Harris, Anthony 'Tony'
unknown · Contribution: 1971-1975
Engineer and organization founder
Founded the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
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- Born
- Contemporary figure
- Active since
- 1975
- Category
- Technology & Engineering
- Best known for
- Founding the National Society of Black Engineers
Impact on the world
Harris sparked the creation of the largest organization for Black engineers in the country, connecting isolated students into a national network that has supported generations.
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Purdue University
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