Explosives Industry News

If you haven’t cast your votes for the ISEE Board of Directors Election, there's still time. Eligible voters, all members in good standing with the exception of student members, can cast votes until Nov. 30, 2018.

To access your ballot, check your inbox for an email with the subject line “The ISEE Board of Directors Election Now Open,” which was sent Monday, Oct. 15. It contains links to the online election and your personalized user name and password. If you did not receive this message, please email wahl@isee.org or call 1 (440) 349-4400.

 

Elected officers and directors for 2019 will take office at the 45th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique to be held Jan. 27-30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.

 

Your opinion matters. Take part in this year’s election.

The 2019 program includes a dynamic education program featuring technical sessions, poster session and workshops combined with more than 130 exhibits on the latest technology. In addition to the full conference, the Blasters Weekend Package, commencing on Saturday, Jan. 26, will include the popular Blasters Training Seminar, the Blasters R Us Video Roundup, a regulatory panel discussion and more.

 

In addition, educational programs, books, DVDs and ISEE apparel will be sold at the ISEE bookstore, including the 18th Edition ISEE Blasters’ Handbook (print and digital) and the 45th Annual Conference Proceedings, featuring all the technical papers from leading industry experts.

The Futurist - Shift/Transformation
Monday, Jan. 28, 2019
8 a.m.
Opening speaker David Houle is a futurist, thinker and speaker. He will discuss emerging global trends and how they could affect the future of our industry. Houle spent more than 20 years in media and entertainment. He has worked at NBC, CBS and was part of the senior executive team that created and launched MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and CNN Headline News.

 

Emerging Professionals Social - Open to All
Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
This exciting event runs from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Sunday at Track One near downtown Nashville! With refreshments and games, Track One provides the perfect opportunity to meet new colleagues, share ideas and build a stronger network while having fun. Transportation will be provided.

 

Grand Finale Gala - Open to All 
Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Raise a glass to celebrate new friendships, new business contacts, and renewed acquaintances. This exciting gala event is the largest social gathering of the year in the explosives industry. Share a delightful evening together before the conference comes to a close. Grab a refreshing cocktail, enjoy an appetizing bite, and be a part of the fun. All registered attendees are invited and attire is casual.

The SEE Education Foundation will be holding its silent auction to support students pursuing degrees in explosives-related fields. Since the Foundation’s inception, over 500 scholarships valued at more than $500,000 have been awarded.

 

Silent auction packages will be available for viewing and bidding for the duration of the annual conference and will conclude Jan. 29, 2019, during the closing reception. This is a great opportunity to showcase your company name at the conference and help the foundation provide monies for the SEE scholarship funds. Contact Patrick Lang at lang@isee.org or (440) 349-4400 for more information.

Do you have a knack for photography and some great shots of a recent job you’d like to share? Submit them to our 26th annual photo contest for a chance to win a $500 gift certificate to the ISEE Bookstore.

The winner will be announced during our 45th Annual Conference on Explosives and Blasting Technique held Jan. 27-30, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn.

Request for Comment on the ISEE Standard: Field Practice Guidelines for Blasting Seismographs - 2015 Edition

The ISEE is committed to keeping standards current with the best available technology and procedures and by policy requires the standards to be reviewed and modified every five years. The current standard scheduled for review is the Field Practice Guideline for Blasting Seismographs - 2015 Edition.

 

The ISEE Standards Committee is asking for any public comment or proposed changes to the existing standard. Written comments that are received by Dec. 31, 2018, will be addressed by the Standards Committee in writing prior to modification of the standard.

Now ISEE members can search Blasting and Fragmentation Journal articles along with proceedings from ISEE's Annual Conference on Explosives & Blasting Technique all at OneMine, ISEE's newest member benefit.

 

OneMine is also home to than 124,000 articles, technical papers, books in the explosives, mining, minerals and tunneling industries from SME, NIOSH, AusIMM, CIM, SAIMM, TMS, IMPC, DFI and IIMP.

 

To access you're exclusive member benefit,  log in to the ISEE website. Once in the members section, click on Research Papers and Proceedings. And if you have questions about your ISEE account or about any of our member benefits, please visit our website or contact us at isee@isee.org.

Did you know the ISEE has an online career center that offers discounts to members looking to post jobs? Whether you’re a student looking for an internship or a business looking for a seasoned professional in the explosives industry, the ISEE job board, located at the ISEE website, is a great way to get noticed.

 

And one of the best parts is that it’s free for job seekers. Upload your resume today to get the attention of job posters or browse the job board for the latest openings. Visit the career center now.