The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), with nearly 30,000 members, is one of the largest student governed organizations in the country. Founded in April 1975, NSBE now includes 175 chapters on college and university campuses, Pre-College, and Technical Professional/Alumni chapters in the United States and abroad. The U.S. chapters are divided geographically into six regions. Arizona State Chapter is apart of the Northern California Zone in Region 6, the west coast region.
The mission defines the purpose of the organization and as such determines the Society’s priorities.
The mission defines the purpose of the organization and as such determines the Society’s priorities.
“To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
The National Society of Black Engineers strives to accomplish the following objectives for our organization:
- Stimulate and develop student interest in the various engineering disciplines
- Strive to increase the number of minority students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Encourage members to seek advanced degrees in engineering or related fields and to obtain professional engineering registrations
- Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for Blacks and other minorities in that profession
- Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers
