Center for Power Systems Studies
The Center for Power Systems Studies (CPSS) was established and approved in 1968 as a center by the South Dakota Board of Regents.
The mission of the Center for Power Systems Studies (CPSS) shall be to facilitate the interaction of industry, students and faculty through a process that benefits electrical service providers and contributes to continued economic development.
Students
Encourage the recruitment of students to study power engineering in order to provide a supply of trained engineers to serve business and foster continued economic development.
Research
Encourage power system research in order to develop and transfer technology to business and industry for economic development purposes.
Faculty
Encourage the preparation of qualified faculty in order to support the training of students and lead the research efforts needed to meet our objectives.
Industry Funding
Encourage the solicitation of industry support for program funding and scholarships in order to fulfill the center's mission and encourage and support students seeking training.
Industry Placement
Encourage Industry to hire students and provide summer training opportunities for both students and faculty in order to provide economic development in South Dakota.
It is a partnership with the Regional Power Industry and is dedicated to the promotion of teaching students through direct involvement with industry. The center is also dedicated to providing educational opportunities to engineers in the power community. The center offers scholarships, power technology-oriented tours, power seminars, brings to campus guest speakers and coordinates regional conferences and workshops. Through active participation by its members, the CPSS provides students numerous opportunities by offering three and nine month internship positions. CPSS is not only for EE's, but is an excellent resource for mechanical and civil engineers who may be interested in the power generation, transmission and distribution fields.
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