Interest in Pi Tau Sigma, kindled by Professor Hi Chang Chai, a member of Pi Tau Sigma, motivated a group of qualified upperclassmen in mechanical engineering to petition for a charter in the summer of 1968. The petition was approved by the National Council and the various chapters. On January 28, 1969, the charter was formally granted by National President Donald R. Kent Springer, and former Nati
onal Vice-President Niles H. Barnerd at the traditional installation ceremony. This event was culminated with a banquet. Hawaii Sigma Pi soon became an active body within the College of Engineering working energetically with the various other engineering organizations. Completed projects over the past years have included displays at various State functions, numerous field trips as well as a few money making projects. The chapter actively participates in the sponsoring of Open House during Engineering Week providing numerous displays as well as guided tours. In all of this chapter's endeavors, the major goals are the maintenance of the high ideals of Pi Tau Sigma, the betterment of the mechanical engineering department, and the promotion of student scholarship.
