ACI Ottawa Student Chapter
By the numbers
Chapter impact by the numbers
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Visually: members of the ACI Ottawa student chapter at work — in the lab, at seminars, and on site.
Who we are
A student-led community for the concrete curious
The ACI Ottawa Student Chapter is a student-led organization affiliated with the American Concrete Institute (ACI) and based at the University of Ottawa and Carleton University. Founded in March 2016, the chapter promotes knowledge, innovation, and professional development in concrete engineering and construction materials.
Through technical seminars, webinars, workshops, networking events, and industry collaborations, the chapter connects students with researchers, engineers, and professionals — while fostering the next generation of leaders in the concrete community.
What we do
From curiosity to capability
Four mandates, inherited from the American Concrete Institute. Everything on the calendar exists to serve one of them.
Research visibility
Promote the visibility of concrete research on and off campus.
Industry relationships
Represent the interests of the ACI and build relationships between industry and students through meetings with employers at monthly seminars and other chapter activities.
ACI awareness
Develop awareness of ACI, its chapters, and the consensus procedures by which the ACI operates.
Career preparation
Prepare students for their future careers through presentations given by industry experts.
What’s next
Upcoming events
No events are scheduled right now — check back soon.
The people
Meet the executive team
In their words
Why members stay
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Our team placed first for structural efficiency at this year’s regional competition — the result of months of mix testing and hull design.
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A new partnership gives members access to lab-grade materials and mentorship from practising materials engineers.
In the room
Moments from the year
On camera
Featured videos
The chapter, in three minutes
A short showcase of who we are, what we build, and why concrete is worth your time.
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Visually: chapter members in the lab and on site, seminar audiences, and concrete specimens under test, cut together with on-screen titles.
Seminar 1 · 21 November
Highlights from the first seminar of the year.
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Visually: a lecture room at the University of Ottawa, a speaker presenting slides, and students in the audience.
Seminar 2 · 6 March
The chapter reconvenes in the new term for a full afternoon of talks.
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Visually: seminar presentations, slides on a projector screen, and questions from the floor.
Who we work with
Our partners
// Two universities, two chapters
Labs, speakers, and a professional network
Where our members find labs, mentors, and their first industry contacts. Meet the partners.
From the chapter
