The University of Utah ACI student chapter is dedicated to:

     * helping students become interested in concrete as a building material
     * gaining experience and knowledge using concrete
     * minimizing the environmental impacts associated with concrete construction and repair
     * helping students take advantage of the resources offered by the American Concrete Institute

Every year, ACI gives out $77,000 to students in scholarships and
fellowships. Several of our student members have recieved scholarships
or fellowships from the local chapter and the national organization.

Congratulations to this year’s recipients:
David Beh
Shannon Hanson
Stephan Woll
Chun- Ho Hsing


ACI also holds conventions bi-annually. Student registration is only $10. The bi-annual conventions are a great opportunity to network and meet industry professionals. It is also a great chance to learn more about cutting-edge technologies related to concrete. Additionally, sudents from universities in North and South America compete in exciting competitions.

The ACI student chapter sponsored 10 undergraduate students in the concrete cylinder competition. There were 5 categories in which the students were scored: Target strength (7,000 psi), Target density (150 pcf), Lowest cost, highest cementious material efficiency, and overall score. 2 teams from the University of Utah competed against 20 other teams from North and South America. The University of Utah scored 1st in target strength and 2nd overall. 1st overall went to a university in Chile. This was the first time the University of Utah was represented in an ACI student competition. A big congratulations to the teams and all the hard work they put into the competition!!

ACI is sponsoring another student competition in the Spring to be held in San Antonio. For more information consult the sudent section of ACI's website. www.concrete.org