National Black Science Students Organization

Purpose

NBSSO is an academic club.  We have social and cultural activities but the main emphasis of the organization is academic excellence.  We hope that students will appreciate the importance of this endeavor, and we encourage them to utilize the services offered.

Services and Facilities

The following services and facilities are available to our members:

Tutoring

Qualified students in the organization provide tutoring and there is no charge for the service.  The tutoring is not restricted to the physical sciences, but also includes programs in the social sciences and humanities.

Library

Our library is stocked with various text and reference books in the physical and social sciences, past exams and magazines.  We also stock catalogs and brochures from a variety of professional and graduate schools.

Steven Biko Memorial Award

As an incentive for incoming freshman to maintain an interest in the sciences, NBSSO sponsors the annual Steven Biko Memorial Award.  This award is in memory of Steven Biko, a South African student leader, for his contribution to the struggle against apartheid in South Africa.  The award is given to the student scoring the highest score on the Steven Biko exam along with a prize of $100.

Award Ceremony and Alumni Reunion

This is a formal event held annually at the end of the spring semester.  It is an occasion where both past and present members of the organization get to meet each other and celebrate the achievements of NBSSO members.

Our Members

Although we are a black student organization, no student of a different ethnic background has ever been or will ever be denied access to the organizations services and facilities.  However all students who are accorded the privilege of using these facilities are expected to participate in the clubs upkeep and activities, as the organization will not tolerate any parasites.