NSBE Student Chapter - UMBC Organization of the Year!

Congratulations to Nelanne Bolima, ‘24 chemical engineering, biotechnology & bioengineering track, the president of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) student chapter and the leadership team of NSBE on receiving the Organization of the Year Award. UMBC’s Office of Student Affairs recognized NSBE during the annual end of the year event, CelebratingOrgs which honors and recognizes student organizations for their valuable work at UMBC. 

Recently, the NSBE chapter at UMBC, under the leadership of Nelanne Bolima and Conference Planning Chair Jean-Thierry Klassou, attended the NSBE50 Annual Convention in Atlanta, GA. During the convention, UMBC actively participated in both the Academic Tech Bowl and the Technical Research Competition. Their exceptional contributions and dedication were recognized with the prestigious R2 Membership Zone Award, highlighting their significant growth, engagement, and impact within the NSBE community.

Organization of the Year Award Description - The Student Organization of the Year award is presented to an organization that has made a significant effort to further its purpose through its contribution to the UMBC community. This award recognizes the student organization that has demonstrated consistent flexibility, initiative, creativity, and perseverance through its activities and programs. Furthermore, the organization embodies the UMBC spirit through its commitment to leadership development, collaboration among groups, and programmatic efforts to enhance the quality of campus life at UMBC. The Student Organization of the Year is considered a role model for other organizations on our campus.

Read more about NSBE’s success 

Read more about Nelanne’s research in Dr. Mark Marten’s lab: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/cbee/posts/133755