Why Join?

academic distinction

Members of the California Gamma Chapter of Tau Beta Pi are among the top 1/5 of engineering seniors and the top 1/8 of engineering juniors at Stanford University — Stanford’s closest equivalent to a Dean’s List. This honor is recognized across the country in both academic and professional institutions.

professional opportunities

We are a distinguished community of scholars across all engineering disciplines. Through our professional events, we connect our talented members to high-profile industry leaders eager to share their experiences, advice, and career opportunities.

the experience

Our social and service events add significant value to the Stanford engineering experience. Members not only have the opportunity to develop strong personal and professional relationships with their outstanding peers, but also the ability to offer mentorship to aspiring engineers.

Scholarships & fellowships

Tau Beta Pi offers many merit-based awards for members including a $10,000 graduate fellowship and a $2,000 senior-year scholarship to encourage technical excellence in engineering.

the community