National Society of Black Engineers

  With more than 500 chapters and more than 17,000 active members in the U.S. and abroad, the National Society of Black Engineers is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE, founded in 1975, supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology. NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.” NSBE is supported by a full-time professional staff based in Alexandria, Virginia.