REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!. Join us August 12 – 14, 2025, in Denver, Colorado for the ACI Foundation’s 2025 Concrete Innovation Forum (formerly known as the Technology Forum). VIEW THE FULL AGENDA AND REGISTER TODAY:

August is Make-A-Will Month, a time to plan your legacy. Including the ACI Foundation in your estate plans can help advance the concrete industry and drive future innovation. Learn how you can make a lasting impact today. 🔗

Samuel Dwima Halim from UCLA was this year’s recipient of the Robert F. Mast Memorial Fellowship. Congratulations to Samuel and all the 2025-2026 recipients!. Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Apply Today:

Yesterday, our Executive Director, Ann Masek, marked 12 years with the ACI Foundation!. Over the past decade, her leadership and dedication have advanced our programs, fostered collaboration, and strengthened our impact.

The ACI Foundation recently collected data from past fellowship/scholarship awardees. Of all recipients with information available, we found that 93% of those awardees are still working in the industry today!. Learn More:

Our ACI Foundation Board of Trustees! This group of 11 renowned experts in the concrete industry plays a vital role in shaping the future. Learn more about their mission:

ACI Foundation is seeking your ideas, needs and problem statements that advance the knowledge and use of concrete materials, structures, and construction, as well as new technologies and innovations that provide solutions to industry issues. Learn More:

Gabriel Ackall from Georgia Institute of Technology was this year’s recipient of the Nicholas F. Maloof, Jr. Georgia Chapter of ACI Fellowship. Congratulations to Gabriel!. Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The ACI Foundation helped fund the recently completed 2023 research project, "Nano-Modified Calcined Clay-Based Cement Concrete.". Explore the final report here:

Some fellowships through the ACI Foundation often include a 10-12 week internship. Last year, Kaid Nygren & Camille Davis shared their internship experiences: Applications are open for the 2026-2027 academic year:

Celebrating Our Impact! . With over $4.2M invested in student support, $4.7M in research funding, and over 400 veterans supported, the ACI Foundation is driving transformation in the concrete industry. Together, we’re making concrete stronger, safer, and more innovative.

Sunday Michael Akanji from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte was this year’s recipient of the JoAnne K. and Cecil L. Jones Carolinas Fellowship. Congratulations! . Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Apply Today:

The ACI Foundation announces the completion of a 2023 research project on nuclear safety! This research improves containment designs by reducing crack expansion & enhancing durability. Learn how it advances long-term reliability ➡️

Last call for personal award nominations! Do you know someone who has made outstanding contributions to the concrete industry? The ACI Foundation is seeking your nominations. Check qualifications and deadlines, and nominate today:

This #WorldPopulationDay, we’re committed to building a sustainable future. Through research, scholarships & innovation, we’re shaping infrastructure to meet the needs of a growing world. Let’s create a stronger, safer tomorrow together!

Maxwell Edman from the University of Illinois at Chicago was this year’s recipient of the Don Marks Memorial Fellowship. Congratulations to Maxwell and all the 2025-2026 recipients!. Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 academic year.

The ACI Foundation announces the completion of the research project, "Sustainable and Safe Reinforced Concrete Retaining Walls". The project proposes reverting to ACI 318-14 shear equations for safer, cost-effective designs. View the final report:

Don’t miss out! The 2025 Concrete Innovation Forum is almost here, and so is the hotel booking deadline!. 📅 Room Block Deadline: July 21, 2025.📍 Event: Aug 12-14, Hotel Clio, Denver, CO. Learn, connect, and innovate with the best in the industry.

Fellowship & Scholarship Applications are OPEN!. Eligibility: Submit 2 endorsements (1 must be an ACI member). Tip: Find ACI members at your school via the Member Directory!. Students join ACI for FREE: Full applicant guide:

Meshach Ojo from the University of Connecticut was this year’s recipient of the Charles Pankow Foundation Student Fellowship. Congratulations to Meshach!. Applications are currently open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Apply Today:

Pouria Ghods & Aali Alizadeh, co-founders of Giatec, are revolutionizing concrete with AI-driven innovations for a sustainable future. Through supporting ACI & the ACI Foundation’s missions, they’re empowering the next generation. Read more: