The faculty advisor is Dr. Naresh Thadhani. To bind alumni more closely to their Alma Mater and to the alumni of other universities and colleges' schools, departments, divisions, or options in ceramic science or engineering and to furnish an additional tie of college friendship. The name of the fraternity is derived from the Greek word for clay. Membership, as in most professional fraternities, is by invitation. The chapter works with the other student organizations in MSE to plan social functions involving the entire MSE student body.
Meetings are generally open only to members.
A ceremony for the initiation of new members is usually held in the fall and spring quarters each year. Dr. Joe Cochran is the faculty advisor.