The speaker at this year’s National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association Young Leaders Luncheon, sponsored by Rock Products, will be former Navy SEAL Dave Sears. The event will take place at AGG1.
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Should Artificial Intelligence Be Regulated?
Singularity. It’s discussed by futurists and by scientists. Then there are the rest of us grappling to get our heads around the “reality” that within a decade or so, Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change everything.
Read MoreSouth Dakota School of Mines Now Offers Mining Ph.D.
The decision to add a new Ph.D. specialization in the Mining Engineering and Management Department at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will increase research opportunities and funding, and develop critical collaborations.
Read MoreMillennials and Energy
As of 2016, Millennials have overtaken Baby Boomers as the largest generation in terms of population in the United States. Recognizing this demographic shift and the growing influence of Millennials, the Smart Grid Consumer Collaborative (SGCC) commissioned research to better understand what the rise of Millennials means for consumers of energy.
Read MoreVolvo CE Fuels Workforce Development In North America
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) is continuing its support for the construction and aggregates industries and helping to address the skills gap. Over the summer, Volvo CE donated an excavator to support operator-training programs at Pennsylvania College of Technology, and participated in SkillsUSA and Skills/Compétences Canada’s annual competitions.
Read MoreThe Fear of Artificial Intelligence
Job insecurity has fueled a general unease among American workers, driven not by foreign competition but by advancing technology. According to pessimists, millions of jobs will disappear in coming years because of robots, driverless vehicles and Artificial Intelligence (AI), sparking mass social unrest and upheaval.
Read MoreImprove Inter-Generational Decision Making
By Jill Johnson Making decisions is always difficult. It is hard enough when the decision needs to be made by a group of like-minded peers; but the hardest type of decisions to make are those in which there are multiple generations involved in the process. So what do you do? Bringing out the best in the generations impacting your decisions…
Read More5 Questions to Ask Before Buying a Drone
Many aggregates producers are considering the purchase of a drone, and younger employees are taking the lead in the operation of this emerging technology. Here are five important considerations – courtesy of Kespry – to help you evaluate drones for mapping.
Read MoreAre You Ready For The Internet Of Things?
A new study shows that manufacturing executives around the world are seeing real effects on productivity and profitability from investing in the Internet of Things (IoT).
Read MoreYoung Leaders Conquer Arizona
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association’s (NSSGA) Young Leaders group has been around for 25 years now. They celebrated in fine fashion with a well-attended annual meeting in Chandler, Ariz.
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