Chapter History

Dr. Ted Huddleson

• In 1990, the Alabama Epsilon chapter of Tau Beta Pi was established at the University of South Alabama, through the efforts of Dr. Ted Huddleston, Chemical Engineering.
   

• A monument, donated by Alabama Power, incorporating the Tau Beta Pi bent was erected in front of the Engineering Building to commemorate the society.
   

• Four hundred eighty-eight Tau Bates have been initiated into the Alabama Epsilon chapter.
   

• The members of Tau Beta Pi participate in activities that benefit the university community and that add to the liberal education of engineering students. Each chapter selects service projects of interest to the members. Past chapters have assisted with the Engineering Open House and other pre-college activities, worked with Habitat for Humanity, and hosted seminars for engineering students.
   

• The chapter honors an outstanding faculty member with a Professor of the Year Award
   

• Members are recognized at graduation by wearing the Tau Beta Pi stole.