NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS

JUST THE FACTS.

The National Society of Black Engineers is the largest student-managed organization in the country. There are more than 10,000 members divided between 75 Alumni Extension chapters, 75 Pre-Collage chapters, and more than 270 student chapters in the United States, Canada, and a few other countries around the globe.

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.

The Organizations Objectives:

*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.

*Encourage and advise minority youth in their pursuit of an engineering career.

*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.

*New and innovative project ideas are generated and implemented throughout the year on the chapter,   regional and national levels.