History of Alpha Pi Mu

National Organization

Alpha Pi Mu was the brainchild of James T. French, a senior industrial engineering student at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1949.  Nine industrial engineering students, chosen through their affiliation with the Georgia Tech chapter of Tau Beta Pi, constituted the original membership of Alpha Pi Mu. In 1959, Alpha Pi Mu attained full membership in the Association of College Honor societies. Alpha Pi Mu is the only nationally recognized industrial engineering honor society.

Financial, administrative and policy issues of the society are the responsibility of the Executive Council of Alpha Pi Mu. Communications with the Executive Director at the National Office may be directed to:

P.O. Box 773
Portland, OR 97207-0773
Office: (503) 725-4631
FAX: (503) 297-3694
Email: jdryden@cecs.pdx.edu
Website: http://www.alphapimu.net

Oklahoma State University Chapter

The OSU chapter is located in Region V of Alpha Pi Mu's seven regions. The chapter was formed on March 10, 1951 and has been continuously active. The OSU chapter has maintained both high standards of scholastic and social achievement as demonstrated by its perennial selection as the Outstanding Region V Student Chapter. The chapter was selected as the Outstanding Chapter in the Nation for 2001, second place for 2002, fifth place for 2003, second place for 2004, fourth place for 2005 and third place for 2006.