National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
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.
All general body meetings are held on every other Monday at 6pm in Chittenden Hall.
Meet the Executive Board
Advisor: Steven Thomas
Degrees: BSE in Chemical Engineering and a Masters in Organic Chemistry
Experience: research, technical writing, natural product chemistry, project management, and science education. I have worked in the US and overseas for both industrial and academic employers
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? Contributed to my academic and career success.
President: Duke Augustin
Major: Human Development Family Studies minoring in Global Public Health and Epidemiology and Health Promotions
Aspiration: To attend Graduate School to study Epidemiology
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? I have gotten research experience and leadership experience over the last 2 years
Vice President: Kenyetta Smith
Major: Chemistry
Aspiration: To work in the research and development lab of a major company.
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? I’ve gained valuable research experience and learned how to convey my research to a wide range of people.
Treasurer: Chris Rhoades
Major: Human Biology minoring in Pharmocology and Toxicology
Aspiration: To attend medical school and achieve an MD/Ph.D
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? Expanded my network, Summer Internship Opportunities and 3 years of laboratory research.
Secretary: Tia Lee Fowlkes
Major: Computer Science
Aspiration: To tell my parents they can retire.
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? Research experience and improved professional development
RSO Liason: Dan Babayode
Major: Chemistry
Aspiration: Make a difference in urban communities by promoting STEM Education
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? Research experience, a tour of a pharmaceutical research company, and networking experience
Public Relations Chair: Nick Reeves
Major: Marketing
Aspiration: Earn a Master's degree in Art Administration and own a record label.
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? Helped me gain exposure to networking and volunteering opportunities.
Social Relations Chair: Denzel Harris
Major: Chemistry
Aspiration: To attend Graduate School to study Chemistry
What has being apart of NOBCChE done for you? I have gotten research experience and leadership experience over the last 2 years