AIST secures $1,000,000 in funding

The AIST Foundation board of trustees has raised more than $1,000,000 during the 2010–2011 academic year.

With the added incentive of a $500,000 match from the Association for Iron & Steel Technology board of directors, the trustees secured industry pledges exceeding $560,000.

The Foundation trustees thank its many benefactors, including Nucor, ArcelorMittal, United States Steel Corporation, SSAB North America, Hatch Associates Consultants, Steel Dynamics Inc., CMC Americas, Harsco Metals & Minerals, MCC International, Berry Metal Co. and Riverside Refractories.