Minority Engineering Educational Task (MEET) Rutgers University Chapter of the National Society of
Black Engineers
MEET-NSBE High School Outreach Weekend – spring 2015
Dear Parent(s) / Guardian(s) and Student,
During the weekend of Thursday, April 9th to Sunday, April 12th, the Minority
Engineering Educational Task - the Rutgers University chapter of the National Society of Black
Engineers (MEET-RUNSBE) - will be hosting its High School Outreach Weekend. This
program is part of our Pre-College Initiative Program (PCI), which presents minority students
with a positive outlook towards higher education in the technological field. The Pre-Collegiate
Initiative is one of NSBE’s strongest programs, and it is devoted to identifying and encouraging
minority students to pursue engineering and technical fields as a career path. NSBE is a nonprofit organization ran by students and has been in existence for over thirty years with
representation from more than 260 universities throughout the nation. NSBE strives to stimulate
student interest in technical fields such as science, mathematics, and engineering in response to
the lack of minorities pursuing degrees in these particular fields. For this reason, MEET has
taken a special interest in our High School Outreach Weekend. Each year, high school students
all over New Jersey and in surrounding areas, are invited to spend a weekend at Rutgers School
of Engineering to receive hands-on overview of the benefits of a career in engineering, among
other future opportunities. During the outreach weekend, the students receive guidance from
college students who are enrolled in various engineering disciplines, as well as information about
the application / admission process and financial aid information. In addition, the students will
have a chance to work with each other on several projects, which will help to demonstrate
leadership and networking skills. Students will also partake in technical engineering workshops,
which will help shed light onto various engineering disciplines.
By the end of the program, the students should have a better idea of college life and what
is expected of them in a setting of higher education, as well as what they should expect from
such an institution. It is our sincere desire that all students will get a better understanding of their
future goals, aspirations, strengths, and weaknesses. Finally, the students will be able to learn the
importance of collaborating in a professional environment. This fall’s High School Outreach
Weekend is geared towards (ONLY) high school Juniors and Seniors; whether they are
interested in engineering and technology, or are interested in attending Rutgers University.
Please complete and submit the attached application and a non-refundable application fee of $25
(check, money order, or cash) by the due date, (APPLICATION MUST ARRIVE BY)
Monday, March 16th. For any students who might be unable to pay the program fee, the
possibility of the student being sponsored by their school is encouraged. After all, a price can
never be put on a student’s furthered development or education. Please keep in mind that
incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. If you have any questions, please feel free
to contact Dean Candiece White at the Office of Student Development at the Rutgers School of
Engineering at 848-445-2687 between the hours of 8:30am and 4:30pm. You may also contact
me, Keyajah Martin at (856)-275-8023 or culturalawareness.runsbe@gmail.com or Elvis
Taveras at (201)-927-9316 or E.taverass@gmail.com.
Student Drop Off
WHEN: Thursday, April 9th, 2014, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM
WHERE: BEST West, 50 Bevier Road, Piscataway NJ, 08854
Student Pick Up
WHEN: Sunday, April 12th, 2014, 11:00 AM
WHERE: BEST West, 50 Bevier Road, Piscataway NJ, 08854
Please send applications and check or money order to:
Office of Student Development – Rutgers School of Engineering
Minority Engineering Educational Task, c/o Keyajah Martin
98 Brett Road, Room B110 Piscataway, NJ 08854
Please make the check / money order out to Rutgers University (Memo: MEET/RU-NSBE) in the
amount of $25.00.
I look forward to hearing from you soon!
Best Regards,
Keyajah Martin
Cultural Awareness Chair 2014-2015
Minority Engineering Educational Task
Rutgers School of Engineering
Minority Engineering Educational Task (MEET) Rutgers University Chapter of the National Society of
Black Engineers
High School Outreach Weekend April 9th, 2014 – April 9th, 2014 Application
Form (PLEASE WRITE LEGIBLY)
Part I: Basic Information
Name: _________________________________
____________________________
Last Name
First Name
______
Middle
School l: ___________________________________________________ Grade: ___________
Only Jrs & Srs
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
Street Address
__________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
Home Phone: __________________________________
Student Mobile Phone: __________________________________
Student E-mail: ____________________________________________________________
Guardian E-mail: ___________________________________________________________
Activities: _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Have you attended MEETs High School Outreach program before? Yes____ No____
Part II: Parent / Guardian Section
Emergency Contact:
Name: ___________________________________ Relationship: ______________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Day Phone Number: ____________________________________________
Evening Phone Number: _________________________________________
In case of an emergency, please list any special needs / conditions that we should be aware of for your
child (i.e. asthma, allergies, special diet, etc.).
This information will be known among the members of the High School Outreach Committee, as well as
your child’s rooming host:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
Part III: Academic Interests
Please check 1-3 boxes
Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Biology etc.)
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Mathematics (Algebra, Pre-Calculus, Calculus
etc.)
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Business (Accounting, Marketing,
Entrepreneurship etc.)
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History (U.S History, Political Science etc.)
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Psychology (General, ethics etc.)
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English (Composition, Literature etc.)
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Visual Arts (Music, Photography, Art, Graphic
Design etc.)
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Are you interested in STEM fields? (Science Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Yes____ No_____
Part IV: In 200 words each please choose TWO of the four short answer questions from the list below:
Describe your happiest childhood memory.
What are some of your interests, what do you like to do in your spare time?
What is something that most people wouldn’t know about you?
How would your friends describe you?
Also in 200 words, please tell us what you hope to gain from this program?
Part V: Please attach a brief teacher/counselor recommendation.
Part VI: Parent/Guardian consent forms.
I, _______________________________, am aware that my child, ___________________, if accepted to
this fall’s High School Outreach Program, will attend from Thursday, April 9th to Sunday, April 12th,
unless otherwise noted. If my child comes to the program, I agree to transport my child to the overnight
program and pick them up at the designated time.
_______________________________
Student’s Name
_______________________________
Student’s Signature
______________________________
Parent’s Name
______________________________
Parent’s Signature
Please Note: When the student is accepted, the student will be notified by email and/or phone. In the
event that the student is not accepted to this spring’s High School Outreach, the entire application packet
and payment will be sent back to the student, and he or she is welcome to apply to the program again in
future semesters.
I, ____________________________________________________, give permission for my
Parent/Guardian (Print Name)
son/daughter/participant, _______________________________________________ to
travel by the Rutgers University bus system during the weekend of April 9th – April 12th 2014. I thereby
acknowledge that my son/daughter/participant will be on various campuses during the course of this
weekend. I understand that all participants will be chaperoned at all times by the Minority Engineering
Educational Task, its faculty advisors, and Student Center staff. I understand that proper safety
procedures will be enforced during this outing. For and in consideration of my participation, I, for myself
and assigns do waive, release and discharge Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, its governors,
trustees, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions,
costs and expenses for and by reason of any personal injury, property damage, loss and expense, which
heretofore have been or hereafter may be sustained or suffered by me in consequence of and as a result of
a certain accident, casualty or event or my presence or activities in connection with this Program. I also
agree to indemnify and hold harmless Rutgers for injuries sustained either by me and/or caused by me to
others during this Program. Furthermore, I acknowledge that the risks outlined above are not
I certify by my signature that I understand the nature of this consent.
_______________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
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Date