National Society of Black Engineers
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING, COMPUTER SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Chapter Executive Board
President Nyle Ussery-Brumfield
Vice President Abubakir Siedahmed
Treasurer Camren Geyen
Advisor Dr. Sharri Kornblum
Dear Prospective Sponsor,
On behalf of the California State University, Los Angeles chapter of the
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), I would like to take a
moment to introduce our organization and myself. I am Abubakir
Siedahmed, Chapter Vice President of Cal State LA NSBE for the 2020-2021
academic year. Cal State LA NSBE is committed to the promotion of science,
technology, engineering and math (STEM) at our university and throughout our
community. This chapter of the National society of Black Engineers is comprised
of 50 members and is one of more than 515 active NSBE chapters nationally —
291 collegiate, 84 professional and 145 precollegiate, which are run by more than
16,000 active members.
The National Society of Black Engineers is a non-profit organization that was
founded in 1975. This organization spans across the world with six regions
(Region 1 - Region 6) and supports black STEM students in all academic and
career levels. Our mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black
engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact
the community.
This letter is a request for financial sponsorship for our chapter programming,
and most importantly, our upcoming National Convention. The National
Convention is NSBE’s most anticipated and most impactful event of the year.
Members from around the world gather to share knowledge, gain employment
opportunities, and continue fulfilling the NSBE mission. This year, the National
Convention will be held on Wednesday, March 10 – Sunday, March 14, 2021 in
Orlando, Florida.
Our chapter accomplishments would not be possible without the continued
support of our sponsors. Thus, we are seeking your financial assistance to
support our chapter programming and to attend the 2020 NSBE National
Convention.
If you should have any questions, please contact our chapter via e-mail at
nsbe@calstatela.edu. We appreciate your time and consideration. We look
forward to developing a partnership with you in the near future.
Sincerely,
Abubakir Siedahmed
Vice-President - Cal State LA NSBE
(714) 767- 1731 (cell)
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 Table of Contents

NSBE MISSION AND OBJECTIVE ......................................... 4

CHAPTER ACHIEVEMENTS ................................................. 5

CHAPTER GOALS ............................................................ 5

ANNUAL NATIONAL CONVENTION ....................................... 6

ADDITIONAL CONFERENCES ............................................... 7

CURRENT BOARD MEMBER BIOGRAPHIES .............................. 8

SPONSORSHIP OPTIONS AND PREMIUMS ............................... 9

CORPORATE RESPONSE FORM ...........................................10

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 NSBE Mission and Objective

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is the largest student-run, nonprofit
organization in the world. NSBE is committed to the development and
implementation of new strategies to equip Black STEM majors with the information
and skills they need to thrive in the academic arena and the corporate world. NSBE
acts a vehicle for upward mobility by providing a network of support that helps to
enhance the skills and capabilities of Black STEM majors. Every year, the number of
active NSBE members increases by approximately 5% as a result of successful
programming that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and
professional development. It is our belief that through these efforts we have been
able “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel
academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”

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 Chapter Achievements
• Current Chapter Status:
- Active chapter for 9+ years
- Has a total of over 25 active members
- Maintains a chapter Executive Board (6 board members)
• Cal State LA NSBE is represented on the Regional Executive Board by Jeray Terrell, the Southern
California Zone Chair for Region VI (2018-2019) and Membership Chair (2019-2020)
• CSI (Club Student Involvement) awarded NSBE as the best organization for academic year 2008-
2009
• Every year, Cal State LA NSBE facilitates a resume writing workshop, internship and REU workshop,
interview skills workshop, career fair preparation workshop, professional dress workshop, graduate
school preparation workshop, and scholarship/fellowship writing workshop to prepare the
membership for opportunities during and after college.
• Last year Cal State LA NSBE also included an elevator pitch workshop—which is a short speech that
effectively highlights and individuals background, experience, and interest in a specific opportunity.
• An event called A Walk for Education was successfully executed in the academic years of 2017-
2018 and 2018 -2019 in collaboration with the Cal State LA Black Student Union. This event gives
NSBE collegiate-level students the opportunity to encourage black youth to become future
engineers and scientists through informational sessional, science demonstrations, and activities.
• Fourteen members of our chapter attended FRC (Fall Regional Conference) in in the 2018-2019
academic year
• A total of 13 members attended the NSBE National Convention in Detroit, Michigan in the 2018-
2019 academic year
• The current chapter president attended the RLC (Regional Leadership Conference) for the 2018-
2019 academic year held in Seattle, Washington.
• Shadowing, mentorship, and tutoring programs have been established to help recruit and retain
NSBE members on the Cal State LA campus. Through these programs, members are able to
transition into future chapter leaders.

Chapter Goals
In the future, the California State University, Los Angeles NSBE Chapter plans on increasing the
number of general and board members. The chapter is currently comprised of 6 board members
and 25 body members for the upcoming academic year (2019-2020). We will be utilizing a few
strategies to obtain a higher number of members through increased tabling efforts where current
NSBE students can share with prospective members the benefits of being a NSBE member. We also
plan on collaborating with other organizations on campus to help add to our presence on campus.
Several current NSBE members will have the opportunity to recruit at different high schools as well
as STEM day in August to recruit students that are either graduating from high school or transferring
from a community college. Students who join the Cal State LA NSBE chapter will be surrounded by
an atmosphere of support, leadership, and motivation, as it is critical during the process of obtaining
a degree in a STEM field.
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Annual National Convention

The 47th Annual National Society of Black Engineers National Convention will be held March 10– 14,
2021 in Orlando, Florida. A host of exciting activities are planned to positively impact our members
during this time of celebration, communion, and learning. These events include, but are not limited
to:

• Over 100+ panel discussions, dynamic workshops, networking sessions, community engagement
events, technical and scientific competitions, hands-on engineering and science activities
• Career fair (500+ companies)
• Graduate school fair/ Research Symposium
• General sessions/Scholarship Awards/ Golden TORCH Awards
• Mini conferences (Pre-Collegiate Initiative (PCI), Graduate, Technical Professional Conference
(TPC), International)

The Annual National Convention is an event that focuses on academic and professional development
of Black individuals in STEM fields. The NSBE Annual Convention attracts bright engineering students
and professionals from around the world for professional, leadership, and academic development
workshops and well as technical training, networking workshops, and employment opportunities. This
convention acts as a hub for recruiters from various companies, universities, and organizations to
recruit top talent in the STEM fields. Participants will be able to leave with the information, tools, and
skills they need to take their education and careers to the next level.

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Additional Conferences
In addition to the National Convention, NSBE hosts two other major conferences throughout the
year; Fall Regional Conference (FRC) and National Leadership Conference (NLC).

FRC Highlights:
• Provides educational competitions, networking, and job opportunities
• Gives the chance to recruit Black engineers from your regional communities.
• Includes a Career Fair which allows companies and organizations to recruit the best and brightest
STEM talent for full-time and internships positions
• Engages students in technical competitions that highlight skills ascertained from rigorous STEM
curriculum and employment opportunities.

NLC Highlights:
• The National Leadership Conference (NLC) is NSBE’s premier training program for the National
Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) national and regional officers.
• Provides leadership training and skill building.
• Participants receive training in project management areas like budgeting, expense management,
public relations, funds solicitation, governance, non-profit management best-practices and
balancing work and demands of school.
• They will also receive the opportunity to further cultivate "soft skills" such as effective
communication, coalition-building, asset-mapping, and conflict resolution.
At the Fall Regional and National Leadership Conferences, NSBE members obtain the knowledge and
training they need to support others in their quest towards become future engineers and scientists.

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Current Board Member Biographies
The brief biographies below highlight some of the Cal State LA NSBE board members who will benefit from your
financial support. We are truly grateful for your financial contribution as it will be used to help our members
attend the NSBE National Convention and support chapter programming. These students below have been
recognized for their academic achievements and community involvement. All members have aspirations to add
value to the Cal State LA NSBE chapter while cultivating relationships with the community and promoting
participation in STEM fields.

President: Nyle Usserey-Brumfield

My name is Nyle Ussery Brumfield I am a third-year majoring in civil engineering at California State University Los
Angeles pursuing my bachelor’s degree in science. I am serving as the president of CSULA’s National Society of Black
Engineering’s (NSBE) chapter. At the start of my college career I wanted to do everything possible to gain merit in
order to secure a job after my undergraduate experience but as the need came up, I stepped up to the plate to leave
my fellow NSBE members and help them secure jobs after college.

NSBE has helped me in more ways than one. When joining NSBE I was immediately put into a position where I could
achieve excellence at career fairs through the vast support from my fellow members. They help me develop resumes,
interviewing skills, and skills that the job market is looking for as soon as I had joined. Thanks to NSBE I am an honor
student with a 3.7 GPA and was able to experience an internship that I obtained through NSBE.

Vice President: Abubakir Siedahmed

My name is Abubakir Siedahmed. I am a senior undergraduate honor student pursuing a Bachelor of Science in
Computer Science in the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at California State
University, Los Angeles (Cal State LA). I currently serve as the vice-president of Cal State LA’s National Society of
Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter. At the start of my college journey, I wanted to obtain leadership skills and
increase my network. Therefore, I joined multiple organizations, but only one of the organizations helped me
thrive academically and succeed professionally.

NSBE has become more than an opportunity for me to become a leader or expand my network. I was
welcomed into the organization with open arms. The Cal State LA NSBE chapter workshops helped me
become an honor student, which requires me to earn 3.5 GPA or higher every semester. I was also able to
receive help from the board members to assist me with creating an appealing resume. Thanks to the
executive board, I was able to receive four scholarships, get into a research program by NASA, and obtain
an internship during my sophomore academic year.

Treasurer: Camren Geyen

My name is Camren Geyen and I am third-year student at California State University, Los Angeles. I’m
currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in Science for Civil Engineering. I was completely lost in my
first semester here at Cal State LA and NSBE was eager to help me get a hold of the college life. Out of all of
the organizations I went to for help, NSBE has been the most helpful by a wide margin.

NSBE has showed me the many opportunities that are right in front of us as long as we look for them. I have
been able to learn from professional engineers and improve my leadership skills immensely since joining. I
have been going to career fairs, building connections, and scheduling events for a couple of years now. All of
this has led to me becoming a more responsible, dedicated, and dependable person. Thanks to NSBE, I have
also vastly improved my academic skills. Before becoming involved, I was struggling to keep up with most of
my classes. Now my habits are much more organized, and I was able to achieve a 3.2 GPA last semester
because of it.
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 Sponsorship Options and Premiums
Below are the incentives for each level of sponsorship for our NSBE chapter.

Platinum ($3000+)
• A copy of the Chapter Resume Book
• Support of NSBE General Meeting
• Company Recognition in Chapter Publications - flyers/t-shirts
• Support of NSBE Event (company’s choice)
• Special recognition at NSBE End of the Year Awards Banquet
• Certificate of Appreciation
• Table at Corporate Networking Meeting

Gold ($2000+)
• A copy of the Chapter Resume Book
• Support of NSBE General Meeting
• Company Recognition in Chapter Publications - flyers/t-shirts
• Support of NSBE Event (company’s choice)
• Special recognition at NSBE End of the Year Awards Banquet
• Certificate of Appreciation

Silver ($1500+)
• A copy of the Chapter Resume Book
• Support of NSBE General Meeting
• Company Recognition in Chapter Publications - flyers/t-shirts
• Support of NSBE Event (company’s choice)
• Certificate of Appreciation

Bronze ($750+)
• A copy of the Chapter Resume Book
• Support of NSBE General Meeting
• Company Recognition in Chapter Publications - flyers/t-shirts
• Certificate of Appreciation

Patron ($100+)
• Support of NSBE General Meeting
• Company Recognition in Chapter Publications - flyers/t-shirts
• Certificate of Appreciation

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 Corporate Response Form

Contact Person: Date:

Title:

Company Name:

Address:

Phone & Fax:

E-mail:

Please indicate with an X, one or more of the following:

We would like to become a supporter of NSBE: (Please indicate the exact amount of donation.)
$ Platinum ($3000 or more)
$ Gold ($2000-$2999)
$ Silver ($1500-$1999)
$ Bronze ($750-$1499)
$ Patron ($749 or less)

We would like to support the following event(s) or program(s): (Please indicate the events/programs)
Academic Excellence
General Meetings/Executive Board Meetings
Conference Support
Community Development & Outreach
Pre-College Initiative (PCI) & NSBE Jr.
Professional Development Workshops

We would like to participate in another event or program: (Please indicate the program)

We would like to donate products or supplies

We would like more information about supporting a NSBE member’s attendance to the 45th National Convention

NSBE is a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c)(3) or the Internal Revenue Code. All
contributions are tax deductible. EIN: 95-3122264

A response is appreciated ASAP. Make checks payable to “NSBE CSULA”.

Signature: Date:
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Please return to:

Camren Geyen
National Society of Black Engineers
California State University Los Angeles
College of Engineering, Computer Science and Technology
5151 State University Drive
Los Angeles CA 90032

Contact Information:
Nyle Ussery-Brumfield, President
nsbecsulapres@gmail.com

Abubakir Siedahmed, Vice-President

nsbecsulavp@gmail.com

Camren Geyen, Treasurer

nsbecsulatre@gmail.com

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