Homeland Security and safety training have never been more closely linked. The Department of Technology at NIU hosts a Safety Conference each year on topics ranging from occupational safety and environmental issues to business continuity. This year topics focused on Homeland Security and the training of the next generation of Disaster Managers.
In conjunction with the student chapter of the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), The Department of Technology hosted approximately 90 students and faculty from NIU, University of Minnesota-Duluth, Iowa State, and Illinois State.
The Events of 911, a Survivors Story:
Mr. Chuck Carroll, President, Insurance Office of America
The Role of Environmental, Safety, and Health Professionals in Disaster Preparedness and Response: Dr. Dennis Cesarotti and Health Professionals in Disaster Assistant Professor, NIU
Hurricane Katrina Response:
Mr. Paul Satti, Construction Safety Council
Disaster Preparedness in the Healthcare Industry:
Mr. Michael Chihoski, Director of Engineering, OSF Hospital Group
Risk Assessment
Mr. Michael Olin, Aviation Safety Manager, U.S. Army
"This conference is about exposing our students to the real world and to the variety of opportunities available in Industry."
~ Earl Hanson, Associate Professor of Technology