The Expanded Shale, Clay, and Slate Institute (ESCSI) is pleased to announce the John Ries Scholarship in
Academic Year 2022-23 for undergraduate and graduate students in civil engineering or closely related
majors.
The ESCSI is the international trade association for manufacturers of rotary kiln-produced expanded shale,
expanded clay and expanded slate (ESCS) lightweight aggregate. ESCSI promotes the extensive use of
rotary kiln-produced lightweight aggregate in the lightweight concrete masonry and structural lightweight
concrete markets, as well as use in asphalt, geotechnical and other applications. Based on research and
development, educational material is disseminated to all phases of the construction industry. The
association works closely with other technical organizations, such as ACI and ASTM, to maintain product
quality, life-safety and professional integrity throughout the construction industry and related building
code bodies.
Applications are accepted as self-nominations by undergraduate or graduate students in civil engineering
or closely related majors who are enrolled in fall 2022 and will return to school for spring 2023. All
applications shall be postmarked no later than January 31, 2023. Applications should include the following
items:
By Abigail Gabbard | October 19, 2022 | New report release