At the time this organization was founded, many students felt that some effort should be made to recognize outstanding work in the extra-curricular field.

The founders of Texnikoi include: Its purpose is to give due recognition to those members of the College of Engineering who have distinguished themselves as campus leaders while maintaining, at the same time, a commendable academic record.

This donation has allowed for the thousands of dollars in scholarships for outstanding members and for the coverage of operating expenses of the society Texnikoi's colors are black and yellow.

[1] Recipients are under the age of forty, have risen rapidly in the field of engineering, have made outstanding contributions through civic and social activities, and has not received prior departmental recognition.

Potential members must be an engineering student at Ohio State University with an above-average cumulative GPA and a status of at least sophomore.