Pre-Collegiate Initiative (PCI)
PCI is a program that promotes engineering to younger students from K-12. We introduce the young students to hands-on experiences with a variety of different engineering disciplines. By holding these events, we promote engineering to students of underserved communities. These events are held 4 times per semester. They are led by our PCI Co-Chairs alongside our Technical Outreach Community Help (TORCH) Co-Chairs.
For more information on the PCI program, contact vt.nsbe.pci@gmail.com or go to their website below.
Technical Outreach Community Help (T.O.R.C.H.)
TORCH assists not only the black engineering community but the Blacksburg Community as a whole. TORCH also helps our chapter participate in Virginia Tech's "The Big Event", which is held annually to support community projects. We want to give companies the opportunity to provide funding that will be used to get materials for the PCI Co-Chairs and TORCH Co-chairs to use during events. This will also provide food and apparel for student volunteers.
For more information on the TORCH program, contact vt.nsbe.torch@gmail.com or go to their website below.
Where are the PCI events?
All of our PCI events are hosted on campus at the Classroom Building, 1455 Perry St, Blacksburg, VA 24061.
Where are the TORCH events?
The TORCH events vary in location since TORCH is community-serving. Some events are local in Blacksburg, while some are as far as Virginia Beach!
Where can I find more details about the events?
We send out newsletters 3-4 weeks before each event with details about the event. If you missed a newsletter check out our archives. If you would like to be added to our mailing list to receive the newsletters, you can subscribe on the Contact page.
Can I still sign up past the deadline?
Other students who sign up later will still be added to a waitlist.
Will food and transportation be provided?
For PCI: Yes, we will provide breakfast, and lunch will be in one of the dining halls. However, you will be responsible for your own transportation unless indicated otherwise in an email.
For TORCH: Depending on the event and location, we will provide food and transportation.