About Us

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student governed organizations in the world. With over 600 NSBE collegiate chapters, Wentworth Institute of Technology is located in the heart of Fenway. Wentworth NSBE has birthed numerous businesses, trained thousands of corporate leaders and graduated thousands of engineers. The Wentworth NSBE chapter is dedicated to increasing the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

At Wentworth, NSBE creates programs designed to introduce and stimulate the interests of young minds when it comes to the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. The goal is to aid these students in excelling academically so they can attend college and to encourage them to pursue technical degrees. With over 70 chapter members, we hope to instill ideologies of success and belonging while navigating through professional spaces.

The 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.

Objectives

Stimulate

Stimulate and develop student interest in the various engineering disciplines

Strive

Strive to increase the number of minority students studying engineering at both the undergraduate and graduate levels

Encourage

Encourage members to seek advanced degrees in engineering or related fields and to obtain professional engineering registrations

Promote

Promote public awareness of engineering and the opportunities for Blacks and other minorities in that profession

Function

Function as a representative body on issues and developments that affect the careers of Black Engineers

Initiatives

Academic Excellence

  • Our bimonthly study program, also known as ‘Study Jams‘, is held regularly throughout the school year, offering free tutoring and study sessions for engineering courses.
  • Our Mentor/Mentee program is offered to encourage collaboration between underclassmen, upperclassmen and NSBE professionals.

Professional Development

  • Interview Preparation
  • Resume Building
  • Engage with a multitude of companies through Sight Visits
  • NSBE alumni are regularly invited to discuss their professional endeavors and provide members with useful tools and wisdom, through Panels

Membership Development

  • Fun Bonding Activities outside of the classroom that are integral in building a long-lasting bond and network between the members of Wentworth NSBE
  • Ice-skating event, AUX battle, pie the e-board, and many other social activities

Community Outreach

  • Annual Fashion Show that allow small businesses and students of color have the opportunity to showcase their talents to a diverse audience
  • Community Service Activities, like volunteering at the Greater Boston Food Bank and participating in local park clean ups
  • Six single-use guest passes per year

Pre-Collegiate Initiative (P.C.I)

In our NSBE Pre-Collegiate Initiative (P.C.I) program, we encourage Black students from grades K-12 to attend college and obtain technical degrees through the facilitation of STEM-related competitions, activities, and workshops.

Technical Outreach Community Help (T.O.R.C.H)

Technical Outreach Community Help (T.O.R.C.H) is a NSBE community service program which aims to use our technical backgrounds to positively impact the community.