Tau Alpha Pi

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Tau Alpha Pi
ΤΑΠ
Founded1953 (1953)
Southern Polytechnic State University
TypeHonor
AffiliationACHS
StatusActive
EmphasisEngineering Technology
ScopeNational
Colors  Green and   Gold
PublicationTau Alpha Pi Journal
Chapters85
Members850+ active
7,000+ lifetime
NicknameTAP
Headquartersc/o ASEE
1818 N Street NW, Suite 600
Washington, D.C. 20036
United States
Websitetaualphapi.org

Tau Alpha Pi (ΤΑΠ) is a scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of engineering technology.[1] Tau Alpha Pi honor society has 85 chapters across the United States and a total membership of approximately 7,000. It is one of the most selective honor societies in the United States, only inviting the top four percent of an institution's total engineering technology enrollment.[2]

History

The society was founded at Southern Polytechnic State University in 1953 by professor Jesse DeFore, head of the physics department at Southern Polytechnic State University.[3][4]

The purpose of Tau Alpha Pi is twofold. First, to recognize high standards of scholarship among students in engineering technology programs. Secondly, to promote and encourage scholastic achievement by offering outstanding engineering technology students membership in the society.[5] To allow members to succeed academically, the society keeps a list of scholarships on its website that members can apply to.[6]

Tau Alpha Pi was managed for over thirty years by engineering technology educator Frederick J. Berger who saw it dramatically transform into a viable national honor society.[7] The American Society for Engineering Education took over the management of Tau Alpha Pi in 1997 and presents a yearly award in Berger's name.

Tau Alpha Pi was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 2000.[3] As of 2012, it had 85 chapters across the United States and a total membership of approximately 7,000.[3] Its headquarters is in Washington, D.C.[3]

Symbols

The colors of Tau Alpha Pi are green and gold. Its publication is the Tau Alpha Pi Journal.[4]

Activities

At the chapter level, members participate in tutoring in the community and on their campus and raise funds to purchase equipment for their campus.[3]

Membership

The society is open to associate and bachelor's degree candidates who are elected by the prospective chapter.[3] Tau Alpha Pi is one of the most selective honor societies in the United States, only inviting the top four percent of an institution's total engineering technology enrollment.[2][8] Potential members are in the top 25 percent of their class and have completed three academic semesters.[3] Over 850 members are admitted to Tau Alpha Pi each year.[3]

Chapters

Main article: List of Tau Alpha Pi chapters

Tau Alpha Pi honor society has 85 chapters across the United States .[9][10]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Tau Alpha Pi - Engineering Technology". Association of College Honor Societies. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  2. ^ a b "Tau Alpha Pi Inducts New Members". The Newbury Observer. Champion Media. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society- Engineering Technology". Association of College Honor Societies. December 12, 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via web.archive.org.
  4. ^ a b "Tau Alpha Pi, Formed Here, Spreads Out". The Atlanta Journal. 1953-07-09. p. 41. Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. ^ "Overview". Tau Alpha Pi. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Scholarships and Opportunities". Tau Alpha Pi. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  7. ^ "Frederick J. Berger Award". American Society for Engineering Education. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  8. ^ "Brister Accepted to USM's Tau Alpha Pi". Sun Herald. Biloxi, Mississippi. 1997-06-25. p. 25. Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via Newspapers.com.
  9. ^ "Chapters". Tau Alpha Pi. Retrieved 2024-05-20.
  10. ^ "Tau Alpha Pi Honor Society Chapters". Association of College Honor Society. December 16, 2011. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2024-05-20 – via web.archive.org.