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About Tau Beta Pi

 Tau Beta Pi is the second oldest nationally recognized honor society in the U.S., second only to Phi Kappa Alpha. It was founded in 1885 at Lehigh University in order to recognize the achievements of a rapidly growing number of engineering students. Eventually, chapters across the nation grew, and in 1974, Tau Beta Pi merged with Sigma Tau, another upper division engineering honor society. Currently, there are over 469,000 members across the nation. For a more detailed history and more general information, please visit the Tau Beta Pi National Home Page.

About Our Chapter

 The UC Davis chapter, California Lambda, was officially chartered on May 3, 1969. Students from all disciplines in the College of Engineering are eligible for membership in Tau Beta Pi, and initiation ceremonies are held each winter and spring quarter. Eligible students are notified and invited to join as they qualify. Members are elected not only for their exemplary academic record, but for the strength of their character as well. Furthermore, while members are elected for life, they are differentiated as Active and Inactive members. The active member requirements must be completed on a quarterly basis, but are not time-intensive and are intended to give something back to the community of students at UC Davis.

Mission Statement

 It is the goal of the California Lambda Chapter of Tau Beta Pi to fulfill all its responsibilities as described by the National charter. We strive to use our skills and resources to improve our community and help foster an environment dedicated to exceptional academic study. Furthermore, we wish to aid in the development of not only technically skilled enginneers but of the leaders of the future. To meet these goals, the California Lambda Chapter of Tau Beta Pi strives to promote student interests in the following areas:
  • Improved Education: The chapter seeks various opportunites to help educate our members on issues outside of the classroom, through speakers, internship opportunities, and company visits.
  • Social Outlet: All work and no play would make UC Davis engineers an awfully dull group. We promote various breaks from academics by offering a wide variety of activities for members.
  • Networking Opportunities: Through meetings and presentations by industry representatives.
  • Service and Outreach: Tau Beta Pi attempts to serve in both the university and public forums, including tutoring of undergraduate courses, community service projects, and high school outreach programs.
  • Academic Recognition: A group photograph is posted after every initiation ceremony, and members are allowed to wear a special honors stole during Graduation ceremonies.
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