NOBCChE - San Diego Chapter

What is NOBCChE?

The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers. The official acronym is NOBCChE (pronounced No-be-shay). NOBCChE was incorporated in 1975 under the laws of the State of Georgia and has tax-exempt status as a non-profit professional society.

NOBCChE's Mission: To build an eminent cadre of people of color in science and technology

NOBCChE

Awards and Scholarships

Local Awards

NOBCChE Awards: NOBCChE recognizes outstanding scientists, engineers and science teachers who have made significant contributions in their fields. These are very prestigious awards and are judged carefully by the Awards Committee as well as peer experts.

Percy L. Julian Award:

    For pure and applied research in science and engineering.
Dr. Henry C. McBay Outstanding Teacher Award:
    For outstanding contributions in education of university students in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.
Lloyd Ferguson Young Scientist Award:
    For young scientists with 8 - 10 years of professional experience.
Qualifications and Requirements
  1. Nomination by a professional familiar with contributions.
  2. Three letters of reference from experts in nominees field.
  3. A complete curriculum vitae of the nominee.


Fellowship Award: application form

NOBCChE Scholarships and Fellowships: NOBCChE annually recognizes outstanding minority graduate students by awarding deserving candidates who have made significant contributions to science and/or engineering research. We are seeking nominations for the following African-American Graduate Fellowship Awards:

The Eastman Kodak Dr. Theophilus Sorrell Award

The Procter & Gamble Fellowship Award

The E.I. Dupont Award

The Dow Chemical Company Award

The GlaxoSmithKline Dr. Lendon N. Pridgen Award

Qualifications and Requirements
  1. Current candidate in a Ph.D. program for Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Life Sciences
  2. Completed application form
  3. Three letters of recommendation
  4. Resume
  5. Official transcripts from undergraduate and graduate schools
  6. Research description (one page)
  7. Career objective (one page)
  8. U.S. citizenship

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers - San Diego Chapter