Tau Beta Pi
The Engineering Honor Society
The Engineering Honor Society that represents engineers of all disciplines
Membership in Tau Beta Pi marks you as an exceptional engineering student or practicing engineer with exemplary character. Tau Beta Pi also offers unique and valuable leadership opportunities and a chance to interact with peers from all engineering disciplines.
Our Mission
As the only academic honor society that confers recognition on eligible individuals from all engineering disciplines, Tau Beta Pi:
Provides leadership and professional development training for engineering students and alumni members.
Recognizes those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Maters by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as students in engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering.
Promotes lifelong alumnus member involvement and cultivates a community of dedicated high achievers.
Tau Bate Talk with Jill Tietjen
Join us on Oct. 19 at 4 p.m. ET on Zoom to hear "Engineering a Career: From Power Plants to Publishing" from Jill Tietjen, engineer and renowned author.
New Director of Alumni Affairs
Meet Sean Aiton, NC A '22, volunteering to engage and support our alumni members and chapters. Read more in our press release!
Dell's Back to School Sale
Get ready for the school year with Dell PCs and the latest accessories. Plus, get an extra 5% off with your member discount!
HP's Back to School Sale
Members get up to 60% OFF! Don't wait - these limited-time savings won't last.
Attend the 119th Tau Beta Pi Convention!
Take advantage of professional advancement opportunities like development sessions, business meetings, recruiting fair, and more.
Tau Beta Pi News
- Tau Bate Talk with Jill Tietjen
- New Director of Alumni Affairs
- Dell's Back to School Sale
- HP's Back to School Sale
- Attend the 119th Tau Beta Pi Convention!
Tau Beta Pi by the numbers:
1885
Founded June 15, 1885
$810,000
And more awarded annually in support of education
257
Collegiate Chapters
648,665
Total Initiated Members
Scholarships & Fellowships
Each year, the Association awards up to 32 Fellowships of $10,000 to students in any engineering discipline, for one year of graduate study. Approximately 250 Scholarships of $ 2,000 are awarded to members for their senior year of study in engineering, or $1,000 for one semester.
Our History
The Tau Beta Pi Association was founded at Lehigh University in 1885 by Edward Higginson Williams Jr., 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.
Member Benefits
Members can take advantage of career assistance opportunities plus exclusive discounts on products and services including: computers, test preparation materials for FE & PE exams, travel, hotels, and home mortgages.
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TBP Store
The only place on Earth to get your Tau Beta Pi gear! Shop and order official apparel, insignia items, jewelry, graduation regalia, and chapter supplies to help run your chapter. You can also subscribe to the Bent and make a gift here!
Shop NowMember Testimonials
Ingridy F. – Chapter President at the Univ. of Texas Rio Grande Valley, Student Advisory Board Member, and 2024 Scholarship Recipient
When I first came to UTRGV as an international student, I promised my mom that I would give 100% in everything I did because it was such a journey to get here. Now, as a senior reflecting on these last 3 years, I feel a deep sense of gratitude. The challenges, the growth, and the opportunities I've had - none of it has been easy, but it's all been so worth it. Being given the chance to lead Tau Beta Pi is truly a blessing, and I want to serve and lead with everything I have. I'm thankful to God for opening these doors, and I'm excited to help make a lasting impact with our amazing TBP family.
Dr. Michaelyn T. – Maryland Alpha Alumna
I love being a member of Tau Beta Pi because this esteemed organization is a great lifelong network of brilliant engineers who make incredible impacts around the world. We all bring our diverse engineering skillsets together to improve life on Earth through innovation and our love of engineering. Further, I am able to lead as a role model, especially to underrepresented groups, through Tau Beta Pi. I enjoy mentoring, sponsoring, and advocating for all to pursue engineering education and careers.
Trevor D. – President at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock
My position as president of Tau Beta Pi AR B requires a strong work ethic, great communication skills, and the ability to delegate tasks to other members for the chapter to operate efficiently. During my term, I improved our chapter's membership population and participation, grew chapter notoriety, and established processes for future officers to effectively manage the AR B chapter. The experience that I gained through my membership in Tau Beta Pi will forever impact my career and personal development after college. I look forward to utilizing the knowledge that I learned in the past two years to help make the world a better place through my career.