The Making, Shaping and Treating of Steel: 101 was hosted last month in Ohio. The two-day, sold-out event brought together over 80 attendees for an in-depth exploration of the steel production process and its impact on product design, application and performance.

Mark your calendar now for Wednesday, 4 December to hear more about accelerating the future of sustainable steel. The MENA Member Chapter is hosting a virtual session as they take a look in the future of green steel in the MENA region and beyond!

Everything is bigger in Texas, including the Continuous Casting – A Practical Training Seminar that was hosted in Corpus Christi, Texas, this past October. There were 133 steel industry professionals gathering to explore the latest advancements in continuous casting technology.

The 16th annual Secondary Steelmaking Refractories Seminar hit all the right notes last month in Nashville, Tenn. Over 120 attendees came together for an in-depth look at the refractory systems in steelmaking. Thank you to all who contributed inmaking this event a success!

Calling All Young Professionals! Last chance to register to network with steel industry leaders! This Wednesday, connect with members of AIST’s Board of Directors & Trustees. Gain insight into their experience & get advice for your own career. Register at aist.org/Membership/You…

The Digital Transformation Forum for the Steel Industry wrapped up last month with 119 attendees — over 40% of attendees were from steel-producing companies! We would like to thank all those who contributed to making the event a success!

Nominate a Trailblazing Woman in Steel! We’re seeking trailblazers who are laying the foundation for the next generation of female leaders in a field where women make up less than one-third of the workforce. Submit your nomination by 31 January 2025! aist.org/about-aist/awa…

We had an incredible time at the DRI & HBI: Logistics, Production and Utilization Seminar held from 1–3 October 2024 in Toledo, Ohio. This sold-out event brought together 130 attendees from 18 countries, highlighting global interest in direct reduced iron (DRI).

Attention all high school and university students! The AIST Foundation Real Steel Video Contest submission deadline is approaching — don’t miss your chance to win the US$3,000 Grand Prize! Entry forms are due by 31 October. Submit your entry form today! aist.org/Students-Facul…

New to the steel industry? Together with Purdue University Northwest’s Center for Innovation Through Visualization & Simulation, we have created an interactive experience that brings the steel manufacturing process to life. Explore the steel wheel now! aist.org/resources/the-…

Viktor Mácha thinks it’s time people in the steel industry stop apologizing, and to have pride in their work. "You are the ones who forged our civilization. Be proud of what you are doing, because without steel there would be no civilization.” ow.ly/RhNo50TeeKJ

AIST’s Bring Your Own Young Professional program is all about recognizing our members who are committed to shaping the future of the steel industry by engaging the next generation. This initiative is designed to get Young Professionals involved in the broader steel industry.

I'm Valeria Villagómez, a materials eng. student. Through an AIST Foundation scholarship, I spent two months at a @Ternium México steel plant. I worked on an impressive secondary metallurgy & steel refining project, involving essential activities in the manufacturing process.

AIST has 29 committees that represent the essential technologies in steelmaking. Technology Committee members play an integral role in solving problems and advancing the state of technology within the steel industry. Join a Technology Committee today aist.org/technology-com…

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Sponsorships for AISTech 2025 are NOW OPEN! Get ready to elevate your company’s presence at Steel’s Premier Technology Event. With over 100 sponsorship opportunities available, this is your chance to be part of a legendary event. Secure your sponsorship! ow.ly/iAKM50T1lga

This is Whalen Downs one last time today. Here I am reading the results of the slag analysi and using an IBA Analyzer. . We are looking for target chemistries as part of a trial for lime injection. I had a great experience at Gerdau Special Steel this summer.

Hi everyone, I'm Whalen Downs, a Metallurgical Eng. student at Missouri S&T. As an AIST Foundation Steel Intern Scholarship recipient, I spent this summer working at Gerdau Special Steel in Fort Smith, AR. I'm taking over AIST's social media to give you a look at my internship.

We’re thrilled to announce that the Betts on the Future Podcast featuring AIST General Manager – Sales and Marketing, Stacy Varmecky, and AIST Women in Steel Committee chair, Kelly Dallas of Cleveland-Cliffs Inc., is ready for streaming! Tune in on YouTube or Spotify.

To end the day, I will use software to process and analyze the collected data. I use both licensed and in-house software. That’s a wrap! I hope my posts were an informative and interesting look into the work I have been doing throughout my internship. Have a great day!