Pi Tau Sigma

The National Mechanical Engineering Honor Society

University of Michigan

Winter 2017 Initiate Exam

Due 7:00pm onDecember 6th, 2017at Meeting

Must Score 100% to Pass

Name: ______

Pi Tau Sigma Initiate Exam

Total Points: 60

Passing Score: 60

Section 1: History of the Society and Michigan Pi Rho Chapter (22 pts.)

(Note: Some answers can be found in Pi Tau Sigma documentation located in the Pi Tau Sigma Office)

  1. (2) Where is the current Pi Tau Sigma office located?
  1. (2) Which two universities started Pi Tau Sigma in 1915?
  1. (2) When was the University of Michigan Pi Tau Sigma chapter started?
  1. (2) What is the object of Pi Tau Sigma, as defined by the PTS constitution?
  1. (2) Who is the Pi Tau Sigma faculty advisor?
  1. (2) What does Pi Tau Sigma do in the area of community service?
  1. (2) Who attends the National Convention?
  1. (2) Where was the national Pi Tau Sigma convention held this past year?
  1. (2) What is the largest revenue generator for Pi Tau Sigma?
  1. (4) Which of the following people are members of the Pi Rho chapter of Pi Tau Sigma?

A. ZwengL. PetersonM. Cyrus

J. SchmiedelerT. BradyJim Harbaugh

G. Washington K. Werme Z. Starr

Section 2: Officer Facts (38 pts.)

(Stop by the office and chat with the officers for the correct answers)

  1. (2) This officer has a scar that looks like a smiley face.
  1. (2) This officer will beat you in Super Smash Bro’s Melee(or so he/she says)
  1. (2) This officer has two scars on her face from falling down a volcano.
  1. (2) This officer rode a bike and ran in a relay across Michigan.
  1. (2) This officer has been pulled over 6 times and never gotten a ticket.
  1. (2) This officer has snowboarded one of the hardest runs in the world.
  1. (2) This officer has been to more than 30 countries.
  1. (2) This officer was featured on ABC Family in 1st grade.
  1. (2) This officer was a state champion in soccer.
  1. (2) This officer is on the club swim team.
  1. (2) This officer has gotten hit in the head with a baseball at a Tiger’s game.
  1. (2) This officer was born completely blue from asphyxia.
  1. (2) This officer has fallen asleep on public transportation in four different continents.
  1. (2) This officer has hiked to the top of Upper Yosemite Falls.
  1. (2) This officer worked a summer job at a court house and testified in a trial.
  1. (2) This officer went scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef.
  1. (2) This officer appeared in a commercial on TV when he was little.
  1. (2) This officer has been to Alaska twice.
  1. (2) Played golf in community college.

Section 3: Personal Statement (Please attach)

Describe what made you want to initiate into Pi Tau Sigma. Describe your career goals, past work experiences, and any other factors that will help you contribute to Pi Tau Sigma. Include your impressions (positive or negative) of Pi Tau Sigma, as well as one thing which can be improved in the organization. Make it entertaining!

Section 4: Signatures

  1. Introduce yourself to 3 Mechanical Engineering professors, chat with them, record the topic(s) of conversation and have them sign this exam.

i.)Signature______

Topic______

ii.)Signature______

Topic______

iii.)Signature______

Topic______

Section 5: Resume

Email a current, proofread resume to for the resume file. Title the resume document as youruniqname.pdf and specify in the email if you are seeking an internship, co-op, or full-time job. This will go to recruiters!