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Welcome to Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience (CISR) site, which is dedicated to promoting student research on salient topics in CISR at Eastern Kentucky University. This page provides student podcast recordings based on research conducted in undergraduate Homeland Security courses in 2023. Scroll down to access the podcast recordings.

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Hosts

MJ Anest

Graduate Assistant

Dept. of Safety and Security

Katie Eli

Graduate Assistant

Dept. of Safety and Security

Chad Foster

Associate Professor

Dept. of Safety and Security

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Energy Systems Sectors

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Formula One Net Zero Carbon Initiative Towards Global Efficiency and Sustainable Fuel

By: Lane Nevitt

Wasting Away: Lessons Learned from the 2008 Kinston, Tn., Coal Ash Spill

By: TJ Carter

The Blackout: Exploring Ways to Build a Smart Energy Grid

By: Tyler Sandmann

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Homeland Security Podcast Series 2023 Critical Infrastructure Security and Resilience
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A New Horizon for Offshore Oil Rigs: Examining the Risks and Impacts of Oil Spills

By: Hunter Short

Protecting the Pipes: Assessing the Vulnerability and Resilience of Pipeline Systems

By: Jordan Watson

When the Lights Go Out! Assessing Vulnerabilities with Energy Distribution Systems in the United States

By: Zac Cockrell

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Preventing the Next Fire: Rebuilding Energy Transmission Infrastructure in the United States

By: Jordin Jones

Closing the Lid on Radioactive Materials in the Healthcare Sector

By: Meghan Allison

Precious Cargo: Securing the Transportation Routes of Nuclear Materials and Waste

By: Ethan Bradley

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Health, Safety &Security Sectors

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Posting the Hazards: Social Media's Impact on Emergency Response

By: Dean Byers

The Looming Devastation of Coastal Military Bases: The Impacts of Rising Sea Levels

By: Dennis Walsh

Opening the Door to Foreign Interests: Understanding the Impacts of Melting Ice

By: Maria Rudzik

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Environmental Sectors

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Lead in the Pipes: Contamination in the Water

By: Emma Sheets

The Hidden Threats of Flooding: Assessing the Health and Safety Risks of Water Contamination

By: Jillian Ordway

The Lost Lake of America? Assessing the Impact of Water Loss at Lake Powell

By: Kage Baker

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The Epidemic of Agriculture: Drought’s Impact on Food Production

By: Tanner McIntosh

The Fuel Behind the Fields: Examining Cyber Vulnerabilities within Irrigation and Fertilizer Systems

By: Ella Lowe

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Facilities & Manufacturing Sectors

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Partnering for Security: Safeguarding U.S. Embassies and Consulates

By: Gabriella Weiss

The Oklahoma City Bombing: A Case Study on the Protection of Federal Government Facilities

By: Alexander Seamans

Fun without Fear: Managing Risk at State Fairs

By: Elizabeth Ogorek

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Big Box Stores: Addressing the Importance of Public-Private Partnerships in Hurricane Response

By: Madelynn Linet

The Magic of Transportation: How Disney World Tackles Internal Transportation

By: Emma Ryan

Protecting Government Facilities: Lessons Learned from the January 6th Riots

By: Deacon Thomas

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Cyber & Financial Sectors

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Blackout in Music City: A Case Study on the 2020 Bombing of the AT&T Tower

By: Kaleb Murphy

Preserving Patient Safety: A Case Study on Anthem Healthcare

By: Cam Ryan

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Transportation Systems

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Avoiding Preventable Deaths: The Need for Preventative Maintenance in Railway Systems

By: Liam Snyder

Navigating Crises: Leveraging Maritime Assets in Coastal Water Response

By: Anthony Johns

Learning Lessons from Hurricane Sandy: Building Resiliency into Supply Chains

By: Cameron Williams

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Unmanned Aerial Systems and Critical Infrastructure

By: Hunter West

Bridges and Unconventional Threats: A Case Study on the Brent Spence Bridge

By: Matthew Richardson

“Hey Siri, Find an Alternate Route”

By: Bekkah McMillin

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Lookout for Falling Objects: Assessing Highways in Mountainous Areas

By: Dalton Brown

When Cyberspace Turns Catastrophic

By: Shelby Denny

Tri-State Transit: Securing Passenger Rail Within the United States

By: Sam Weiss

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Grounding Flights: Examining the Cascading Impacts of Cyber Attacks on Air Travel

By: Carson Johnson

Fixing the Potholes: Exploring Aging Roadways in Rural Appalachia

By: Connor Fraley

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The EKU Homeland Security program aims to prepare graduates seeking careers protecting life and assets as homeland security and emergency management practitioners, who will become critical and creative thinkers, effective communicators, and leaders in their professional communities.