It also helps to advance the role of the ethnic minority engineers in professional careers in industry. NSBE members try to give back to their community the expertise gained from their technical disciplines. The Hampton University chapter of the NSBE sponsors many programs that reach out to the community and its members. NSBE activities include programs such as the Pre-College Initiative, study sessions, a seminar series with corporate speakers and participation at various conferences. Membership in NSBE is open to all Engineering Students.
Associate membership is also available to science majors.