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MTSU CIM Student Awarded Bob Weatherton Scholarship
The founder of the American Concrete Pumping Association, Bob Weatherton, was recognized in 2014 as one of the Most Influential People in the concrete industry. To honor Weatherton’s memory and contributions to the concrete industry, in Feb. 2015, World of Concrete (WOC) established the Bob Weatherton award, a scholarship for a Concrete Industry Management student. The award includes a $2,500 scholarship. Criteria for the selection of the award included practical application of the selected topics, including safety, productivity and industry improvement. The papers and presentations are judged by a panel of industry professionals who make the selections.
On Jan. 24, in conjunction with the CIM National Steering Committee Board meeting at WOC and following her presentation, Kellie Christian, a student at Middle Tennessee State University, was awarded the Weatherton scholarship. Congratulations Kellie!
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CIM Students Begin 2024 With Travel to Las Vegas and Denver for Industry Events
As the calendar flipped to 2024, students and faculty from all five CIM programs traveled to not one, but two concrete industry events. These events, World of Concrete in Las Vegas and The Precast Show in Denver provide a unique opportunity for students to connect with industry professionals, gain insights and explore the latest trends in the concrete industry.
During the week of Jan. 22-25 at World of Concrete, students and faculty were busy staffing the CIM booth, assisting with the CIM Annual Auction and competing for the Bob Weatherton Scholarship. At The Precast Show (Feb. 8-10), teams of CIM students once again staffed our booth talking to show attendees about the CIM program and were also busy competing in the design competitions.
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Chico State CIM Students Take Third Place In Student Design Competition
During The Precast Show 2024 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 CSU-Chico's CIM team came in third place, competing against other talented teams from across the country. Congratulations to our team members for their hard work and dedication and thanks to the NPCA Foundation for organizing such a great event.
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Mark Your Calendar for Concrete Day!
Get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun-filled day of all things concrete! On April 12, we are hosting our second annual Concrete Day! Get ready to dive into the world of CIM with our lineup of exciting activities. From interactive lab stations to demonstrations, attendees will get hands-on experience and gain valuable insights from industry professionals and CIM students while also discovering the latest trends and techniques in concrete construction, design, and sustainability. Expert speakers will share their knowledge and provide valuable insight into the opportunities in the industry.
Don't miss the chance to connect with CIM students, industry professionals, and alumni. Build lasting relationships within the concrete community.
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Concrete Industry Leaders Support CIM at MTSU
CIM programs partner with leaders in the concrete industry to ensure we stay current on industry practices and future needs. We are pleased to say that, in March, we collaborated with two such leaders, Irving Materials Incorporated (IMI) and Master Builders Solutions. Our CIM students attended a learning session and networking event hosted by IMI to gain additional knowledge about the company. They also offered opportunities for full-time work and internships.
In addition, the MTSU CIM program recently hosted an event held by Master Builders Solutions. More than 50 attendees from ready-mix and precast producers visited our campus to dive into the world of cement aggregate admixtures and concrete mix designs.
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MTSU CIM Students Take on Social Media Trend
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 MTSU put their own spin on this fun trend!
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NJIT CIM Students Take First Place In Student Design Competition
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 from across the country. Congratulations to our team members Maria Wagner-Gomez, Nikolaos Figueroa, Damaris Martinez and Robert Mazzilli for their hard work and dedication and thanks to the NPCA Foundation for organizing such a great event.
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NJIT CIM Students Part of Team To Receive "People's Choice" Award
In addition to taking home first place in the student design competition, we're thrilled to share the success of two other CIM students, Mohamed Othman and Dylan Zapata Quinatoa. At The Precast Show, Mohamed and Dylan participated in the Project Precast Competition 2024 under the supervision of the Dr. Mohamed Mahgoub. Working alongside their peers from architecture and civil engineering, Dylan and Mohamed showcased their talents in designing the Museum of Art structure building. In this competition, students apply individually and are grouped into teams of four, consisting of two architecture students, one CIM or CM student and one engineering student. The winning team receives a $4,000 cash prize ($1,000 per member), while the People's Choice Award offers $500 per team member.
Both Mohamed and Dylan demonstrated outstanding contributions to their respective teams, culminating in their team winning the People's Choice Award. Beyond the monetary prize, the experience gained was invaluable as they exchanged knowledge and skills with fellow competitors.
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SDSU CIM Prepares for Program's First Ever Graduate!
It seems like a short time ago when we first met Brittany DeGroot at the program’s inaugural ribbon cutting ceremony in Sept. 2021. Next month, Brittany will be the first graduate of the CIM program at SDSU and she plans to work for her family’s concrete construction company in Aberdeen, SD.
"Brittany has been a joy to have in the program and we hope she will stay in close contact as she progresses through her career," says CIM Program Director Timothy Hostettler. Find out more about Brittany and her experiences with the CIM program here.
Congratulations and best wishes with your future endeavors Brittany!
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CIM Students Complete ICF Certification Course
Most of our CIM students, along with a few from the construction management program completed an ICF Primary Installer certification course administered by Darryl Ullrich from Fox Blocks. The course covered basics of ICF construction and some particulars related to Fox Blocks. Many thanks to Darryl and Fox Blocks for their time and effort.
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Spring Concrete 101 Class Hits The Road
With seven students in the live class and two more online, the Spring Concrete 101 class has been busy. This semester we have visited the Gage Brothers precast plant in Sioux Falls, two local ready-mix plants, a local cement terminal and Artisan Concrete, a decorative concrete specialist in Volga, SD. The 101 class is all about exposing the students to all of the different facets of the industry, so more trips are on the docket as we finish up the school year.
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CIM Program Receives Honor from ACI
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.
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Student Competition Team Busy in February
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 skills and connect with TEXO member companies. Students participate in 4 divisions: commercial, design-build, heavy civil, and concrete solutions. Teams are challenged with quick turn-around bid proposals and in-person presentations. We are thrilled to announce that the Texas State CIM concrete solutions team placed second in the competition! Congrats to all team members!
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Save The Date
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 and chemical admixtures and concrete destructive testing.
Register today by scanning the QR code in the image on the right!
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