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Sigma Tau
ΣΤ
FoundedFebruary 24, 1904; 120 years ago (1904-02-24)
University of Nebraska
TypeHonor Society
Former affiliationACHS
StatusMerged
Merge dateJanuary 1, 1974
SuccessorTau Beta Pi
ScopeNational
Colors  Navy blue and   White
SymbolPyramid, Rail Section
PublicationThe Pyramid
Chapters34 (at time of Merger)
Members45,000 lifetime
Headquarters
United States
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Sigma Tau (ΣΤ) was an American honor society in the field of engineering. It was founded at the University of Nebraska in 1904 and merged with Tau Beta Pi in 1974.

History

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Sigma Tau was founded at the University of Nebraska on February 24, 1904 by fourteen faculty members and students in the College of Engineering. Sigma Tau merged with Tau Beta Pi on January 1, 1974.

Symbols

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Sigma Tau's colors were navy blue and white. Its symbols were a pyramid and a rail section. Its publication was The Pyramid.

Membership

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Membership was chosen from the upper one-third of the junior and senior classes at recognized engineering schools. Selection from those men and women is made on the further basis of practicality and sociability. Approval of at least three engineering faculty is required. Distinguished members of the engineering profession may be admitted as alumni members.

Chapters

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References

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  1. ^ Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. Baird's Manual Foundation, Incorporated. 1991. pp. VIII–45–46.
  2. ^ William Raimond Baird (1968). Baird's Manual of American College Fraternities. G. Banta Company. p. 672.