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Published on Tuesday, 04 October 2011 05:46

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), with more than 35,700 members, is one of the largest student-governed organizations in the country. Founded in 1975, NSBE now includes more than 394 College, Pre-College, and Technical Professional/Alumni chapters in the United States and abroad.

The NSBE Alumni Extension (NSBE-AE) was established in 1988. Before the establishment of local chapters could occur, first a regional body had to be formed. Through the efforts of several dedicated Black engineers, NSBE-AE Region II was quickly formed. The formation of Region II led the way for the chartering of the Washington, DC Metropolitan Alumni Extension (NSBE-AEDC).

Established in 1989 and officially charted in 1990, NSBE-AEDC has been a premier chapter within the Society. Our success in fulfilling the mission of NSBE is reflected in its status as the 2000, 2001, and 2009 NSBE Alumni Chapter of the Year. NSBE-AEDC is recognized as NSBE's largest alumni chapter, and as NSBE-AEDC continues to grow, so will its impact on the community at large. The chapter will continue to pursue endeavors dedicated to fulfilling the mission of the national organization.