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Welcome
to NOBCChE Houston 
Our 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 and other institutions and organization in the public and private sectors.
Organization Profile
NOBCChE
Beginnings………………………
In
April 1972, an ad-Hoc committee formed to explore establishing a national organization dedicated to the professional development
of black chemist and chemical engineers. This committee of seven was professors at Howard, California State, Drexel, Morehouse
and MIT Universities. In March 1974, the 1st Annual Meeting was held in New Orleans. The national meeting provided a rare
opportunity for black chemists and chemical engineers to discuss issues of significance in their careers and share ideals
and thoughts through the presentation to technical papers. In 1974, Dr. William Guillory was elected the 1st President of
NOBCChE. In 1983 the 1st professional chapter was formed - the Gulf Coast Chapter in Houston, Texas
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