The Fundamental Principles
Engineers uphold and advance the integrity, honor, and dignity of the
engineering profession by:
using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of
human welfare;
being honest and impartial, and serving with fidelity the public, their employers and
clients;
striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession; and
supporting the professional and technical societies of their disciplines.
The Fundamental Canons
1. Engineers shall hold paramount the safety, health,
and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
2. Engineers shall perform services only in the areas of
their competence.
3. Engineers shall issue public statements only in an
objective and truthful manner.
4. Engineers shall act in professional matters for each
employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, and shall avoid conflicts of interest.
5. Engineers shall build their professional reputation on
the merit of their services and shall not compete unfairly with others.
6. Engineers shall act in such a manner as to uphold and
enhance the honor, integrity, and dignity of the profession.
7. Engineers shall continue their professional development
through- out their careers and shall provide opportunities for the professional
development of those engineers under their supervision.
THE TAU BETA PI YELL (traditional)
Ammeter, Indicator, Wye Level Wye.
Slide Rule, Dynamo, Tau Beta Pi!
Adopted in 1908
Written by R. C. Matthews, IL A '02
THE TAU BETA PI YELL (modern)
Calculate, Innovate, Try, Try, Try.
Integrity, Honesty, Tau Beta Pi!
Adopted in 1978
Written by H.F. Klos Jr., PA Z '78
THE SEAL OF TAU BETA PI
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