Graduate Student Groups

NOBCChE Chapter

National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE)-UMD Chapter: Our organization is dedicated to building an eminent cadre of people of color in science and technology In pursuit of this mission NOBCChE initiates and supports local, regional, national, and global programs that assist people of color in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and related fields.


Graduate Student Organization (GSO)


Our organization of graduate students that assists with departmental functions, seminars, and hosting social events to bring the faculty, staff, and students together as a community. In recent years, the GSO has focused on professional development events for the graduate student body as part of a concerted effort with the department to enable student success after graduation.