This is the Golden Key Honor Society NMSU chapter. We will use this site to keep you all informed about upcoming events and to share more about what we do.
The New Mexico State University chapter has inducted over 2,100 members since 1989 and is proud of the great things they have gone on to do. We are also proud of the Honorary Members we have inducted. We welcome prospective members who are in the top 15% of their class and hope that you will be interested in participating in service and leadership development.
Operating as usual
04/04/2019
We will be hosting a leadership summit in Houston this summer! Join GK members from around the world to enhance your leadership skills, network, and have fun!
http://www.cvent.com/events/houston-2019-leadership-summit/event-summary-1194ca70cdac43f7a942379e0d70c16e.aspx
26/01/2019
We are still very proud of Dr. Mohamed. He was my professor for the Engineering 111 class (Applied Mathematics for Engineering). One of the smartest person that I ever met. Keep making Golden Key proud!!!
The New Mexico State University Alumni Association will be highlighting the recipients of the Spring 2017 Outstanding Graduate Awards on Social Media. Join us in congratulating these Outstanding Graduates and soon-to-be Alumni!
Graduate School - PhD
Mohamed Ibrahim
Mohamed Ibrahim has accrued an impressive list of credentials throughout his academic career. He began his higher education across the world at Zigazag University in Egypt where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering. He then moved to New Mexico to pursue his Masters at NMSU. This spring he successfully defended his thesis to obtain his PhD in Mechanical Engineering.
Mohamed has achieved notable academic and professional success. During his time at NMSU, he has published 18 journal articles in prestigious journals such as the Journal of Applied Physics and International Journal of Engineering Sciences. He presented his research at various conferences which resulted in 8 conference publications. In addition, he serves as a reviewer for several journals including the Journal of Micromechanics and Micro-Engineering and International Journal of Mechanical Sciences. His advisors are proud of his outstanding ability to conduct independent research. In 2016, Mohamed was the recipient of NMSU’s Merit-based Enhancement Award given to a graduate student who is engaged in NMSU’s research mission.
As a graduate student, Mohamed was a Teaching Assistant for Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering where he was in charge of the Thermal Lab. His knowledge and skills provided him the opportunity to teach classes in mechanical design. Outside of the classroom, Mohamed is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Golden Key International Honor Society. Upon graduation, Dr. Ibrahim is working to obtain a tenure-track faculty position at the university level to continue his research and teaching.
26/01/2019
Looking for a future career at WSMR (White Sands Missile Range). Attend 1/30/19 info. sessions at NMSU campus. https://chme.nmsu.edu/events/wsmr-day/?fbclid=IwAR3OGbMDiVw2GoescXvOtBI0-AVTM_86LHMaKmazJODdmjUgme4NZHo5mIA
WSMR Day Make Plans to Attend: Wednesday, Jan. 30 – “WSMR Day” on the NMSU Las Cruces Campus!! Human resources representatives from White Sands Missile Range (WSMR) will visit campus on Wednesday, Jan. 30, to meet with students. “WSMR Day” is hosted by Engineering New Mexico Resource Network in t...
11/01/2019
Region 7 is now on Instagram! Follow at for updates & fun!
https://www.instagram.com/gkregion7/
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Happy holidays fellow Aggies Nmsu
27/11/2018
Plastic caps a plenty...thank you, thank you, thank you!!! NMSU, thank you for helping us collect a lot of plastic bottle caps, which will help a cancer patient receive free chemotherapy. We ended the collection for the semester but will also collect next semester so save you plastic caps. We will always keep a collection bin in the newly renamed, "Conroy Honors Center" on campus. Previously know as The Honors College.
This may be of interest to Golden Key.
20/10/2018
We are collecting plastic bottle caps for cancer treatment and prosthetics!
Collection bins are located at:
Zuhl Library--at the Starbuck counter--first floor
Branson Library-By the vending machines on the first floor
Corbett Food Court--right as you walk in on the right
Hardman Jacobs--by the recycle bin on the bottom floor
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Lounge
Civil Engineering Student Lounge (Engineering Complex II)
The Honors College--by the printer in the First Floor Commons
Frenger Food Court--by the TCBY
Breland Hall--by the vending machines at the entrance closest to Zuhl Library
Chemical Engineering Lounge or by the recycle bin
Educational Services Building by the vending machines on the first floor next to admissions office
Family Housing-next to the unsupervised play area.
Collecting Plastic Bottle Tops for a Good Cause
We are collecting plastic caps from water bottles, milk/juice jugs, yogurt/cottage cheese tops, medicine bottle caps, etc. for cancer treatments. The caps go to St. Genevieve's Catholic Church where the tops are sent on to Mexico. For every 10,000 caps received, Mexico provides a child with free chemotherapy treatment or a free prosthetic procedure to a military veteran.
You can set up a collection station at your research lab and/or the commons area of your department.
Contact me for more information
Also our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, October 24 at 4:00pm in the Honors College First Floor Commons.
17/10/2018
Collecting Plastic Bottle Tops for a Good Cause
We are collecting plastic caps from water bottles, milk/juice jugs, yogurt/cottage cheese tops, medicine bottle caps, etc. for cancer treatments. The caps go to St. Genevieve's Catholic Church where the tops are sent on to Mexico. For every 10,000 caps received, Mexico provides a child with free chemotherapy treatment or a free prosthetic procedure to a military veteran.
You can set up a collection station at your research lab and/or the commons area of your department.
Contact me for more information
Also our next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, October 24 at 4:00pm in the Honors College First Floor Commons.
25/09/2018
Eat out tonight, for a good cause.
Today - September 25 - 4 pm - 9 pm - Texas Roadhouse is donating 10% of your ticket to Casa de Peregrinos - Dine & Donate Event.
Print out this flyer. Have Dinner at Texas Roadhouse. to Benefit our Emergency Food Pantry - CASA DE PEREGRINOS!
Hi there NMSU Golden Key,
We hope that exams are going well and that you’re well on your way to achieving the best grades possible.
We are emailing to cordially invite you to join us at our monthly GK membership meeting on September 26, 2018 from 4:15-5:00pm. We will meet in the commons area of William Conroy Hall (Honors College). We will discuss a collaboration with the American Association of University Women (AAUW); Reading to the Kids Initiative; discuss the many scholarships available through Golden Key; make plans for the rest of the year; elect officers for two open officer positions; and continue planning the induction/recognition ceremony for new members. We will live-stream meeting. Let us know if you need to join us remotely.
Our meetings are focused and short. We also serve light refreshments! Take a quick break from studying and join us.
Date: Wednesday, September 26, 2018
Time: 4:15 pm - 5:00pm
Location: 1st Floor Commons, William Conroy Hall (Honors College)
GOLDEN KEY
INTERNATIONAL HONOUR SOCIETY
Golden Key exists to unlock the potential of our members. We offer a sense of fellowship within the Society's three pillars – Academics, Leadership and Service – and are dedicated to achievement – personally, professionally and altruistically. We share your values and offer a continuum of possibilities – opportunities to unlock your potential. Membership begins with recognition of academic excellence and can lead to a lifetime of learning and achievement.
Golden Key is the world’s largest collegiate honor society. We recognize sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students in the top 15% of their class across all majors and disciplines in 9 countries. With more than 400 university chapters and 2 million lifetime members worldwide, Golden Key is comprised of a network of outstanding scholars. Golden Key provides our members with opportunities to grow and develop with events & activities surrounding our three pillars of academics, leadership and service.
09/09/2018
Golden Key Chapter President, Maria Carmona-Montalvo recovering from an illness...luckily it's in the beginning of the semester.
Three engineering related activities happening today.
Tau Beta Pi Meeting at 5:00pm * Jett Hall
Society of Women Engineers at 5:30pm * Gerald Thomas Hall
AICHE-Resume building at 6:00pm * Jett Hall
29/08/2018
Schedule for NMSU Monthly Meetings
29/08/2018
Our Scheduled Monthly Meetings for the Fall 2018 Semester.
"Attention students in the Sciences, Business, Human Development, Aviation, Engineering, Public Policy and Planning, and Transportation fields!
The Federal Highway Administration, Office of Technical Services, University & Grants Programs invites all graduating seniors and graduate students from the majors related to transportation (a complete list is on the attached flyer) to apply for the Dwight David Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Program (DDETRP) – Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) Fellowship at New Mexico State University. Fellowship awards range from $1,500 to $10,000.
Please see the attached flyer and application packet for more information. Application is due on August 31, 2018 at 5:00pm." Monica Lopez
17/07/2018
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30/04/2018
New STEM funding opportunity! Please share with any students who may benefit! Visit our website www.aigcs.org and click APPLY NOW!
29/04/2018
For our graduating members: now that you are in, how to pay for graduate school.
https://www.usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/paying/articles/2013/03/12/use-these-5-strategies-to-pay-for-graduate-school
Use These 5 Strategies to Pay for Graduate School Potential sources of financial support range from your boss to Uncle Sam.
Good Morning Golden Key Members,
We hope your midterms and undergoing projects are going smoothly. The NMSU Golden Key chapter will be having two general meetings this month in the William Conroy Honors Building Lobby:
April 10th @3:30 P.M.
April 24th @3:30 P.M. (Election Night)
Election Night:
April 24th is election night, the following executive positions are up for bid from any member:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Public Relations
Please email President Alvin ([email protected]) or Vice-President Kelly ([email protected]) if you are interested in any of these positions or if you would like specific information. This is a great opportunity to broaden your leadership skill set and buffer your resume, as well as having the benefits of a platform to volunteer from.
T-Shirts:
We would like to purchase T-shirts for active members; however, we need a headcount and t-shirt sizes.
Graduation Regalia:
If you are graduating this May 2018 please email our Treasurer Brooke ([email protected]) for more information.
Volunteering:
The most immediate volunteering opportunity is this weekend Saturday, April 7th from 8:00 A.M. until noon at Highland Elementary. They are hosting the district competition of the Battle of the Books. Volunteers are provided breakfast. Battle of the Books is a club for students in grades 4th – 8th in which students read from a list of 20 books and have competitions in which they answer questions about the books they've read. Volunteers will be needed to time the competitions as well as read questions out loud to the competitors, help set up classrooms for competitions and reset furniture after the competitions.
If you are interested in this opportunity please email [email protected].
Good morning everyone,
Reminder that we are having a general meeting today (3/6/18) at 3:30 pm in the Honors College Building basement classroom.
See you all soon.
12/12/2017
Golden Key scholarships, https://www.goldenkey.org/scholarships-awards/listing/.
06/12/2017
Which Golden Key International Honour Society Leadership Summit will you attend? Check out the options at http://bit.ly/GoldenKeyLeadershipSummits.
Interested workshop presenters should submit proposal(s) no later than midnight on Friday, December 15. Student members, advisors, and honorary members encouraged to apply, http://bit.ly/GoldenKeyWorkshopProposal
Registration for Denver is now open: http://bit.ly/GoldenKey2018Denver