Tau Beta Pi is recognized as the most prestigious engineering honor society in the world, and is the sole engineering honor society open to all engineering disciplines. The Indiana Alpha chapter at Purdue University is a group of talented engineering students who are passionate about serving our campus and community. Due to our strict academic requirements and character evaluations, our chapter is comprised of the finest students in the College of Engineering. Our members demonstrate both high achievement and professional integrity. Read more about our notable alumni here.
Purpose
Here at Indiana Alpha, we strive build a tight-knit community of outstanding engineering students from all disciplines. With representatives from every engineering major, our chapter provides a unique opportunity to expand our members your professional and social networks. We cultivate lasting friendships through campus, community, and member activities. Read more about our events in each of these areas and how they work together to provide an extracurricular experience found in no other student organization.
Benefits
We believe membership should be meaningful and provide exclusive benefits to reward our members for their dedication to the chapter. There are many benefits to being a member of the Indiana Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Pi, including:
- Exclusive Scholarships and Fellowships through the national Tau Beta Pi Association
- Guest visits including successful professors, faculty, and industry executives to provide career insights and advice
- Company visits for interview suggestions, career opportunities, and job search suggestions
- Networking opportunities with other exceptional Tau Beta Pi students and alumni worldwide
- Access to our exclusive member-only events, including social and professional development activities
- Free meals at All-Member Meetings, and other free food and activities at various events
- Extensive alumni network including mentorship program with the Indianapolis Alumni chapter
- Q&A panels on various topics such as graduate school, life after graduation, and more
- Professional development activities to assist members in obtaining internships and full-time jobs
- Activities for personal growth in soft skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, and time management
- Opportunities to cultivate leadership skills and contribute to the success of the chapter
- Formal semesterly Banquet to celebrate new members and recent chapter accomplishments
- Yearly National Convention and District Conference to represent Indiana Alpha among other collegiate chapters
- Graduation regalia to distinguish members at commencement
- Ability to connect with an Alumni Chapter after graduation
Interested in joining? Membership is by invite only. Read more about the requirements of membership here.
