Student Organizations
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Student Chapter at Hampton University
IEEE, an association dedicated to advancing innovation and technological excellence for the benefit of humanity, is the world’s largest technical professional society. It is designed to serve professionals involved in all aspects of the electrical, electronic, and computing fields and related areas of science and technology that underlie modern civilization. The IEEE roots go back to 1884 when electricity began to become a major influence in society and its core purpose is to foster technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. IEEE is essential to the global technical community and to technical professionals everywhere, and is universally recognized for the contributions of technology and of technical professionals to improving global conditions.
National Society of Black Engineers Student Club of Hampton University
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is dedicated to developing programs that will increase the participation of African-Americans and other ethnic minorities in the field of Engineering and Engineering Technology. 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.
- Faculty Advisor: Yohannes Bekele
- President: Leila Walden
- Vice President: Emmanuel Baskerville
- Secretary: Marcus Johnson
- Treasurer: Cyrus Booker
- Parliamentarian: Jordan Acevedo
Society of Women Engineers Student Chapter at Hampton University
SWE, founded in 1950, is a not-for-profit educational and service organization. SWE is the driving force that establishes engineering as a highly desirable career aspiration for women. SWE empowers women to succeed and advance in those aspirations and be recognized for their life-changing contributions and achievements as engineers and leaders. The SWE Student Chapter at Hampton University upholds the goals of SWE and organizes events to reach those goals with the objectives to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders; and to demonstrate the value of diversity in engineering.
