WHAT IS NSBE?

The acronym “NSBE” represents the National Society of Black Engineers. NSBE is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that exists to promote academic excellence and professional success among minority engineers and other technical professionals. Nationally, NSBE is divided into six (6) regions, which are governed by a national executive board headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. Founded in 1975, NSBE now boasts over 30,000 collegiate, alumni, and pre-college members nationwide and abroad.

HOW DOES THE DALLAS METROPLEX ALUMNI EXTENSION CHAPTER FIT INTO THE NSBE STRUCTURE?

The Dallas Metroplex Alumni Extension Chapter (DMAE) and all other alumni extension chapters across the United States exist to advance the NSBE programs and initiatives established at the national level. DMAE focuses its efforts on the following intiatives:

Pre-College Initiative: Encourages scholastic achievement and promotes engineering awareness to students in grades K-12

College Initiative: Provides support and mentoring to NSBE collegiate chapters and promotes the sustainability and growth of these chapters

Professional Development: Fosters continual professional development of the DMAE members