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Washington, DC – Today the ACEC Research Institute announced a major donation from American Engineering Testing (AET), a multi-disciplinary engineering firm that focuses on the transportation, energy, commercial, industrial and government market segments.
AET’s Founder Circle donation supports the ACEC Research Institute’s research to provide insights and thought leadership for the engineering industry. The Institute is an independent, non-profit organization.
“At AET, our mission is ‘working together to build a more certain world.’ That’s why we support the ACEC Research Institute and its mission to advance research, technology, and sustainability across our industry,” Dan Larson P.E., chief executive officer of AET, stated. “This contribution demonstrates our strong support for initiatives that shape the future and drive progress for our entire industry.”
“This donation from AET demonstrates its commitment to furthering the engineering industry by investing in the intersection of innovation and insight,” said Steve Lefton, chair of the ACEC Research Institute. “It’s this proactive mindset coupled with our long-term perspective that will help set our industry up for success.”
In addition to conducting original research, the institute has awarded $678,000 in student scholarships over the last year to help future engineers join this transformational industry.
The ACEC Research Institute’s data is often cited by the media and is available on the Bloomberg Terminal, a tool for financial professionals that provides real-time data, news, and analytics. The Institute’s sought-after experts are also frequent contributors to industry podcasts.
By increasing its level of support, AET joins a growing list of donors that have stepped forward over the past few years to support the ACEC Research Institute at the highest level, Founder Circle, many of which were early contributors that helped launch the Institute:
ACEC California
ACEC Florida
ACEC Life/Health Trust
ACEC Minnesota
ACEC New York
ACEC North Carolina
ACEC Texas
AET
Autodesk
Benesch
Bentley
BST Global
CMT
Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine
Deltek
DJ&A
HDR
JMT
Kimley-Horn
POWER Engineers
RS&H
Stanley Consultants
STV
T. Baker Smith
Terracon
VHB
The ACEC Research Institute, through the generous support of its donors, will continue to expand its research activities. By harnessing the collective expertise of its members and stakeholders, the Institute aims to develop transformative solutions that address the pressing challenges of our time, ensuring a safer, more sustainable, and resilient built environment for future generations.
Individuals, firms, and foundations interested in supporting the ACEC Research Institute should reach out to Daphne Bryant, executive director, at dbryant@acec.org.
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