The Brink of Something Special (B.O.S.S.) Chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers at Morgan State mission is “to increase the number of the culturally responsible Black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community.

The National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) mission is to champion diversity within the design professions by promoting the excellence, community engagement, and professional development of its members

NAMEPA is a national network of educators and representatives from industry, government, and nonprofit organizations who share a common commitment to improving the recruitment and retention of African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians earning degrees in engineering. As a recognized authority in minority engineering education, NAMEPA promotes the professional development of its members and serves as an advocate for...

For more than 50 years, NAWIC has helped women take advantage of the opportunities in construction. Whether female professionals want to embark on a new career, establish a networking base, be a mentor/mentee, make a difference in their community, continue their education, or invest in great friendships, NAWIC offers a variety of opportunities both large and small. NAWIC originally...

Founded in 1964, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is a private, independent, nonprofit institution that provides engineering leadership in service to the nation. The mission of the National Academy of Engineering is to advance the well-being of the nation by promoting a vibrant engineering profession and by marshalling the expertise and insights of eminent engineers to provide independent...

The Materials Research Society (MRS) is an organization of materials researchers from academia, industry, and government that promotes communication for the advancement of interdisciplinary materials research to improve the quality of life. Founded in 1973, MRS now consists of over 16,000 members from the United States — as well as nearly 70 other countries. The Society is different from...

The IEEE provides learning opportunities within the engineering sciences, research, and technology. The goal of the IEEE education programs is to ensure the growth of skill and knowledge in the electricity-related technical professions and to foster individual commitment to continuing education among IEEE members, the engineering and scientific communities, and the general public.

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE-USA) is an organizational unit of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. created in 1973 to support the career and public policy interests of IEEE’s U.S. members. IEEE-USA is primarily supported by an annual assessment paid by U.S. IEEE members. IEEE-USA’s mission is to recommend policies and implement programs specifically...

ASHRAE, founded in 1894, is a building technology society with more than 50,000 members worldwide. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. ASHRAE’s mission is to advance the arts and sciences of heating,...

The mission of the Biotechnology Institute is to engage, excite, and educate as many people as possible, particularly young people, about biotechnology and its immense potential to heal the sick, feed the hungry, restore the environment, and fuel the economy. The vision of the Biotechnology Institute is to capture the imagination of youth, to inspire the next generation to...