Phi Alpha Epsilon () is an academic, discipline-specific
honor society for
architectural engineering
Architectural engineers apply and theoretical knowledge to the engineering design of buildings and building systems. The goal is to engineer high performance buildings that are sustainable, economically viable and ensure the safety health.
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in the United States. The honor society was founded at
Kansas State University in the fall of 1980 by Prof. Charles R. Bissey, P.E. (January 9, 1934 - November 18, 2006).
Membership Qualifications
Some qualifications include:
* Must be seeking a degree in
architectural engineering
Architectural engineers apply and theoretical knowledge to the engineering design of buildings and building systems. The goal is to engineer high performance buildings that are sustainable, economically viable and ensure the safety health.
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* Must have completed a certain number of courses toward the degree
* Must have a minimum grade point average
* Must be in the top quarter of the Junior class, or top third of the Senior class
Chapters
One of these is/was at the (
University of Miami
The University of Miami (UM, UMiami, Miami, U of M, and The U) is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida. , the university enrolled 19,096 students in 12 colleges and schools across nearly 350 academic majors and programs, i ...
), noted in several issues of its Fact Book.
University of Miami Fall 2009 Fact Book
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See also
* Tau Beta Pi - The honor society for all engineering disciplines
* Honor society
* Association of College Honor Societies (ACHS)
References
Engineering honor societies
Student organizations established in 1980
1980 establishments in Kansas
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