation– Work with community based organizations– Advertise in local newspaper– Visit schools, community centers, and churches

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

TORCH Funding

• TORCH Program Funding– Funds for Informal Science & Engineering and

STEM Community training– Submit a proposal, budget and details to

[email protected]– Template on the website, update likely

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

TORCH Recognition

• NSBE gives awards for TORCH!– Individuals – Programs (Innovative TES, ISE, or STEM, Outstanding AWFE)– Chapters - $500– Region - $1000

• Selection criteria– Participation time in TORCH programs– Contributions to expanding TORCH– Dedication to the program and community– Degree of impact of programming

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NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERSNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE

What Next?

• TORCH 101 & Handbook: overall information• Implementation Guides• Best Practices• TORCH at FRCs• TORCH at Convention: workshops & service