Discover the impact of NSBE, the National Society of Black Engineers, on empowering diversity and professional development in the engineering field.

Dive in to discover the heartbeat of our organization, unravel our inspiring mission, and witness the transformative impact we’re making in the Black engineering community and beyond.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) 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.
With more than 600 chapters and more than 24,000 active members in the U.S. and abroad, NSBE’s mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.”
Mission
To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Vision
We envision a world in which engineering is a mainstream word in homes and communities of color, and all Black students can envision themselves as engineers. In this world, Blacks exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.
Who We Are
A beacon of excellence, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) stands as one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the U.S. Founded in 1975, NSBE champions the dreams and ambitions of collegiate and pre-collegiate students, as well as technical professionals, in engineering and technology fields. Boasting more than 700 chapters and a membership exceeding 24,000 around the globe, NSBE advances a critical mission: “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
With a legacy spanning 49 years, NSBE has birthed countless businesses, empowered corporate leaders, moved multitudes of engineers to graduation, and enriched STEM education for hundreds of thousands of K–12 students worldwide. In essence, NSBE members, chapters, and supporters are fervently committed to shaping a brighter future where Black excellence reigns supreme.
What We Do
At NSBE’s core, our programs form a thriving STEM pathway. Through leadership, technical and academic excellence, and mentoring, we uplift our community. Supporting NSBE cultivates a legacy of future leaders, innovators, and global citizens poised to make lasting positive impacts worldwide.

Our Impact
Each year, NSBE leaves a profound mark across various spheres. From the thousands of 3rd – 5th graders engaged in our national Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) camps, to the 15,000 collegiate students honing their academic and technical skills, and the myriad of businesses led by our professionals daily, the impact of our organization is unmistakable. As trailblazers in shaping the future of Black Engineers and Blacks in STEM, NSBE stands at the forefront of positive change.
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