NOBCChE (pronounced No-be-shay) stands for the National Society for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. NOBCChE was founded in 1972 by the following founders:

The University of Michigan chapter was founded in 1991 by the “8 ball posse,” eight chemical engineering students who were a very tight knit community. These eight students hoped to maintain a strong community between the chemical engineering and chemistry students at U of M in years to come. The chapter has been at the University of Michigan ever since.

NOBCChE Mission:

NOBCChE is committed to the discovery, transmittal, and application of knowledge in the fields of science and engineering. The mission of NOBCChE therefore is to build an eminent community of scientists and engineers by increasing the number of minorities in these fields. NOBCChE will achieve its mission through diverse programs designed to foster professional development and encourage students to pursue careers in science and technical fields. To this end, NOBCChE will establish educational partnerships with school districts, municipalities, businesses, industries, other institutions and organizations in the public and private sectors.