Welcome to Theta Tau, the world's oldest and largest professional engineering fraternity.
The purpose of Theta Tau is to develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal fellowship.
Theta Tau: At a Glance
National Information
National Founding: October 15, 1904
Founders: Erich Julius Schrader, Elwin Leroy Vinal, William Murray Lewis, and Isaac Baker Hanks
Original Name: Society of Hammer and Tongs
Motto: "Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might." ~ Ecclesiastes 9:10
Colors: Dark Red and Gold
Symbols: Hammer and Tong, Gear
Flower: Jacqueminot
Jewel: Dark Red Garnet
Publication: The Gear of Theta Tau
Chapters: 47 (8 colonies)
Members: 20,000 (collegiate), 30,000 (lifetime)
Purpose: To develop and maintain a high standard of professional interest among its members, and to unite them in a strong bond of fraternal friendship.
Kappa Chapter Information
Chapter Founding: March 16, 1916
Founder: George Gieb
Reactivation: Fall 2005
New Chapter Founders: Steven Choi, Sean Safavinejad, Gautam Amin, Bertrand Tay, Joe Cocco, Ankeet Patel, Ui Aik Cheah, Peter Ho, Chen Xu, Calvin Gudeman, Sravan Mettupalli, Kai Amundsen, and Amy Chow.
Our Chapter's Mission: To continue Theta Tau's long tradition of professional development coupled with meaningful community service and excellence in academics; the new Kappa Theta Tau seeks out the best and brightest men and women in the field of engineering.