Overview

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), founded in 1975, is a non-profit organization that promotes and supports the professional development of collegiate and pre-collegiate students in engineering and technology. NSBE has chapters all over the world, and each chapter has the same mission – to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Our chapter was founded in 1999 and is the largest chapter in Toronto. NSBE U of T is also a part of NSBE Canada and NSBE Region 1. Our vision is to have a reputable and prominent presence as a safe space for high school and university students to learn, mentor and network amongst themselves and the wider STEM community. OUR OBJECTIVES: Stimulate and develop programs that increase minority participation in the field of engineering Increase the number of students studying engineering and applied science at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Promote the professional development and academic achievement of our members.