About Tau Beta Pi:
Tau Beta Pi is the only engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession. Tau Beta Pi was founded in 1885 to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their alma mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary character as undergraduates in the field of engineering, or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering, and to
foster a spirit of liberal culture in the engineering colleges. There are now collegiate chapters at 241 US colleges and universities, 32 active alumni chapters in 15 districts across the country, and a total initiated membership of approximately 545,000. The RIT chapter NY PI was founded in January 1971 and currently have around 65 members. RIT's collegiate chapter is currently active within the school and community. Throughout the academic year numerous activities are held including chapter meetings, community service events, social events, corporate information sessions, and Engineering Futures sessions.
