Region V Professional Development Program of the Year
Region V Collegiate Program of the Year
Region V Pre-Collegiate Program of the Year
Welcome from The President
Welcome from The President
Welcome to the Houston Professionals of the National Society of Black Engineers! We are thrilled to lead the 2023-2024 calendar year as a team, with the goal of fulfilling the overall mission of NSBE and the objectives set by the National Board.
The NSBE Mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community. Our chapter is committed to this mission through our Programs Zone, which features a range of initiatives such as Professional Development Workshops, Outreach, NSBE Jr programs and Collegiate programs. Our Comms Zone is dedicated to keeping all members informed on past and upcoming events and programs, while our Membership Zone works hard to increase and manage chapter membership.
It's my pleasure to serve as your President this season as we execute this year's agenda. I appreciate your dedicated participation and continued support.
Quaon Thomas
NSBE Houston Professionals
Chapter President 2023-2024
Thank You to Our Sponsors
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS
NSBE Houston Professionals Chapter (NSBE HPC) is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that was founded in April 1988. It has dedicated itself to the development of programs that will aid in the professional development of African American and other ethnic minority professionals, in the field of engineering and engineering technology. Our organization’s goal is to promote technical expertise, professionalism, and fellowship amongst studying and practicing engineers and technical professionals.
We reach over 1500 professionals in Houston, employed in various sectors including oil & gas, aerospace, design and consulting, information technology, and healthcare within Fortune 500 companies. Hence, our members represent the best of Houston’s diverse STEM professionals. Our organization’s goal is to promote technical expertise, professionalism, and fellowship amongst studying as well as practicing engineers and technical professionals.
Fresh Start
NSBE Fresh Start consists of interactive STEM workshops that creatively engage students, ranging from 3rd to 12th grade, to explore the many different disciplines in the field of engineering. The main goal of NSBE Fresh Start is to motivate children to set academic goals in STEM.
Professional Development
We foster active participation within our community by organizing insightful professional development workshops led by industry experts, alongside empowering career development initiatives, demonstrating our steadfast commitment to improvement.
Scholarship Gala
Our primary goal is to provide financial assistance to students who demonstrate academic merit but face financial barriers to pursuing higher education. By offering scholarships, we aim to ensure that talented individuals have equal opportunities to access quality education.
About Us
Established at Purdue University in 1975 the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has since become a beacon of excellence in engineering. The NSBE Torch symbolizes our unwavering commitment to achieving success in today's society as engineers. Represented by lightning bolts, our impact is felt across society and industry through our contributions and achievements.
For the 2023-2024 year, NSBE Houston Professionals intends to build on our accomplishments and continue the path to greatness with the help of our devoted members. The Houston Professionals chapter is committed to serving our community, developing our professionals, and mentoring our youth. It is with the support of your time and membership that our organization can continue to reach our objectives and establish new goals that will push the Houston Chapter to the next level.
Our Mission
To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which engineering is a mainstream word in homes and communities of color, and all Black students can envision themselves as engineers. In this world, Blacks exceed parity in entering engineering fields, earning degrees, and succeeding professionally.
Our Objectives
The National Society of Black Engineers strives to accomplish the following objectives for our organization:
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Stimulate and develop student interest in the various engineering disciplines
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Strive to increase the number of minority students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
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Encourage members to seek advanced degrees in engineering or related fields and to obtain professional engineering registrations
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Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for Blacks and other minorities in that profession
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Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers
Upcoming Events
Thu, Apr 25Apr 25, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:30 PMSugar Land, 1 Fluor Daniel Dr, Sugar Land, TX 77478, USAProfessional Development and Networking Opportunity. More details to come!
Multiple DatesTue, Apr 30Apr 30, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMGoogle MeetBy taking charge of your development, you not only increase your value to the
Sat, May 18May 18, 2024, 7:00 AM – 5:00 PMHouston, Houston, TX, USAFresh Start consists of interactive STEM workshops that creatively engage students, ranging from 3rd to 12th grade, to explore the many different disciplines in the field of engineering. The main goal of NSBE Fresh Start is to motivate children to set academic goals in science, technology, engineeri
Sat, May 18May 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PMHouston, 4300 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houston, TX 77204, USA
Sat, Jul 20Jul 20, 2024, 6:00 PM – 11:00 PMCrystal Ballroom At the Rice, 909 Texas Ave #106f, Houston, TX 77002, USAJoin us at the NSBE Houston Professionals Scholarship Gala 2024 for a night of celebration and support for our future leaders in STEM!