Tau Alpha Pi
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Tau Alpha Pi (ΤΑΠ) is a scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of engineering technology.[1]
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Founded | 1953; 71 years ago (1953) Southern Polytechnic State University |
Type | Honor Society |
Affiliation | ACHS |
Emphasis | Engineering Technology |
Scope | National |
Colors | Green and Gold |
Chapters | 85 |
Members | 7,000+ collegiate |
Headquarters | c/o ASEE 1818 N Street NW, Suite 600 Washington, D.C. 20036 USA |
Website | Official website |
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Tau Alpha Pi honor society has 85 chapters across the United States, and a total membership of approximately 7,000. Additionally, the society has always been open to both associate and bachelor's degree candidates.
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]