Stevens Phi Omicron

During the fall of 1983, Dr. John N. Crisp, then Department Head of Mechanical Engineering, recognized the need for a Mechanical Engineering Honor Fraternity that represented the Mechanical Engineering ideals. Under his leadership, eligible mechanical engineering students petitioned the National Council of Pi Tau Sigma for a chapter to be installed at Stevens. The Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter was formally installed October 17, 1986, by National President Hudy Hewitt, Jr., and National Secretary-Treasurer Edwin Griggs.

The chapter honors outstanding students in Mechanical Engineering. In addition to representing the traditions and high ideals of Pi Tau Sigma, the chapter actively supports the programs of the Mechanical Engineering Department. The chapter also actively promotes high scholastic standards of excellence in Mechanical Engineering and strives to nurture the ideals of Pi Tau Sigma in the future leaders in mechanical engineering.

ANNUAL SUMMARY REPORTS

2023-2024 Siva Thangam, Faculty Advisor

During AY-2023-2024, Stevens conducted two initiation ceremonies. The fall ceremony was on December 6, 2023 and thirty-one (31) initiates were inducted and the spring ceremony was on May 1, 2024 and twelve (12) initiates were inducted. The Chapter Officers and the Faculty Advisor officiated the initiation ceremonies.

Since Stevens Institute of Technology follows a broad-based engineering curriculum with a common core for the first three semesters, students are not required to declare their engineering major before their fourth semester. In order to ensure that all initiates graduate as Mechanical Engineering majors, the chapter has established a policy to initiate only juniors (5th and 6th semesters) and seniors (in their 7th semester). Students who have excellent academic record (top sixth or 16.7% and who have a GPA of 3.8 or “Highest Honors”) and who are in good standing are reviewed and invited to become members of the Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter.

The chapter pays the dues for all the students who are initiated. In addition, the chapter also provides stoles at no cost to all graduating seniors, who are members of the chapter. Funds for all chapter activities and socials are provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter participated in the fall and spring Mechanical Engineering Advising fairs for students in their sophomore and junior years. The chapter again successfully organized and implemented an academic tutoring program for the mechanical engineering undergraduate students during the fall and spring terms. The tutoring covered all core-engineering topics for the sophomore and junior class with special reviews during the final exam period. The chapter also assisted the department with peer academic advising throughout the year and by participating in the department and school advisory committees upon invitation.

The Stevens Alpha chapter of Tau Beta Pi and the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter of Pi Tau Sigma organized events including design challenges for teams to design, with prizes for the winning teams.

The chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the open house for accepted students, which was held on Saturday, April 13, 2024 and Sunday, April 14, 2024. Members volunteered their time for the laboratory tours and interacted with the accepted students and their parents and assisted with the display of capstone design projects.

Stevens celebrated the Research & Innovation accomplishments and the successful completion of the Engineering Capstone Design of its graduating class by hosting the annual Innovation Expo with an all-day event on Friday, April 26, 2024 highlighting the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of student teams that reflect the university’s academic approach to science, engineering, business, and humanities. The Innovation Expo concluded with the hosting of the final segment of the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition. Various capstone design projects were on live display at the Stevens Innovation Expo and at the online portal.

The chapter report provides additional details about the capstone projects as well as the awards and recognition received by the members of the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

2022-2023 Siva Thangam, Faculty Advisor

During AY-2022-2023, Stevens conducted two initiation ceremonies. The fall ceremony was on December 6, 2022 and thirty-four (34) initiates were inducted and the spring ceremony was on May 2, 2023 and seven (7) initiates were inducted. The Chapter Officers and the Faculty Advisor officiated the initiation ceremonies.

Since Stevens Institute of Technology follows a broad based engineering curriculum with a common core for the first three semesters, students are not required to declare their engineering major before their fourth semester. In order to ensure that all initiates graduate as Mechanical Engineering majors, the chapter has established a policy to initiate only juniors (5th and 6th semesters) and seniors (in their 7th semester). Students who have excellent academic record (top sixth or 16.7% and who have a GPA of 3.8 or “Highest Honors”) and who are in good standing are reviewed and invited to become members of the Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter.

The chapter pays the dues for all the students who are initiated. In addition, the chapter also provides stoles at no cost to all graduating seniors, who are members of the chapter. Funds for all chapter activities and socials are provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter participated in the fall and spring Mechanical Engineering Advising fairs for students in their sophomore and junior years. The chapter again successfully organized and implemented an academic tutoring program for the mechanical engineering undergraduate students during the fall and spring terms. The tutoring covered all core-engineering topics for the sophomore and junior class with special reviews during the final exam period. The chapter also assisted the department with peer academic advising throughout the year and by participating in the department and school advisory committees upon invitation.

The chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the open house for accepted students, which was held on campus during Saturday, April 15, 2023 and Sunday, April 16, 2023. In addition to volunteering their time for the various laboratory tours and interacting with the students and their parents, several senior capstone design projects were on display.

Stevens celebrated the Research & Innovation accomplishments and the successful completion of the Engineering Capstone Design of its graduating class by hosting the annual Innovation Expo with an all-day event on Friday, April 28, 2023 highlighting the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of student teams that reflect the university’s academic approach to science, engineering, business, and humanities. The Innovation Expo concluded with the hosting of the final segment of the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition. Various capstone design projects were on live display at the Stevens Innovation Expo and at the online portal.

The chapter report provides additional details about the capstone projects as well as the awards and recognition received by the members of the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

2021-2022 Siva Thangam, Faculty Advisor

During AY-2021-2022, Stevens conducted two initiation ceremonies. The fall ceremony was on November 30, 2021 and fifty-four (54) initiates were inducted and the spring ceremony was on May 3, 2022 and six (6) initiates were inducted. The Chapter Officers and the Faculty Advisor officiated the initiation ceremonies.

Since Stevens Institute of Technology follows a broad based engineering curriculum with a common core for the first three semesters, students are not required to declare their engineering major before their fourth semester. In order to ensure that all initiates graduate as Mechanical Engineering majors, the chapter has established a policy to initiate only juniors (5th and 6th semesters) and seniors (in their 7th semester). Students who have excellent academic record (top sixth or 16.7% and who have a GPA of 3.8 or “Highest Honors”) and who are in good standing are reviewed and invited to become members of the Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter.

The chapter pays the dues for all the students who are initiated. In addition, the chapter also provides stoles at no cost to all graduating seniors, who are members of the chapter. Funds for all chapter activities and socials are provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter participated in the fall and spring Mechanical Engineering Advising fairs for students in their sophomore and junior years. The chapter again successfully organized and implemented an academic tutoring program for the mechanical engineering undergraduate students during the fall and spring terms. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic-related restrictions and the use of both in-person and hybrid in-person/online mode of instruction, the fall and spring reviews were held in hybrid mode. The tutoring covered all core-engineering topics for the sophomore and junior class with special reviews during the final exam period. The chapter also assisted the department with peer academic advising throughout the year and by participating in advisory committees upon invitation.

The chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the open house for accepted students, which was held on campus during Saturday, April 9, 2022 and Sunday, April 10, 2022. In addition to volunteering their time for the various laboratory tours and interacting with the students and their parents, several senior capstone design projects were on display.

Stevens celebrated the Research & Innovation accomplishments and the successful completion of the Engineering Capstone Design of its graduating class by hosting the annual Innovation Expo with an all-day event on Friday, April 29, 2022 highlighting the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of student teams that reflect the university’s academic approach to science, engineering, business, and humanities. The Innovation Expo concluded with the hosting of the final segment of the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition. Various capstone design projects were on live display at the Stevens Innovation Expo and at the online portal.

The chapter report provides additional details about the capstone projects as well as the awards and recognition received by the members of the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

2020-2021 Siva Thangam, Faculty Advisor

During AY-2020-2021, Stevens conducted one initiation ceremony during spring on April 23, 2021, and 27 new members were initiated. The Chapter Officers and the Faculty Advisor officiated the initiation ceremony. The fall initiation ceremony was deferred due to COVID-19 pandemic-related transitioning from online to a hybrid mode of instruction in a gradual manner (during the 2020-21 academic year).

Since Stevens Institute of Technology follows a broad based engineering curriculum with a common core for the first three semesters, students are not required to declare their engineering major before their fourth semester. In order to ensure that all initiates graduate as Mechanical Engineering majors, the chapter has established a policy to initiate only juniors (5th and 6th semesters) and seniors (in their 7th semester). Students who have excellent academic record (top sixth or 16.7% and who have a GPA of 3.7 or “High Honors”) and who are in good standing are reviewed and invited to become members of the Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter.

The chapter pays the dues for all the students who are initiated. In addition, the chapter also provides stoles at no cost to all graduating seniors, who are members of the chapter. Funds for all chapter activities and socials are provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter participated in the fall and spring Mechanical Engineering Advising fairs for students in their sophomore and junior years. The events were held online to accommodate COVID-19 pandemic-related campus and New Jersey state regulations. Chapter members also served in the Engineering Panel for the Introduction to Engineering (E-101). The chapter again successfully organized and implemented an academic tutoring program along with final exam reviews (all online) for the mechanical engineering undergraduate students during the fall and the spring terms.

The chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the open house for accepted students, which was hosted by Stevens online. In addition to volunteering their time for the various online laboratory tours and for interactions with the students and parents, several senior capstone design projects were on display.

Stevens celebrated the Research & Innovation accomplishments and the successful completion of the Engineering Capstone Design of its graduating class by hosting the annual Innovation Expo first with a short in-person event on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, and followed on Friday, April 30, 2021, with an all-day event showcasing the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of student teams that reflect the university’s academic approach to science, engineering, business, and humanities. The Innovation Expo concluded with the hosting of the final segment of the Ansary Entrepreneurship Competition on April 30, 2021. Various capstone design projects were on live display at the Stevens Innovation Expo online portal.

The chapter report provides additional details about the capstone projects as well as the awards and recognition received by the members of the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

2019-2020 Siva Thangam, Facuty Advisor

During AY-2019-2020, Stevens conducted one initiation ceremony during fall 0n December 3, 2019 and 22 new members were initiated. The Chapter Officers and the Faculty Advisor officiated the initiation ceremony. The spring initiation ceremony was deferred due to COVID-19 pandemic-related school closure effective March 10, 2020.

Since Stevens Institute of Technology follows a broad based engineering curriculum with a common core for the first three semesters, students are not required to declare their engineering major before their fourth semester. In order to ensure that all initiates graduate as Mechanical Engineering majors, the chapter has established a policy to initiate only juniors (5th and 6th semesters) and seniors (in their 7th semester). Students who have excellent academic record (top sixth or 16.7% and who have a GPA of 3.7 or “High Honors”) and who are in good standing are reviewed and invited to become members of the Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter.

The chapter pays the dues for all the students who are initiated. In addition, the chapter also provides stoles at no cost to all graduating seniors, who are members of the chapter. Funds for all chapter activities and socials are provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter participated in the fall and spring Mechanical Engineering Advising fairs for students in their sophomore and junior years. The spring event was performed online due to COVID-19 pandemic-related closure of the campus. Chapter members also served in the Engineering Panel for the Introduction to Engineering (E-101). The chapter again successfully organized and implemented an academic tutoring program along with final exam reviews for the mechanical engineering undergraduate students during the fall and the spring terms.

The chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the open house for accepted students, which was hosted by Stevens online during Saturday and Sunday, April 18-19, 2020. In addition to volunteering their time for the various online laboratory tours and for interactions with the students and parents, several senior capstone design projects were on display. The special outreach program involving the organization of a STEM Club, which was started at the Lady Liberty Academy Charter School in Newark during spring 2014 and expanded during 2015 was continued.

Stevens celebrated the Research & Innovation accomplishments and the successful completion of the Engineering Capstone Design on May 1, 2020 with an all-day online event for Students, Faculty and Business Community. This annual Innovation Expo is a showcase of the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of the student teams that reflect the university’s academic approach to science, engineering, business and humanities. The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter again assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the set up for the event. Various capstone design projects were on display through the online portal.

The chapter report provides additional details about the capstone projects as well as the awards and recognition received by the members of the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

2018-2019 Siva Thangam, Faculty Advisor

During AY-2018-2019, Stevens conducted two initiation ceremonies. The fall initiation ceremony for the Academic year was conducted on December 5, 2018 and 25 new members were initiated.  The spring initiation ceremony was conducted on May 7, 2019 and 5 new members were initiated. The Chapter Officers and the Faculty Advisor officiated the initiation ceremony.

Since Stevens Institute of Technology follows a broad based engineering curriculum with a common core for the first three semesters, students are not required to declare their engineering major before their fourth semester. In order to ensure that all initiates graduate as Mechanical Engineering majors, the chapter has established a policy to initiate only juniors (5th and 6th semesters) and seniors (in their 7th semester). Students who have excellent academic record (top sixth or 16.7% and who have a GPA of 3.7 or “High Honors”) and who are in good standing are reviewed and invited to become members of the Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter.

The chapter pays the dues for all the students who are initiated. In addition, the chapter also provides stoles at no cost to all graduating seniors, who are members of the chapter. Funds for all chapter activities and socials are provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter participated in the fall and spring Mechanical Engineering Advising fairs for students in their sophomore and junior years. Chapter members also served in the Engineering Panel for the Introduction to Engineering (E-101). The chapter again successfully organized and implemented an academic tutoring program along with final exam reviews for the mechanical engineering undergraduate students during the fall and the spring terms.

The chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the open house for accepted students, which was hosted by Stevens on Saturday and Sunday, April 13-14, 2019. In addition to volunteering their time for the various laboratory tours and for interactions with the students and parents several senior capstone design projects were on display. The special outreach program involving the organization of a STEM Club, which was started at the Lady Liberty Academy Charter School in Newark during spring 2014 and expanded during 2015 was continued.

Stevens celebrated the Research & Innovation accomplishments and the successful completion of the Engineering Capstone Design of its graduating class on May 3, 2019 with an all-day campus gathering of Students, Faculty and Business Community. This annual Innovation Expo, organized by the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a showcase of the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of the student teams that reflect the university’s academic approach to science, engineering, business and humanities. The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the set up for the event. Various capstone design projects were on display including those from the graduating class of Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

The chapter report provides additional details about the capstone projects as well as the awards and recognition received by the members of the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

2017-2018 Siva Thangam, Faculty Advisor

During AY-2017-2018, Stevens conducted two initiation ceremonies. The fall initiation ceremony for the Academic year was conducted on November 28, 2017 and 30 new members were initiated.  The spring initiation ceremony was conducted on May 3, 2018 and 7 new members were initiated. The Chapter Officers and the Faculty Advisor officiated the initiation ceremony.

Since Stevens Institute of Technology follows a broad based engineering curriculum with a common core for the first three semesters, students are not required to declare their engineering major before their fourth semester. In order to ensure that all initiates graduate as Mechanical Engineering majors, the chapter has established a policy to initiate only juniors (5th and 6th semesters) and seniors (in their 7th semester). Students who have excellent academic record (top sixth or 16.7% and who have a GPA of 3.7 or “High Honors”) and who are in good standing are reviewed and invited to become members of the Stevens Phi Omicron Chapter.

The chapter pays the dues for all the students who are initiated. In addition, the chapter also provides stoles at no cost to all graduating seniors, who are members of the chapter. Funds for all chapter activities and socials are provided by the Mechanical Engineering Department.

The chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the open house for accepted students, which was hosted by Stevens on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22, 2018. In addition to volunteering their time for the various laboratory tours and for interactions with the students and parents several senior capstone design projects were on display, including the Off-Road Vehicle (SAE Design Competition entry) and the Omni-directional wheel system, among others.

The special outreach program involving the organization of a STEM Club, which was started at the Lady Liberty Academy Charter School in Newark during spring 2014 and expanded during 2015 was continued with several events, including the True Mentors program: an after school program which works with 2nd through 8th graders. The chapter developed and presented modules with lessons followed by hands-on projects to introduce basic concepts in engineering and science.

Stevens celebrated the Research & Innovation accomplishments and the successful completion of the Engineering Capstone Design of its graduating class on May 2, 2018 with an all-day campus gathering of Students, Faculty and Business Community. This annual Innovation Expo, organized by the Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, is a showcase of the creativity and problem-solving capabilities of the student teams that reflect the university’s academic approach to science, engineering, business and humanities. The Stevens Phi Omicron chapter assisted the Mechanical Engineering Department with the set up for the event. Various capstone design projects were on display including those from the graduating class of Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.

The chapter report provides additional details about the capstone projects as well as the awards and recognition received by the members of the Stevens Phi Omicron chapter.