Year Established:

1921

Location(s):

Chicago, Illinois

Industry:

Professional & Industry Associations

Website:

www.aisc.org/archeducation

E-mail:

homer@aisc.org

Students writing in notebooks at a job site.

About AISC

The American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), a not-for-profit structural steel technical institute, partners with the AEC community to develop safe and efficient steel specifications and codes while driving innovation to make steel the most sustainable, economic, and resilient structural material on the market.

AISC provides opportunities specifically for architecture faculty and students, including educational events and grant programs that support steel design and fabrication experiences. AISC has sponsored the long-standing Steel Design Student Competition every year since 2000, and we’re excited to share opportunities like the Design-Build Grant Program and the Integration of Structural Steel into Architecture Programs Grant. We also award many student scholarships and offer free membership for students.

Scholarships

Name:  AISC Scholarships for Juniors, Seniors, and Master’s level graduate students
Description:  Architecture students are encouraged to apply! You will not compete with engineering students for these scholarships. Ask me for essay tips.
Deadline:  30 April 2027
Link:  www.aisc.org/university-programs/scholarships-grants/scholarships/

Resources

Name: Steel Smart References
Description: Free downloadable references for architecture students to use during design and in your classes. More references are in the works, so occasionally check back. Topics include early depth and span estimates, hybrid systems, life cycle of steel, sustainable design strategies, and more.
Link:  www.aisc.org/university-programs/university-programs-resources/quick-references-for-architecture-students/

Name: Steel Shorts Videos
Description: These free educational videos tell quick stories about the integration of architecture and steel.
Link: www.aisc.org/university-programs/university-programs-resources/steel-shorts-videos/

Connect With

The AISC Architecture Education Manager, Jeanne Homer, taught as an adjunct in two universities and as a tenured professor at Oklahoma State University for almost 20 years. Providing students first-hand experiences with structural steel is a priority with the grant programs, and she has emphasized that with AIAS activities through future scenario workshops, webinars, field trips, and firm visits. Her focus is integrative design, and she enjoys connecting students with professionals.

Partnership History:

Platinum Partner 2026
Platinum Partner 2025
Partner 2024
Partner 2023
Partner 2022