National Society of Black Physicists

Issues of Equity in Physics Access and Enrollment

Thu, 08 May 2008 09:54:58 GMT

High school physics is a gateway course for post-secondary study in science, medicine, and engineering, as well as an essential component in the formation of students scientific literacy. Yet, despite reports to the contrary, the availability of physics as a course for high school students is not equitably distributed throughout the United States. While some schools provide physics for all who wish to take it, a more common scenario is limited availability. This is particularly true in urban districts, where physics is not universally available in secondary school. The existence of policies that restrict science opportunities for secondary students results in diminished outcomes in terms of scientific proficiency. Recently researchers at Columbia University examined the 316 secondary schools in the New York City Public School system to identify factors related to availability of physics courses. New York Citys (population 8.1 million) public schools system is the largest school...

2008 Exhibitor Information

Mon, 05 May 2008 18:04:17 GMT

Exhibitor Prospectus (pdf) Exhibitor Floor Plan (pdf) Exhibitor Fees (link) Exhibitor Registration (link) Conference Schedule (pdf) Display Advertising (link) Exhibitor Service Kit (link) Sponsorship Opportunities (pdf) Exhibitors FAQ (pdf) Conference Description The joint NSBP/NSHP conference is a cutting-edge scientific meeting with over 120 oral and poster presentations. There is also a student professional program which includes mentor-protégé match-making and a recruiting fair. With well over 500 attendees, comprised of students, postdoctoral research associates, and faculty/professional attendees, the NSBP/NSHP annual conference is the largest gathering of African American and Hispanic American physicists and physics students in the world. We thus offer exhibitors unparalleled opportunities to interact with and recruit talented students, internship/fellowship candidates, researcher collaborators and program participants. Exhibitor Schedule Exhibitors...

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:50:40 GMT

Registration for the Physics Diversity Summit and 2009 Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists will open on October 1, 2008.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:23:23 GMT

The Physics Diversity Summit and the Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicist and National Society of Hispanic Physicists brings together over 500 African American and Hispanic American physics students and professionals. This conference has a cutting-edge scientific program as well as a student professional development program that includes mentor-protege match-making and a recruiting fair.

2009 Abstract and Manuscript Submission

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:17:47 GMT

Abstract Submission for the 2009 Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists will open on August 1, 2008. Submit Manuscript for Conference Proceedings Submit Abstract for Oral and Poster Presentations Manuscripts for Conference Proceedings The conference proceedings will be published and widely disseminated as a volume of AIP Conference Proceedings. All oral presenters should be prepared to submit a manuscript for the conference proceedings no later than 30 days after the close of the conference. Manuscripts are expected to of the level of content and quality of the premier physics and astronomy research journals. Poster presenters are welcome to submit a full manuscript to be included in the proceedings as well. AIP has prepared a user guides and templates for Microsoft Word and LaTeX. Please read the guides and other reference documents before preparing your proceedings manuscript. Author...

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:17:04 GMT

The conference begins on Wednesday, February 11 with workshops and an opening reception concomitant with the opening of the exhibits. On Thursday-Saturday there are scientific sessions and student workshops from 8:30 am-6:30 pm. Each day has a conference luncheon, and conference dinners are on Thursday and Saturday nights. Exhibitors set up on Wednesday and tear down on Friday.

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 04:14:23 GMT

The Physics Diversity Summit and 2009 Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists will held at the Nashville Renaissance Hotel and the Nashville Convention Center. Please make your reservation early to ensure you get the conference rate.

Science Policy

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 06:29:56 GMT

Policy analysis and advocacy are central to NSBPs mission of promoting the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students -- PJ Delfyett, NSBP President Policies and Issues FY08 Federal Appropriations for Science The final FY08 appropriations was a disappointing setback for science funding. Scientists must become active to correct the deficiencies in FY08 funding via a supplemental appropriation. Learn More Take Action Now! ...

FY09 Federal Budget for Physical Sciences

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 10:18:26 GMT

As required by law President Bush kicked off the FY09 federal budget cycle by releasing the Administration’s budget request to Congress. The budget cycle continues in the Congress with its budget resolution, hearings by various authorization and appropriation committees, and final appropriation action. FY09 will be a very tight budget year. The entire federal budget will be flat, but the President is requesting large increases for the three physical science agencies favored by the American Competitiveness Initiative (ACI), DOE, NIST, and NSF. Though the President has proposed a very promising FY09 budget for science, the FY08 budget cycle has taught scientists that we must follow the process to the end. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) provides the best source for federal science budget information. The information below is taken almost entirely from the AAAS Budget Analysis. Department of Energy (DOE) DOE’s Office of Science...

NSBP Forum Rules of Conduct

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:14:17 GMT

The National Society of Black Physicists provides these discussion forums for the purposes of free exchange of information that will be useful to our members and the general public on physics careers. To maintain the integrity of our site, and to provide a comfortable environment for people to communicate, we ask that you please follow our Rules of Conduct when posting on this site. Your registration must reflect your true identity. You must not represent yourself as someone else. Such behavior may be in violation of federal and state laws in addition a violation of these Rules of Conduct. You will not use any foul or hostile language. This includes any derogatory statements, profanity, obscenity, or obvious indecency. While there is room for spirited debate on the NSBP forums, direct or indirect personal attacks, harassments, insults or derisive postings are not permitted. By participating in NSBP Forums you agree to not post any materials that can be...

Sat, 12 Apr 2008 13:09:44 GMT

Particles Favor Chaos Over Calm 18 December 2007 Particles floating in a fluid dont simply go with the flow but cut across the fluid currents, according to experiments that measured both the particles and the fluid independently. PRL (14 December 2007) ...

Policy Resource Center

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 06:53:36 GMT

How Congress Works How Congress Works: Tying It All Together: Learn about the Legislative Process Source: Office of Congressman Jesse L. Jackson, Jr. How Congress Works Source: The Center on Congress at Indiana University Overview of the Authorization-Appropriations Process Source: Congressional Research Service Authorization and Appropriation Source: Paul Jenks, LLRX.com AAAS Center for Science, Technology and Congress Source: American Association for the Advancement of Science Committees in the House and Senate Relevant to Science House Committee on Science and Technology House Committee on Energy and Water House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice and Science House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Senate Subcommittee on Energy Senate Subcommittee on Science, Technology and Innovation Senate Subcommittee on Space, Aeronautics and Related Sciences Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related...

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Tue, 08 Apr 2008 19:10:45 GMT

Promoting the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students within the international scientific community and within society at large. Latest Updates International Conference on Women in Physics Conference. This conference will address the severe under representation of women in physics and develop strategies to increase the number of women physicists worldwide. Learn More FAMU Physicists...

NSBP Physics Research Digest

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 08:18:07 GMT

A compilation and discussion of the latest research results in physics and astronomy. This Months Most Interesting Papers Magnetic Signatures of oil paintings Pigments used in oil paints are often magnetics. Thus magnetic measurements can be used to authenticate pieces of art. Learn More ...

Immigration and African Americans in the Physics Workforce

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:38:55 GMT

Physics is a global enterprise and the labor market for physicists has global reach. The United States has always benefited from being able to attract top talent from around the world to our graduate programs and scientific workforce. But NSBP is concerned about the over-reliance that the US physics enterprise has on foreign-born personnel. When countries like India and China can provide more physicists than the US could possibly employ, and America has a long and sad history of giving preferences to immigrant labor over African American labor [1], there is clear a policy conundrum that has to be carefully considered. Labor economists Sharon Levin and Paula Stephan analyzed the role of immigrants on the changing career outcomes of scientists in academe [2]. They found US citizens are being displaced from choice positions in academe, especially in physics and astronomy. A recent GAO report of employment practices at DOE weapons labs indicated that the labs...

Reauthorization of the Higher Education Act

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 08:51:06 GMT

The Higher Education Act (HEA) sets many of the federal legal requirements under which colleges and universities operate. HEA also authorizes programs administered by the US Department of Education including the fundamental federal student financial aid programs . Title III of the HEA authorizes assistance to developing institutions and those with historic federal ties, including historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) through the Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP), the Strengthening Historically Black Graduate Institutions, Endowment Challenge Grants, and HBCU Capital Financing. Title IV which covers the fundamental federal financial aid programs also includes authorization for the six Federal TRIO programs that support the progress of first-generation, at-risk students toward college and completion of their degrees. These programs include the Talent Search, Upward Bound (including Upward Bound Math and Science), Student Support Services,...

2009 Schedule Draft

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 09:30:07 GMT

Printer-Friendly Version Download pdf Notes: This years conference provides 30 min long tutorial presentations for undergraduate students. They are listed in red throughout the schedule. The tutorials were geenerated so as not to overlap with each others to maximize the attendance for interested students. The acronyms used in the schedule correspond to the various NSBP sections listed here. To view the daily detail schedules, click on the day of interest (top each daily program or bottom of the page). Wednesday, February 11 Physics Diversity Summit Pre-college Program Events at Oak Ridge National Lab 0730-0830 0830-1000 1600-1730 ...

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Sat, 29 Mar 2008 21:57:02 GMT

Promoting the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students within the international scientific community and within society at large. Latest Updates NSBP Student Council. In an effort to enhance student professional development and involvement in the organization, NSBP has formed a Student Council and a Committee on Chapters. Learn More ...

FY08 Funding for Science

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:41:16 GMT

In August 2007 Congress enacted and President Bush signed the America COMPETES Act. The bill authorizes $43.3 billion in federal spending in FY 2008, 2009, and 2010 in science, engineering, mathematics and technology research, and in education programs. In particular, the bill authorizes the following: Doubling of the National Science Foundation budget. Doubling of the Department of Energys Office of Science budget. Doubling of the National Institutes of Standards and Technology laboratory budget. Significant expansion of NSF funding for the Noyce Teacher Scholarship Program, and its Math and Science Partnerships. Creation of a Technology Innovation Program at the Department of Commerce that will replace the Advanced Technology Program. Doubling of funding for the Department of Commerce Manufacturing Extension Partnership. Increased funding for young researchers. Establishment of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Energy at the...

Visa Processing for Visiting Scientists

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 15:20:29 GMT

Like other activities in the global economy physics research is an enterprise that depends on the free mobility of ideas and personnel across national borders.

The US governments response to the 9/11 terrorist attacks have had perverse effects on the visa processing including,

Delays in visa processing that make it impossible for non-U.S. members to participate in U.S.-based conferences
Denial of entry visas on various grounds, often without explanation or opportunity to appeal
Decisions by foreign students studying in the United States not to participate in international technical conferences because of concerns about potential delays in reentry

NSBP calls upon the US government to continuously implement policies and practices to make visa application processing as efficient as possible. Every government’s visa processing system should be transparent, expeditious and free of discrimination.

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Adding a Job Posting

Wed, 19 Mar 2008 12:41:49 GMT

Thank you for your interest in posting a position on the NSBP jobs board. Posting a Job on the NSBP jobs board, step by step directions If you do not already a website users account you must establish one first. After you sign on to your account click on the Add a Job link on the users home page. Complete the job posting form. After successfully making your payment, your posting will be put in the activation queue. You can expect to see your activated posting generally in less than 4 hours during business hours, or less than 12 hours otherwise. Pricing Duration Regular Price ...

NSBP Scholarships

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 20:12:33 GMT

Willie Hobbs Moore Scholarship Harry L. Morrison Scholarship Arthur BC Walker Scholarship The National Society of Black Physicists is pleased to offer scholarships commemorating Drs. Willie Hobbs Moore, Harry L. Morrison and Arthur BC Walker. Dr. Moore was the first African American female to earn the Ph.D. degree in physics. After completing her degree at the University of Michigan and working there for several years as a research scientist, she spent a long and successful career at Ford Motor Company. Dr. Morrison was a legendary figure in the field of mathematical statistical physics, and an inspirational mentor to generations of African American physicists. He was on the physics faculty at UC Berkeley for nearly 30 years, and was an assistant dean until his death in 2002. He was strong student advocate, especially science and engineering students. In the early 70s he was amongst the early UC Berkeley faculty supporters of a degree-granting Black Studies Programs. Dr....

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:36:58 GMT

Black Women in Physics This list is a compilation of all of the African American women who have earned a Ph.D. in Physics, Astronomy and a few related fields. Corrections? Additions? Please contact Jami at jhu dot edu Last Updated March 4, 2008 1 Claudia Alexander Space Physics 1993 Univ of Michigan Jet Propulsion Laboratory 2 Aziza Baccouche Nuclear Physics 2002 Univ of Maryland AZIZA Productions, Inc 3 Marty Baylor Optical Physics 2007 UC Boulder Carlton College ...

NSBP Committees

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 07:31:36 GMT

Executive The Executive Committee advises the Board of Directors on the general direction and functioning of the Society. The members are appointed by the President. Audit, Budget and Finance The Audit, Budget and Finance Committee reviews the audits and budgets of the Society, and advises the Board of Directors on the stewardship of Society financial assets and the conduct of Society business affairs Communications The Communications Committee advises the Board of Directors on the content, design, and production of the various Society communications, including the Newsletter of the National Society of Black Physicists, the Proceedings of the Annual Conference, the website, brochures, posters, journals and exhibits. Awards and Fellowship The Awards and Fellowship Committee reviews the candidates for the various...

NSBP Officers and Editors

Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:14:47 GMT

President Peter Delfyett University of Central Florida


Past-President Quinton L. Williams Jackson State University	Technical Executive Officer Paul Gueye Hampton University


Administrative Executive Officer Apriel Hodari Center for Naval Analysis Corporation	Managing Director and Treasurer Lawrence Norris

Editor, Conference Proceedings Hakeem Oluseyi	Editor, NSBP Newsletter Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

Abstract and Manuscript Submissions

Thu, 28 Feb 2008 23:14:17 GMT

Submit Manuscript for Conference Proceedings Submit Abstract for Oral and Poster Presentations Manuscripts for Conference Proceedings The conference proceedings will be published and widely disseminated as a volume of AIP Conference Proceedings. All oral presenters should be prepared to submit a manuscript for the conference proceedings no later than 30 days after the close of the conference. Manuscripts are expected to of the level of content and quality of the premier physics and astronomy research journals. Poster presenters are welcome to submit a full manuscript to be included in the proceedings as well. AIP has prepared a user guides and templates for Microsoft Word and LaTeX. Please read the guides and other reference documents before preparing your proceedings manuscript. Author Instructions: 6 x 9 inch, single-column instruction booklet 6 x 9 inch, single-column sample paper MS Word Templates...

Saturday, February 23

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:26:53 GMT

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Full Schedule - 2008 NSBP/NSHP Conference

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:26:05 GMT

Printer-Friendly Version Download pdf Notes: This years conference provides 30 min long tutorial presentations for undergraduate students. They are listed in red throughout the schedule. The tutorials were geenerated so as not to overlap with each others to maximize the attendance for interested students. The acronyms used in the schedule correspond to the various NSBP sections listed here. To view the daily detail schedules, click on the day of interest (top each daily program or bottom of the page). Wednesday, February 20 Capitol Hill Cannon Caucus Room Cannon House Office Building (map) Pre-College Program 1100-1300 Physics Diversity Summit Lunch Meeting and Briefing Briefing Agenda ...

Wednesday, February 20

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 07:17:06 GMT

Print-friendly version Capitol Hill Cannon Caucus Room Cannon House Office Building (map) Pre-College Program 1100-1300 Physics Diversity Summit Lunch Meeting and Briefing Briefing Agenda 1. Maximizing US STEM Investments for a Diverse Workforce Mr. Bill Valdez, Director, Office Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists, Office of Science, Department of Energy 2. No Child Left Behind, Diversity and Access to K-12 Physics Dr. Angela Marian Kelly, Author, Newton in the Big Apple: Issues of equity in physics access and enrollment in New York City public high schools. 3. Role of Corporate Leadership in Physics Workforce Diversity TBD ...

Hotel Reservation Link for Faculty/Professional and Exhibitor/Recruiters Only

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 14:35:38 GMT

The Omni Shoreham Hotel is sold out for the 2008 Joint Annual Conference of the National
Society of Black Physicists and the National Society of Hispanic Physicists

Wednesday, February 20 – Sunday, February 24, 2008

Below are several hotels you may contact for availability.

Particularly, the Churchill Hotel which is about 4 blocks from the Omni Shoreham. There transient rate is about $159.00. However, that rate can change at any time. The Wardman is quoting $289.

Please let me know if I can be of further assistance.

The Churchill Hotel
1914 Connecticut Avenue, NW
202-797-2000
www.theChurchillHotel.com <http://www.thechurchillhotel.com

Marriott Wardman Park
2600 Woodley Road, NW
202-328-2000
www.Marriott.com <http://www.marriott.com/>

Others:

Washington Hilton & Towers
1919 Connecticut Avenue, NW
202-483-3000
www.Hilton.com <http://www.hilton.com/>

Jury’s Doyle Normandy Inn
2118 Wyoming Avenue, NW
202-424-3729
www.JurysDoyle.com <http://www.jurysdoyle.com/>

The Courtyard- Jury’s Doyle
1900 Connecticut Avenue, NW
202-332-9300
www.JurysDoyle.com <http://www.jurysdoyle.com/>

Hilton Embassy Row
2015 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
202-265-1500
www.Hilton.com <http://www.hilton.com/>

Westin Embassy Row
2100 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
202-293-2100
www.Westin.com <http://www.westin.com/>

Jury’s Hotel Washington
1500 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
202-483-6000
www.JurysDoyle.com <http://www.jurysdoyle.com/>

Hotel Madera
1300 New Hampshire Avenue, NW
202-296-7600
www.KimptonHotels.com <http://www.kimptonhotels.com/>

Friday, February 22

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:40:00 GMT

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Physics Diversity Summit

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:02:32 GMT

Purpose The Physics Diversity Summit is intended to bring together key stakeholders in the US physics enterprise and consider some of the policy issues impacting the drive to bring about a diverse physics workforce. Expected Outcome Construction of a coalition of university, corporate, government and professional society partners to advocate for effective policies, programs and practices to achieve a diverse physics workforce. * Join us for lunch briefings on Capitol Hill. Topics will include, - No Child Left Behind, Diversity and Access to K-12 Physics - Maximizing Federal STEM Investments for a Diverse Workforce - Role of Corporate Leadership in Physics Workforce Diversity * Attendees will include physics department chairs, professional society leaders, federal program officers, corporate leaders, and Congressional staff leaders * Meet new collaborators and recruit your next employee at the Joint Annual Conference of the National Society of Black...

Donate to NSBP Programs

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 12:35:50 GMT

College Student Chapter Support NSBP is establishing college chapters at HBCUs and other institutions with a sustained enrollment of 5+ NSBP student members.Much research has shown that students’ participation in professional associations is a key determinate of their academic performance, retention and career outcomes. NSBP partners with other physics societies, i.e., SPS, OSA, SPIE and MRS to support and strengthen our college physics clubs. With your support NSBP and our partnering societies can offer students materials and information on K-12 outreach, career and membership services, information and advocacy, and community building that all helps to keep students in the pipeline. Donate now NSBP-Net Many years ago NSBP started an email group list called NSBP-Net. NSBP-Net was a principle way to send out career information and advice to both our professional and student members. Today in partnership with MentorNet (www.mentornet.net)...

Advertising Rate Card

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 16:25:27 GMT

National Society of Black Physicists 2008 Advertising Rate Card Conference Program Book Material Due Date February 15 Payment Due Date March 15 Full Color 1 full page $1,560 1/2 page $1,405 1/4 page $1,075 Back Cover, Outside $2,275 Back Cover, Inside $2,015 Front Cover, Inside $1,950 ...

Thursday, February 21

Sun, 20 Jan 2008 16:00:47 GMT

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About the National Society of Black Physicists

Fri, 28 Dec 2007 12:58:05 GMT

Founded in 1977 at Morgan State University, the mission of the National Society of Black Physicists is to promote the professional well-being of African American physicists and physics students within the international scientific community and within society at large.

The organization seeks to develop and support efforts to increase opportunities for African Americans in physics and to increase their numbers and visibility of their scientific work. It also seeks to develop activities and programs that highlight and enhance the benefits of the scientific contributions that African American physicists provide for the international community. The society seeks to raise the general knowledge and appreciation of physics in the African American community.

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Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:38:11 GMT

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NSBP/ASA Classroom Acoustics Student Poster Contest

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 15:33:10 GMT

The National Society of Black Physicists and the Acoustical Society of America are co-sponsoring a student poster contest for the 2008 NSBP/NSHP conference. In addition to the $500 prize, winners will receive student support to attend the 2008 ASA conference in Miami next November. Posters entered for these awards can be in any area of acoustics. However, NSBP has developed a simple protocol for making background noise, signal-to-noise ratio, and reverberation time in a classroom. All students, working individually or in a group, are encouraged to make these measurements and present their results as participation in this contest. Students entering a poster for this contest should submit a normal abstract. The poster session will be on Saturday, February 23. The contest judges will be looking to see if the students can converse with the judges and show insight into the physics of the processes, if the students did careful work (calibration, experimental methodology and...

NSBP Fall Meetings

Mon, 10 Dec 2007 09:06:15 GMT

NSBP participates in these fall meetings

2008 Fall Meeting of the Texas Section of the American Physical Society (TSAPS)
Hosted by University of Texas-El Paso

Friday, October 17- Saturday, October 18, 2008
University of Texas-El Paso
El Paso, TX

Contact person:
Dwight Russell
TSAPS Chair
BSB E334, (254) 710 - 2273
Dwight_Russell@baylor.edu

2008 Southeastern Section of the American Physical Society (SESAPS) Meeting
Hosted by North Carolina State University

Thursday, October 30 - Saturday, November 1, 2008
Raleigh, NC

Contact person:
David Ernst
Department of Physics and Astronomy
Vanderbilt University
615-343-0483
david.j.ernst@vanderbilt.edu

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 16:53:03 GMT

conference announcement template The Joint Annual Conferences of the National Society of Black Physicists and National Society of Hispanic Physicists brings together over 500 African American and Hispanic American physics students and professionals. This conference has a cutting-edge scientific program as well as a student professional development program that includes mentor-protégé match-making and a recruiting fair. The Physics Diversity Summit is a one day pre-conference event on Capitol Hill intended to bring together key stakeholders in the US physics enterprise and consider some of the policy issues impacting the drive to bring about a diverse physics workforce. The attendees will include physics department chairs, professional society...

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:44:00 GMT

BY-LAWS OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK PHYSICISTS (Last Amended on March 24, 2002) ARTICLE I: Board of Directors Section 1. Powers and Responsibilities of the Board of Directors The Board of Directors composed as set forth in the Constitution shall have the control and management of the Society, shall be responsible for its budget, shall administer its affairs, and shall supervise the activities of each Standing Committee and Chapter. The Board of Directors shall set the agenda of the annual business meeting. The Board of Directors shall have the sole authority to interpret the Constitution and By-Laws of the National Society of Black Physicists. Such interpretations may only be overturned by Amendments thereto. The Board of Directors may invite other Society members to attend its meetings in a non-voting advisory role. The Board of Directors shall perform such other functions as may be provided in the Constitution and By-laws. The Board of Directors may, by resolution...

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 11:18:28 GMT

CONSTITUTION OF THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK PHYSICISTS (as amended by the Membership on April 23, 1993) ARTICLE I: Name The name of this organization shall be the National Society of Black Physicists. The National Society of Black Physicists shall be a non-profit organization without capital stock. ARTICLE II: Goals and Objectives Section 1. The purpose of this society is to promote the professional well-being of black physicists within the scientific community and within society at large. Section 2. The Society seeks to develop and support efforts to increase opportunities for blacks in physics and to increase the number of creative black physicists. Section 3. The goals of the Society are not in conflict with the goals and the mission of the American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers, or their subsidiary scientific organizations. Section 4. The Society seeks to develop activities and programs that enhance the benefits and...

Brief History of NSBP

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 11:12:07 GMT

By the late 1960s and early 1970s the roster of senior African American physicists included James Young, who was at LANL and later MIT, Joseph Johnson (Southern University), Harry Morrison (Berkeley), Pete Bragg (Berkeley), Charlie Harper (Cal State Haywood), James Davenport (Virginia State), Rutherford Adkins (Fisk), James Lawson (Fisk), Warren Henry (Howard), Herman Branson (Howard), and Howard Foster (Alabama A&M), who kept a roster of Blacks in physics. These senior physicists served as role models and mentors to generations of African American physics students, giving emotional and at times financial support. Events in the spring of 1972 led African American physicists to start convening for an awards banquet that included a Day of Scientific Lectures and Seminars (DOSLAS). These events not only included the scientific sessions, there would also be a social event and banquet to recognize the accomplishments of a specific member of the African American physics community. Out...