The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community." 

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a society that was founded in 1975 at Purdue University, located in West Lafayette, Indiana. It is one of the largest student-run organizations in the United States, with core activities centered on improving the recruitment and retention of Black and other minority engineers in both academia and industry. 

Below is a picture of the founders. Anthony Harris, Brian Harris, Edward A. Coleman, Stanley L. Kirtley, George A. Smith,                  John W. Logan jr., Arthur Bond. 

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