01 · Community
You belong here
Chapter lunch at Finnegan. Hook 'em Horns with the full roster.
National Society of Black Engineers · UT Austin
Engineering
Black Excellence.
The National Society of Black Engineers at The University of Texas at Austin. Professional momentum and community on the Forty Acres.
Cockrell School of Engineering · UT Austin
02 · Professional
We show up at nationals
The delegation at NSBE National Convention, in front of the corporate partner wall.
03 · Academic
Study night fills a lecture hall
SNAP study nights run weekly, and the room is full every time.
04 · Service
Engineers who give back
Volunteer days with Dress for Success Austin and the food bank.
05 · Social
Bond beyond the classroom
Chapter lake day, the roster off campus for an afternoon.
06 · Chapter
Where decisions get made
General body and planning sessions where members vote and shape the semester.
07 · Culture
The gala, every spring
Live performance and awards night on the chapter calendar.
08 · Career
Career fair ready
Members working the convention career fair floor in professional dress.
Forty Acres CalendarSpring 2026
Chapter Schedule.
GBMs, workshops, and corporate sessions across Cockrell and campus. Every event is a step toward excellence.
Membership
Perks, dues, and how to join.
Join Texas NSBE for GBMs, resume workshops, career expo, points, and the member directory on the Forty Acres.
Membership perks
- Corporate info sessions and Fall career expo prep
- National and regional conference registration links
- Resume workshops and professional development
- Community service days, including Central Texas Food Bank
- Mentorship with alumni and industry professionals
Local dues
$25
Academic year
2026/27
Forty Acres mentorship
Find your Circle.
One upperclassman mentor. Pick your Circle lead from published profiles. Up to 5 mentees per team, weekly challenges, and a points race on the leaderboard.
3-5 mentees
Per Circle team
Points race
Team standings all semester
Mentors
Juniors and seniors lead a team. Share Cockrell tips, expo prep, and what you wish you knew as an underclassman.
Mentees
Freshmen and sophomores get matched by major, interests, and career goals. Same squad all semester.
Member network
Career insights from members who went first.
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- SpaceX
Starship propulsion intern
The second round was heavily focused on thermal management. They asked me to derive the heat equation for a simplified enclosure.
Interview questions - Tesla
Software engineer (Autopilot)
Do not just talk about your GPA. They want hands-on projects where you solved a real manufacturing or design problem.
Technical tips - Apple
Hardware design intern
Bring a portfolio of CAD work. They asked how I validated tolerance stack-ups on a semester project.
Interview questions
Stay connected
Quick links.
Instagram, LinkedIn, Discord, and registration forms in one place.