Academic Wellness
Keeping a list of your common mistakes — like wrong units, sign errors, or forgetting conditions.
What is an errors logbook (or known-errors list)?
According to research, the best practice for exams is to only master exam concepts with group study. (T or F)
False! Study Alone > Group > Alone
What platform did over 90% of recruiters say they use to evaluate candidates?
What is Linkedln?
What physical activity lowers cortisol levels the quickest: walking, doomscrolling, or eating?
What is walking?
NSBE was founded in 1975, but began earlier as a student group under the name ___
What is Black Society of Engineers
What campus resource at Purdue provides free tutoring and friendly assistance for chemistry, math, and engineering courses?
What is the MEP room (or Academic Success Center)
What is the best day to start reviewing for an exam to maximize retention?
What is the same day you learn the material?
What is the largest career fair for Black STEM professionals?
What is NSBE Annual Conference? (03/18-03/22 in Baltimore)
How many minutes of daily movement does the CDC recommend for reducing stress and boosting energy?
What is 30 Minutes?
The first president of NSBE
John Cason
What does research say is the #1 predictor of academic performance during finals week?
What is quality sleep?
This method prevents running out of time, and or getting stuck on problems during the exam.
What is your Exam Success Strategy
These automatic filters scan your résumé before a recruiter ever sees it, making keywords and formatting crucial.
What are Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)?
The amount of time you should wait before waking up to consume caffeine.
What is 60-90 Minutes?
First NSBE rename and the year it was done.
What is Society of Black Engineers and 1974.
What is the recommended amount of uninterrupted study time before taking a 5–10 minute break?
What is the Pomodoro Technique (25 minutes)?
What scientifically proven study method involves spacing study sessions over days instead of cramming?
What is spaced repetition?
One of the most important aspects of any resume, elevator pitch, or interview.
What are metrics/results?
Which sleep stage is MOST important for memory retention and learning?
What is REM sleep stage?