American Institute of Steel Construction offers Civil Engineering students, undergraduate or graduate, the opportunity to gather on campus and meet as a group to exchange steel-related knowledge, engage in educational activities, and to network with peers and industry representatives. Additionally, AISC supports the Iowa State University's Student Steel Bridge Competition (SSBC) team. This team competes in a regional competition every Spring, and strives to compete nationally. Moreover, a selected group of students will attend AISC's NASCC: The Steel Conference as a group every year.