ACE History
What year was the ACE Mentor Program founded?
1994
For marketing purposes, how many students participated in ACE nationwide last year?
$14k students reached/registered
How many active affiliates are there in the Northeast Region?
23
John Lloyd Wright, son of famous architect Frank Lloyd Wright invented these children's toy.
Lincoln Logs
How many people live in one state but work in another affiliate and just had a baby!
Two! Lauren and Emily!
What higher education school was involved in the founding of ACE?
Manhattan College, now Manhattan University
What percentage of ACE students across the country consider themselves People of Color?
70%
How many affiliates in the Northeast have paid staff?
12 affiliates
Which discipline of the AEC industry was once an Onlymic sport?
Architecture, from 1912 to 1952
Which affiliates had record fundraising years?
Greater New York and DC
What year was the ACE National office formed?
2002
What percentage of ACE students across the country are women?
40%
Which affiliate gave out the highest dollar amount in scholarships in the 24-25 program year?
Boston gave out $264,000 in the 2024-2025 year! Congratulations!
How many bricks are produced every calendar year?
1.5 trillion
Who is based in the Eastern Shore of Maryland?
Andrea!
How many ACE affiliate have existed for 20+ years?
21
What is the total amount of scholarships ACE (national+affilaites) has awarded since its founding?
$42 Million dollars and growing!
Which affiliates had the highest retention rate of students in the 2024-2025 year?
New Hampshire and Columbus both had 100% retention rate! Congratulations!
Shoutout to Central PA with 89% and Eastern Shore with 85!
What percentage of construction firms are women-owned?
13%
How many people on the call work for universities/colleges?
Two! Andrea and Alicia
Who is the current chair of the ACE National Board?
Peter Davoren
How many members of the ACE National Staff are there? Bonus points if you can name 5!
14 staff members
Which affiliates have 100% of their mentor background checks completed in the database?
Annapolis and Albany! Congratulations!
The four forces of flight would affect whether Santa’s sleigh could fly. What are they?
Lift, drag, thrust, and gravity
Which affiliate hosted a Giant Jenga tournament for the first time called "Battle of the Blocks"
Baltimore