Our Mission
The Black Engineers Society (BES) is the student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers at the University of Maryland. Our primary focus is “to recruit, retain, and release qualified minorities into fields of computer science, engineering, mathematics, and physical sciences.”
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) mission is “to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community.”.
Our History
Founded in 1975 the Black Engineers Society has remained a long time member of the University of Maryland and National Society of Black Engineers. From its inception the Black Engineers Society has sought to develop a dynamic and family community for students of all walks at the University of Maryland College Park.
After over 40 years of continuous activity Black Engineers Society can has earned numerous awards including. NSBE Region 2 Chapter of the Year, NSBE National Chapter of the Year, and University of Maryland Professional Organization of the Year. Black Engineers Society seeks to positively impact the community it serves.
Administration Zone
Craig Mackel
President
Major: Civil Engineering
Favorite part of BES:
I love interacting with the people, and getting to know other engineers.
bes.president@gmail.com
Monique Whitfield
Vice President
Major: Civil Engineering
Favorite part of BES:
My favorite part about BES is how we like to have fun. We aren’t just a serious org who only does professional events. We like to laugh, joke and have fun too!
bes.vicepres@gmail.com
Parliamentarian Zone
Gideon Smith
Parliamentarian
Major: Electrical Engineering
Why did I joined E-Board:
I joined E-Board to help foster a community where everyone feels included.
bes.Parliamentarian@gmail.com
Bami Odubayo
Senator
Major: Community Health
Why did I joined E-Board:
I joined the E-Board to be more involved in the organization.
bes.Senators@gmail.com
Lixander Guzman
SENATOR
Major: Information Science
Favorite part of BES:
BES allowed me to meet academically talent peers who enjoy helping each other grow.
bes.senators@gmail.com
Finance Zone
Simone McCarter-Dadzie
Treasurer
Major: Fiance & Information Systems
Favorite part of BES:
I really enjoy being around people with different majors than me while still improving my finance skills.
bes.treasurer@gmail.com
Jordan Andrews
Finance Chair
Major: Information Science
Favorite part of BES:
I love that I’m constantly meeting new people and impacting UMD’s Black population in a positive way!
bes.Finance@gmail.com
Stephanie Tsitsiwu
Conference Planning CHAIR
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite part of BES:
My favorite part about BES is that we are dedicated to creating community for Black Engineers.
bes.CPC@gmail.com
Sarah Robertson
Conference Planning CHAIR
Major: Bio Engineering
Why did you join E-Board?:
This is my first year in a new position. I applied to challenge myself and to learn about another aspect of out organization.
bes.CPC@gmail.com
Communication Zone
Jedidiah Kouadio
SECRETARY
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite part of BES:
I love the vibrant community we have build around Black excellence.
bes.secretary@gmail.com
Briana Washington
PR CHAIR
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite part of BES: My favorite part about BES is how we’re able to build a community for professional development in a really fun way.
Bes.pubrelations@gmail.com
Bintou Koroma
PR CHAIR
Major: Bio Engineering
Why did I join E-board:
This was a great way for me to connect with other members and learn more about the organization.
bes.pubrelations@gmail.com
Isaiah Chapman
TECH CHAIR
Major: Computer Engineering
Favorite part of BES: My favorite part about BES is getting to meet other students in the STEM field from similar backgrounds.
Will-Josh Njeumi
TECH CHAIR
Major: Computer Science
Favorite part of BES: The community and the impact we’re able to create in people’s lives
bes.techchair@gmail.com
Programs Zone
Ashani Zee Ross
PROGRams chair
Major: BioEngineering
Favorite part of BES:
I love how connected everyone is and how we help each other succeed!
Zam Nwosu
ACEX CHAIR
Major: Computer Engineering
Favorite part of BES:
My favorite part about BES is the community. It’s comforting being around like-minded individuals who also look like me.
bes.membership@gmail.com
Lynn Ekwonye
PRE-COLLEGIATE INITIATIVE CHAIR
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Why did I join E-Board:
I wanted to be PCI chair because through my position I can directly give back to the community and ready young black students for future careers in STEM.
bes.pci@gmail.com
Jason Okorie
TECHNICAL OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY HELP CHAIR
Major: Computer Science
Favorite part of BES:
The people I met, have now become my family.
bes.torchchair@gmail.com
Membership Zone
Ayub Ahmed
Membership chair
Major: Mechanical Engineering
Favorite part of BES:
Being able to advance my professional career while enjoying my college years with likeminded individuals.
bes.membership@gmail.com
Junior Djeuf
Membership chair
Major: Computer Science
Favorite part of BES:
I wanted to be one making things happen.