Events for April 9, 2026

Security Engineering: Protecting People, Facilities, and Information in a Changing World We live in an increasingly volatile world and the need for security - and safety - is constantly changing. Security Engineering focuses on physical and technical security, protecting people/facilities/information, while insuring this security also includes essential elements of safety. Unfortunately the field of security engineering is seldom in the news (we don’t have a tv show about security engineers). So what is a security engineer and what do they do? This presentation will introduce the field of security engineering through a case study of the evolution of the technical and physical security programs at the US Department of State. Although security has always been an essential element of the Department of State, the role of Diplomatic Security Services has seen many changes over the years. The bombings of the Marine Barracks in Lebanon in the early 1980’s, the East African bombings in Africa in 1998, and “911” have all had a huge impact on the size and mission of DSS, and the need for security engineers continues to grow. But DSS is not the only organization that employees security engineers - so we will look at the skill sets necessary to be a security engineer as well as discuss the types of employees that would be interested in engineers with a familiarity of security engineering concepts. Speaker(s): Daryl Zimmerman, Agenda: 5:00 - Complimentary Food w/Registration 5:15 - 6:15 - Presentation 6:15 - 6:45 - Additional Q&A as needed Room: 336, Bldg: EEP, 501 E. Saint Joseph Street, Rapid City, South Dakota, United States, 57701

This presentation offers a fascinating glimpse into the electrical engineering design of the Denver Commuter Rail system. Through detailed photographs of rail electrical equipment and clearly defined design assumptions, the presenter highlights key aspects of the system’s electrical architecture. The presentation also places the design within a broader historical and theoretical context, particularly with respect to power system protection theory. Overall, this presentation is both engaging and thought-provoking, offering valuable insights for novice engineers as well as experienced electrical power professionals. Co-sponsored by: Platte River Power Authority Speaker(s): Walt Slade Agenda: Doors Open 6:00pm Networking from 6:00-6:45pm Power and Energy Society Announcements 6:45-7:00 pm Technical Presentation 7:00-8:00 pm A light snack will be available, probably Pizza and Soft drinks Bldg: PRPA Headquarters, 2000 East Horsetooth Rd, Fort Collins, Colorado, United States, 80525