Tau Beta Pi
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The Tau Beta Pi Association (commonly Tau Beta Pi, ΤΒΠ, or TBP) is the oldest engineering honor society and the second oldest collegiate honor society in the United States.[1] It honors engineering students in American universities who have shown a history of academic achievement as well as a commitment to personal and professional integrity. Specifically, the association was 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".[2][5][6]
Tau Beta Pi | |
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ΤΒΠ | |
Founded | June 15, 1885; 138 years ago (1885-06-15)[1][2] (Inc. 1947) Lehigh University |
Type | Honor |
Affiliation | ACHS |
Emphasis | Engineering |
Scope | International |
Motto | Integrity and Excellence in Engineering |
Colors | Seal Brown White |
Publication | The Bent The Bulletin |
Chapters | 261 chartered 255 active[3] |
Members | 635,563 collegiate |
Association President | Ronald M. Hickling (2024)[4] |
Headquarters | 508 Dougherty Engineering Building 1512 Middle Drive Knoxville, TN 37996 USA |
Website | Official website |