North Carolina Delta Epsilon

In the fall of 1971, a group of mechanical engineering majors petitioned the National Council for a chapter of Pi Tau Sigma with the encouragement of Dr. Suresh Chandra, chairman of the Mechanical Engineering Department and the Eastern Vice-President of Pi Tau Sigma, and Dr. A. V. Sharma. As a result, the North Carolina Delta Epsilon chapter was installed on the campus on December 9, 1972 with 13 active members and three honorary members.

North Carolina Delta Epsilon is active in carrying out the high ideals of Pi Tau Sigma in association with ASME for the betterment of mechanical engineering. Activities in which members of Delta Epsilon are involved include tutorial sessions, National Engineers Week activities, technical paper presentations, and the promotion of a closer student-faculty relationship.

ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORTS

2022-2023, Madison Carter, President

On February 14, 2023, the Delta Epsilon Chapter at NC A&T State University gained 11 new members: Aminah Bland, Caitlyn Carter, Madison Carter, Devon Daniels, Alexis Fenner, Tylen McGee, Gisele Motley, Jaylen Nipper, Caiya Wiltshire, Kevin Woods, and Benjamin Wray. We are more than delighted to invite these students into Pi Tau Sigma.

As stated in the annual report, besides the 2023 initiation and proceeding planning meeting, the Delta Epsilon Chapter at NC A&T was unfortunately unable to host events or activities. However, the new President, Madison Carter, is adamant about making the chapter more active, thus, we have many things planned for the following year to increase our activity and community involvement.

Our chapter has outlined several plans and initiatives for the upcoming period. Firstly, we aim to gather comprehensive information about internships and research opportunities, which we willthen distribute to incoming students. Additionally, we plan to collaborate with the university's honors program to conduct informative sessions on research and internship prospects. Partnering with esteemed organizations such as ASME, NBBE, and SWE, we intend to organize events that foster engagement and promote the field of engineering. Volunteering plays a crucial role in our chapter's mission, and we are excited to work with our university’s STEM Early College, where we will serve as mentors and tutors to provide guidance and support to aspiring students. To fund various activities, including refreshments, stoles and cords, and scholarships for books or parking passes, we will conduct fundraising events. We will coordinate with Tamera Ziglar, M.S., Senior Director of Development in the CoE Dean's Office, to ensure compliance with fundraising policies.

Furthermore, we will assist the CoE Dean's Office by serving as student organization representatives during information sessions and lobby days for companies. By utilizing social media platforms, we aim to enhance the visibility and recognition of our Delta Epsilon Pi Tau Sigma chapter. We will also explore opportunities to have news about our inductees into Pi Tau Sigma distributed through the CoE Dean's Office and secure a dedicated section on the bulletin board in collaboration with ASME.
 
As part of our efforts to strengthen faculty involvement, we will actively seek faculty members to become honorary members of Pi Tau Sigma. This initiative will expand our pool of potential faculty advisors for the chapter. In addition, we plan to support Jennifer in various capacities, assisting with tours, engaging in discussions with the department chair, and welcoming visitors to the MEEN department.
Recognizing the importance of excellent academic advising, we will hold a vote among MEEN undergraduate students to acknowledge faculty members for their outstanding guidance. Alongside this, we may also consider introducing other forms of recognition, both serious and lighthearted, to foster a positive and engaging atmosphere within our chapter.

By implementing these plans, we aim to enhance the experiences and opportunities available to our members, while actively contributing to the growth and development of the engineering community at our university.