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From an unsure animal science major to a South Dakota State Concrete Industry Management (CIM) Program enthusiast, Emma Roth’s academic journey at South Dakota State University is nothing short of inspiring. In just 2.5 years, she’s founded clubs, mentored peers, and now eyes the program director’s chair. Her dream? To shape future minds in the
South Dakota State University’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering recently restructured and renamed one of its departments. It is now known as the Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management. This change took effect on July 1. Previously, the department was called the Department of Construction and Operations Management. The name change coincided with
It seems like a short time ago when we first met Brittany DeGroot at the program’s inaugural ribbon cutting ceremony in Sept. 2021. Earlier this month, Brittany became the first graduate of the CIM program at SDSU. She plans to work for her family’s concrete construction company in Aberdeen, SD. “Brittany has been a
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
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
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