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Under the direction of Dr. Mohamed Mahgoub, on Friday, May 24, the NJIT PCI student chapter had an incredible day placing concrete at Jersey Precast for PCI’s Big Beam competition. In this competition, each student team must work with a PCI Producer Member to build a 20 ft. long precast/prestressed concrete beam. The beams will
The National Steering Committee (NSC) for the Concrete Industry Management (CIM) program is proud to announce that Nicole Maher, the former chief operating officer at the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA), has been appointed as the interim executive director. Maher officially assumed her new role on May 1, 2024, succeeding Dr. Rex Cottle, who
MTSU CIM students Hailey Mondelli and Hannah Roeger have been chosen as NASA interns for summer 2024 as part of the Minority University Research and Education Program (MUREP). This is the third year of MTSU’s MUREP partnership with Drake State Community and Technical College in Huntsville, AL. The goal of the MUREP program is to
On April 12, Chico State’s CIM program hosted its third annual Concrete Day. The best opportunity for local high school students to discover what a CIM degree offers is through Concrete Day, which pairs them with current CIM students and industry experts. Attendees can also engage in interactive lab stations and hear from knowledgeable speakers.
During the 2024 Precast Show last month in Denver, Co., the National Precast Concrete Association (NPCA) held its annual student design competition where students compete in teams to solve real-world problems using precast concrete as the solution. We are pleased to announce that, NJIT’s CIM team came in first place, competing against other talented teams
In a whirlwind of creativity and camaraderie, social media users worldwide have embraced the latest viral sensation: the “We’re Of Course” trend. From heartwarming family moments to quirky declarations, this trend celebrates individuality, shared experiences, and the joy of connecting through short videos. Check out how the students, alumni and faculty in the CIM program at
In honor of Earth Day this year, the Chico State CIM program partnered with the international recycling powerhouse PreZero to create something totally unique: an upcycled flower pot! This project was a creative challenge and a huge win for recycling. Combining concrete and plastic, two of the most recyclable materials on the planet, we demonstrated
Mark your calendars! On April 5 from 9 am to noon, the Texas State CIM program will host Concrete Day! Teachers, guidance counselors and parents of high school students are invited to attend and listen to presentations about the program, the concrete industry and the scholarship opportunities available! Topics will include safety management, concrete mix designs
At The Precast Show during the week of Feb. 8-10, CIM students participated in two separate student competitions and had the opportunity to learn more about the precast concrete industry. During the annual TEXO Foundation ASC Region 5 Student Competition on Feb. 19, university students in construction programs travel to Dallas-Fort Worth to showcase their
Congratulations to Texas State CIM student leaders Joseph Grout, Matthew Pasemann, Kristina Hernandez and Carter Killion for their efforts in guiding the Texas State’s American Concrete Institute student chapter to Outstanding Student Chapter status for 2023.