Prompt #5

N.S.B.E

NSBE stands for - National Society of Black Engineers.

These engineers were just like us at one point young engineers. The community predominately black and all attended Michigan State.  During the meeting, they were explaining the meaning of this organization. They said, there mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

  The National Society of Black Engineers strives to accomplish,

• 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
• Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for Blacks and other minorities in that profession
• Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers 

  NSBE has given engineers good job opportunities. 20+ companies had internships from this organization.