STUDENT ACTIVITIES

GET UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL WITH THE BEST OF THE STEEL INDUSTRY.

AISTech provides students with an unrivaled opportunity to see some of the world’s most advanced steel technologies up close. Hundreds of subject matter experts will present research on the latest products, processes, and advancements in digitalization. As a student, there are even more activities to get involved in. We encourage you to participate in as much as you can to make your experience as memorable as possible.

STUDENT PLANT TOUR

Sunday, 3 May 2026 • 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Student registrants will have a chance to tour the Ellwood Quality Steels Co. Remelt Facility. The trip will include transportation and lunch. Details about registering for the tour will be sent to registered students in late March. Only 30 spots are available.

College students touring ELLWOOD will get an inside look at modern steelmaking, forging, and manufacturing in action. During their visit, they'll explore core metallurgical principles, see how quality standards are achieved, and learn how high-performance components are engineered for demanding applications across critical industries. This immersive experience highlights the real-world impact of materials science and engineering on today's most advanced technologies. 

UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PROJECT PRESENTATION CONTEST

Monday, 4 May 2026 • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. • David L. Lawrence Convention Center
Undergraduate students who have completed a project and will be attending AISTech may submit an application to participate in this contest. Applications will be reviewed, and eight (8) students will be selected to present their project in-person to a panel of industry judges. The topic of the project is unlimited but should be technical in nature. Students will be assigned 15-minute sessions each to present their project. Participants will be judged on overall knowledge of project topic, thoroughness of the content, and presentation skills. Contest participants will receive a US$300 travel grant to use toward travel expenses. The presentations receiving the top scores will receive cash prizes, US$1,500 for first place, US$1,000 for second place, and US$500 for third place.

STEEL TO STUDENTS RECRUITING RECEPTION

Monday, 4 May 2026 • 6 to 8 p.m.
Discuss internship and job opportunities with recruiting staff from several major steel companies while networking with fellow students and enjoying appetizers and refreshments.

Is your company interested in participating in this event? Please contact Courtney Young to reserve your spot!

INDIVIDUAL TRAVEL GRANTS

Every full-time student who registers to attend AISTech by 26 March 2026 will automatically receive a US$250 individual travel grant from the AIST Foundation. Grants are payable onsite at the Steel to Students Recruiting Reception.

AISTECH ATTENDANCE CHALLENGE

The university that registers the largest number of students to attend the conference will win US$500. The grants will be awarded after the conference, and funds are paid via PayPal or mailed check to the group’s Faculty Advisor.

MATERIAL ADVANTAGE CHAPTER TRAVEL GRANT

Material Advantage chapters who have ACTIVE status in the program and send students to AISTech will automatically be considered for a limited number of US$500 Chapter Travel Grants. The grants will be awarded after the conference, and funds are paid via PayPal or mailed check to the group’s Faculty Advisor.