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SMS group, Arkansas College Form Partnership on Steelmaking School
07 February 2018 - SMS group and Arkansas Northeastern College, a community college based in Blytheville, Ark., USA, have formalized plans to establish a steelmaking training program.
SSAB’s University Challenge Encourages Students to Develop Innovative Applications for High-Strength Steel
09 July 2015 - SSAB’s University Challenge is an opportunity for students to present their ideas for new, innovative solutions using high-strength steels.
Missouri S&T's New "Third-Generation" AHSS Could Help Automakers Improve Fuel Efficiency
01 July 2015 - A high-strength steel being developed at Missouri University of Science and Technology could help auto manufacturers in their quest to meet future fuel efficiency requirements.
2015 International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design Kicks Off
11 May 2015 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) are joining the National Science Foundation (NSF); the American Society of Civil Engineers, Committee of Cold-Formed Members; and the University of North Texas as co-sponsors of the fifth International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design. Cold-formed steel refers to products made by rolling or pressing thin gauges of sheet steel into products. The competition will conclude on September 30, 2015.
Launch of ‘Introduction to Steel’ Online Course on edX
07 May 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announces the launch of the Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) ‘Introduction to Steel’. The course, developed by TenarisUniversity together with steeluniversity, aims to provide students with an understanding of the history, science, technology and uses of steel by society. The course starts on 2 June 2015 and registration is now open.
Timken Awards Scholarships Valued at $540,000 to 17 Children of Employees Around the World
24 March 2015 - The Timken Co. awarded scholarships to 17 sons and daughters of Timken associates in 11 locations around the world.
voestalpine Fosters Innovative Ideas with the Steel Research Award 2015
19 January 2015 - voestalpine is seeking to foster young academics (up to the age of 35) in the fields of science and business, presenting the voestalpine Steel Research Award with prize money of € 12,000 for the first time in 2015.
Winners Named in Fourth Annual International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design
16 January 2015 - Co-sponsors of an international student competition on cold-formed steel design announced three winners from the University of North Texas, Tongji University and the University of Waterloo.
worldsteel Announces steelChallenge-9 Regional Champions
09 January 2015 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced the Regional Champions for the 9th steelChallenge.
Arkansas Northeastern College Offering Free Workforce Training for Future Big River Steel Employees
24 December 2014 - As Arkansas’ newest super-project, Big River Steel, begins construction in Mississippi County, Arkansas Northeastern College (ANC) has announced two workforce readiness programs to aid local residents hoping to join the company’s team — both offered at no cost to the student.
Ohio, New Mexico Students Capture US$100,000 Scholarship Prize in 2014 Siemens STEM Competition
23 December 2014 - Three students from Hilliard, Ohio, and Albuquerque, N.M., were awarded top prizes at the 15th annual Siemens Competition in Math, Science & Technology, the nation's premier research competition for high school students.
TimkenSteel Awards First Class of Scholars US$245,000
16 December 2014 - The TimkenSteel Charitable Fund awarded the first class of TimkenSteel scholars with US$245,000 in scholarship funds.
Employees Graduate from ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Apprenticeship Program
10 December 2014 - On 18 November 2014, 27 employees graduated from ArcelorMittal Dofasco’s Apprenticeship Program at the annual Apprenticeship Graduation Dinner.
Konecranes Makes Apprenticeship Rally Cry
11 November 2014 - Leading lifting equipment specialist, Konecranes, is aiming to make its voice heard when it comes to promoting the need for continued advancements in apprenticeship provision in the UK.
worldsteel Announces 9th steelChallenge Launch Date
20 October 2014 - The World Steel Association (worldsteel) announced that the steelChallenge-9 will begin with the regional championship round on 19 November 2014 and will finish with the world championship round on 11 February 2015.
Colorado School of Mines Receives Major Private Investment for New Research Facility
01 October 2014 - Colorado School of Mines and CoorsTek, a global provider of engineered ceramics and other advanced materials, announced a major commitment by CoorsTek and the Coors family to fund a significant research partnership and the construction of the CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering, an interdisciplinary academic and research facility on the Mines campus.
Winners Announced in 14th Annual ACSA/AISC Steel Design Student Competition
09 September 2014 - Thirteen student design projects were honored in the 2013–2014 Steel Design Student Competition.
Five AIST Student Members Awarded Scholarships from Engineering Honor Society
14 July 2014 - The Fellowship Board of Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society, announced the selection of 242 Tau Beta Pi Scholars from 451 applicants for undergraduate study during the 2014–15 academic year; five of the scholars are members of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).
AK Steel Announces Company's 2014 Sons and Daughters Scholarship Recipients
12 May 2014 - AK Steel is continuing a longstanding tradition this year by awarding college scholarships to sons and daughters of company employees.
AISI and CFSEI Co-Sponsor 2014 International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design
12 May 2014 - The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) and the Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute (CFSEI) are joining the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the University of North Texas as co-sponsors in the fourth International Student Competition on Cold-Formed Steel Design.
