Courtney Young serves as the Student Program Administrator at the Association for Iron & Steel Technology since December 2019, while simultaneously working as a server at Cenci's Pizzeria and Bar since August 2016. Previously, Courtney held the position of Marketing Assistant at Highlander Waterproofing & Foundation Repair from March to November 2019 and acted as a Global Ambassador for the Global Engagement Office at Slippery Rock University from August 2016 to May 2018, where responsibilities included supporting international students and fostering cross-cultural connections. Academic qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Integrated Marketing Communications from Slippery Rock University, completed in May 2018. Additionally, Courtney gained experience as a New Media and Communications Intern with the United Steelworkers in 2017 and worked as a server at Atrias Restaurant and Tavern from August 2014 to August 2016, emphasizing customer service and beverage expertise.
AIST - Association for Iron & Steel Technology
The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is an international technical association representing iron and steel producers, their allied suppliers and related academia. The association is dedicated to advancing the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel. AIST was established on January 1, 2004, by the merger of two longstanding societies, the Association of Iron and Steel Engineers (AISE) founded in 1907 and the Iron & Steel Society (ISS) founded in 1974. The best practices of both predecessor organizations were incorporated into AIST to create a strong international, member-based technical organization that can sustain itself in an environment of continual change. AIST’s professional and student member base totals over 18,000, representing more than 70 countries and including engineers, operators, corporate administrators, researchers and educators. 38% of AIST members are industry suppliers, 29% producers, 30% students and 3% academia. AIST members actively participate within the association through technology divisions, member chapters, board of directors and the AIST Foundation. AIST is committed to presenting superior technical meetings, conferences, exhibits and publications to better serve those involved in the iron and steel community, including steel manufacturers, suppliers, consumers and academics. AIST’s major international conference, AISTech, consists of more than 400 technical presentations, over 500 exhibiting companies and 6,000-8,000 attendees. This annual event brings together technologies from around the world, promoting a global network to help steel producers and suppliers compete in today’s global marketplace.