Membership and Management
NSBE has since grown from six to over 33,000 members and the annual meeting has blossomed into the Annual Convention, hosting over 10,000 attendees. NSBE has over 50 NSBE Jr. pre-college, 268 student and 50 alumni-technical professional chapters. NSBE has a presence in over 30 countries around the world—showing its globally aligned mission. Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, NSBE offers academic excellence programs, scholarships, leadership training, professional development and access to career opportunities for thousands of members annually. With over 2000 elected leadership positions, 12 regional conferences and an annual convention, NSBE provides opportunities for success that remain unmatched by any other organization.
On January 24, 2005, NSBE officially announced the hiring of Carl B. Mack, also referred to as Brother E.D., as the Executive Director. He reports to a student Board of Directors (National Executive Board).
In March 2010, NSBE hosted its 36th Annual Convention in Toronto, Canada, the first convention to ever be held outside the US. This year in Indianapolis, Indiana the NSBE will be holding their annual convention which will be held during March starting on the 27th and ending on the 29th.
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