DISCLAIMER: The information on this page represents Sigma Gamma Tau and not
that of San Diego State University. Sigma Gamma Tau takes full responsibility for the
information presented.
Current Officers 1997-1998 :
President Charles C. Jones
Vice President Victor Hugo
Treasurer Charles C. Jones
Previous Officers 1996-97 :
President Andrew Funke----FunkeAG@navair.navy.mil
Vice President Duane Domingo----DomingoDB@navair.navy.mil
Secretary Sebastian Blaize----fernande@aero.sdsu.edu
Treasurer Andrew Funke
Chapter Adivsor = B.S. Narang
Email: bnarang@mail.sdsu.edu
Office E-304 Engineering building
PH: (619)594-5741
Previous Officers 1995-96 :
President Brian Strobers
Vice President Zuheir Darugar
Sigma Gamma Tau is the honor society for Aerospace Engineering. It
seeks to identify and recognize achievement and excellence in the Aeopspace
field. Sigma Gamma Tau's collegiate chapters elect annually to membership
those students, alumni, and professionals who by conscientious attention to
their studies or professional duties uphold this high standard for the
betterment of their profession.
OBJECTIVES OF SIGMA GAMMA TAU
The objectives of Sigma Gamma Tau, as stated in the
preamble of the Society's national constitution, are: "to recognize and honor
those individuals in the field of Aeronautics and Astronautics who have, through
scholarship, integrity, and outstanding achievement, been a credit to their
profession. The society seeks to foster a high standared of ethics and
professional practice and to create a spirit of loyalty and fellowship,
particularly among students of Aerospace Engineering."
HISTORY OF SIGMA GAMMA TAU
Sigma Gamma Tau was founded on the campus of Purdue University in West Lafayette,
Indiana, on February 28, 1953, "to offer appropriate recognition to persons of
superior scholarship, outstanding character, and professional achievement in the
field of Aeronautical Engineering." The new society was formed by the merger of
two existing societies, Tau Omega, founded in 1927 at the University of Oklahoma,
and Gamma Alpha Rho, founded in 1945 at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
The name of the society was selected by combining the Greek letter Sigma,
indicating sum, with Gamma and Tau from the initial letters of the parent
organizations. Since its modest beginnings in 1953, the society has grown from
14 to 49 collegiate chapters
from 1,900 to 14,000 initiated members.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERSHIP
Distinguished scholarship or eminent professional attainment in Aerospace
Engineering is the primary eligibility requirement for Sigma Gamma Tau.
Undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited Aerospace curriculm must have
completed at least five quarters or three semesters of work toward the bachelor's
degree. Those in the upper one-third of the senior class, upper one-quarter of
the junior class, or upper one-fifth of the sophomore class are eligible.
Graduate students must be in good academic standing and have met similar
requirements. After the scholastic requisite is fulfilled, selection is
then based on a high moral character and a strong interest in Aeronautics and/or
Astronautics. By recognizing this group of young Aerospace engineers, Sigma
Gamma Tau seeks to identify those from which the future advances in the profession
are most likely to come. Membership is also extended to those individuals
in the Aerospace industry who have made significant contributions to the
profession.
Email:
jones8@rohan.sdsu.edu
for any questions concerning Sigma Gamma Tau or if you would like to become a member. If you
are unable to contact any of the officers above, please see Dr. Narang, the chapter
advisor. We may have graduated already.
SDSU AIAA Chapter home page.
This page was created by Andrew Funke, 1997.
Last Updated 16 March 1998.