THE BLACK MATHEMATICIAN
ORGANIZATIONS
A professional association is an organization formed to unite and inform people who work in the same occupation. Many professional organizations exist to represent black professionals in mathematics and STEM and to provide them resources, information, connections to industry, and networking opportunities that they might not have had otherwise. Members are bonded together as they advocate for their peers and share their challenges and triumphs with one another. Joining an association provides members with a competitive advantage because they become active, informed members of their industry.
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACTUARIES (IABA)
The International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA) is a nonprofit professional organization that represents black actuarial professionals and students around the world. Its members include Fellows, Associates and students of the Society of Actuaries, the Casualty Actuarial Society, the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, and Enrolled Actuaries originating from the United States, Canada, Caribbean and African nations. IABA's mission is to contribute to an increase in the number of black actuaries and to influence the successful career development, civic growth and achievement of black actuaries.
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF BLACK ENGINEERS (NSBE)
The mission of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is "to increase the number of culturally responsible black engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally, and positively impact the community." NSBE offers its members leadership training, professional development, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more. It is NSBE's goal to expand its mission and vision to as many countries around the world as possible, thereby creating a global network of Black engineers, scientists and technologists that support each other, and the cultures they impact. NSBE is an organization that provides opportunities for personal and professional success, and remains unmatched by any other organization to date.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK ACCOUNTANTS
The motto of the National Association of Black Accountants (NABA) is “Lifting As We Climb,” which is embodied in its official logo depicting two interlocked hands, with one pulling the other up. The image denotes both the political struggle the organization faced at its founding and the goal of helping future generations of accounting professionals. The organization came into existence during a period of time in which blacks and other minorities faced obstacles in being recognized and being promoted in the profession. It became a vehicle through which minority professionals could be assisted as they climbed the corporate ladder, obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, and prepared for partnership in top firms. Through a number of programs and partnerships with like-minded organizations, conferences, publications, as well as advocacy, NABA aims to promote and develop the professional skills of members, provide opportunities for members to fulfill their civic responsibilities, and represent the interests of members in educational, political, and social domains.
NATIONAL ACTION COUNCIL FOR MINORITIES IN ENGINEERING (NACME)
The National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering (NACME) is the largest provider of college scholarships for underrepresented minorities pursuing degrees at schools of engineering. The mission of NACME is to enrich society with an American workforce that champions diversity in STEM by increasing the number of underrepresented minorities in engineering and computer science. The vision of NACME is to create an engineering workforce that reflects a better racial, ethnic, and gender composition of America. NACME partners with like-minded entities to provide scholarships, resources, and opportunities for high-achieving, underrepresented minority college students pursuing careers in engineering and computer science. By supporting their academic endeavors and professional development, NACME produces well-qualified candidates that meet today's urgent hiring demands for more diverse STEM talent.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SENIOR MANAGEMENT FORUM (ITSMF)
The mission of Information Technology Senior Management Forum (ITSMF) is to increase the representation of black professionals at senior levels in technology and to impact organizational innovation and growth. They do this by developing and nurturing these dynamic leaders through enrichment of the mind, body and soul. By 2020, ITSMF aims to graduate 500 professionals through a series of rich, development, and career-advancing programs, and will do so by being a second family to its members and partners.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICIANS (NAM)
The mission of the National Association of Mathematicians is to promote excellence in the mathematical sciences and promote the mathematical development of all underrepresented minorities. They engage in activities, projects, programs, conferences, workshops, seminars, etc. which are designed to inspire, motivate, promote, and assist persons with an affinity in the mathematical sciences. They also work to enhance teaching and curriculum at Historic Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions. As of 2019, there are over 500 members.