About KSBE
The Kennesaw Society of Black Engineers is a collegiate chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) dedicated to empowering and supporting our members in STEM fields. We offer comprehensive academic, professional, and social support through weekly study halls, professional development events, and social gatherings.
As part of NSBE, our members have access to prestigious events like the Fall Regional Conference (FRC) and the Annual National Convention, providing valuable networking and career opportunities.
Join KSBE today and thrive in a community that fosters excellence, success, and unity in STEM.
“To increase the number of culturally responsible Black engineers, who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”
Kennesaw’s Society of Black Engineers (KSBE) is deeply committed to empowering and supporting underrepresented minorities in the fields of applied/physical sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
We are also committed to promoting academic excellence, professional development, and community engagement among our members. We strive to provide resources, opportunities, and mentorship to help our members succeed in their academic pursuits, launch successful careers, and make a positive impact in their communities.
Our
Purpose
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) was founded in 1975 by six students at Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana. The students, who were all black engineering students, were concerned about the low number of black engineers in the workforce and the high dropout rate of black engineering students. They decided to form a student organization to address these issues.
The first chapter of NSBE was called the Society of Black Engineers (BSE). The BSE quickly grew in popularity and soon chapters were established at other universities across the country. In 1976, the BSE was renamed the National Society of Black Engineers and incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Today, NSBE is one of the largest student-run organizations in the United States. It has over 600 chapters and more than 24,000 members in the United States and abroad.
