NSBE is comprised of more than 190 chapters on college and university campuses and more that 100 Alumni Extension chapters nation wide. These chapters are geographically divided into six regions.

NSBE had its genesis at a national conference planned and hosted by the Society of Black Engineers at Purdue University in April 1975. Black Engineering students from the United States and Candada attended the event. From this meeting of concerned students and educators, NSBE was born. In 1976, NSBE was incorporated as a non-profit organization in the State of Texas. NSBE also became recognized as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(c) of the international Revenue Code.

The objectives of the organization are to:

• Stimulate and develop student interest in the various engineering disciplines.
  
• Strive to increase the number of minority students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
  
• Encourage members to seek advanced degrees in engineering or related fields and to obtain professional engineering registrations.
  
• Encourage and advise minority youth in their pursuit of an engineering career.
  
• Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for Blacks and other minorites in that profession.
  
• Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers.
  
• New and innovative project ideas are generated and implemented throught out the year on the chapter, regional and national levels.
  
• Some of NSBE's present actvities include tutorial programs, group study sessions, high school/junior high outreach programs, technical seminars and workshops, a national communications network(NSBENET), two national magazines (NSBE Magazine and the NSBE Bridge), an internal newsletter, a professional newsletter (The Career Engineer), resume books, career fairs, awards, banquets and an annual national conference.
  

  The Future

  The future of the National Society of Black Engineers is unlimited. With the continued dedication of the members and supporters, NSBE can and will achieve its full potential. The projects listed above are but a small sample of the infinite possibilities. 
  

  The Torch

  The NSBE torch symbolizes our everlasting burning desire to achieve success in this competitive society and to affect a positive change on the quality of life for all people. The lightning bolt represents the striking impact that will be felt by the Society and industry due to the contributions and accomplishments made by dedicated members of the National Society of Black Engineers.
  
  
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