Grad School SoP Reviews

Event Type: Professional Development

Come get your Statement of Purpose (SoP) for grad school applications reviewed 1-on-1 by grad Tau Bates/electees! Please bring your laptop with a 1-2 page (or 1000 words, whichever applies) draft describing your research, internships, and extracurriculars. Weave a cohesive story with the help of the tips from the Grad School Application 101 Panel earlier. Each slot is 30 minutes long. Dinner will be provided!

Project Leaders: Nihar Sameer Ogale (niharo) and Ananya Burli (aburli)

Shifts

Start Time	End Time	Location	Attendees	Sign-up for shift
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 6:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 5) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 4) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 3) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 2) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	0 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up
Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 7:30 p.m.	Mon. Oct. 27, 2025 8 p.m.	IOE 1610 (Table 1) (on campus)	1 of 1 spots.	You must login to sign-up

Upcoming Events

Merit Badge Day 2

At the University of Michigan Merit Badge Day, Scouts will explore the world of engineering and earn their Digital Technology, Programming, Electronics and Engineering Merit Badges. Scouts will learn about programming and engineering in a fun environment through multiple activities, including developing programs on an Arduino and designing simple websites, as well as learning about important topics in engineering. Scouts will learn from engineering students across several disciplines, and learn more about what it means to be an engineer.
When: Sun. Oct. 26, 2025, 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: 1150 Lurie Biomedical Engineering Building
Event is 16/16 full.
Events Team Officer Chats

Come meet your Events Team Officers in officer chats!
The Events Team Officers, which can be seen on the leadership page of the website, consist of the Service Coordinator, Activities, Professional Development, Campus Outreach, and K-12 Officers.
Stop by if you would like to:
-Complete your electee exam
-Get electing process questions answered
-Talk to the Events Team Officers
-Have ideas for events TBP should hold
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Executive Team Officer Chats

Come meet your executive team officers in officer chats! We can answer any questions you have and help with your electing requirements. This is a great way to get answers for your electee exam!
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
TBP Crochet Social

Come craft and learn how to crochet with your fellow Tau Bates!
When: Mon. Oct. 27, 2025, 5 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: DOW 2166
Event is 10/10 full.
Grad School SoP Reviews

Sign up for Grad School SoP Reviews!
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Small Coffee Social II

Wake up and enjoy free coffee with your fellow Tau Bates!
Shifts:
When: Tue. Oct. 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Where: M-36 Coffee Roasters Cafe (1101 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
Shift is 4/4 full.
When: Tue. Oct. 28, 2025, 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m.
Where: M-36 Coffee Roasters Cafe (1101 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104)
Shift is 3/3 full.
Third Actives

Sign up for third actives!
Shifts:
When: Tue. Oct. 28, 2025, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: GGBL 2505
No attendance limit. 51 attendees so far.
When: Tue. Oct. 28, 2025, 6:30 p.m.– 8:30 p.m.
Where: https://umich.zoom.us/j/99146372780 (password sent through email)
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
TBP Exponent Information Session

Join TBP and Exponent for an info session to learn about career opportunities in engineering and scientific consulting! Exponent is seeking Aerospace, Mechanical, Thermal, Vehicle, and Computer Engineering students at the undergraduate, master’s, and PhD levels.
📅 Date: Thu, Oct 30
🕔 Time: 5:30 - 6:30
📍 Location: DOW 1013
Come hear from Exponent engineers about what it’s like to work in consulting, the types of projects they tackle, and how you can get involved.
When: Thu. Oct. 30, 2025, 5:30 p.m.– 6:30 p.m.
Where: DOW 1013
No attendance limit. 30 attendees so far.
Costume Party with Iota Omega Epsilon!

Come enjoy live music and free drinks with TBP and IOE!
When: Thu. Oct. 30, 2025, 9 p.m.–11:59 p.m.
Where: 712 Dewey Ave
No attendance limit. 3 attendees so far.
Unitea Boba Social!!!

Get a drink at unitea for free :D Hypeeee
Shifts:
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 12 p.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: unitea (522 E William St)
Shift is 10/10 full.
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 12 p.m.– 1 p.m.
Where: unitea (522 E William St)
Shift is 9/10 full.
Love A Park Day - Beckley Park

Help Ann Arbor Parks and Rec remove invasive shrubs and weeds at Beckley Park!
When: Thu. Nov. 6, 2025, 3 p.m.–5 p.m.
Where: End of Bloom Blvd
Event is 1/5 full.
Chapter Team Officer Chats

Electees, come meet your chapter team officers in officer chats! We will use this time to answer any questions you may have and to help with your electing requirements. (You can work on your electee exams!)
Shifts:
Click event for shift details
Clash Royale Tournament

Come compete in (or cheer on) the clash royale tournament!
Shifts:
When: Fri. Nov. 7, 2025, 5 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: BBB 1690 (Spectator)
No attendance limit. 14 attendees so far.
When: Fri. Nov. 7, 2025, 5 p.m.– 7 p.m.
Where: BBB 1690 (Competitor)
Shift is 5/8 full.
Engineering Day for Detroit

Join Us for our semesterly Engineering Day for Detroit!
When: Sat. Nov. 8, 2025, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
Event is 19/20 full.
MindSET 3

Earn 3 K-12 service hours through a hands-on and interactive event.
When: Sun. Nov. 9, 2025, 2 p.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS 1303
No attendance limit. 21 attendees so far.
New Initiatives 3

TO BE EDITED
(I think I'll include what we'll discuss topic wise)
When: Tue. Nov. 11, 2025, 6:30 p.m.– 7:30 p.m.
Where: FMRB 1016
No attendance limit. 49 attendees so far.
Cub Scouts Day

Make sure to also sign-up for the required volunteer training the Wednesday before the event!
The University of Michigan Engineering Webelos Engineering Day brings together scouts on campus to investigate the importance of STEM careers. Scouts spend the day working collaboratively with University of Michigan engineering students via several hands-on modules. The University of Michigan has a long standing tradition of hosting Webelos Engineering Day to promote engineering to the next generation within a fun, interactive environment.
When: Sun. Nov. 16, 2025, 10 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Where: EECS Atrium
Event is 26/40 full.
The Breakfast Party (Nov. 19th)

Help hand out free bagels in the Dude Connector, and talk to students about TBP!
Shifts:
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 8:30 a.m.– 9 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 4/5 full.
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 9 a.m.–10 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 5/5 full.
When: Wed. Nov. 19, 2025, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.
Where: Duderstadt Connector
Shift is 4/5 full.
Initiation

All electees are required to attend initiation to be officially inducted into Tau Beta Pi. Please sign up on this website event so we have an accurate idea of how many people we have. Dress code is business formal!
When: Sat. Dec. 6, 2025, 2:30 p.m.– 4:30 p.m.
Where: 1500 EECS
No attendance limit. 33 attendees so far.
The Fall 2025 Semesterly Banquet

Each semester, the outstanding members of the chapter are recognized at a dinner/awards ceremony hosted immediately following initiation. The best electees, electee teams, project leads, and more are recognized. Superlatives are exchanged, and a fun activity is given to the attendees. This friendly competition ends the night after recognizing the achievements of the chapter and its members over the past semester.
We have several MANDATORY requirements, detailed in the Official TBP MI-G Banquet Sign-up form. Admittance will not be approved without completing all the requirements, so read carefully and direct questions to tbp.banquet@umich.edu or Lexi Maxton.
Event capacity is limited to 86 attendees, so sign up now to secure your spot!
Banquet will be held immediately following Fall 2025 Initiation, on Saturday, December 6th, from 5:00-9:00 PM, at the Pierpont Commons East Room.
When: Sat. Dec. 6, 2025, 5 p.m.– 9 p.m.
Where: Pierpont Commons East Room
No attendance limit. 0 attendees so far.
Order of the Engineer

We are seeking volunteers to support the semesterly Order of the Engineer ceremony. As a volunteer, you will provide assistance for setup, sign-in, food, etc. Dress code will be business casual.
When: Thu. Dec. 11, 2025, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Where: Michigan Union Kuenzel Room
Event is 3/8 full.

Tau Beta Pi–Michigan Gamma

Grad School SoP Reviews

Shifts