Tau Beta Pi (ΤΒΠ)
Tau Beta Pi is an Engineering Honors Society.
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 engineering or by their attainments as alumni in the field of engineering. Tau Beta Pi also fosters a spirit of liberal culture in engineering colleges. It is the only engineering honor society representing the entire engineering profession. Membership in Tau Beta Pi is by invitation from our collegiate chapters. Undergraduate students must be in the top 1/8th of the junior class or the top 1/5th of the senior class to be eligible.*
Tau Beta Pi Washington Gamma at Seattle University is advised principally by Prof. Paul Neudorfer of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) was founded in Los Angeles, California, in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective was to form a national organization of professional engineers to serve as role models in the Hispanic community. The concept of Networking was the key basis for the organization. SHPE quickly established two student chapters to begin the network that would grow to encompass the nation as well as reach countries outside the United States. Today, SHPE enjoys a strong but independent network of professional and student chapters throughout the nation.**
SHPE at Seattle University is advised by Prof. Magarita Takach of Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) is a 501(C)(3) non-profit association that is owned and managed by its members. The organization is dedicated to the academic and professional success of African-American engineering students and professionals. NSBE offers its members leadership training, professional development, mentoring opportunities, career placement services and more! NSBE is comprised of more than 300 collegiate, 75 professional and 75 pre-college chapters nationwide and overseas. NSBE is governed by an executive board of college students and engineering professionals and is operated by a professional staff in our World Headquarters located in Alexandria, VA.***
Seattle University does not have an active chapter during 2007-8.
* Description taken from SU Center for Student Involvement.
** Description taken from SHPE website.
*** Description taken from NSBE website.