Epsilon Pi at Berkeley
Academic Societies·Engineering
Epsilon Pi is Cal's Engineering Physics Honor Society, bringing together students in the major through biweekly meetings that mix academic, social, and professional programming. A typical semester includes professor talks, alumni and industry panels, resume and internship workshops, grad school info sessions, and social events like game nights and pizza meetups. Members get a built-in community of Engineering Physics peers, direct access to faculty advisors, and practical guidance on research, careers, and course selection.
Events They Host
Professor Boubacar Kante Talk
Fall 2021 speaker event on a physics/engineering topic, held in Birge 468.
Alumni Panel (Industry)
Recurring event featuring Engineering Physics alumni working in industry, held each semester.
AS&T Graduate Student Panel
Graduate students from UC Berkeley's Applied Science and Technology division discuss their research and graduate school experiences. Held periodically; food provided.
Lasers and Lightbulbs Talk by Professor Attwood
Faculty advisor David Attwood explains how lasers work. Has been held multiple times across semesters.
NASA Guest Speaker (Will Davis)
Fall 2022 speaker event featuring Will Davis from NASA; recording posted.
Grad School Info Session
Recurring session covering graduate school applications and programs relevant to Engineering Physics students.
Member Experiences
La Val's Social
Member social outing to La Val's restaurant; Fall 2021.
Game Night / Game Day Social
Recurring casual social event for members, held during the semester and sometimes during Dead Week or RRR Week.
Movie Night
Casual member social; held virtually (Zoom) in Spring 2022 and in-person in Spring 2021.
Course Selection Discussion and Officer Elections
End-of-semester meeting where members discuss which courses to take the following semester and elect next year's officer board. Pizza provided.
Pi Day Career Development Workshop
Professional development event held on Pi Day (March 14) covering elevator pitches, business cards, and LinkedIn, with pie served.