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Our club, NSBE, is advised and supported by Cal Poly's Multicultural Engineering Program (MEP). Our club advisor is Meghan Schuler-Jones. Aside from advising, she bridges NSBE and MEP together by notifying us of programs, workshops, scholarships, etc. that may help us excel academically as students or succeed professionally as a club. Feel free to schedule a meeting with her as she is a valuable resource. MEP is located in Building 40 and they conveniently offer a computer lab and 24-hour study room!
*Check out the Calendar tab to see if there are any upcoming MEP events! Also relevant MEP documents and/or info will be posted on this Resource page throughout the year.*
Meghan Schuler-Jones
Email: mcschule@calpoly.edu
Zoom: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/95210849181
Phone: 805-756-1433
My Philosophy: I see my role as a supporter and encourager in your individual path to success. You are the author of your academic journey, so I promise to listen to your needs with empathy and understanding and to do my best to guide you towards your unique goals. We have an “open door” policy here in the MEP, so please stop by whenever you can!
Michael Whitt
Email: mdwhitt@calpoly.edu
Zoom: Email for Zoom Information
Phone: 805-756-1433
Biography: Dr. Whitt’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University, a Master of Science and Doctorate of Philosophy in Biomedical Engineering from Rutgers University/University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UNDNJ), and a Masters in Business Administration from the UCLA Anderson School of Management. While at Rutgers/UMDNJ, Dr. Whitt focused his studies in the areas of biomechanics and biomaterials while simultaneously performing research in the areas of medical instrumentation and hemodynamics. Dr. Whitt is a patent holder of five medical device patents and developed a successful product development course as part of the Burton D. Morgan Certificate of Entrepreneurship while at Purdue University. He also worked with the Engineering, Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Excellence Program (ESTEEM) at the University of Notre Dame. He has carried the importance of product development into his involvements with Miami Dade College in the development of a Bachelors Degree and with the non-profit organizations Center for Leadership Development (Indianapolis, IN) and Academy of Business Leadership (Rosemead, CA), while helping to facilitate the success of each group’s mission to ‘foster the advancement of minority youth’ and ‘inspire, educate, and expand the educational and career goals of mostly high-potential, low-opportunity students.' Dr. Whitt is the 2008 Center for Leadership Development Achievement in Science and Technical Disciplines Award Recipient.
NSBE Club Scholarships
Scholarship #1 ($200)
Make Dean's List for a quarter (3.5 GPA or higher) and you'll earn a $200 scholarship for books and supplies!
Scholarship #2 ($100)
Obtain a 3.0 overall GPA or higher and you'll earn a $100 scholarship for books and supplies!
Scholarship #3 ($25)
Increase you GPA from one quarter to the next by at least 0.5, and you'll earn $25!
Scholarship #4 (Raffle for $25)
Get an A (A- does not count) in ANY class/lab and enter a raffle to earn $25!
Note: Send screenshots of your GPA's to cpnsbe.president@gmail.com by the first Friday of the new quarter in order to earn these scholarships. Scholarships are for paid/active members only.
Annual Financial Needs Scholarship
($500)
Email cpnsbe.retention@gmail.com a 250-500 word essay explaining your financial struggle and need for the scholarship. It is okay if you go over the word count. Also Attach a screenshot of your up to date Pell Grant/Cal Grant eligibility.
Annual Covid Relief Scholarship
($500)
Email cpnsbe.retention@gmail.com a 250-500 word essay explaining your financial set back due to covid. It is okay if you go over the word count. Also Attach a screenshot of your covid test, covid email, or covid compliance stop sign if you still have it.
The Black Academic Excellence Center (BAEC) program, commonly pronounced "Base," is committed to supporting the advancement and excellence of Black students within the Cal Poly community. By fostering an inclusive environment, providing academic support, and promoting a positive self-image, their mission is to increase the retention and graduation rates of Black students on campus. "Base" has study space, lounging space, computers, and printers. "Base" is located in Building 52, Room E23 so feel free to stop by as NSBE members are always in there!
Anya Booker
805-756-6774
Black Academic Excellence CenterBuilding 52, Room E23California Polytechnic State UniversitySan Luis Obispo, CA 93407
NSBE Mentor-Mentee Program
The best resource you can have is a mentor at Cal Poly. Contact our programs director (cpnsbe.programs@gmail.com) to be matched with a mentor or to gain a mentee!
