About NSBE

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit  association that is owned and managed by its members. The organization is
dedicated to the academic and professional success of African-American  professionals and students. NSBE offers its members leadership  training, professional development, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more. NSBE is governed by an executive board of engineering professionals and college students  and is operated by a professional staff in our World Headquarters  located in Alexandria, VA.


The History of NSBE

Founded in 1989 as the NSBE Atlanta Alumni Chapter Inc., now know as the NSBE Atlanta Professionals Chapter has steadily increased its influence in the community over the years. The chapter is comprised of professionals from the metro Atlanta Area who:
1. Participate in Chapter Activities: networking, professional development, knowledge sharing, etc.
2. Assist NSBE Collegiate Students in Georgia: Tutoring, Mentorship, Career Development
3. Volunteer in our NSBE Jr Program: Introducing STEM to students in grades 3 – 12
The Atlanta Professionals is comprised of unique, intelligent, and determined individuals with a wide array of interests, fields of study, experience, and backgrounds. 
*Data from 2021-2022 Membership Survey with 66 responses.
Professionals events stretch the gamut from working hard to playing hard while building up the local community. Yearly signature events include NSBE Junior activities, professional development workshops, and networking socials.