Pi Tau Sigma

Pi Tau Sigma is the mechanical engineering honors society. We host many events for the ME department, including tutoring services, the ME forum, and the ME social. We also do community service and have many social events. Stop by the PTS lounge near Railside for donuts on Thursdays!

Preferred Abbreviation: PTS

Fall 2022 Organization President: Nick Rasmussen

Description: PI TAU SIGMA is the International Honor Society for Mechanical Engineers. Pi Tau Sigma members are chosen on a basis of sound engineering ability, scholarship service, leadership, and integrity. The Pi Tau Sigma mission is to strive to create better engineers through commitment to academic excellence and dedication to service. Pi Tau Sigma prides itself in the core values: Integrity (soundness of character and moral conduct), Service (serving the mechanical engineering profession and the community), and Leadership (fostering initiative through example in a professional manner). Pi Tau Sigma is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

The Purdue chapter, Pi Tau Sigma Beta, hosts many events in connection with the ME department, including tutoring services, the ME forum, and the ME social. They also do community service and have many social events for members. Stop by the PTS lounge near Railside for donuts on Thursdays!

Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/PTSBeta

Requirements for Joining: Mechanical Engineering student meeting a GPA requirement are invited to join via email.

Approximate weekly time commitment: 1 hour/week

Type of organization: Honors Society

Disciplines of engineering involved: Mechanical