Surviving Engineering as the Only Black Student: NSBE Leader Shares His Path to Success - Episode 11

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Meet Jamel Usen, a Master's student in Electrical Engineering who went from being 1 of only 3 Black students in a class of 200 to becoming a NSBE Region One leader and landing multiple Boeing internships.

In this RightNOWLeaders interview at the NSBE Region One Conference, Jamel shares his journey navigating predominantly white institutions (PWIs), finding his community, and building a career in IoT, 5G technology, and machine learning, all while inspiring the next generation of Black engineers.

If you've ever felt like the "only one" in your engineering program, this conversation is for you.

🎯 WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:
✅ How to thrive as a minority in engineering programs
✅ The real impact of NSBE on career success
✅ Strategies for landing competitive tech internships
✅ Building confidence when you don't see representation
✅ The BCI framework: Build, Connect, Innovate

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction: Right Now Leaders at NSBE Conference
0:45 - Meet Jamel Usen: NSBE Leader & EE Master's Student
1:30 - What STEM Means & Critical Thinking in Engineering
2:15 - Being 1 of 3 Black Students: Navigating PWI Challenges
3:45 - Finding Motivation: Inspiring Younger Family Members
5:00 - NSBE's Impact on Leadership & Community
6:30 - From Research to Boeing: The Internship Journey
7:45 - 5G, IoT & Satellite Technology Projects
8:30 - Career Vision: 3-5 Year Goals & Second Master's
9:45 - Advice to Freshman Self: Build, Connect, Innovate
11:00 - Final Thoughts & Where to Connect