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AISC Launches New Award Celebrating Exceptional Educators
Great professionals start in the classrooms of great teachers. And nowhere is that more true than in AEC, where the most outstanding educators must blend technical knowledge with inspiration.
The American Institute of Steel Construction and the AISC Education Foundation’s newest award is designed specifically to recognize the best AEC faculty out there–the ones who give their students a huge boost in understanding structural steel as a sustainable, economic, and resilient building material.
“You could approach just about anyone in our industry, and they’d be able to tell you about that one teacher who gave them the foundation they needed to do what they’re doing now,” said AISC Senior Director of Education Christina Harber, SE, PE. “There is no substitute for the impact of an extraordinary educator.”
The Teaching Faculty Award honors a faculty member whose primary responsibility at the university is teaching structural steel design and/or a materials course that features steel as part of a civil engineering, architectural engineering, architecture, construction engineering, or construction management curriculum.
The recipient will receive an honorarium of $2,500 and reimbursement of travel expenses to attend NASCC: The Steel Conference, where they’ll also be recognized during the opening session. Nominations are due September 15.
Applications must include a nomination letter, a brief biography, and a teaching portfolio. More information about the nomination process is available here.
Events
Free 4-Part Quarterly Webinar Series: Steel Bridge Playbook (Starts Feb. 24)
This free, four-part quarterly webinar series delivers expert insights on steel bridge design, preservation, and innovation. Explore essential design resources, corrosion protection through galvanizing, accelerated construction methods, and real-world case studies to gain practical guidance for every steel bridge project. Sponsored by SSSBA and AGA.
Events
SSSBA to Present on Accelerated Steel Bridge Design at Mid Atlantic Quality Assurance Workshop (Feb. 9-11)
The SSSBA will participate in the 2026 Mid-Atlantic Quality Assurance Workshop in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Don’t miss Dr. Michael Barker’s presentation on Feb. 10, 3:00–3:40 p.m. ET, highlighting practical approaches for cost-efficient, accelerated short span steel bridges.
Events
New Jersey Short Span Steel Bridge Workshop (Feb. 12 – Trenton, NJ)
Sponsored by the SSSBA, the New Jersey workshop offers practical, up-to-date guidance on cost-effective, durable steel bridge solutions to help local agencies address infrastructure needs and make the most of limited resources.
Events
Steel Bridge Lecture: Steel Solutions for Local Communities (Ft. Collins, CO – Feb. 19)
Join the SSSBA and Structural Engineers Association of Colorado (SEAC) on February 19 in Fort Collins, Colorado, for “Building Bridges: Steel Solutions for Local Communities” presented by Dr. Michael Barker. Learn how short span steel bridges cut costs, speed construction, and earn 1.0 PDH.
Events
NSBA and Purdue Offer Free Steel Bridge Seminar Series (Starts Feb. 4)
Hosted by Purdue University and sponsored by the National Steel Bridge Alliance, this four-part webinar series features leading experts presenting state-of-practice topics across steel bridge fabrication, design, evaluation and inspection.
Events
Short Span Steel Bridge Alliance Semi-Annual Meeting – March 5, 2026
SSSBA members are invited to attend the next semi-annual meeting, available virtually or in person in Washington, D.C., to discuss the latest research, technical advancements and educational initiatives in steel bridge design and construction.