THE WORLD CENTER FOR CONCRETE TECHNOLOGY

NSF Grant Press Release
7/18/11

Alpena Community College recently received a National Science Foundation, Advanced Technical Education grant to study carbon capture and CO2 uptake in concrete and concrete masonry production.  Research will be conducted at ACC’s World Center for Concrete Technology with participation by two-year concrete technology students.  Involvement by regional secondary school science instructors, secondary level science students, and business and industry representatives are also notable components of the project.

The three-year, $200,000 award is the first NSF award in ACC’s 60-year history, and it represents an investment in sustainability research in the cement, concrete, and concrete products industry—major components of the domestic and international construction economy that are working to reduce their carbon footprint.  Building upon research out of McGill University in Canada, this research project may have significant implications on greenhouse gas emissions and the global warming debate.

For more information, contact Don MacMaster, Dean of Workforce Development at Alpena Community College and co-director of the WCCT.

Contact Info:

Don MacMaster
macmastd@alpenacc.edu
989 358-7344 

Interested in getting a 2-year degree in Concrete Technology?

If you would like to be placed on an email notification list for these and other educational opportunities, please contact Barb, the WCCT Secretary, at szczesnb@alpenacc.edu.

Contact the WCCT today and let us help you move forward with your concrete needs!