The Trustworthy Cyber Infrastructure for the Power Grid (TCIPG) research project is sponsoring a seminar/webinar on Friday, February 6, 2015 at 1PM. Jana Sebestik, Assistant Director of STEM Curriculum Design, University of Illinois, will present "Sparking Interest in Smart Grid Stuff." Local participants can attend at teh NCSA Auditorium. Webcast details and archives will be posted online at: http://tcipg.org/events/seminars/2015-Feb-6.
Abstract: Securing a smarter grid of the future involves an engaged and informed society. Join us for a showcase on how TCIPG sparks interest in the smart grid – at all ages and levels of engagement – and the impact of these efforts on smart grid awareness, education, research, and workforce development. Discover outreach tools, resources, and training programs that empower YOU to increase awareness, educate stakeholders, and actively contribute to smart grid security and resiliency. We will also highlight plans for our 2015 Summer School program.
Biography: Jana Sebestik is the Assistant Director for STEM Curriculum Design in the Office for Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (MSTE) in the College of Education at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She coordinates TCIPG education efforts to develop a variety of educational opportunities designed to engage learners of all ages. She is the author of the 4-H SET curriculum “The Power of the Wind.” She taught in the Urbana School District for 34 years before coming to MSTE.
Contact: Cheri Soliday, csoliday@illinois.edu
