Richard G. Arvay

The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is a non-profit organization with over 16,600 members from more than 70 countries, including steel producers, suppliers, academics, students, and industry professionals. The non-profit company is based in Warrendale, PA. AIST advances iron and steel technology through networking, education, and sustainability programs, and supports the steel industry with resources such as specialized technology committees, local member chapters, conferences, training seminars, webinars, and a technical journal. The organization fosters professional development and workforce growth through scholarships, internships, grants, faculty programs, and career opportunities, primarily through its affiliated AIST Foundation. The foundation awards scholarships and supports educational initiatives, contests, and faculty grants. AIST promotes diversity and inclusion through initiatives for women and young professionals, and offers industry resources like an interactive steel manufacturing process experience, a steel glossary, and an annual directory of iron and steel plants. It facilitates collaboration among industry stakeholders to drive innovation and knowledge sharing, and provides marketing and advertising opportunities within the steel sector. AIST is engaged in sustainability and decarbonization efforts, including a project to develop a steel industry decarbonization roadmap.