BEGSA aims to accomplish its mission through the following objectives:

• Organize community building events to build a sense of camaraderie among black engineering (and STEM) graduate students
• Advance a broader knowledge of engineering disciplines through peer presentations, and engaging general discussions.
• Promote network development by connecting current students with black engineering Masters and PhD alumni, black faculty and staff.
• Help recruit new graduate students and help them transition into their programs and the general Stanford community.
• Contribute to students’ professional and personal development through skill building workshops, career workshops and forums