ACI-Ottawa Student Chapter ACI-Ottawa Student Chapter Ahmad Shahroodi, MASc., PEng.President April 29th, 2016

American Concrete Institute (ACI)American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, the American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational & training programs, and certification programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best use of concrete. ACI has over 101 chapters, 93 student chapters, and nearly 20,000 members spanning over 120 countries.

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Students Chapters at ACIStudents Chapters at ACI

ACI has more than 90 students chapters all over the world. Benefits:

1- Connection and networking with peers, 2- Participate in concrete related activities such as: student competitions, ACI Conventions, ACI Certification Programs, ACI Educational Seminars, local chapter meetings, social events, community service projects, etc.3- Network with industrial members of local chapters,4- Scholarships and awards from ACI, universities in local chapters and ACI-local chapter.

ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (history) ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (history)

• Discussion of the local chapter idea (Feb 7th, 2016- Super Bowl night)

• Application process: Feb 24th to March 31st, 2016. • Approval and chapter official formation: April 25th, 2016

The office of the chapter is located at uOttawa, CBY D104.

ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (structure*-2016) ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (structure*-2016)

I) President: Ahmad Shahroodi, PhD Candidate II) Faculty Representatives: Professor M. NoelIII) Executive Committee: Vice-president: Corey Eric Guertin-NormoyleTreasurer: Arman RoshanSecretary: Aynsley Griffin

*Duties are described in the ACI-Ottawa Student Chapter by-law.

ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (purpose) ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (purpose)

1.Regular meetings for Ottawa members + technical seminar2.Financial support to outstanding projects related to concrete (e.g. material cost, equipments, testing, ad etc.)3.Conference support to student members (e.g. registration fee, accommodation, and etc.)4.Scholarship and awards to outstanding members5.Collaboration with concrete industry (e.g. technical seminars, field trips, projects review, career support, ad etc.)

ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (financial) ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter (financial)

1.Students (full time-part time) registration fee ($10.00)*2.Regional support from ACI Quebec and Eastern Ontario Chapter3.Industry seminars/sponsorships4.Supports from universities in Ottawa5.Funds managed by the Executive Committee

*Chapter registration is different from ACI e-membership registration, which is for full time students only.

ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter ACI- Ottawa Student Chapter

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