About NAMEPA

Founded in 1979, NAMEPA is a national network of educators and representatives from industry, government, and nonprofit organizations who share a common commitment to improving the recruitment and retention of African Americans, Hispanics, and American Indians earning degrees in engineering. As a recognized authority in minority engineering education, NAMEPA promotes the professional development of its members and serves as an advocate for and resource to those programs and organizations that seek to recruit, educate, and employ diverse engineering talent.

NAMEPA makes a difference by …

• Serving companies by providing direct access to minority engineering talent
• Training educators including MEP directors and university administrators
• Supporting students through scholarships and networking opportunities

Regional organizations are an extension of the national association. All members are eligible to receive the benefits of regional membership. NAMEPA is divided into five geographical regions designated A, B, C, D and E. Each Region has its own Board and bylaws, and assigns three members to act on its behalf on the National Board of Directors. The following outline shows the regional structure of NAMEPA:

• Region A - Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C.
• Region B - Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia
• Region C - Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio and Wisconsin
• Region D - Arizona, Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Dakota, and Texas
• Region E - Alaska, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington and Wyoming

Burgess Mitchell,
Assistant Dean for Student Services
Vanderbilt University
VU Station B#351519
2301 Vanderbilt Place
Nashville, TN 37235
Tel: 615-343-8061
Fax: 615-322-2567
Email: Burgess.mitchell@vanderbilt.edu