TAU BETA PI
THE ENGINEERING HONOR SOCIETY
What does it mean to our members?
Purpose
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Honor Engineering
Students
Scholarship
 Character
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Recognize value of humanities
Foster spirit of liberal culture
 Well-rounded education
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Support the college
Develop leaders
Professional ethics
Scholarship
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Continue to pursue real knowledge
Uphold standards of excellence
Set example
Benefit humanity
Responsibility
Character
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Honorable and
considerate attitude
Personal integrity
Optimal solutions considering:
 human
 technical
factors
History
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Since 1885
Growth
Women
Sigma Tau
Chapters
World’s largest engineering society
Scholastic Eligibility
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Upper Classes
 Top
eighth of juniors
 Top fifth of seniors
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Graduate Students
Alumni
Eminent Engineers
Jeff Bezos, New Jersey Delta 1988
Commitment
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Uphold personal
Honor
 Integrity
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Maintain honor &
ethics of profession
Respect fellow members
Dedicate oneself to principles of Tau Beta Pi
Ensure continuity of the chapter
Key
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Bent of a trestle
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Supporting structure
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Uphold all that is worthy
Creed
Integrity and Excellence in Engineering
Organization
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Chapters
 Collegiate
 Alumnus
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Convention
Executive Council
Headquarters
District Directors
Publications
THE BENT
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Circulation
88,000
Quarterly
The Bulletin
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Students
Exclusively
Online
at www.tbp.org
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50,000 hits/week
Programs
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K-12 MindSET
Engineering Futures
Fellowships & Scholarships
Individual Awards
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Laureate
Outstanding Advisor
McDonald Mentor
Distinguished Alumnus
Chapter Awards
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Outstanding & Most Improved
Outstanding Project
Greater Interest in Government
[LOCAL] Chapter
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Year Chartered
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Members
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Activities
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Awards Won
This Is Tau Beta Pi
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Honor
 Scholarship
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& Character
Uphold professional ethics
Develop leaders
Encourage Excellence in Engineering
Improve human condition
Congratulations
Welcome the newest members
of the
______ _____ chapter of
Tau Beta Pi—
The Engineering
Honor Society!