National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc.

An engineering workforce that looks like America.

Through partnerships with like-minded entities, we serve as a catalyst to increase the proportion of African American, American Indian, and Latino young women and men in STEM education and careers. We inspire and encourage excellence in engineering education and career development toward achieving a diverse and dynamic American workforce.

NACME targets African American, Latino, and American Indian female and male engineering and other STEM students.

NACME sets performance metrics, provides a block of funds supporting at least ten students annually at each school, engages universities in "best practices" workshops with NACME partners, and evaluates progress. NACME Partner Institutions then select high-achieving URM engineering students based on enrollment in a baccalaureate engineering program, a record of high academic achievement, and demonstrated financial need.

We have increased the representation of African American, American Indian, and Latino young women and men in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and careers but have not achieved parity.