University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Kent D. Peaslee US$150,000 Junior Faculty Award
PITTSBURGH, 21 October 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced JeanCharles Stinville of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) as the winner of the 10th Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award (KDP JFA). This award, which includes US$150,000 in funding, was established in 2013 in honor and memory of Kent D. Peaslee for his unequaled passion for teaching and promoting the steel industry to students, faculty members and steel industry personnel. His achievements forged a legacy of encouragement to all those dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel. 

Carnegie Mellon University Professor Wins AIST Foundation Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant
PITTSBURGH, 18 October 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced P. Chris Pistorius, Carnegie Mellon University, as the winner of the 2024–2025 Sustainable Technologies for Steel Manufacturing Grant. This grant was established to challenge university teams from engineering, scientific and mathematical departments at North American universities to submit proposals for grant funding in the theme area of sustainable technologies for steel manufacturing, including decarbonization, CO2 reduction, and carbon capture, utilization and storage, among other related technologies.

McMaster University Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Digital Technologies for Steel Maufacturing Grant Award
PITTSBURGH, 15 October 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced Hatem Zurob of McMaster University as the winner of the 2024–2025 Digital Transformation Technologies Grant. This award, established in 2019, challenges teams from engineering, scientific and mathematical departments at North American universities to submit proposals for grant funding in the theme area of digital technologies within the steel manufacturing industry, including machine learning, computational science, simulation, augmented reality, additive manufacturing, and autonomous robotics, among other related technologies.

Professors from Virginia Tech, University of Alabama Chosen for AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant
PITTSBURGH, 7 October 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology and the AIST Foundation announced that Alan P. Druschitz of Virginia Tech and Nilesh Kumar of the University of Alabama are the winners of the 2024–2025 Steel Curriculum Development Grant. Druschitz and Kumar will each receive US$25,000 over three years.

2024 Recipient of US$20,000 Don B. Daily Safety Grant Chosen
PITTSBURGH, 3 October 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce Kyle Toth, Research Engineer, Center for Innovation Through Visualization and Simulation, Purdue University Northwest, was chosen as the 2024 recipient of the US$20,000 Don B. Daily Safety Grant to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health.

AIST Foundation Announces 2024–2025 Steel Intern Scholars
PITTSBURGH, 2 October 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2024–2025 AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarships. Forty-two recipients were selected this year, representing US$319,500 in total awards.

AIST Announces Winners of 2024 Student Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 23 April 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of the AIST Foundation Real Steel Video Contest. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking. 

Charles Schmitt of SSAB Americas Named 2024 AIST STeelmaker of the Year
PITTSBURGH, 27 March 2024 — Charles Schmitt, president and chief executive officer of SSAB Americas, will be named the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2024 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Ternium Chief Executive Officer to Address Attendees at Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition 
PITTSBURGH, 25 March 2024 — Máximo Vedoya, chief executive officer of Ternium, will discuss the challenges facing the steel industry on 7 May 2024 in Columbus, Ohio, USA, during North America's pre-eminent steel industry conference and exposition — AISTech 2024. 

Steel Industry Leaders to Share Their Perspectives at AISTech 2024 Town Hall Forum
PITTSBURGH, 20 March 2024 — Several of the steel industry’s top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Columbus, Ohio, USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2024 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. 

Columbus to Host Town Hall Forum on the Future of the Steel Industry
Top International Steel Executives to Convene on 8 May 2024
PITTSBURGH, 18 March 2024 — Several of the steel industry's top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Columbus, Ohio, USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2024 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. 

Industry Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions to the Global Iron and Steel Industry 
PITTSBURGH, 4 March 2024 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is set to recognize individuals for a variety of achievements and contributions to the industry during AISTech 2024 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. 

AIST Announces 2023 Steel Intern Scholars
PITTSBURGH, 29 June 2023 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2023 AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarships. Forty-three recipients were selected this year and subsequently placed in internships within the steel industry. 

AIST Board of Directors Appoints New Members to AIST Foundation Board of Trustees
PITTSBURGH, 11 May 2023 — Glenn A. Pushis, senior vice president, Strategic Projects, Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., USA, and AIST Foundation Board of Trustees president, welcomed new officers to the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees at the organization’s annual conference and exposition, AISTech 2023. 

Barry T. Schneider, Steel Dynamics Inc., Appointed AIST President for 2023—2024
PITTSBURGH, 11 May 2023 — Barry T. Schneider, president and chief operating officer, Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2023–2024. Schneider succeeds Keith J. Howell, chief operating officer, ArcelorMittal North America, Schererville, Ind., USA.

Leon Topalian Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2023
Other Industry Leaders Recognized for Significant Contributions to AIST and the Global Steel Industry 
PITTSBURGH, 9 May 2023 — Leon Topalian, chair, president and chief executive officer, Nucor Corp., was named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2023 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry. 

AIST Announces Winners of 2023 Student Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 4 May 2023 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of the AIST Foundation Real Steel Video Contest. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking. 

Largest Annual Steel Industry Conference Opens in Detroit on Monday 
John Brett, Chief Executive Officer, ArcelorMittal North America, to Address Attendees at AISTech 2023 

PITTSBURGH, 1 May 2023 — AISTech 2023, North America’s largest annual steel conference and exposition, opens on Monday, 8 May, at Huntington Place in Detroit, Mich., USA. 

Leon Topalian of Nucor Named 2023 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
PITTSBURGH, 21 April 2023 — Leon J. Topalian, chair, president and chief executive officer of Nucor Corp., will be named the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2023 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. One of AIST’s highest honors, the Steelmaker of the Year Award is given to an industry leader who has had a significant impact on the industry and on his or her business. 

ArcelorMittal North America Chief Executive Officer to Address Attendees at Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition 
PITTSBURGH, 18 April 2023 — John Brett, executive vice president of ArcelorMittal and chief executive officer of ArcelorMittal North America, will discuss the American steel industry and what the future holds for it on 9 May 2023 in Detroit, Mich., USA, during North America's pre-eminent steel industry conference and exposition — AISTech 2023.

Industry Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions to the Global Iron and Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 13 April 2023 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is set to recognize individuals for a variety of achievements and contributions to the industry during AISTech 2023 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.
AIST’s annual Board of Directors Awards and Recognition Program serves to highlight those who have improved and advanced the steelmaking process, as well as challenging their colleagues to continue, and even exceed, the technological and developmental gains spotlighted by these achievements.

Leading Steel Executives Discuss the Future of the Industry at AISTech 2023 Town Hall Forum
PITTSBURGH, 1 March 2023 — Several of the steel industry’s top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Detroit, Mich., USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2023 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Industry CEOs Engaged to Speak at First Global Steel Dynamics Forum
PITTSBURGH, 26 January 2023 — World Steel Dynamics and the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) are pleased to announce that chief executives from four leading steel manufacturers have committed to speaking at the inaugural Global Steel Dynamics Forum.

Georgia Southern University Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant
PITTSBURGH, 11 October 2022 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) and the AIST Foundation announced that Mingzhi Xu of Georgia Southern University is the winner of the 2022–2023 Steel Curriculum Development Grant. Xu will receive US$25,000 over three years.

Recipients of 2022 US$10,000 Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Chosen
PITTSBURGH, 10 OCTOBER 2022 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce Luz Marin, associate professor, John J. and Char Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Jun Wang, assistant professor, Richard A. Rula School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mississippi State University, were chosen as the 2022 recipients of the Don B. Daily Safety Grant to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health. Each recipient will receive US$10,000.

AIST Board of Directors Appoints New Members to AIST Foundation Board of Trustees
PITTSBURGH, 19 May 2022 — Glenn A. Pushis, senior vice president, Special Projects, Steel Dynamics Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation (AIST Foundation) for 2022–2024. Pushis succeeds Theodore F. Lyon, regional managing director — USA, Hatch Associates Consultants Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.

Keith J. Howell, ArcelorMittal North America, Appointed AIST President for 2002-2023
PITTSBURGH, 19 May 2022 — Keith J. Howell, chief operating officer, ArcelorMittal North America, Schererville, Ind., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2022–2023. Howell succeeds Steven J. Henderson, vice president, west division, Commercial Metals Company, Mesa, Ariz., USA.

Mark Millett Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTECH 2022
PITTSBURGH, 17 May 2022 — Mark D. Millett, president and chief executive officer, Steel Dynamics Inc., was named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2022 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.

Largest Annual Steel Industry Conference Opens in Pittsburgh on Monday
Barbara R. Smith, Chairman of the Board, President and Chief Executive Officer,
Commercial Metals Company, to Address Attendees at AISTech 2022
PITTSBURGH, 9 May 2022 — AISTech 2022, North America’s largest annual steel conference and exposition, opens on Monday, 16 May, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.

AIST Announces 2022 Steel Intern Scholars
PITTSBURGH, 28 April 2022 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarships. Thirty-two recipients were selected this year and subsequently placed in internships within the steel industry.

AIST Announces Winners of 2022 Student Marketing Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 11 April 2022 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of the AIST Foundation Real Steel Video Contest. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking. 

Industry Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions to the Global Iron and Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 4 April 2022 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is set to recognize individuals for a variety of achievements and contributions to the industry during AISTech 2022 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Mark Millett of Steel Dynamics Inc. Named 2022 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
PITTSBURGH, 30 March 2022 — Mark D. Millett, president and chief executive officer of Steel Dynamics Inc., will be named the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2022 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. One of AIST’s highest honors, the Steelmaker of the Year Award is given to an industry leader who has had significant impact on the industry and on his or her business. 

Commercial Metals Company Chairman of the Board, President and CEO to Address Attendees at Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
PITTSBURGH, 28 March 2022 — Barbara R. Smith, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, Commercial Metals Company, will discuss the American steel industry and what the future holds for it on 17 May 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, during North America's pre-eminent steel industry conference and exposition — AISTech 2022.

CEOS Assess the Steel Industry's Future at AISTech Town Hall Forum
PITTSBURGH, 1 March 2022 — Several of the steel industry's top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2022 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Pittsburgh to Host Town Hall Forum on the Future of the Steel Industry  
Top International Steel Executives to Convene on 18 May 2022
PITTSBURGH, 21 February 2022 —  Several of the steel industry's top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2022 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. 

Recipient of 2021 US$10,000 Grant Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Chosen
 PITTSBURGH, 6 December 2021 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce Dr. Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, assistant professor, School of Civil & Environmental Engineering, and Construction Management, College of Engineering and Integrated Design at The University of Texas at San Antonio, as the 2021 recipient of the US$10,000 Don B. Daily Safety Grant to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health. 

Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Selects 2021 Recipient of US$10,000 Grant 
PITTSBURGH, 22 October 2021 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce Dr. Ephraim Massawe, assistant professor, Industrial Hygiene and Environmental Health at Southeastern Louisiana University, as the 2021 recipient of the US$10,000 Don B. Daily Safety Grant to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health. 

Purdue University Northwest Professor Chosen for AIST Foundatioin Digital Transformation Technologies Award
PITTSBURGH, 24 September 2021 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced Kyle Toth, Purdue University Northwest, as the winner of the 2021–2022 Digital Transformation Technologies Grant. This award, established in 2019, challenges teams from engineering, scientific and mathematical departments at North American universities to submit proposals for grant funding in the theme area of digital technology within the steel industry, including machine learning, big data, simulation, augmented reality, cloud computing, additive manufacturing, system integration, autonomous robotics, Industrial Internet of Things and cybersecurity, among other related technologies. 

Georgia Southern University Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award
PITTSBURGH, 15 September 2021 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced Dr. JingJing Qing of Georgia Southern University as the winner of the seventh Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award (KDP JFA). This award was established in 2013 in honor and memory of Kent D. Peaslee for his unequaled passion for teaching and promoting the steel industry to students, faculty members and steel industry personnel. His achievements forged a legacy of encouragement to all those dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.

Michigan Technological University Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant
PITTSBURGH, 8 September 2021 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology and the AIST Foundation announced that David Labyak of Michigan Technological University is the winner of the 2021–2022 Steel Curriculum Development Grant. Labyak will receive US$25,000 over three years.

AIST Board of Directors Appoints New Members to AIST Foundation Board of Trustees
PITTSBURGH, 2 July 2021 — Theodore F. Lyon, Regional Managing Director — USA, Hatch Associates Consultants Inc., and AIST Foundation Board of Trustees president, welcomed new officers to the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees at the organization’s annual conference and exposition, AISTech 2021.

AIST Board of Directors Appoints New Members to AIST Foundation Board of Trustees
PITTSBURGH, 2 July 2021 — Theodore F. Lyon, Regional Managing Director — USA, Hatch Associates Consultants Inc., and AIST Foundation Board of Trustees president, welcomed new officers to the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees at the organization’s annual conference and exposition, AISTech 2021.

Steven J. Henderson, CMC Steel Arizona, Appointed AIST President for 2021–2022
PITTSBURGH, 2 July 2021 — Steven J. Henderson, vice president, West Region, CMC Steel Arizona, Mesa, Ariz., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2021–2022. Henderson succeeds Ronald J. O’Malley, F. Kenneth Iverson Endowed Chair Professor; and director, Kent D. Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Mo., USA.

Lourenco Goncalves Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2021
PITTSBURGH, 30 June 2021 — Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., was named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2021 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.

Largest Steel Industry Conference Opens in Nashville on Tuesday
PITTSBURGH, 22 June 2021 — AISTech 2021, North America’s largest annual steel conference and exposition, opens on Tuesday, 29 June, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tenn., USA.

Industry Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions to the Global Iron and Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 14 June 2021 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is set to recognize more than 20 individuals for a variety of achievements and contributions to the industry during AISTech 2021 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Executives Assess the Steel Industry's Future at AISTech 2021 Town Hall Forum
PITTSBURGH, 11 June 2021 — Several of the steel industry's top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Nashville, Tenn., USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2021 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Lourenco Goncalves of Cleveland-Cliffs Named 2021 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
PITTSBURGH, 13 May 2021 — Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., will be named the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2021 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. One of AIST’s highest honors, the Steelmaker of the Year Award is given to an industry leader who has had a significant impact on the industry and on his or her business.

Cleveland-Cliffs President and CEO to Address Attendees at Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
PITTSBURGH, 3 May 2021 — Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., will discuss the American steel industry and what the future holds for it on 30 June in Nashville, Tenn., during North America's pre-eminent steel industry conference and exposition — AISTech 2021.

AIST Announces Winners of 2021 Student Marketing Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 6 April 2021— The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of the AIST Foundation Real Steel Video Contest. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking

AIST Unveils Digitalization Applications Resources
PITTSBURGH, 17 March 2021 — Continuing to position itself as the epicenter of digitalization in the steel industry, the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) has released an online collection of Learning Modules focusing on digitalization applications.

AIME Provides US$1,000,000 to Its Member Societies
PITTSBURGH, 23 February 2021 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) and the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) are proud to announce that AIME has approved a US$1 million grant to its member societies to mitigate the negative impact on society operations associated with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Selects 2021–2021 Recipients of US$10,000 Grant
PITTSBURGH, 2 November 2020 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce Dr. Ibukun G. Awolusi of the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) and Dr. Rupkatha Bardhan of Murray State University as the 2020–2021 recipients of the US$10,000 Don B. Daily Safety Grant to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health.

Steel Industry Town Hall Features Cleveland-Cliffs Chairman
PITTSBURGH, 28 September 2020 — Cleveland-Cliffs Inc. chairman, president and chief executive officer Lourenco Goncalves will be among the featured speakers during AIST’s Virtual Town Hall Forum on Wednesday, 30 September.

AIST Board of Directors, AIST Foundation Board of Trustees to Continue Posts for Additional Year Due to COVID-19
PITTSBURGH, 14 September 2020 — The governing boards of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) and the AIST Foundation will “pause in place” due to the coronavirus pandemic. The two boards change over each year following AISTech — The Iron & Steel Conference and Exposition. With the cancellation of AISTech 2020, AIST announces that the current seated members of the two boards will extend their terms for one year.

Georgia Southern University Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant
PITTSBURGH, 2 September 2020 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) and the AIST Foundation announced that JingJing Qing of Georgia Southern University is the winner of the 2020–2021 Steel Curriculum Development Grant. Qing will receive US$25,000 over three years.

Signature AIST Event Will Recognize Some of the Biggest Names in Steel Manufacturing
PITTSBURGH, 1 September 2020 — Two of AIST’s highest honors, the AIST Steelmaker of the Year Award and the AIST William T. Hogan, S.J. Memorial Lecture, will be presented in a virtual event on 16 September 2020.

Purdue University Northwest Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Digital Transformation Technologies Award
PITTSBURGH, 28 August 2020 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced John Moreland, Purdue University Northwest, as the winner of the 2020–2021 Digital Transformation for Steel Manufacturing Grant. This award, established in 2019, challenges teams from engineering, scientific and mathematical departments at North American universities to submit proposals for grant funding in the theme area of digital technology within the steel industry, including machine learning, big data, simulation, augmented reality, cloud computing, additive manufacturing, system integration, autonomous robotics, Industrial Internet of Things and cybersecurity, among other related technologies.

Georgia Southern University Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award
PITTSBURGH, 24 August 2020 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced Dr. Mingzhi Xu of Georgia Southern University as the winner of the seventh Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award (KDP JFA). This award was established in 2013 in honor and memory of Kent D. Peaslee for his unequaled passion for teaching and promoting the steel industry to students, faculty members, and steel industry personnel. His achievements forged a legacy of encouragement to all those dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel.

AIST Announces Winners of 2020 Student Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 8 April 2020 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of the AIST Foundation Real Steel Video Contest. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking.

AIST Foundation Awards Record Number of Steel Intern Scholarships for 2020—2021
PITTSBURGH, 17 March 2020 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) and AIST Foundation have announced that they awarded 32 undergraduate students with 2020–2021 AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarships. This is the largest number of Steel Intern Scholarships awarded by the AIST Foundation in a single year and exceeds AIST’s strategic goal to award 30 internships annually by 2022.

AIST Technology Division and Committee Renamed
PITTSBURGH, 17 December 2019 — To establish itself as the epicenter for steel’s digital transformation, the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)’s Board of Directors approved the following Technology Division and Technology Committee name changes on 22 November 2019 in Memphis, Tenn., USA:

• The Energy & Control Technology Division was renamed the Energy, Control & Digitalization Technology Division.

• Computer Applications Technology Committee will now be known as the Digitalization Applications Technology Committee.

Association for Iron & Steel Technology Reaches Record Membership
PITTSBURGH, 5 December 2019 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) has reached a record level in its professional membership count. At the close of November 2019, AIST surpassed its previous high-water mark of 13,257 professional members set in 1980. The association's professional membership count now stands at 13,367.

Michigan Technological University Professor Chosen For AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant
PITTSBURGH, 10 October 2019 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced Timothy C. Eisele of Michigan Technological University the winner of the 2019–2020 Steel Curriculum Development Grant. Eisele will receive US$25,000 over the course of three years.

Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Selects 2019-2020 Recipient Of US$10,000
PITTSBURGH, 9 October 2019 —  The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce Dr. Sathy Rajendran of Central Washington University (CWU) as the 2019–2020 recipient of the US$10,000 Don B. Daily Safety Grant to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health. 

AIST Board of Directors Appoints New Members to AIST Foundation Board of Trustees
PITTSBURGH, 9 May 2019 — Theodore F. Lyon, Managing Director, Hatch Associates Consultants, Inc., and AIST Foundation Board of Trustees president, welcomed new officers to the AIST Foundation Board of Trustees at the organization’s annual conference and exposition, AISTech 2019.

Ronald J. O'Malley, Missouri University of Science and Technology Appointed AIST President for 2019–2020
PITTSBURGH, 8 May 2019 — Ronald J. O’Malley, F. Kenneth Iverson Chair, Professor in Steelmaking Technologies and director of the Kent D. Peaslee Steel Manufacturing Research Center, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, Mo., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2019–2020. O’Malley succeeds James F. Dudek, vice president, asset revitalization and manufacturing excellence, United States Steel Corporation, Gary, Ind., USA.

Barbara Smith Named steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2019
PITTSBURGH, 7 May 2019 — Barbara R. Smith, chairman of the board, president and chief executive officer, Commercial Metals Company, was named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2019 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.

Largest Steel Industry Conference Opens in Pittsburgh on Monday
PITTSBURGH, 29 April 2019 — AISTech 2019, North America’s largest annual steel conference and exposition, opens on Monday, 6 May, at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center, Pittsburgh, Pa., USA.

Barbara Smith of Commercial Metals Company Named 2019 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
PITTSBURGH, 9 April 2019 — Barbara R. Smith, president and chief executive officer, Commercial Metals Company, will be named AIST Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2019 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. One of AIST’s highest honors, the Steelmaker of the Year Award is given to an industry leader who has had significant impact on the industry and on his or her business.

Industry Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions to the Global Iron and Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 4 April 2019 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is set to recognize more than 30 individuals for a variety of achievements and contributions to the industry during AISTech 2019 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

AIST Announces Winners of Student Marketing Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 2 April 2019 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of the Real Steel Student Video Challenge. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking.

U.S. Steel President and CEO to Address Attendees at Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
PITTSBURGH, 28 March 2019 — David B. Burritt, president and chief executive officer, United States Steel Corporation, will highlight the technological advancements that are transforming the steel industry on 7 May in Pittsburgh, Pa., during North America's pre-eminent steel industry conference and exposition — AISTech 2019.

Executives Assess the Steel Industry's Future at AISTech 2019 Town Hall Forum
PITTSBURGH, 21 March 2019 — Several of the steel industry's top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2019 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Pittsburgh to Host Town Hall Forum on the Future of the Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 21 March 2019 — Several of the steel industry's top executives will participate in a Town Hall Forum in Pittsburgh, Pa., USA, to discuss the direction of the greater steel industry. This event is part of AISTech 2019 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

U$20,000 Awarded to T.C. Graham Prize Award Winner
PITTSBURGH, 12 November 2018 — Two Georgia Tech researchers have been named winners of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology's (AIST) 2018 T.C. Graham Prize, an international award meant to encourage development of new and innovative uses for steel.

Pennsylvania State University Professor Chosen For AIST Foundation Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award
PITTSBURGH, 20 September 2018 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced the winner of the sixth Kent D. Peaslee Junior Faculty Award (KDP JFA). This award was established in 2013 in honor and memory of Kent D. Peaslee for his unequaled passion for teaching and promoting the steel industry to students, faculty members, and steel industry personnel. His achievements forged a legacy of encouragement to all those dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel. 

AIST Announces 2018 T.C. Graham Prize Finalists
PITTSBURGH, 24 August 2018 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the finalists for the third annual T.C. Graham Prize. This unique contest was established in 2014 through an endowment from one of the steel industry's most successful and innovative executives, Tom C. Graham Sr.

Anand Sen Of Tata Steel Named 2018 AIST Steelmaker Of The Year
PITTSBURGH, 5 April 2018 — Anand Sen, president, Total Quality Management and Steel Business, Tata Steel, will be named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2018 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders for their impact on the steel industry.

AIST Announces Winners Of Student Marketing Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 3 April 2018 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of The "Real Steel" Video Challenge. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking.

AK Steel CEO To Address Attendees At Iron & Steel Technology Conference And Exposition
PITTSBURGH, 28 March 2018 — Roger Newport, chief executive officer, AK Steel, will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 8 May, at 8 a.m. The President's Award Breakfast is one of the signature events of AISTech 2018, North America's pre-eminent trade show. 

Executives Assess The Steel Industry's Future At AISTech 2018 Town Hall Forum
PITTSBURGH, 22 March 2018 — U.S. President Donald Trump's Section 232 tariff on imported steel is one of the most significant steel policy decisions in decades, generating immediate and strong reactions. The consequences are broad. Steelmakers everywhere, and possibly the global manufacturing industry, could be affected.

Industry Leaders Honored For Significant Contributions To The Global Iron And Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 12 March 2018 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is set to recognize more than 30 individuals for a variety of achievements and contributions to the industry during AISTech 2018 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. 

Pennsylvania State University Professor Chosen for AIST Foundation Steel Curriculum Development Grant
PITTSBURGH, 3 October 2017 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation announced the winner of the 2017–2018 Steel Curriculum Development Grant. The winner of this year's Steel Curriculum Development Grant will receive US$25,000 over the course of three years. 

US$20,000 Awarded to T.C. Graham Prize Award Winner
PITTSBURGH, 2 October 2017 — Two researchers at the University of Rochester's Institute of Optics have been named winners of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology's (AIST) 2017 T.C. Graham Prize, an international award meant to encourage development of new and innovative uses for steel.

Don B. Daily Memorial Fund Selects 2017–2018 Recipient of US$10,000
PITTSBURGH, 13 September 2017 —  The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation and the Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) are proud to announce the 2017–2018 recipient of the US$10,000 Don B. Daily Safety Grant to Promote Steel Industry Safety and Health. 

AIST Foundation Chooses Winners of 2017 Electrical Engineering Grant
PITTSBURGH, 31 August 2017 — Two university professors and their teams have been awarded the Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation's Electrical Engineering Grant for proposals that identified an electrical challenge within the steel manufacturing industry. Each winner will receive US$10,000.

AIST Announces 2017 T.C. Graham Prize Finalists
PITTSBURGH, 22 August 2017 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the finalists for the third annual T.C. Graham Prize. This unique contest was established in 2014 through an endowment from one of the steel industry's most successful and innovative executives, Tom C. Graham Sr. 

AIST Board of Directors Appoint New Members to AIST Foundation Board of Trustees
PITTSBURGH, 16 May 2017 — Kolin L. Keller, vice president, operations support, Commercial Metals Company, officially began his term as AIST Foundation Board of Trustees President after the organization's annual conference and exposition, AISTech 2017.

Roger K. Newport Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2017
NASHVILLE, 9 May 2017 — Roger K. Newport, chief executive officer and board member, AK Steel, was named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2017 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.

Roger K. Newport of AK Steel Named 2017 AIST Steelmaker of the Year
PITTSBURGH, 13 April 2017 — Roger K. Newport, chief executive officer and board member, AK Steel, will be named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2017 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition. The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders for their impact on the steel industry.

AIST Announces Winners of Student Marketing Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 12 April 2017 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of "The Real Steel" Marketing Video Challenge Contest. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos that educate viewers about steelmaking.

Industry Leaders Honored for Significant Contributions to the Global Iron and Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 24 March 2017 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is set to recognize more than 25 individuals for a variety of achievements and contributions to the industry during AISTech 2017 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition.

Big River Steel CEO to Address Attendees at Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
PITTSBURGH, 27 February 2017 — David Stickler, chief executive officer, Big River Steel, will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 9 May at 8 a.m. The President's Award Breakfast is one of the signature events of AISTech 2017, North America's preeminent trade show.

The AIST Foundation Receives Considerable Donations from Cliffs Natural Resources, Commercial Metals Company, Hatch Associates Consultants Inc. and Steel Dynamics Inc.
PITTSBURGH, 5 December 2016 — The AIST Foundation is pleased to announce four significant donations that will fund initiatives to promote the steel industry as a viable and rewarding career choice for young engineers. The industry benefactors include: Cliffs Natural Resources (US$60,000), Commercial Metals Company (US$50,000), Hatch Associates Consultants Inc. (US$50,000) and Steel Dynamics Inc. (US$100,000).

AIST European Steel Forum Presents Economic Issues and Technical Perspectives in Europe's Surrounding Region
PITTSBURGH, 20 October 2016 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) highlights important economic and technical issues for today's steel industry during its two-day European Steel Forum at Danieli in Buttrio, (UD), Italy, on 20–21 October 2016. More than 150 steel industry professionals were present today for the start of this year's conference at the Danieli Headquarters.

Association For Iron & Steel Technology Expands International Headquarters
PITTSBURGH, 28 September 2016 — To accommodate future growth, the Association for Iron & SteelTechnology (AIST) is expanding its international headquarters by acquiring 100% of its shared office building in Warrendale, Pa., USA. 

AIST Announces T.C. Graham Prize Finalists
PITTSBURGH, 29 August 2016 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the finalists for the second annual T.C. Graham Prize. This unique contest was established to recognize innovative applications for steel that may lead to the development of new markets. The winning entry will win US$20,000. 

Wendell L. Carter, Vice President and General Manager, ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor, Appointed AIST President for 2016–2017.
PITTSBURGH, 18 May 2016 — Wendell L. Carter, vice president and general manager, ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor, East Chicago, Ind., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2016–2017. Wendell succeeds George J. Koenig, director — global business and technology development, Iron & Steel, Hatch Associates Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa., USA. 

John J. Ferriola Named Steelmaker Of The Year At AISTech 2016
PITTSBURGH, 17 May 2016 — John J. Ferriola, chairman, chief executive officer and president of Nucor Corp. was named "Steelmaker of the Year" at AISTech 2016 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry. 

AIST Announces Winners Of Student Marketing Video Contest
PITTSBURGH, 18 April 2016 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is pleased to announce the winners of "The Real Steel" Marketing Video Challenge Contest. The annual contest, sponsored by the AIST Foundation, challenges university and high school students to create three-minute videos promoting careers within the steel industry, while highlighting environmental consciousness, energy conservation, technological advancements and safety awareness. 

John J. Ferriola Of Nucor Corp. Named 2016 AIST Steelmaker Of The Year 
PITTSBURGH, 11 April 2016 — John J. Ferriola, chairman, chief executive officer and president, Nucor Corp., will be named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2016 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders for their impact on the steel industry. 

Industry Leaders Chosen For Significant Contributions To The Global Iron And Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 2 March 2016 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) recognizes, through peer reviews, the active leadership and significant contributions of individuals or companies to AIST and the global iron and steel industry. The Board of Directors Awards and Recognition Program serves to highlight those who have improved and advanced the steelmaking process, as well as challenging their colleagues to continue, and even exceed, the technological and developmental gains spotlighted by these achievements. 

United States Steel Corporation's Mario Longhi To Address Attendees at AISTech 2016 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
PITTSBURGH, 26 February 2016 — Mario Longhi, president and chief executive office, United States Steel Corporation, will present a keynote address titled "The Future of Steel," at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 17 May at 8 a.m. Hosted by the AIST president, George J. Koenig, Hatch Associates Inc., the President's Award Breakfast program will consist of the presentation of prestigious association awards, including AIST's Steelmaker of the Year. 

AIST Announces The 2016 Project Excellence Award Winner
PITTSBURGH, 17 February 2016 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) proudly announced ArcelorMittal Indiana Harbor as the 2016 Project Excellence Award Winner on 9 February 2016 at the AIST Midwest Member Chapter Dinner Meeting. This award recognizes the critical importance of applying best practices and processes to the science of project management, and at the same time recognizes projects that drive positive results. 

AIST Announces The 2016 Reliability Achievement Award Winners 
PITTSBURGH, 9 December 2015 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) proudly announced the 2016 Reliability Achievement Awards on 1 December 2015. This award recognizes companies and the individuals within them that have developed, applied, and proved a new practice, policy or procedure that significantly improves iron- and steelmaking reliability in North America.

AIST Announces Creation of 30th Technology Committee: Direct Reduced Iron
PITTSBURGH, 3 December 2015 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST)'s Board of Directors approved the formation of the Direct Reduced Iron (DRI) Technology Committee on 17 November. This marks AIST's 30th Technology Committee to address specific process, engineering, equipment, or reliability technologies associated with the iron and steel industry. 

AIST Introduces Online Interactive Module for Steelmaking
PITTSBURGH, 20 November 2015 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) has collaborated with Purdue University Calumet's Center for Innovation Through Visualization and Simulation (CIVS) and the Colorado School of Mines' Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center to create a unique, online and interactive Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel^® Wheel. This one-of-a-kind module allows you to click on each phase of steelmaking to gain a deeper understanding of the process through videos and images. Each section provides detailed explanations of the functions, equipment and materials used.

AIST Foundation Announces New US$10,000 Electrical Engineering Grant
PITTSBURGH, 28 October 2015 — The AIST Foundation recently announced its newest grant, the Electrical Engineering Grant (EEG), to encourage university teams (students and professors) to submit proposals relating to an electrical challenge within the steel manufacturing industry.

AIST T.C. Graham Prize Winner Awarded US$20,000
PITTSBURGH, 8 October 2015 — Elisa Cantergiani, Ph.D. student, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Ottawa; Colin Scott, research scientist, CanmetMATERIALS; Benjamin Lawrence, Ph.D. student, Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia; and Chad Sinclair, associate professor, Department of Materials Engineering, University of British Columbia, have been named the winners of the inaugural Association for Iron & Steel Technology’s T.C. Graham Prize. This unique contest was established to recognize new innovative applications for steel that may lead to the development of new markets. Cantergiani and team have won US$20,000 for their proposal, titled “High-Strength, Interstitial-Free Steel Obtained Using FeC Amorphous Films and Induction Heating for Packaging Applications and Cladding With Lighter Metals for Auto Body Panels.”

AIST Announces T.C. Graham Prize Finalists
PITTSBURGH, 24 August 2015 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the finalists for the inaugural T.C. Graham Prize. This unique contest was established to recognize innovative applications for steel that may lead to the development of new markets. The winning entry will win US$20,000.

Mario Longhi Named Steelmaker of the Year at AISTech 2015
CLEVELAND, 5 May 2015 — Mario Longhi, president and chief executive officer of United States Steel Corporation, was named “Steelmaker of the Year” at AISTech 2015 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders and their contributions to the steel industry.

AIST Announces T.C. Graham Prize Semi-Finalists
CLEVELAND, 5 May 2015 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) selection committee has chosen 10 semi-finalists for the T.C. Graham Prize. This unique contest recognizes innovative applications for steel that may lead to the development of new markets. The winning entry will receive US$20,000.

George J. Koenig, President, Berry Metal Company, Appointed AIST President for 2015—2016
PITTSBURGH, 8 May 2015 — George J. Koenig, president, Berry Metal Company, Harmony, Pa., USA, has been appointed president of the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) for 2015–2016. He succeeds past president, Glenn A. Pushis, vice president – sheet products, Steel Dynamics Inc. – Flat Roll Group, Butler, Ind., USA. 

Mario Longhi Of U. S. Steel Named 2015 AIST Steelmaker Of The Year 
PITTSBURGH, 8 April 2015 — Mario Longhi, president and chief executive officer, United States Steel Corporation, will be named "Steelmaker of the Year" at AISTech 2015 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition, managed by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST). The Steelmaker of the Year Award is presented annually by AIST to recognize notable leaders for their impact on the steel industry. 

Leading Steel Executives Debate Industry's Key Issues At AISTech 2015 Town Hall Forum
PITTSBURGH, 12 March 2015 — A panel of the steel industry's most influential executives will take part in a moderated discussion at the AISTech Town Hall Forum on Wednesday, 6 May at 8:30 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. 

Industry Leaders Chosen for Significant Contributions to AIST and the Global Iron and Steel Industry
PITTSBURGH, 3 March 2015 — The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) recognizes, through peer reviews, the active leadership and significant contributions of individuals or companies to AIST and the global iron and steel industry. The Board of Directors Awards and Recognition Program serves to highlight those who have improved and advanced the steelmaking process, as well as challenging their colleagues to continue, and even exceed, the technological and developmental gains spotlighted by these achievements.

Cliffs Natural Resources Inc.'s Lourenco Goncalves to Address Attendees at AISTech 2015 — The Iron & Steel Technology Conference and Exposition
PITTSBURGH, 19 February 2015 — Lourenco Goncalves, chairman, president and chief executive officer, Cliffs Natural Resources Inc., will present a keynote address at the AIST President's Award Breakfast on Tuesday, 5 May at 8 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom at the Cleveland Convention Center, Cleveland, Ohio, USA. Hosted by the AIST president, Glenn A. Pushis, Steel Dynamics Inc., the President's Award Breakfast program will consist of the presentation of prestigious Board of Director awards, including AIST's Steelmaker of the Year. 

AIST Conducts Fourth International Steel Academy in Bhilai, India; Sail Chairman C.S. Verma Provides Keynote at Opening Ceremony
BHILAI, INDIA, 19 January 2015 —  The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is proud to announce the fourth AIST International Steel Academy (ISA) at Steel Authority of India Ltd. in Bhilai, India, on 16–20 January 2015. This event is a key element of AIST's strategic plan for industry collaboration in steelmaking regions around the world.