Pi Tau Sigma

Checklist to Become a Member

You must be in the top fourth of the junior class or third of the senior class of Mechanical Engineering majors.

You must have completed a full semester at Auburn University.

You must not be graduating this semester.

You must obtain three mechanical engineering professors’ signatures. One of these signatures must come from the faculty advisor, Dr. Williams (2436 Wiggins Hall).

You must complete or have completed two hours of community service this semester. Email proof of completion to the Service Chair.

You must polish and paint a brass bent as well as purchase ribbon for said bent corresponding to the Pi Tau Sigma colors of azure and murrey. The field must be painted black and the flame red. Bents can be obtained from Mrs. Clark in the Mechanical Engineering office in Wiggins Hall. Here is a good example:

You must attend one of the social events hosted by Pi Tau Sigma.

You must pay a one-time membership fee of $75 at the induction ceremony. The person with the best bent will have their induction fee waived.

You must attend induction.

Dinner will be provided following the induction ceremony.

Objectives of Pi Tau Sigma

Foster high ideals in the engineering profession
Stimulate and support departmental activities
Promote professional welfare
Develop leadership and citizenship

Graduate Membership

Undergraduate degree from a school not having a Pi Tau Sigma chapter
Recommendation from two Pi Tau Sigma faculty members

Honorary Membership Qualifications

Successful achievements in Mechanical Engineering
Full, Associate or Assistant Professors of Mechanical Engineering

Significance of Membership

You are a lifetime member once you join.
You are immediately recognized for your scholastic achievement.
You have accepted responsibilities above and beyond the normal student activities.
You have endorsed the engineering profession and indicated your support of it.