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4/9/2025
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The American Concrete Institute (ACI) rolled out several new initiatives at the spring ACI Convention that are designed to strengthen engagement and retention among young members. With a focus on inclusivity and mentorship, ACI aims to equip the next generation with the tools and connections that support long-term involvement in the concrete industry. The week prior to convention, ACI added a Young Member Portal to the ACI Website. The new webpage is a resource for recent graduates and new members interested in programs, events, and activities designed for members under the age of 35. The portal highlights programs such as the Emerging Leaders Conference, the ACI Engineering Greatness Podcast, the Free Convention Registration Program, as well as awards for young members and opportunities to lead and volunteer with various committees. During the convention, a new booth was added to the ACI Resource Area in the convention exhibit hall – The Young Member Programs booth was staffed by actively engaged volunteers who were available to answer questions about programs and most importantly, provide guidance on how to navigate technical committee meetings and sessions. The booth was also used as a kick-off location for the ACI Career Connections Mentor Program. This 6-month online mentor program will connect early career professionals with experienced ACI Members who will provide guidance on professional development and orientation about committee work. The Student and Young Professional Activities Committee (SYPAC) in collaboration with the S806 Young Member Activities Committee, sponsored a 2-hour Young Professional Poster Session for the first time ever during the recent convention. The goal of this poster session was to showcase the practical experience of young engineers, age 35 and younger, in the concrete industry. The session provided a venue for young professionals to highlight meaningful contributions to projects, design solutions, case studies, or outstanding work performed through their employer. Below are the Spring 2025 poster presenters: Presented By: Fernanda Calixto Delgado Affiliation: ICCE Rentas y Servicios Description: Innovative Repair and Surface Restoration of Industrial Concrete Floors: A Case Study in High-Precision VNA Passages Presented By: Anna Quinn Affiliation: WJE Description: Assessment and Repair of Fire Damaged Power Plant Turbine Pedestal Presented By: Keila Heitmeyer Affiliation: DPR Construction Description: What is Thermal Concrete? Presented By: Fabian Paniagua Affiliation: Rapid Set - CTS Cement Description: Design and Construction of High Early Strength, Low-Embodied CO2 Full-Sized Concrete Slabs Presented By: Braden Boyd Affiliation: WJE Description: Mass Concrete Presented By: Arturo Perez-Hunt Affiliation: Sacramento State University Description: Durability Performance Evaluation of Elevated Temperature Cured Low-Clinker Concrete Produced with PLC and SCMs Presented By: Michael Krcmarik Affiliation: USDA Description: Concrete for Environmental Protection: Quantifying Leakage Rates of Concrete Liners Presented By: Justin Parikh Affiliation: Clark Construction Description: GMU Fuse Institute of Digital Innovation Presented By: Matheus De Mello Affiliation: Dow Chemicals Description: Introducing Oxidized Lignin as a Bio-Based Plasticizer for Mortar and Concrete Presented By: Marisol Tsui Chang Affiliation: Bridge Diagnostics, Inc. Description: A Multi-Model Nondestructive Testing Investigation of Post-Tensioned Concrete Girders “Empowering young professionals is essential to the future of our industry,” said Dimitri Feys, SYPAC Past Chair. “These new convention sessions are a direct response to what we’ve heard from our young members—and we’re excited to offer them a greater voice and platform at ACI.” The Emerging Leaders Conference for Young Professionals is accepting applications to attend the conference, September 15-17, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA until June 1. The Young Member Activities Committee will coordinate another poster session along with the What I Wish I Knew professional development session during the fall convention, October 26-29, 2025, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Individuals interested in applying to the leadership program or presenting, moderating, or volunteering at an upcoming convention should contact Kanette Worlds, SYPAC Staff Liaison, or visit the Young Member Portal.
The American Concrete Institute (ACI) rolled out several new initiatives at the spring ACI Convention that are designed to strengthen engagement and retention among young members. With a focus on inclusivity and mentorship, ACI aims to equip the next generation with the tools and connections that support long-term involvement in the concrete industry.
The week prior to convention, ACI added a Young Member Portal to the ACI Website. The new webpage is a resource for recent graduates and new members interested in programs, events, and activities designed for members under the age of 35. The portal highlights programs such as the Emerging Leaders Conference, the ACI Engineering Greatness Podcast, the Free Convention Registration Program, as well as awards for young members and opportunities to lead and volunteer with various committees.
During the convention, a new booth was added to the ACI Resource Area in the convention exhibit hall – The Young Member Programs booth was staffed by actively engaged volunteers who were available to answer questions about programs and most importantly, provide guidance on how to navigate technical committee meetings and sessions. The booth was also used as a kick-off location for the ACI Career Connections Mentor Program. This 6-month online mentor program will connect early career professionals with experienced ACI Members who will provide guidance on professional development and orientation about committee work.
The Student and Young Professional Activities Committee (SYPAC) in collaboration with the S806 Young Member Activities Committee, sponsored a 2-hour Young Professional Poster Session for the first time ever during the recent convention. The goal of this poster session was to showcase the practical experience of young engineers, age 35 and younger, in the concrete industry. The session provided a venue for young professionals to highlight meaningful contributions to projects, design solutions, case studies, or outstanding work performed through their employer.
Below are the Spring 2025 poster presenters:
Presented By: Fernanda Calixto Delgado Affiliation: ICCE Rentas y Servicios Description: Innovative Repair and Surface Restoration of Industrial Concrete Floors: A Case Study in High-Precision VNA Passages
Presented By: Anna Quinn Affiliation: WJE Description: Assessment and Repair of Fire Damaged Power Plant Turbine Pedestal
Presented By: Keila Heitmeyer Affiliation: DPR Construction Description: What is Thermal Concrete?
Presented By: Fabian Paniagua Affiliation: Rapid Set - CTS Cement Description: Design and Construction of High Early Strength, Low-Embodied CO2 Full-Sized Concrete Slabs
Presented By: Braden Boyd Affiliation: WJE Description: Mass Concrete
Presented By: Arturo Perez-Hunt Affiliation: Sacramento State University Description: Durability Performance Evaluation of Elevated Temperature Cured Low-Clinker Concrete Produced with PLC and SCMs
Presented By: Michael Krcmarik Affiliation: USDA Description: Concrete for Environmental Protection: Quantifying Leakage Rates of Concrete Liners
Presented By: Justin Parikh Affiliation: Clark Construction Description: GMU Fuse Institute of Digital Innovation
Presented By: Matheus De Mello Affiliation: Dow Chemicals Description: Introducing Oxidized Lignin as a Bio-Based Plasticizer for Mortar and Concrete
Presented By: Marisol Tsui Chang Affiliation: Bridge Diagnostics, Inc. Description: A Multi-Model Nondestructive Testing Investigation of Post-Tensioned Concrete Girders
“Empowering young professionals is essential to the future of our industry,” said Dimitri Feys, SYPAC Past Chair. “These new convention sessions are a direct response to what we’ve heard from our young members—and we’re excited to offer them a greater voice and platform at ACI.”
The Emerging Leaders Conference for Young Professionals is accepting applications to attend the conference, September 15-17, 2025 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA until June 1. The Young Member Activities Committee will coordinate another poster session along with the What I Wish I Knew professional development session during the fall convention, October 26-29, 2025, in Baltimore, MD, USA.
Individuals interested in applying to the leadership program or presenting, moderating, or volunteering at an upcoming convention should contact Kanette Worlds, SYPAC Staff Liaison, or visit the Young Member Portal.
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