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Missouri S&T returns to in-person summer camps for students in grades 5-12

After two years of virtual and hybrid youth camps, Missouri S&T’s in-person summer camps are back. From June 5-July 28, students in grades 5-12 will be able to immerse themselves in STEM-related subjects ranging from physics, computing and robotics to aerospace and explosives. Fifteen camp sessions covering 10 STEM-related topic areas are currently scheduled. All camps are residential, with a minimum two-night stay at the S&T campus in Rolla; the camps for students at the older end of the age range will include a five-night stay.

Visit https://news.mst.edu/2022/03/missouri-st-returns-to-in-person-summer-camps-for-students-in-grades-5-12/ to view the full article online.

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ISEE 49th Annual Conference Call for Papers Opening Soon

Get ready! ISEE's Call for Abstracts/Papers for the 2023 Conference in San Antonio opens April 18.

Papers addressing the following topics will be specifically invited: Blasting Safety and Explosives Security; Risk Assessment/Legal; Environmental Improvement; Close Proximity Blasting; Drill to Mill Optimization; Demolition Blasting; Quarry Blasting; Underwater Blasting; Digital Imaging and Analysis; Underground Blasting; Blast Vibration and Seismology; Electronic Detonators; Cast Blasting and Open Pit; Explosives for Oil Extraction; Construction Blasting; Blast Design; Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS); Blasting and Explosives Research; Fragmentation Modeling/Measurement; Basic Drilling Practices; Driller/Blaster Communication; Case Histories: Problems & Solutions; Public and Media Relations.

See the Call for Papers PDF for more details!

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/ise-nwl/pdf/2023-call-for-papers.pdf to view the full article online.

SEE Education Foundation Now Accepting Scholarship Applications

The Society of Explosives Engineers (SEE) Education Foundation has opened the 2022 application process for the SEE Scholarship program. In 2022, the SEE is making a total of $95,000 USD available in scholarships to students pursuing degrees related to the explosives industry. The scholarship acceptance period is March 14, 2022, to May 6, 2022.

To be eligible, students must be, or plan to be, pursuing a technical, undergraduate, graduate or doctorate degree in a field related to the commercial explosives industries. Students will be assessed on academic and professional achievements, industry goals, a personal challenges narrative and a brief statement of financial need.

Each year, the scholarship committee reviews and scores applications from students in a wide range of disciplines and makes awards ranging from $1,500 USD to a top award of $7,500 USD to well-qualified students. The deadline to submit your completed application is May 6, 2022. No extensions will be granted.

About the SEE Education Foundation
The SEE Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization created in 1996 to serve the long-term education interests of the explosives industry through the development of education and training materials, championing the inclusion of explosives instruction in engineering curricula and awarding scholarships to eligible students.

Visit https://isee.org/students to view the full article online.

The annual Best in the West Drill and Blast Conference is an intensive three day event that brings together mining companies, drilling and blasting suppliers, and government agencies. The focus is networking, innovation, safety, and government regulation.

The conference has grown over the past several years to include over 300 registrants and 40 supplier booths. People attend from across the country. Many are employed in the region, but don't be surprised to see some from other countries.

The revenue generated from the conference goes to fund the Best in the West scholarship programs. Currently the Best in the West Conference has provided students from a seven-state area over $100,000 in scholarships over the past 20 years.

Visit https://bitwconference.org/register.html to view the full article online.

EFEE 11th World Conference on Explosives and Blasting

The EFEE 11th World Conference on Explosives and Blasting will take place from Sunday, May 15 – Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the MECC in Maastricht, Netherlands, and includes technical presentations, an industry exhibition, technical excursions, educational workshops, welcome drinks reception and gala dinner.

The conference draws attention from explosives users, manufacturers and drilling equipment operators as well as researchers and professionals involved in the construction and mining industry. The technical sessions will be divided into key themes. Authors will present their papers in English to an audience in a lecture style format with some time for questions from the audience.

The conference will focus on practical papers on the following themes:

• Blast Design Management
• Blast Vibration and Seismology
• Blasting Work Experiences
• Construction, Mining & Quarrying (Blasting)
• Demolition Blasting
• EU Directives & Harmonisation Work
• Explosive Detection for Security
• Health, Safety & Environment
• New Applications and Training
• Technical Development

Visit https://efee2022.com to view the full article online.

WATCH: Dykon Explosive Demolition Corp Implodes Power Plant Stacks

ISEE members from Dykon Explosive Demolition Corp imploded four power plant stacks on March 23 in Hawesville, Ky. The 762-acre site will be cleared and prepared for future economic development opportunities following the implosion and continued demolition this year. Watch the local news coverage and raw footage of the blast at the link below.

Visit https://www.14news.com/2022/03/23/big-rivers-imploding-power-plant-stacks-hawesville/ to view the full article online.

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