Mission
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. This mission includes
the following 5 parts:
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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.
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Research
Encourage power system research in order to develop and transfer technology to business
and industry for economic development purposes
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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.
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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.
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Industry Placement
Encourage Industry to hire students an provide summer training opportunities for both
students and faculty in order to provide economic development in South Dakota.