Public Policy SIG

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The Public Policy Special Interest Group mission is to study, discuss, educate, and advise on public policy issues affecting Black engineers and scientists in academia, industry, government, and public communities. Our goal is to affect positive change as a Society in STEM-related policies in education, the workforce, and the world. To achieve this goal, we have four specific areas of focus – 1) Policy Research, 2) Social Justice & Community Empowerment, and 3) Science Technology Engineering Math (STEM) Education and 4) Technology & Innovation.

Ways to get Involved


If you are interested in learning more about the SIG and opportunities to participate in upcoming events and/or assist with this year’s policy efforts, please complete this ONLINE FORM. For more information regarding other ways to actively participate in the Public Policy SIG, please contact the director at policydirector@nsbe.org.

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Information regarding the Open Enrollment Campaign

We open enrollment for the new membership cycle on May 1st each year which will allow members an additional 2 months to renew and receive benefits. Please note that membership subscriptions are not prorated. However, if you plan on renewing your membership mid-year to qualify for registration discounts or other benefits, that is fine. However, please be aware that renewing a membership following the Annual Convention will only grant you a subscription that lasts for only a month or less. We strongly recommend waiting until May 1st to maximize your investment.