Pi Tau Sigma

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The Key of Pi Tau Sigma. A brass key is given to initiates upon induction.
The Key of Pi Tau Sigma. A brass key is given to initiates upon induction.

Pi Tau Sigma is an International Mechanical Engineering Honor Society. Pi Tau Sigma's core values are:

  • Integrity (soundness of character and moral conduct),
  • Service (serving the mechanical engineering profession and the community), and
  • Leadership (being foremost and fostering initiative through example in a professional manner).


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[edit] History

Pi Tau Sigma came into being on March 16, 1915, at the University of Illinois. A similar organization embarked November 15, 1915, at Wisconsin. The two schools met together early in 1916 to make the honor society national, under the name of Pi Tau Sigma. The coalition took place in Chicago, March 12, 1916.[1] To date, 167http://pitausigma.net/files/PTS_Chapter_Roster_01-04-07.pdf chapters have been inducted into the organization throughout the United States with a 157[2] still active. Pi Tau Sigma honors Mechanical engineering students who have exemplified the "principles of scholarship, character and service..." in the Mechanical engineering profession

[edit] Membership

Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible to join Pi Tau Sigma based on academic achievement. Juniors in the top 25% of their class and seniors in the top 35% of their class, based on grades, are invited to join. Membership fees are due at initiation and membership last a lifetime.

[edit] Insignia

The colors of the society are murrey and azure. The flower is the white rose.


[edit] References

  1. ^ Griggs, Edwin I., ed. The Story of Pit Tau Sigma. 1993.
  2. ^ Microsoft Word - PTS.Condenser.2.10.04.doc

[edit] External links

Official Pi Tau Sigma website: http://www.pitausigma.net

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