Sigma Tau (ΣΤ) was an American honor society in the field of engineering.
| Sigma Tau | |
|---|---|
| ΣΤ | |
 | |
| Founded | February 24, 1904 University of Nebraska |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS (former) |
| Scope | National |
| Colors | Navy blue White |
| Symbol | Pyramid, Rail Section |
| Publication | The Pyramid |
| Chapters | 34 (at time of Merger) |
| Members | 45,000 collegiate |
| Merged | with Tau Beta Pi on January 1, 1974 |
| Headquarters | United States |
| [1][2] | |
History edit
Sigma Tau was founded at the University of Nebraska on February 24, 1904} by fourteen faculty members and students in the College of Engineering. Sigma Tau merged with Tau Beta Pi on January 1, 1974.
The officers of the Sigma Tau Fraternity at the time of the merger were:[3]
- President G. W. Forman,
- Vice President H. H. Bartel Jr.,
- Secretary-Treasurer J. P. Colbert, and
- Councillors C. W. Leihy, R. P. Moser, R. E. Peterson, and J. W. Straight
Membership requirements edit
Membership was chosen from the upper one-third of the Junior and Senior classes at recognized engineering schools. Selection from those men and women are made on the further basis of practicality and sociability. Approval of at least three engineering faculty is required. Distinguished members of the engineering profession may be admitted as alumni members.
Chapters edit
References edit
- ^ Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Baird's Manual Foundation, Incorporated. 1991. pp. VIII–45–46.
- ^ William Raimond Baird (1968). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. G. Banta Company. p. 672.
- ^ Tau Beta Pi History