Students Organize at Penn State!

With the support of Dr. R. Larry Grayson, Professor of Energy and Mineral Engineering, Penn State Mineral Engineering students are working toward chartering an ISEE student chapter at Penn State in 2009.  The first organizational meeting was held with enthusiasm beyond the expectations of ISEE industry members as 34 engineering students crowded into a university meeting to learn more about this unique professional association that serves the education goals of the explosives industry.

Industry Presentations were given by Penn State
grads Matt Tomlin, American Rock Mechanics and Kirk Whitaker, Dimension Supply who is the current Mid-Atlantic Chapter President as well as ISEE members, ISEE Past President, Dale Ramsey. Each of the presenters gave the students personal testimonials about their experiences in the industry, the importance of mentoring, and associations in career building.  The students chosen to work as the organizing committee are:  President: Bob Burns; Vice President: Patrick D'Elia; Secretary/Treasurer: Haris Saeed; Social Services Chair: Patrick Terrazas; Faculty Advisor: Assistant Professor, Jamal Rostami - Energy and Mineral Engineering; Industry Advisor: Dale Ramsey, Senex Explosives Inc.

The group hopes to become Chartered as a student Chapter by the ISEE Board of Directors this summer.