National Society of Black Engineers

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), was founded in 1975 Purdue University located in West Lafayette, Indiana by six undergraduates and a faculty advisor. It is one of the largest student-run organizations in the United States, with core activities centered on improving the recruitment and retention of Black and other minority engineers, in both academia and industry. NSBE is an organization that provides opportunities for personal and professional success, and remains unmatched by any other organization to date.[1]

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Motto	To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.
Formation	1975 (1975)
Founders	Anthony Harris Brian Harris Edward A. Coleman Stanley L. Kirtley George A. Smith John W. Logan Jr. Arthur Bond
Type	Engineering Society
Headquarters	205 Dangerfield Road, Alexandria, Virginia
Region served	International
Membership	18,000
Official language	English
National Chairperson	Jocelyn Jackson
Budget	$13,000,000 annually
Staff	35
Website	www.nsbe.org

NSBE has more than 30,000 members worldwide, with 2,000 elected leadership positions, 18 regional conferences, an annual international conference, and an annual national convention. Since its inception over forty years ago, NSBE has grown to include approximately 310 collegiate student chapters, 99 pre-college programs, and 88 professional chapters with their 6,000 technical members. A professional staff operates NSBE's World Headquarters in Virginia.