Epsilon Pi Tau

International technology honor society

Epsilon Pi Tau (ΕΠΤ or EPT) is an international honor society for collegiate students and professionals in the field of technology. It recognizes the academics of students, preparation for practitioners, and outstanding professionals. It is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies.

Epsilon Pi Tau, National Honorary Fraternity in Practical Arts and Vocational Education was founded by professor William E. Warner at Ohio State University on March 13, 1929. It was created as an honorary fraternity for students in vocational education and practical arts. Bowman developed the fraternity's initiation ritual. Warner served as the organization's executive secretary from 1929 until he died in 1971. It began admitting women in 1945. As of 2024, Epsilon Pi Tau has initiated more than 100,000 members since its establishment. It has chartered more than 125 chapters at four year and two year colleges and universities. The society was based in Columbus, Ohio, for 45 years. Its international headquarters is at Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, Ohio. Epsilon stands for the Greek word exetasis or research and its applications and products. The key for laureate distinguished service members is like the emblem with the addition of a diamond or diamond like stone mounted in the center.

Epsilon Pi Tau publishes The Epsilon Pi Tau Preceptor and The Journal of Technology Studies, called The Journal of Epsilon Pi Tau from 1974 to 1992.

To be eligible for membership in Epsilon Pi Tau, undergraduate students must be enrolled in technology programs, have completed thirty semester hours with a 3.25 GPA in major courses, and rank in the top 35% of the class.