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aE mEmBErS ON ThE MOvE NSBE’s 2004–06 National Chair Chanceé Lundy has been chosen as one of Ebony magazine’s “30 on the Rise,” the 2008 edition of the publication’s annual list of “Young Leaders of the Future.” The article appears in the February issue. Lundy, 27, is now an air compliance specialist for Texas instruments incorporated in Dallas, Texas. But she honed her leadership skills with nsBe — on the chapter, regional and national levels — during her collegiate and graduate years at historically black alabama a&M University and the Florida a&M University/ Florida state University College of engineering. among the many highlights of her tenure as nsBe UNITED STATES PATENT AND TRADEMARK OFFICE Courtesy of EBONY Magazine Examine the Possibilities Work in a place where your engineering and science skills help keep American ingenuity on the cutting edge. Every day at the United States Patent and Trademark Office, our Patent Examiners witness groundbreaking scientific and technological progress, while playing a major role in granting exclusive rights to inventors. Patent Examiners • Review patent applications for compliance with all laws and regulations • Use specialized knowledge and technical research to evaluate claimed inventions • Meet established quality/performance goals Engineers with experience in Telecommunication Networks, including Bandwidth Sharing, Switching/Routing, Video/Image Distribution or Network Management, are highly desired. To qualify, you need at least a BS degree in engineering or science, technical competence in the area in which you are hired, and strong oral and written communication skills. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a recruitment incentive of up to $9,900 per year for a maximum of four years. A service agreement will be required. Our excellent benefits package includes enhanced federal salary rates, flextime schedules, health coverage, vacation and sick leave, law school tuition reimbursement and more. Learn more about how your engineering and science skills can place you at the center of new and exciting innovations. Visit our careers website: www.USPTOcareers.gov www.USPTOcareers.gov Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship Required. national chair were the signing of the contract to purchase the $3.6million World Headquarters facility in alexandria, Va., and the first-ever expansion of nsBe’s “a Walk for education” campaign beyond U.s. borders. Lundy is continuing to “positively impact the community” as 2008 national cochair of Black Youth Vote!, as a volunteer with Big Brothers Big sisters of north Texas and as a mentor with Mentornet. she also assisted in organizing 22 busloads of protestors for a trip from Dallas to Louisiana on sept. 20, in support of the Jena six. “if you know just a piece of my life story…you know that God has truly brought me a long way,” Lundy says about her selection for “30 on the Rise.” “…i am grateful that i was chosen for such a prestigious edition of the magazine.” ■ Continued on page 178 176 • march/april 2008 • www.nsbe.org http://www.USPTOcareers.gov http://www.USPTOcareers.gov http://www.nsbe.org

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NSBE - March/April 2008

NSBE - March/April 2008
Contents
The Flame of Change
What Is Your Smile Saying?
International News: Telecom Training In Nigeria
Get Involved, Get International!
NSBE International, History in Brief
Truth Power!
Is Government Work for You?
Partners for Positive Impact
Regional News: Region III Economic Overview
GM Flexes Its Green
NSBE Calendar
Hot…Not
A Well-Deserved Break
Goodness Ikeri of Caterpillar
Tonya Erwin of Toyota
Albert Rodriques of Lehman Brothers
Igniting the Torch
Finding Career Fair Success
The AE Niche
Working in Harm’s Way
Reality Check
AE Members on the Move
Advertisers Index

NSBE - March/April 2008