NSBE Houston Pros
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 to the Houston Professionals of the National Society of Black Engineers! We are thrilled to lead the 2024-2025 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.
Karen Reeder
NSBE Houston Professionals
Chapter President 2024-2025
Thank You to Our Sponsors
OUR MEMBERSHIP
Our Houston Professional Chapter connects with over 1500 professionals across diverse sectors such as oil & gas, aerospace, design, consulting, information technology, and healthcare, many of whom are employed in Fortune 500 companies. As representatives of Houston's finest STEM professionals, our members embody excellence and diversity. Our primary objective is to advance technical expertise, professionalism, and camaraderie among both aspiring and practicing engineers and technical professionals.
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Within our Houston Professional Chapter, we boast a membership of over 150 individuals. Members have the opportunity to engage with one of our eight committees, contributing through support, volunteering, and active involvement. Our organization provides leadership pathways, professional development resources, and outreach opportunities, nurturing connections with pre-collegiate and collegiate programs across the Houston area. We extend a warm invitation to join our chapter and be a part of something truly impactful.
FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS
Our flagship programs, held annually, stand as pivotal events in fulfilling the NSBE mission. Through these initiatives, our aim is to propel progress, instigate positive change, and leave a tangible impact within both the Program Zone and the wider community.
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Fresh Start, a cornerstone program occurring in both the Spring and Fall seasons, allows NSBE Houston to engage with a diverse range of students and provide continuous STEM skills development throughout the year.
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Each year, we proudly award scholarships to deserving students majoring in STEM fields. In the previous year, we were thrilled to grant $30,000 in scholarships, and this year, our ambition is to raise and donate $50,000. Our steadfast commitment to supporting education aligns closely with the organization's mission and goals.
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.
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
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.
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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.
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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
OBJECTIVES
MISSION
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Our Mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
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VISION
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Our Mission is to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
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.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Dec 14Dec 14, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CSTUniversity of Houston-Downtown (UHD), 1 Main St, Houston, TX 77002Fresh Start is a bi-annual event held in the spring and fall each year. It is a signature program of the NSBE Houston Professional's Pre-College Initiative. This event consists of interactive science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) workshops that creatively engage students to explore.