Texnikoi has been a part of OSU engineering since 1924 when it was founded by Arthur C. Avril. Ever since then we have fostered professional and personal development through:
Texnikoi is an engineering honorary for academically achieving students who are also highly involved in their campus community. We are committed to recognizing engineering students that present a well-rounded education by displaying extracurricular involvement, community service, and academic excellence in the College of Engineering. Once admitted, students will be pushed to develop professional social skills and relationships to aid them in their future endeavors.
Texnikoi also recognizes recent OSU graduates that display qualities of leadership, integrity, and excellence as exemplified by active participation and leadership in their post graduate activities.
Texnikoi Outstanding Alumni AwardsOnly sophomores and above that are studying under the College of Engineering or Architecture umbrella are eligible to apply.
Here are some FAQs. Feel free to contact us if you have other questions! texnikoi.osu@gmail.com
We participate in service, professional, and social events as a group.
Yes, there is a one time $90 fee accepted to help cover social and involvement event costs. This fee covers the entirety of your time at Texnikoi. If this is an issue please contact us for other arrangements.
Absolutely! Texnikoi gives out quite a few scholarships each year. For the 2021-2022 school year, Texnikoi dispersed over $8000 in scholarships to its 65 members. Our bylaws state that Texnikoi's scholarships given out must match social spending.
Texnikoi was founded in 1924 as an honorary organization for students in the College of Engineering. TNK's purpose is to recognize engineering and architecture students who are involved in the OSU community and extracurricular activities. Many students excel not only in coursework but also in fostering the OSU community and TNK is here to recognize that. After almost 100 years of TNK we still strive to continue the original goal.
Arthur Avril was one of the founding fathers of TEXNIKOI, and the first president of the organization in 1924. Although Avril graduated from Ohio State in 1925 he remained in close contact with TEXNIKOI and the OSU community up until his passing in July of 1996.
"The original 12 members of Texnikoi were engineering students who were heavily involved in extra-curricular activities, and scholastically had better than a ‘b’ average... but not as good as an ‘a’. I do not remember who first mentioned the formation of an organization, but it sounded like a very good idea... so the original 4 or 5 had friends in all of the engineering colleges so that we were able to gather together a very fine group of 12 who became the founders of what is now known as Texnikoi." - Arthur Avril
In 1989 he raised close to $250,000 for his organization by auctioning off his 1954 Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing. It is this donation that has allowed for the $10,000 in scholarships awarded to outstanding members each year, and for the coverage of operating expenses of the honorary.
Find the Texnikoi plaque in Hitchcock Hall, near the doors on the West side entrance.
We stand for the following values:
If you are a sophomore or higher in the College of Engineering or Knowlton School of Architecture, all engineering majors and architecture majors, you are eligible to apply!
Texnikoi alumni can be found at the top of almost all engineering fields. Several examples (tap to view):
Systems Engineer @ Neuralink
Sr. Software Engineer
Full Stack Dev @ Cisco
GNC&A Flight Controls Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Software Engineer
Arthur Avril (our founder) literally created this company. You can thank him for all your concrete needs
Rocket Scientist
