FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Bethlehem, PA – The National Museum of Industrial History (NMIH) is pleased to share that the recent matching funds challenge opportunity offered by the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) Foundation has been met. The funds raised were to support the creation of a Modern Steel Educational Kiosk to be installed in its Iron & Steel Gallery.
NMIH, in affiliation with the Smithsonian Institution, is working to forge a connection between America’s industrial past and the innovations of today by inspiring the visionaries of tomorrow. Earlier this year, the NMIH sought the steel industry’s support to upgrade the visitor experience in their Iron & Steel Gallery to include an interactive display educating tourists, young professionals, and students alike on the technology, innovation and advancements that exist in the steel industry today.
The AIST Foundation matched the full pledge of $30,000 for a total donation of $70,950 to the NMIH. Generous contributions were also made through grants from The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation and Air Products Foundation, the AIST Philadelphia Member Chapter, the Lehigh Valley Foundrymen’s Association and multiple corporate and individual donors. A list of contributors is available below.
With the money raised, the NMIH’s plan is to install a kiosk that will feature interactive screens for visitors to engage with content about the modern steel industry, including technology, product, sustainability and career opportunities. The kiosk will officially be added to the museum’s permanent exhibit and guests will be able to learn all about the modern steel industry through this educational display for years to come.
Modern Steel Kiosk Contributors
Association for Iron & Steel Technology Foundation
The Cleveland-Cliffs Foundation
Air Products Foundation
AIST Philadelphia Member Chapter
Lehigh Valley Foundrymen’s Association
Amy Beard, Quaker Houghton
Bette Kovach
Graham McIntosh
Deach Rhodes, Xtek
Thomas J. Russo
Barry T. Schneider, Steel Dynamics, Inc.
Trevor Shellhammer, TVR Technologies
ABOUT NATIONAL MUSEUM OF INDUSTRIAL HISTORY
A Smithsonian Institution-affiliate, the National Museum of Industrial History is dedicated to preserving America’s rich industrial heritage. Housed in an 18,000-square-foot, 110-year-old former Bethlehem Steel facility on the largest private brownfield in America, the Museum is home to exciting exhibits, engaging programs and amazing history. Learn more at nmih.org.
ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION FOR IRON & STEEL TECHNOLOGY
The Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST) is a non-profit organization with 16,600 members from more than 70 countries. With 29 Technology Committees representing all facets of the iron and steel manufacturing process and 22 local Member Chapters spread across six continents, AIST represents an incomparable network of steel knowledge and expertise. The AIST mission is to advance the technical development, production, processing and application of iron and steel. Its vision is to be a global leader in networking, education and sustainability programs for advancing iron and steel technology. To learn more about AIST, visit aist.org.
ABOUT THE AIST FOUNDATION
The AIST Foundation is a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation organized for charitable, education and scientific purposes. The Foundation works closely with the Association for Iron & Steel Technology (AIST).
Media Contact:
Megan Pildis, Director of Development, National Museum of Industrial History, [email protected] 610-428-3053 (cell)