2006-07 Officers:

Faculty Advisor:  Dr. Isaac Jung

• What is Pi Tau Sigma?

  • Pi Tau Sigma is a National Honor Society for Mechanical Engineers

• When was Pi Tau Sigma founded?

  • It was founded March 16, 1915.

• Where was Pi Tau Sigma founded?

  • it was founded at the University of Illinois

• Who founded Pi Tau Sigma?

  • Professor C.R.Richards, A.C. Williard, and O.A. Leutwiler at U of IL

• What are the 4 objectives of Pi Tau Sigma?

  • Foster high ideals in the engineering profession

  • Stimulate and support departmental activities

  • Promote professional welfare

  • Develop leadership and citizenship

• What are the 2 colors of Pi Tau Sigma?

  • Azure, and Murrey

• What is the Pi Tau Sigma flower?

  • A white rose

• Who runs Pi Tau Sigma and what is their position?

  • The Board of Directors

    • Dr. Victor Goldschmidt             National President

    • Dr. Farrokh Mistree                 National Secretary-Treasurer

    • Dr. Gloria J. Wiens                   Eastern Region Vice-President

    • Dr. Massoud Kaviany               Central Region Vice-President

    • Dr. Ronald D. Boyd                 Western Region Vice-President

    • Dr. Edwin Griggs                      International Region Vice-President

• What are the 3 types of Pi Tau Sigma members?

  • Active member, graduate member, and honorary member

• Identify the 4 significant features of the Pi Tau Sigma key and their meaning.

  • The letters ΠΤΣ standing for (faithful, skillful, strong)

  • The flaming torch for intelligence

  • Steel ‘H’ section for dependability

  • Carnot cycle for efficiency

• What is the full name of our Pi Tau Sigma chapter

  • Pi Tau Sigma, Alpha Tau chapter, Saint Martins College

• When was our Pi Tau Sigma chapter founded?

  • 2003

• Who is the Pi Tau Sigma faculty advisor?

  • Dr. Isaac Jung