Welcome Reception: June 14, 2015
Main Sessions: June 15-19, 2015
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Agenda, session topics, and activities are subject to change. Updated information about our program and agenda will be posted as it becomes available.

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Introduction Topics

• Essential Skills Primer and Demonstration. Also see Laptop Note.
    Jeremy Jones, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Power System Fundamentals
    Pete Sauer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Cyber System Fundamentals
    Adam Hahn, Washington State University
• Cyber-Physical and Smart Grid Fundamentals
    Anurag Srivastava, Washington State University

Power Grid Application of Fundamentals

• Smart Grid Architecture
    Pete Sauer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
  
• Control Theory and Its Role in the Smart Grid
    Pete Sauer, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Roles and Responsibilities in the Grid
    Scott Mix, North American Reliability Corporation
• Common Threats, Defenses, and Impact
    Saman Zonouz, Rutgers University
• System Stability – Physical Properties of the Grid
    Katherine Davis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• System Stability – Cyber Properties of the Grid
    Saman Zonouz, Rutgers University

Bounding Constraints

• Standards and their Impact
    Victoria Pillitteri, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Security Guidance in Standards
    Victoria Pillitteri, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Risk Analysis, Management, and Acceptance
    Victoria Pillitteri, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
• Resiliency and Operating Through Failure
    Saman Zonouz, Rutgers University

Power Grid Information and Its Use

• Communications Mechanisms and Protocols
    Dave Bakken, Washington State University
• Importance of Data to Grid Operation
    Dave Bakken, Washington State University
• Power Modeling and Analysis
    Katherine Davis, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• System Robustness
    Zbigniew Kalbarczyk, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Cyber Modeling and Analysis
    David Nicol, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Consumer Privacy and Protection
    Klara Nahrstedt, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Special Topics

• Renewables
    Art Anderson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
• Synchrophasors
    Paul Myrda, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
• Microgrids
    Paul Myrda, Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI)
• Demand Response and Distribution Automation
    Art Anderson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
• Advanced Metering Infrastructure
    Art Anderson, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E)
• Smart Transportation
    Klara Nahrstedt, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Smart Cities and Impact on the Grid
    Adam Hahn, Washington State University

Tool Introductions

• Common Tools in Power – Hands-On
    Matt Davis, PowerWorld
  
• Common Tools in Cyber – Hands-On
    Edmond Rogers, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Applied Security Topics

• Applying Security – Defense in Depth
    Andrew Wright, N-Dimension Solutions, Inc.
• Applying Security – Best Practices
    Andrew Wright, N-Dimension Solutions, Inc.
• Applying Security – Common Failures or Oversights
    Matt Luallen, CYBATI
• Secure System Design Approaches
    Tim Yardley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Ethical Security Assessment
    Tim Yardley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Assessment Tools and Demonstrations
    Matt Luallen, CYBATI

Research Challenges and Connections

• Emerging Smart Grid Technology and Key Implications
    William Sanders, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Emerging Research Challenges
    William Sanders, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Where to Go From Here

• Sparking Interest in Smart Grid
    Jana Sebestik, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Training Opportunities and Coverage
    Tim Yardley, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Top Smart Grid Research Venues
    Dave Bakken, Washington State University
• Geomagnetic Disturbances – Modeling and Understanding Impact
    Komal Shetye, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• Collecting and Leveraging Sensor Data for Security
    Edmond Rogers, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Presentation by DOE

• Energy Sector Cybersecurity & Risk Management Programs
    Akhlesh Kaushiva, U.S. Department of Energy

Other Activities

• Welcome Reception – Sunday, June 14
• Networking Reception and Poster Session
• Information/Job Fair
• Lightning Talks – from select summer school participants.
  Moderator: Masood Parvania, Arizona State University
  Proposals Due May 22.
  
• Open Sessions and Labs (in evenings)
• Smart Grid Lab – work on your hands-on skills, applying what you’ve learned and interfacing with systems.

LAPTOP NOTE: Participants should be prepared to bring a laptop that can connect to the internet (via Ethernet and wireless) and can run a remote desktop client. A laptop with internet capability will be required to take full advantage of sessions that utilize the Virtual Smart Grid Environment.