NSBE MCGILL
National Society of Black Engineers, McGill Chapter
WHAT IS NSBE?
A beacon of excellence, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) stands as one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the U.S. Founded in 1975, NSBE champions the dreams and ambitions of collegiate and pre-collegiate students, as well as technical professionals, in engineering and technology fields. Boasting more than 700 chapters and a membership exceeding 24,000 around the globe, NSBE advances a critical mission: “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
With a legacy spanning 49 years, NSBE has birthed countless businesses, empowered corporate leaders, moved multitudes of engineers to graduation, and enriched STEM education for hundreds of thousands of K–12 students worldwide. In essence, NSBE members, chapters, and supporters are fervently committed to shaping a brighter future where Black excellence reigns supreme.
MAIN EVENTS
A WALK FOR EDUCATTION
The annual charity event carried out together with local community centers including Les scientifines; Trynadales St. Georges Community center, etc. which aims to expose black youth and young girls to STEM early, and make them aspire towards education in McGill. It also serves as a means to connect design teams and these community centers, as part of NSBE’s community outreach goals.
SPEED NETWORKING EVENT
A networking event together with CN Rails, Ubisoft and Intact, where students could have resume reviews, practice interviews, and network with the professionals from these different companies. And also land jobs within these companies, while connecting with these professionals and each other.
BLACK LEGACY DINNER
Our major event for Black History Month at NSBE. Together with a diverse selection of panelists, discussion included paying it forward, navigating different career paths as a black professional, and also generally celebrating Black History Month. This year’s theme: “Not all those who wander are lost”.
