Sigma Tau () was an American

honor society In the United States, an honor society is an organization that recognizes individuals who rank above a set standard in various domains such as academics, leadership, and other personal achievements, not all of which are based on ranking systems. ...

in the field of

engineering Engineering is the practice of using natural science, mathematics, and the engineering design process to Problem solving#Engineering, solve problems within technology, increase efficiency and productivity, and improve Systems engineering, s ...

. It was founded at the

University of Nebraska A university () is an educational institution, institution of tertiary education and research which awards academic degrees in several Discipline (academia), academic disciplines. ''University'' is derived from the Latin phrase , which roughly ...

in 1904 and merged with

Tau Beta Pi The Tau Beta Pi Association (commonly Tau Beta Pi, , or TBP) is the oldest engineering honor society and the second oldest collegiate honor society in the United States. It honors engineering students in American universities who have shown a ...

in 1974.

History

Sigma Tau was founded at the

on by fourteen faculty members and students in the College of Engineering. Sigma Tau merged with

on .

Symbols

Sigma Tau's colors were navy blue and white. Its symbols were a pyramid and a rail section. Its publication was ''The Pyramid''.

Membership

Membership was chosen from the upper one-third of the junior and senior classes at recognized engineering schools. Selection from those men and women is 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

References

{{Authority control Merged fraternities and sororities Student organizations established in 1904 Engineering honor societies Tau Beta Pi 1904 establishments in Nebraska Former members of Association of College Honor Societies