Description
Pi Tau Sigma is the national mechanical engineering honor society and is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies. There are 141 chapters, including universities in almost every state of the United States. Its objectives are (1) to foster high ideals in the engineering profession, (2) to stimulate and support departmental activities, (3) to promote professional welfare, and (4) to develop leadership and citizenship. Contact your local chapter for more information.
Affiliations
This organization has no affiliations.
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
20 |
| ISU Members |
3 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Finite |
| Allowed Officers |
Limited |
| Membership Qualifications |
Mechanical Engineering students. |
| Membership Restrictions |
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 lasts a lifetime. |
| Elections/Selection |
Semester basis, voting in general meetings. |
| Meetings |
One or two general meetings a semester, monthly Officer meetings, and an induction ceremony. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| One or two general meetings a semester, monthly Officer meetings, and an induction ceremony. |
Description of Special Events
| Lunch with Professors each semester. It's a relaxed meal, free for all PTS members and Professors in attendance. It opens up our members and a select few of our best ME professors to a professional and networking discussion. |