NSBE - Fall 2012 - (Page 12)

thE ProgrAMs zoNE Technical Research Exhibition Winners winners of the technical research exhibition last March, at nsbe’s 38th annual convention, in Pittsburgh, Pa.: (left to right) ariel anders, Makita Phillips, olanrewaju adeniyi, ahmed abdelnaby and shams arifeen. Not pictured: janique cheesman T he Technical Research Exhibition (TRE) is a competition designed to showcase NSBE members’ skills in technical writing, theoretical research and oral presentation. The competition provides an opportunity for undergraduate students, graduate students and technical professionals to present their research findings. It also encourages undergraduate students to pursue graduate degrees. TRE is held during each Fall Regional Conference and Annual Convention. Check out the profiles below to learn about this past year’s national winners! ariel anders – First Place, Poster coMPetition School: University of California, Santa Cruz, Class of 2012 Major: Computer Engineering (B.S.) Research Title: Dynamic Registration for Dental Robotics Research Advisor: Jacob Rosen, Ph.D. Years in NSBE: 3 What are your goals and aspirations? To continue researching in the robotics industry and obtain my Ph.D. Who or what inspired you to pursue research in your field of study? My parents encouraged me to go to college. I chose my field of study because I liked using computers. I was hooked after I started research in robotics. Years in NSBE: 2 What are your goals and aspirations? My goal is to impact the community and work for development of the world by engaging in engineering and technology fields. Who or what inspired you to pursue research in your field of study? My mother, Shahana Yeasmin, and my elder sister, Asma Hossain Tuly. olanrewaju adeniyi – third Place, Poster coMPetition School: Southern Illinois University, Class of 2012 Major: Mechanical Engineering Research Title: Data Fusion of Ultrasonic Testing with Finite Element Analysis Research Advisor: Tsuchin Chu, Ph.D. Years in NSBE: 4 What are your goals and aspirations? Graduate with my master’s in mechanical engineering and use my experiences and accomplishments to inspire and lead others to success. www.nsbe.org shaMs ariFeen – second Place, Poster coMPetition School: University of Idaho, Class of 2012 Major: Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) Research Title: Computational Study of Direct Bonded Copper (DBC) Substrates Research Advisor: Gabriel Potirniche, Ph.D. 12 • nsbe magazine • fall 2012 http://www.nsbe.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NSBE - Fall 2012

NSBE - Fall 2012
Contents
Lead by Example
Come Correct!
Kola Fagbayi of Shell
The Programs Zone
Veronica Davis Honored as White House ‘Champion’
A Catalyst for Change
NSBE and ExxonMobil Reward Retention ‘Impact’
Dr. Baratunde Cola Earns Presidential Research Award
Regional News
In the Lead
At the Vanguard
Staying Connected in Today’s Business World
Back to Indiana
NSBE Calendar
Seek 2012: An Experience Worth the Ride
The PDC Is Coming Soon, to Dallas!
The Professional’s Perspective
The Space SIG Lifts Off
CE Cover: Status:FALSE
Alumni Officers
Biggest and Best
What’s in a Name?
AE National and Regional Websites
Advertisers Index

NSBE - Fall 2012