Black

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Excellence

Through STEM

Supporting Black Engineers in
Advocacy, Education and Career Advancement

    SUPPORTING BLACK ENGINEERS IN ADVOCACY, EDUCATION AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT

Mission

To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.â„¢
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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, Black people exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.

Mission

To increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.â„¢
© NSBE 1975 - 2024. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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, Black people exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.

NSBE is committed to equipping all students and professionals with the technical expertise, leadership skills, and industry connections needed to drive economic and technological progress. As the U.S. talent and consumer market grows more multifaceted and digital transformation accelerates global interconnectivity, the demand for a forward-thinking, solutions-driven workforce has never been greater.

To meet this need, products, services, and the workforce driving their development must be built with a strategic approach that reflects the evolving landscape. NSBE plays a vital role in this reality by ensuring Black engineers—long at the intersection of cultural and STEM innovation—have access to the education and opportunities necessary to help shape the industries of tomorrow. While we welcome all, our focus on empowering Black engineers goes beyond representation; it is about contributing to the future success of institutions across academia, corporate sectors, and society as a whole.

  • NSBE is a vital partner in developing and connecting top engineering talent to meet the demands of an increasingly multifaceted and global industry.
  • We stand committed to working within institutional policies to ensure that NSBE chapters remain operational and accessible to all students interested in STEM.
  • We remain a place of empowerment, growth, and opportunity for the engineering community seeking to make an impact.

Pre-College Initiative

With unique, year-round technology, science and leadership development opportunities for students in grades 3–12, the NSBE Jr. program prepares our children and youth for their tomorrow driven by STEM.

NSBE SEEK

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Summer Engineering Experience for Kids (SEEK) is a cost-free, three-week summer program that offers a fun and engaging educational experience for students in grades 3–5.
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High school students around the country are exploring wind energy through this hands-on challenge!
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Collegiate

NSBE’s signature programs for college students offer academic and career enhancement, leadership skills development, scholarships and a supportive culture created and led by their peers, to ensure our students' success in earning STEM degrees and making a positive impact on community.

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Initiative
Imagine a world where engineering is a household conversation in every community of color, and where Black students can see themselves thriving as engineers.
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Academic Excellence

NSBE Academic Excellence fosters scholastic achievement and empowers future leaders in engineering and STEM.
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Professionals

Our NSBE Professionals organization represents the unending success of our mission in the workplace and the broader community, with programs that support STEM innovators, achievers, mentors and servant-leaders, after they’ve earned their STEM degrees.

Professional Development

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Whether you are looking to expand your skill set, earn professional credits or just learn something new, we have several programs that can assist.
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Our online professional development courses and certificates pair perfectly with a busy schedule.
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Partners

Progressive corporate, government, nonprofit and higher education partners have been vital to NSBE’s mission since our start nearly 50 years ago. NSBE seeks collaborators who value diversity, equity and inclusion and know NSBE’s importance in achieving DEI in STEM.

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Over the years, Northrop Grumman has partnered with NSBE to provide over $2 million in scholarships through the integrated Pipeline Program.
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Black Excellence Engineeredâ„¢

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.

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Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.
Each region is divided into Collegiate and Professionals, each with their own board and programming. Please visit the sub-sites for more information.