Here are some updates from Tau Beta Pi Headquarters: The Engineering Futures pages on the website have been redesigned to offer more information to our student chapters. There are now five sessions offered including, People Skills, Team Chartering, Group Process, Analytical Problem Solving, and Effective Presentation Skills. Be sure to contact Headquarters or visit the... Continue Reading →
Tau Bates’ Achievements: Past & Present
The National Aviation Hall of Fame held its 2009 Enshrinement Ceremony in Dayton, Ohio, on July 18. Edward H. White, II, MI G '52, was one of five inducted as part of the Class of 2009. White is remembered for making the first American spacewalk as part of the Gemini IV space mission. White tragically... Continue Reading →
Opportunities & Announcements
Tau Beta Pi is proud to announce that in partnership with SAE Engineering, six high school students have accepted a scholarship for the 2009-2010 Academic Year. The students must rank in the top 10% of both math and critical reading for SAT I scores or for composite ACT scores, be pursuing an engineering degree accredited... Continue Reading →
MindSET – National K-12 Math & Science Program
Tau Beta Pi and its dedicated members have been establishing the foundation for the MindSET Program. The goal of this National K-12 Math & Science Program is to increase the number of students in the K-12 system who successfully complete higher level math and science courses prior to graduation from high school. The MindSET (Math,... Continue Reading →
Engineering Graduates Pledge for Research Scholarships
Dean Dubbé, WV A '82, and Gina Dubbé, have pledged $100,000 over five years to West Virginia University's College of Engineering and Mineral Resources for merit-based scholarships. The gift will be submitted for matching funds through the West Virginia Research Trust Fund (RTF). The couple established the Everette C. Dubbé Research Scholarship in honor of... Continue Reading →
Summer Issue of THE BENT
The summer 2009 issue of THE BENT has been published and is on its way to you! Be sure to check out this year's 234 scholars, 30 fellows, and visit the website soon for short bios on each Tau Beta Pi award recipient.
Tau Beta Pi Adds New Member Benefit
Tau Beta Pi is proud to offer its members the education and opportunity to plan for the long-term care needs of themselves and their families. This new partnership with Long Term Care Financial Partners (LTCFP) will offer a no cost outreach and education program to all Tau Beta Pi members. In addition, this program will... Continue Reading →
Bent Monument Installed at California Irvine
It took five years, but this week the UC Irvine chapter of Tau Beta Pi was able to celebrate the installation of their Tau Beta Pi Bent monument. The California Tau chapter at UC Irvine is a strong chapter of around 200 members. The Bent installation was a result of the efforts of current and... Continue Reading →
EcoCAR Challenge: Part 1
EcoCAR: The NeXt Challenge started in 2008 and Year One will conclude with the "Design Simulation Competition Finals" to be held in Toronto, Canada. The June 7-12 Finals represent the first of three years of competition for the 17 participating North American universities in "North America's Premier Collegiate Automotive Engineering Competition." The first year students... Continue Reading →
Junkyard Derby at UC San Diego
The sixth annual Junkyard Derby at UC San Diego was held Friday, May 8. There were 44 student-teams who competed in this year's event, designing and building race cars made of junk. The teams have two days/nights to build their cars before the teams race down Peterson Hill, in the middle of UC San Diego's... Continue Reading →
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