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Spring 2015 Information Sessions
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
Tau Beta Pi was founded in 1885 at Lehigh University; our chapter at Penn State was founded on May 4, 1912
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
Penn State, 1912
Academic Prowess+
Exemplary Character
Tau Beta Pi’s Mission
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
-Founded “to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to foster a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges.”
-Community Service
-Professional Development
-Networking
You were chosen for Tau Beta Pi based on your ranking in your class
Juniors Top 1/8 Grad Students* Top 1/5
Seniors Top 1/5
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
*50% Degree Completion
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
However, scholarship alone does not make a successful engineer
3 Major Requirements to Become a Member of TBP
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
12 hours of participation Attend Mandatory Initiation(April 26)
Polish your bent
Example Activities
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
-Boal Mansion
-Shaver’s Creek
-Adopt-a-Highway
-Game Nights
-Engineering Tours
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
Interviews6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
219, 220, and 308 Willard
Candidate Social3:00 pm – 5:00 pmKunkle Lounge
As a member of TBP, you would be eligible for numerous scholarships, fellowships, awards, and student loans
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
Type Who is eligible AmountScholarship Seniors $2500
Fellowship Graduate Students $10000
Laureate Award Participate in the Arts or Athletics
$2500
Student Loans Everyone Up to $2500 (as needed)
Upcoming Officer Positions
• 1-Semester Commitments– Social Activities Chair– Webmaster– Community Service Chair– Initiation Chair– Professional Development Chair– Public Relations Representative
• 2-Semester Commitments– Corporate Liaison– Philanthropy Chair*– Recording Secretary*
*tentatively available positions
Initiation fee
• Initiation fee - $95– $45 National Assessment
• 10.00 Annual Convention Support• 12.00 4 Year Subscription to THE BENT• 9.00 Personalized Gold Key• 3.40 Certificate• 8.60 Expenses of the Society• 2.00 Constitution and Information Books
– $50 Local Assessment• 28.00 Initiation Ceremony• 4.00 Chapter Mailings & Printing Expense• 8.00 Candidate Social• 6.00 Projects, Events, Misc. Chapter Expenses• 4.00 Bent Casting
TBP Financial Aid and Prizes
• Loans available from nationals• Candidate who participates in the most hours get
their initiation fee waived• Candidate who polishes their bent the best gets a
gift card• Various smaller prizes at certain chapter events
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
Sign up for your interview at the front:begin your induction into the renowned
national engineering honor society today!
President contact info:Zack [email protected]
Vice President contact info:Somesh Shahi
