North Alabama NSBE Professionals

03/18/2026

North Alabama NSBE Professionals presents its 33rd Scholarship Banquet, "Advancing S.T.E.M." on Thursday, April 9, 2026, 6:00pm at the Holiday Inn Research Park at MidCity.

This year's Banquet will recognize 24 area students in grades 5-12 with scholarships to support their pursuit of STEM education. These include scholarships for Space Camp, Briggs Leadership for High School Seniors, Pope Perseverance, Creative Minds Poster Contest and High School Essay Contest. Also, introducing two new scholarships, the Joshuah Gregory Athletic STEM Scholarship and Johnnie Clark F.O.C.U.S Scholarship in memory of our dedicated and charter member, Johnnie Clark.

The keynote speaker is Dr. Ruth Jones. Dr. Jones is the second African American woman in Alabama to earn a Ph. D. in Physics and the first woman to receive a BS in Physics from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She has 30 years of experience with NASA . Dr. Ruth is lauded as one of NASA’s Modern Figures.

The Scholarship Banquet will also feature Saxophonist, John Lennard and speaker/poet/author, Marc Lacy will serve as our emcee.

Reserved tables ($500) and individual tickets ($50) available at
https://form.jotform.com/253247520399159

Excel. Succeed. Impact!

Dalila Pugh
Scholarship Chair Alabama NSBE Professionals
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Terrance M. Griffin Terrance Griffin
President, North Alabama NSBE Professionals
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Website: www.nsbe-northalabamaae.com

03/08/2026

Congratulations to our members for their recognition during the National Engineers Week Banquet!

02/22/2026

As we celebrate Black History Month, let us recognize during National Engineers Week those making a difference in our corporate and civic community. Congratulations to our members Christopher, Nina, Lamont and Kimberly!

01/26/2026

The flier for the North Alabama NSBE Professionals General Body Meeting for today, January 26th had the incorrect Zoom Meeting ID.

Please use info below.

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Meeting ID: 825 0660 5280

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01/19/2026

Hello NSBE! Happy MLK Day! See photo collage of the North Alabama NSBE Professionals at the MLK Unity Breakfast today, January 19.

Membership (L to R): Mattie Mastin, Kimberly Sledge (Secretary), Terrance Griffin (President), Dalila Pugh (Scholarship Chair), Rashad Cylar

Terrance Griffin wirh Trey Johnikin, 2025 Space Camp Scholarship Recipient and 2026 MLK Essay Contest winner

Terrance Griffin with former Alabama Governor Don Seigelman, MLK Unity Breakfast 2026 Speaker

12/13/2025

To North Alabama NSBE members, former members and supporters. Our chapter has introduced a NEW SCHOLARSHIP! The Johnnie Clark F.O.C.U.S. (Follow One’s Course Until Success) Scholarship for Creative Arts and Technology for High School Seniors

This scholarship is in honor of one our chapter's founding members and longtime NSBE Contributor, Johnnie Clark who passed way in 2025. This scholarship recognizes students in an interdisciplinary field that combines artistic expression with advanced technological tools to
create new forms of digital media, interactive experiences, and digital products. leading to STEM careers in fields like digital design, game development, and visual effects. This scholarship will be awarded at our 33rd Scholarship Awards Banquet on April 9, 2026.

We request your support of this Inaugural Scholarship by making a contribution to North Alabama NSBE designated to the Johnnie Clark F.O.C.U.S Scholarship. Contributions can be made via the link below or via CashApp to $NorthAlabmaNSBE

https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/MTYP2EY3W2PXY

12/01/2025

Make a difference this Giving Tuesday with a donation to support North Alabama NSBE STEM Programs and Scholarships!

11/30/2025