History

In December 1973, the Organization's Executive Board met to plan the first national meeting which was held in March 1974 in New Orleans (where we celebrated the 50th Anniversary this September). The Organization has held national meetings since 1974. The UMN Student Chapter was reinstated this May, 2023 after several years of dormancy. 

The mission of the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is to build an eminent cadre of successful diverse global leaders in STEM and advance their professional endeavors by adding value to their academic, development, leadership, and philanthropic endeavors throughout the life-cycle of their careers.

To learn more about the history and governance of NOBCChE, visit nobcche.org