Tau Alpha Pi Rating, Reviews and Requirements. Is it worth it?
What are the requirements to be in Tau Alpha Pi?
Tau Alpha Pi membership is open to top-performing associate-degree and baccalaureate students in engineering technology programs. Induction requires nomination by a local chapter and, to be eligible, students must meet the requirements of their local chapter. These are designed such that every inductee is academically in at least the upper twenty five percent of their class.
The society rewards selected scholars for past achievements and accomplishments, while encouraging a lifetime of commitment to learning and scholarship.
What is the history of Tau Alpha Pi?
Tau Alpha Pi was created in 1953 by Professor DeFore at Southern Polytechnic Institute. As Engineering Technology programs increased throughout the nation, Tau Alpha Pi became the basis for the establishment of a national honor society for Engineering Technology. Southern Tech became the location of the first chapter and numerous chapters were added, with Dr. Frederick J. Berger becoming the Founding Executive Director. Dr. Berger remained the Executive Director of the society for over three decades. He made Tau Alpha Pi the most selective honor society in the nation by admitting only the highest 4 percent of an institution’s total engineering technology enrollment in a given academic term. The society has always been open to both associate and bachelor degree candidates.
In 1997, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) took over the management of Tau Alpha Pi. Since Tau Alpha Pi has been under ASEE’s management, thousands of students have been inducted into the society, representing the best engineering technology students at two- and four-year colleges and universities nationwide.
What are the key benefits of being a member of Tau Alpha Pi?
- Recognition
- Connections
- Participation
- Employment
- Other Member Benefits
- On joining Tau Alpha Pi, members are eligible to receive one year of free online student membership of the American Society for Engineering Education.
- Student membership gives members electronic access to a host of engineering and engineering technology resources, including local workshops, and free registration for ASEE’s annual conference.
Based on the information, here is our review:
Our first observation is: that this society decides upon member induction by local chapter standards rather than strict national standards.
Our second observation was: as Engineering Technology programs increased throughout the nation, Tau Alpha Pi became the basis for the establishment of a national honor society for Engineering Technology.
Our third observation was: that this society, more than others, seems to have very advantageous benefits for post-graduates.
