NSBE History
The
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), with almost 6,000 members, is one of the
largest student-managed organizations in the country. The society is dedicated to the
realization of a better tomorrow through the development of intensive programs for
increasing the recruitment, retention and successful graduation of minorities in
engineering. NSBE is comprised of over 150 chartered chapters located on college and
university campuses throughout the United States. These chapters are geographically
divided into six regions.
NSBE has its genesis in a National Conference planned and hosted by the Society of Black
Engineers at Purdue University in April 1975. Black engineering students from the United
States and Canada attended the event. From this meeting of concerned students and
educators, NSBE was born. In 1976, NSBE was incorporated as a non-profit organization in
the state of Texas.
The objectives of the organization are to:
* 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 registrations.
* Encourage and advise minority youths in their pursuit of an engineering career.
* Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for blacks and other
minorities in that profession.
The future of the National Society of Black Engineers is unlimited. With the continued
dedication of members and supporters, NSBE can and will achieve its full unknown
potential.
The Torch
The NSBE torch symbolizes our everlasting burning desire to achieve success in this
competitive society and to affect a positive change on the quality of life for all people.
The lightning bolt represents the striking impact that will be felt by the Society and
Industry due to the contributions and accomplishments made by dedicated members of the
National Society of Black Engineers.
