Eta Kappa Nu - College of Engineering - Purdue University

Preferred abbreviation: HKN 

Description: Eta Kappa Nu is an honor society for students who excel in the field of electrical and computer engineering. The Beta chapter was formed in 1905 and has since been continually recognized as one of the best HKN chapters. HKN Beta is best known at Purdue for the member-staffed HKN student lounge. The chapter also hosts companies for recruiting events, runs a student lab space, performs community service and hosts weekly social events for members and friends.

Website: https://engineering.purdue.edu/hkn/pages/home.php

Requirements for joining: Nine credits in ECE courses and membership in HKN is limited to the top third of seniors, the top fourth of juniors and the top fifth of sophomores. Graduate students are also eligible for membership beginning in their second semester of graduate study. Invitations to join are sent out each semester with details on the initiation process.

Approximate weekly time commitment 1-3 hours

Type of organization: Honor society

Engineering disciplines involved: Electrical and computer