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 JuniorsTop 1/8Grad Students*Top 1/5 SeniorsTop 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 Interviews 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm 219, 220, and 308 Willard Candidate Social 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Kunkle Lounge

As a member of TBP, you would be eligible for numerous scholarships, fellowships, awards, and student loans Integrity and Excellence in Engineering TypeWho is eligibleAmount ScholarshipSeniors$2500 FellowshipGraduate Students$10000 Laureate AwardParticipate in the Arts or Athletics $2500 Student LoansEveryoneUp 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 10.00Annual Convention Support Year Subscription to THE BENT 9.00Personalized Gold Key 3.40 Certificate 8.60 Expenses of the Society 2.00 Constitution and Information Books – $50 Local Assessment 28.00Initiation Ceremony 4.00Chapter Mailings & Printing Expense 8.00 Candidate Social 6.00Projects, Events, Misc. Chapter Expenses 4.00Bent 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 Meyer Vice President contact info: Somesh Shahi