The National Organization of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers shall be established to develop programs to assist people of color in realizing their full professional potential in chemistry, chemical engineering, and related disciplines. This organization will promote within and assess for the underrepresented community at large the impact of new developments in science and technology. The purpose of this chapter is to serve the same goals of the National Organization on the University of Minnesota campus. In addition, the Chapter shall strive to provide career advancement tools, improve the educational experience, and promote academic excellence of its members. Furthermore, it will promote communication and networking between STEM students at the University of Minnesota campus and throughout the country.