Layah A. Khalif

SWE has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry, centered around a passion for success. I became a member of SWE because they strive to empower women to achieve their full potential in engineering and technology professions, and expand the image of what it means to be an engineer. On college campuses and at professional facilities across the world, SWE chapters provide training and development programs, networking opportunities, scholarships and outreach and advocacy programs to establish engineering and technology as a highly desirable career path for women. 

With more than 500 chapters and nearly 16,000 active members in the U.S. and abroad, the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is one of the largest student-governed organizations based in the United States. NSBE supports and promotes the aspirations of collegiate and pre-collegiate students and technical professionals in engineering and technology.  NSBE’s mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community."

 
NSBE offers leadership training, professional development activities, mentoring, career placement services, community service opportunities and more in six geographic regions. The goal of the Society is to replicate its mission and vision in countries around the world, creating a global network of Black Engineers, scientists and technologists. NSBE has accomplished more for black engineering students than any other organization in the world.