Mechanical engineering students have the opportunity to become members of, and participate in the activities of a number of student clubs and organizations or professional and honor societies associated with the program.
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Honor societies with student chapters include Pi Tau Sigma and Tau Beta Pi. Pi Tau Sigma is the national honor society for mechanical engineers. Tau Beta Pi is the national honor society for all engineers. Membership for undergraduate students is by invitation based upon scholarship. In addition to high scholarship, members are expected to contribute to the student community through activities such as tutoring, food drives, blood drives, etc.