SDSM&T News

2021 Student Research Symposium

2021-04-01T13:30:00-06:00

Mines Students Present Research on Possible Treatments for Cancer, Severe Weather Prediction, Lunar Robotics, Alternative Energy and More The 11 th annual Student Research Symposium at South Dakota Mines , from April 6-8, includes an array of cutting-edge research across many fields of study. The 11 th a

Bright Future in the Mineral Industries Disciplines

2021-03-30T14:05:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Bound for Bright Future in the Mineral Industries Disciplines South Dakota Mines is on the cusp of a new and bright future in the mineral industries core disciplines of geological, metallurgical, and mining engineering. This is thanks to the state legislature and Governor Kristi Noem, who

Women Trailblazers at South Dakota Mines

2021-03-18T20:20:00-06:00

Shattering the Ceiling: Women Trailblazers at South Dakota Mines In recognition of Women’s History Month, we’re sharing this 2019 article from The Hardrock alumni magazine about a pioneering group of 1969 graduates. Kathy Stechmann and Diane Hammond sit at the front of a classroom i

Mines Plans Return to Normal Operations this Fall

2021-03-15T17:10:00-06:00

Mines Plans Return to Normal Operations this Fall South Dakota Mines plans plans for a return to normal in the Fall 2021 semester with regular in-person classes, a full athletics schedule, student activities and the traditional homecoming celebration and other events. Students atop Dinosaur H

Faculty Member Receives Army Award

2021-03-03T16:55:00-07:00

Mines Faculty Member Receives Army Patriotic Civilian Service Award for Exceptional Teaching of Military History Dr. John Dreyer, associate professor of social science at South Dakota Mines has been presented with the Department of the Army Patriotic Civilian Service Award for his commitment to Mines’ ROTC pr

Freedom Scholarship Will Boost State’s High-Tech Economy

2021-02-23T14:40:00-07:00

Mines Graduates Show the Value of South Dakota Freedom Scholarship on State’s High-Tech Economy The South Dakota Legislature is now considering a $50 million proposal by Governor Kristi Noem to create the new South Dakota Freedom Scholarship . Many South Dakota Mines graduates show that scholarships can ma

Mining professor appointed to committee

2021-02-17T22:20:00-07:00

Mines Professor to Advise Top US Officials on Mining Safety Professor joins national advisory committee. Andrea Brickey, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Department of Mining and Management, has been appointed to a national advisory committee for mine safety. RAPID CITY, SD (Feb.

2021 Black History Month Speaker

2021-02-17T15:55:00-07:00

Mines Hosts Black History Month Speaker Dr. Sydney Freeman In recognition of Black History Month, South Dakota Mines’ student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the university’s Center for Inclusion are hosting Dr. Sydney Freeman Jr., who will present a live virtual webinar ti

Athlete Credits Coaches for Success at Hula Bowl

2021-02-16T16:50:00-07:00

Mines Athlete Credits Coaches for Success at the Hula Bowl When Jack Batho stepped onto the field at the 2021 Hula Bowl at Aloha Stadium, in Honolulu, HI, he became the first ever Hardrocker football player to join all-star game. He also accomplished something only a handful of other D2 athletes managed t

Mines Celebrates 44th Annual Engineers Week

2021-02-10T15:10:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Celebrates 44th Annual Engineers Week The 2021 Engineers Week will be celebrated virtually at South Dakota Mines Feb. 16-20, with free online events for the campus community, area students and the general public. This year includes a unique live tour of a particle accelerator at Sanfo

Study Dakota Tutoring Program Started by Students

2021-02-09T16:10:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Students Create Free Tutoring Service Mines students offer free tutoring. RAPID CITY, SD (Feb. 9, 2021) — A new organization created and run by students at South Dakota Mines offers free tutoring to K-12-age students. StudyDakota is the brainchild of Debbie Rank

Mines Hosts Largest Spring Career Fair Ever(1)

2021-02-01T17:35:00-07:00

Despite Pandemic South Dakota Mines Hosts Largest Spring Career Fair Ever South Dakota Mines is set to hold the largest springtime career fair in university history with 126 vendors signed up to take part in the event on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Mechanical engineering student Jonathon Kittelson, (

Mines Math Professor Wins Chauvenet Prize

2021-01-20T16:30:00-07:00

Mines Math Professor Wins Prestigious Chauvenet Prize from Mathematical Association of America Dr. Travis Kowalski, professor and interim head of the Department of Mathematics at South Dakota Mines is the winner of the 2021 Chauvenet Prize from the Mathematical Association of America (MAA).

SD-FIRST Program Helps First Generation Students

2021-01-13T22:45:00-07:00

Mines Adds Program Supporting First-Generation Students New program to assist first-generation students made possible through NSF grant. RAPID CITY, SD (Jan. 13, 2020) — First-generation students at South Dakota Mines will now have additional support through the recently established S

Masterlark Chosen for Science Fellowship

2021-01-12T17:40:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Geophysicist Chosen for Prestigious Jefferson Science Fellowship at State Department Timothy Masterlark, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Geology and Geological Engineering at South Dakota Mines , has been selected by the National Academy of Sciences for a Jefferson Science Fellows

President Jim Rankin Op-Ed on Mineral Industries Building

2021-01-11T15:40:00-07:00

Investment in Mining and Materials Education at South Dakota Mines Will Show Huge Returns "We hope South Dakota citizens will see the wisdom of investing in the future of earth sciences, technology and the Mineral Industries Building at South Dakota Mines." Liangping Li, Ph.D.

Mines Mobilizes Students to Serve on MLK Jr. Holiday

2021-01-08T14:50:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Mobilizes Students to Serve on MLK Jr. Holiday For the 11 th year in a row, student groups from South Dakota Mines will step up to serve as volunteers on the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday, collecting food and cash donations at local grocery stores. Student gro

Fall 2020 Dean's List

2021-01-05T15:55:00-07:00

649 Students Named to Fall 2020 Dean’s List Students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher for the semester to be named to the Dean's List. RAPID CITY, SD (Jan. 5, 2021) – For the fall 2020 semester, 649 South Dakota Mines students were named to the Dean’s List. In orde

Leadership Team Thanks Mines Community

2020-12-22T22:35:00-07:00

Thank You From South Dakota Mines Leadership Team President Jim Rankin and the leadership team thanks the Mines campus community for it's hard work during the past year. RAPID CITY, SD (Dec. 21, 2020) — South Dakota Mines President Jim Rankin and his leadership team offer a heartfelt tha

50th Tiospaye Scholar

2020-12-15T15:15:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Celebrates 50th Tiospaye Scholar Tristan Picotte is the 50 th student to graduate in the Tiospaye Scholar Program at South Dakota Mines. Tristan Picotte is the 50 th student to graduate in the Tiospaye Scholar Program at South Dakota Mines. When

“Hardrocker Success” will Improve Student Outcomes

2020-12-11T22:20:00-07:00

New App and Platform “Hardrocker Success” Aims to Improve Student Outcomes South Dakota Mines is launching a campus-wide initiative that will improve students’ academic experiences and help them successfully complete their degrees. New App and Platform “Hardrocker Success” Aims to Impro

Virtual Fall 2020 Commencement

2020-12-11T20:55:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Will Host Virtual Fall 2020 Commencement The fall class of 2020 at South Dakota Mines is unable to celebrate commencement in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but their hard work and achievements will not go unrecognized. The fall 2020 class includes 120 bachelor’s d

CEO business competition winners

2020-12-08T00:35:00-07:00

Chi-X Business Takes Top Spot in CEO Business Plan Competition Biotechnology company wins 2020 CEO Business Plan Competition. Nghia Thai and Nhu Y Mai won the top prize of $4,000 at the seventh annual CEO Business plan with their business, Chi-X. RAPID CITY, SD (Dec. 8, 2020) — The se

Mines Adds Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering

2020-11-30T15:00:00-07:00

Mines Adds Master’s Degree in Industrial Engineering South Dakota Mines has added a master’s of science degree in industrial engineering to support expanded university research and meet a regional need. A master’s in industrial engineering has been added to the programs at South Dakota M

Mines Community Mourns the Loss of Student Grayson Young

2020-11-23T19:30:00-07:00

University Community Mourns the Loss of Student Grayson Young Members of the South Dakota Mines community are deeply saddened by the passing of senior industrial engineering major Grayson Young, who lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident. Members of the South Dakota Mine

C-Lock Sees Continual Growth

2020-11-17T18:05:00-07:00

Ag Business Launched at Mines Sees Continual Growth C-Lock Inc., a Rapid City company that produces automated cattle-feeding systems for researchers and producers, got its start at Mines. Dr. Pat Zimmerman launched C-Lock Inc. while director of the Institute of Atmospheric Science at South Dak

Mines Ranked Among Best for Veterans

2020-11-06T19:45:00-07:00

Mines Ranked Among Best in Country for Veterans National organizations rank South Dakota Mines as among best colleges in the country for veterans. South Dakota Mines has consistently been ranked as one of the best schools in the country for veterans. RAPID CITY, SD (Nov. 6, 2020) —

Hardrockers of the Greatest Generation

2020-11-06T15:00:00-07:00

Hardrockers of the Greatest Generation In World War II, the United States had a desperate need for scientists and engineers. South Dakota Mines responded with an accelerated engineering program. This article includes the stories of two alumni who graduated during this period. Mines stu

Caterpillar Inc. Funds Major New Initiative at Mines

2020-10-28T15:45:00-06:00

Caterpillar Inc. Funds Major New Initiative at South Dakota Mines to Advance Mining Technology Caterpillar is sponsoring a new partnership with South Dakota Mines that explores technologies such as autonomous robotic mining, cutting edge software used to manage mining and construction operations, and new e

Dark Matter Day 2020

2020-10-26T14:45:00-06:00

Dark Matter Day Events Planned at South Dakota Mines The world celebrates “Dark Matter Day” on Oct. 31. The world celebrates “Dark Matter Day” on Oct. 31. The world celebrates “Dark Matter Day” on Oct. 31, and the Society of Physics Students and the Physics Department at South Dakot

Office of Industry Engagement

2020-10-21T20:55:00-06:00

Mines Strengthens Business Ties with Addition of Office of Industry Engagement New Office of Industry Engagement designed to strengthen ties between South Dakota Mines and industry. The creation of the Office of Industry Engagement on the South Dakota Mines campus will strengthen existing indu

South Dakota Mines Police Chief Works to Build Diverse Public Safety Team and an Inclusive Campus Environment

2020-10-21T14:00:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Police Chief Works to Build Diverse Public Safety Team and an Inclusive Campus Environment The team of 20 public safety officers at South Dakota Mines is a reflection of the campus multicultural community. Mines Police Chief Doug Parrow believes the most effective public safety team is on

South Dakota Mines Offers Test-Optional Alternatives in Student Applications

2020-10-20T15:10:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Offers Test-Optional Alternatives in Student Applications South Dakota Mines will follow the Board of Regents (BOR) changes that allow students to apply for admissions without an ACT or SAT test score. In previous years, about 80% of applicants were accepted at Mi

Ada Lovelace and Other Women in Science

2020-10-12T17:50:00-06:00

Ada Lovelace and Five Remarkable Women in Science You Should Know About A woman who lived in the 19th Century is thought to be the first person in history to write computer code. Ada Lovelace RAPID CITY, SD (Oct. 13, 2020) — Born in the 19 th Century, Ada Lovelace lived in a world that

New Defense Innovation Course at Mines

2020-10-06T14:00:00-06:00

Defense Innovation Course Taps Student Ingenuity for Creative Solutions to Real-World DOD Challenges South Dakota Mines students are undertaking hands-on, real-world projects that help the Department of Defense (DoD) solve problems in a new course called “Innovating for National Security.”

Nanopareil acquired by Gamma Biosciences

2020-10-05T13:30:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Spinoff Company Acquired in First Ever Deal for University Sponsored Innovation Gamma Biosciences has announced that it acquired South Dakota Mines ’ spinoff company Nanopareil, LLC . Dr. Todd Menkhaus, a co-founder of Nanopareil LLC, holds a sample of the revol

Mines Ranks Best Engineering School For ROI in 2021

2020-09-30T13:35:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Again Ranks as the Best Engineering School in the Country for Return on Investment In its 2021 rankings , the organization College Factual places South Dakota Mines as the best engineering school for the money out of 319 similar institutions across the United States.

Junior Bladesmithing Championship

2020-09-24T14:50:00-06:00

Junior Bladesmithing Championship Seeks High School Sword and Knifemakers from Across the United Sates South Dakota Mines is home to a new Junior Bladesmithing Championship the competition is open to high school students across the nation who can produce a blade by hand-hammering or trip-hammer forging.

South Dakota Mines Enrollment 2020

2020-09-23T15:25:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Enrollment Holds Steady Despite Pandemic Challenges Enrollment at South Dakota Mines is down slightly this year. The relatively steady numbers at South Dakota Mines are a testament to the value of a Mines degree. Tanvi Govil, a Ph.D. student in chemical and biologica

South Dakota Mines Hosts Virtual Career Fair

2020-09-21T18:00:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Hosts Virtual Career Fair South Dakota Mines 2020 Fall Career Fair is being held virtually for the first time. Mines career fairs are generally attended by over 1,000 students and moving the event to a virtual format reduces COVID-19 spread. South Dakota Mines 202

South Dakota Mines Grad Develops Automated Cattle Feeding System

2020-09-21T15:00:00-06:00

2017 Mines Alumnus Awarded $100,000 Grant to Develop Automated Cattle Feeding System South Dakota Mines alumnus Henry Wegehaupt has launched a business to develop an automated feeding system for cattle that is affordable for the small family farm. 2017 electrical engineering graduate Henry We

South Dakota Mines Adds Campus Police Chief

2020-09-17T14:35:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Adds Campus Police Chief South Dakota Mines has added Doug Parrow as the new campus police chief. Doug Parrow, South Dakota Mines Campus Police Chief, stands in front of his patrol car. South Dakota Mines has added Doug Parrow as the new campus poli

Fall 2020 STEAM Café

2020-09-14T17:40:00-06:00

Zombie Parasites, 3D movies of the Immune System and Wildfire Weather Among Fall 2020 STEAM Café Topics Topics for the fall STEAM Café series range from the science of materials to zombie parasites, to cutting-edge 3D video of the immune system in action to wildfire meteorology. STEAM Café is

South Dakota Mines ROTC Cadet Ranks in Top 10 Percent of Leadership Training

2020-09-02T13:30:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines ROTC Cadet Ranks in Top 10 Percent of Leadership Training South Dakota Mines Army ROTC cadet Taran Multz ranked among the top 10% of his cohort during Operation Agile Leader, a COVID-19 mitigated training exercise conducted from Aug. 11-20, at Camp Ripley Training Center near Little

Addition of EE PhD, STS minor, Biochem

2020-09-01T15:55:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Adds New Programs to Boost Research, Enhance Graduate Opportunities South Dakota Board of Regents Approves New Programs at South Dakota Mines RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 1, 2020) — In order to expand research capabilities and offer advanced training in electrical engineering

South Dakota Mines Names Lance Roberts Provost

2020-08-27T21:50:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Names Lance Roberts Provost Lance Roberts, Ph.D., is the new provost and vice president for academic affairs at South Dakota Mines. Dr. Lance Roberts is the new provost and vice president for academic affairs at South Dakota Mines. Lance Roberts, Ph.D., is

2020 Earth Science Field Camps

2020-08-25T13:00:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Finds Success in 2020 Earth Science Field Camps With careful adherence to CDC guidelines, South Dakota Mines achieved success in a hybrid summer field course for geologists. The course was one of few of its type offered in the summer of 2020 anywhere in the country. With

Rice Receives Presidential Award

2020-08-24T16:15:00-06:00

Rice Receives Presidential Award for Outstanding Professor Dr. Rodney Rice, professor emeritus of humanities at South Dakota Mines, is the 2020 recipient of the university’s Presidential Award for Outstanding Professor. Dr. Rodney Rice, professor emeritus of humanities at South D

For the Love of Dirt – Motocross at Mines

2020-08-20T14:35:00-06:00

For the Love of Dirt – Motocross at Mines South Dakota Mines students enjoy recreational opportunities such as motocross and trail riding while studying mechanical engineering and related subjects. South Dakota Mines students enjoy recreational opportunities such as motocross and trail ridin

DoD Scholarship SMART

2020-08-05T19:50:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Student Wins Prestigious Department of Defense Scholarship Department of Defense Scholarship guarantees civilian position after graduation. RAPID CITY, SD (Aug. 5, 2020) — Peyton Krahulik, a computer science and math senior at South Dakota Mines , has been awarded the

South Dakota Mines Unveils New Brand

2020-08-03T15:15:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Unveils New Brand The new logo for South Dakota Mines incorporates aspects of the lettering on the university seal and includes symbolic ties to the institution’s long history. RAPID CITY, SD (Aug. 3, 2020) — South Dakota Mines has a new brand. The updated university nic

Dr. Sani Receives Teaching Award

2020-07-29T14:40:00-06:00

Dr. Sani Receives Prestigious Teaching Award Award named for Noble Laureate in microbiology. RAPID CITY, SD (July 29, 2020) — A South Dakota Mines professor who teaches and leads research into technology that would convert plant matter into biofuels and value-added products has bee

Mountain Bike Trail Project Lands Major Grant

2020-07-28T13:05:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Student Mountain Bike Trail Project Lands Major Grant South Dakota Mines students who are designing and building a mountain bike trail on the grassland hills directly behind campus have been awarded a grant of $48,913 from the South Dakota Game, Fish & Parks Recreational Trails Prog

2018-2019 Job Placement Rate Holds Steady

2020-07-13T23:30:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Job Placement Rate Holds Steady for Recent Graduates South Dakota Mines 2018-2019 graduates are enjoying a 96% placement rate in their field of study or in graduate school. This cohort is also receiving an average starting salary of $66,516, up $3,162 from the previous year.

Change to Risk Management office

2020-06-25T19:00:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Promotes Risk Management Director Jerilyn Roberts to become Associate Vice president for Facilities, Risk, and Services Jerilyn Roberts RAPID CITY, SD (June 25, 2020) — In an effort to further strengthen the university’s emergency management capabilities in the wake

National Security Innovation Network program director

2020-06-22T17:55:00-06:00

National Security Innovation Network Assists South Dakota Mines in Forging New Partnerships with Department of Defense New partnership between South Dakota Mines and Department of Defense. Jason Combs is the university's first National Security Innovation Network program director. RAPID

Spring 2020 Dean's List

2020-06-15T16:10:00-06:00

753 Students Named to Spring 2020 Dean’s List Dean's List students earn 3.5 or higher GPA. RAPID CITY, SD (June 15, 2020) – For the spring 2020 semester, 753 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students were named to the Dean’s List. In order to merit a spot on the Dean’s Li

Statement on Racism and the Value of Inclusion

2020-06-09T00:35:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Statement on Racism and the Value of Inclusion Racism, violence, and injustice are not tolerated and have no place on our campus or in our community. Words cannot describe the anger, pain, and confusion we feel here at South Dakota Mines over the tragic death of Geor

South Dakota Mines Adjusts Fall 2020 Semester Schedule

2020-06-03T14:20:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Adjusts Fall 2020 Semester Schedule South Dakota Mines will begin the fall semester Aug. 19, three days earlier than previously planned, and conclude classroom instruction by the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. This photo from the 2019 Welcome Week at South Dakota Mines shows

Healthcare Careers Good Investment

2020-05-28T19:20:00-06:00

Careers in Healthcare are a Sound Investment South Dakota Mines prepares students to enter healthcare professions. South Dakota Mines pre-health graduate Allie Boggs Wright went on to chiropractic school at Life University Chiropractic school in Georgia. RAPID CITY, SD (May 28, 202

New Department Head of Mining Engineering and Management

2020-05-21T23:20:00-06:00

Robert Hall Selected as New Department Head of Mining Engineering and Management at South Dakota Mines Robert Hall, Ph.D., P.E., is the new head of the Department of Mining Engineering and Management (MEM) at South Dakota Mines. Dr. Robert Hall is the new head of the Department of Mining

Property Meld is Thriving in the Black Hills

2020-05-18T15:20:00-06:00

Connecting the Dots Property Meld is Thriving in the Black Hills Ray Hespen who graduated from South Dakota Mines with a degree in Mining Engineering in 2009 returned to Rapid City where his start-up company, Property Meld, is thriving.The company is still hiring, even during the COVID-19 economic slowdown.

Mines Grad Honored at White House

2020-05-05T00:25:00-06:00

From Rwanda to the White House: South Dakota Mines Alumnus Makes His Mark South Dakota Mines graduate is honored as a Game Changer. Thirteen years ago, Emmanuel Tuombe arrived at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology from Rwanda with little money in his pocket and no connectio

Virtual Spring 2020 Commencement

2020-05-04T16:00:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Goes Virtual for Spring 2020 Commencement The Class of 2020 at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is unable to celebrate commencement in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. But their hard work and achievements will not go unrecognized. The South Dakota Mi

Mines Returns to In-Person Classes in Fall 2020

2020-05-01T19:05:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Returns to In-Person Classes in Fall 2020 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is following the direction of the South Dakota Board of Regents and other universities around the nation in returning to in-person classes for the fall 2020 semester. South Dako

James Stone is New CEE New Department Head

2020-04-29T15:40:00-06:00

James Stone Installed as New Department Head of Civil and Environmental Engineering at South Dakota Mines Professor James Stone, Ph.D., has been named the new head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology . Professo

South Dakota Mines Again Receives Top Rankings in State and Nation

2020-04-23T15:15:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Again Receives Top Rankings in State and Nation Multiple university ranking organizations place South Dakota School of Mines & Technology among the top schools in the nation for value and return on investment (ROI). These rankings join previous reports citing the u

2020 Giant Vision Winner

2020-04-22T04:15:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Students Keep Up Winning Streak at Governor’s Giant Vision Awards Business Competition Anahita Haghizadeh, a doctoral student at South Dakota Mines, nabbed the top prize at the 2020 Governor's Giant Vision Awards Business Competition. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 22, 2020)

Where the Grass is Greener

2020-04-20T16:25:00-06:00

Where the Grass is Greener Two South Dakota Mines alumni, Amanda and Travis Davis faced the challenge entrepreneurship head on when they left successful jobs at NASA and moved to Dublin, Ireland, to launch two medical device companies. Travis and Amana Davis graduated from South Dakota Mines i

Student Emergency Fund Tops $200,000

2020-04-15T17:10:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Student Emergency Fund Tops $200,000 Thanks to Student Senate Donation The Student Senate at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology voted unanimously to donate $50,000 to the Student Emergency Fund to help fellow students in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. This gift follows a

Innovation at Mines Drives COVID-19 Response

2020-04-14T16:05:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Faculty and Staff Apply Expertise to Aid COVID-19 Response Faculty, staff and students at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are working on a range of efforts to help the state and nation deal with COVID-19. Faculty, staff and students at South

2020 Braun Inventor Award

2020-04-09T14:30:00-06:00

Mines Student Wins Braun Inventor Award For Device that Detects Water Leaks and Flooding William Trevillyan , a double major in chemical engineering and chemistry at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology , has won the 2020 Ann and Dave Braun Student Inventor Award . Mine

Mines Continues Online Classes in Summer 2020

2020-04-06T22:05:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Cancels Events Through July 1 and Continues Online Classes The South Dakota Board of Regents has also announced that online classes will continue through the summer 2020 semester. South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has cancelled all events through Jul

South Dakota Mines 3D Prints Masks

2020-03-31T00:30:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines 3D Prints Masks for Local Healthcare Providers to Address Coronavirus Outbreak In an effort to help local healthcare providers overcome a global shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) due to the COVID-19 pandemic, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is 3D printing masks

Mines Goes Online for Semester

2020-03-24T18:55:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Moves to Online Classes for Remainder of Semester at Directive of Board of Regents RAPID CITY, SD (March 24, 2020) — As the COVID-19 virus further impacts the state, region and country, the South Dakota Board of Regents announced effective immediately that all public univer

South Dakota Mines Goes to Online Classes

2020-03-16T20:40:00-06:00

South Dakota Mines Goes to Online Classes Effective Monday, March 23, 2020, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will transition to online delivery for all courses for period of at least two weeks. Classes at South Dakota Mines will occur primarily through the Desire2Learn manage

Museum of Geology Gains Accreditation

2020-03-12T14:40:00-06:00

SD Mines Museum of Geology Receives Highest National Recognition Museum of Geology gains accreditation from American Alliance of Museums. RAPID CITY, SD (March 12, 2020) — The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Museum of Geology has achieved accreditation by the America

Supply Chain Expert: Watch for Counterfeit Goods

2020-03-10T15:55:00-06:00

Supply Chain Expert: Watch for Counterfeit Goods and Start Managing Risks Around Coronavirus Daniel Stanton , author of the book Supply Chain Management For Dummies , is an entrepreneur in residence at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology . He says any time that there are shortages of legitimat

2020 Women in Science Conference

2020-03-09T16:55:00-06:00

Hundreds of 7th Grade Girls will Visit Campus for Women in Science Conference Annual conference exposes girls to STEM careers. Students at the 2019 Women in Science Conference enjoy one of the experiments. RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 9, 2020) – More than 700 middle school girls will visit

Go To Mines spring 2020

2020-03-03T19:00:00-07:00

Prospective Students Invited to Go to Mines Events Find out why South Dakota Mines is the right university for you at Go to Mines events. RAPID CITY, SD (March 4, 2020) — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host hundreds of prospective students during upcoming Go to Mines

Mines epidemiologist Dr. Elizabeth Racz speaks on coronavirus

2020-02-28T15:40:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Epidemiologist Talks Coronavirus – University has Emergency Plan in Place In the wake of the Centers for Disease Control and Preventions ’ recent warnings on the spread of the COVID-19 (known as coronavirus), South Dakota School of Mines & Technology lecturer and epidemiologist El

Rocket Scientist: Lee Solid

2020-02-26T17:10:00-07:00

Rocket Scientist: Lee Solid reflects on his time in the Apollo program Lee Solid graduated with a mechanical engineering degree from South Dakota Mines in 1958 and went on to become a NASA engineer who lead a team that team worked on the Apollo 11 and lunar module rocket engines. Lee Solid

Fall 2019 Commencement

2020-02-12T17:20:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Graduates 149 During Fall 2019 Commencement Twenty-seven students graduate with honors. RAPID CITY, SD (Feb. 12, 2020) — During the fall 2020 commencement, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology graduated 149 students. Twenty-seven students graduated with honor

SD Mines Celebrates 43rd Annual Engineers Week

2020-02-12T16:50:00-07:00

SD Mines Celebrates 43rd Annual Engineers Week The 2020 Engineers Week will be celebrated at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Feb. 18-22, with free events for campus community, area students, and the general public. South Dakota Mines students in the American Chemica

Spring 2020 Job Fair WiSE Panel

2020-02-03T16:15:00-07:00

SD Mines Hosts Largest Spring Career Fair Ever Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) panel is being held Monday, Feb. 3. RAPID CITY, SD (Feb. 3, 2020) — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host a record 124 vendors for the annual spring Career Fair . The fair will be

Fall 2019 Dean's List

2020-01-22T23:20:00-07:00

SD Mines Names 616 Students to Fall 2019 Dean’s List Dean's List students earn 3.5 or higher GPA for semester. Mechanical engineering major Nicole Miller works in the lab on cancer research. RAPID CITY, SD (Jan. 23, 2020) – For the fall 2019 semester, 616 South Dakota School of Mines &

Spring 2020 Spring STEAM Café Schedule

2020-01-08T17:35:00-07:00

Spring STEAM Café Talks Delve Into the History of Pi, Wildfires and Weather, 3D Printing and More Topics for the spring 2020 STEAM Café series range from the role weather plays in wildfires to 3D printing to the history behind the number pi (π). STEAM Café is a series of free informal tal

Bill Spindle Named New VP Finance

2019-12-18T15:10:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Names New VP for Finance & Administration New VP for finance and administration comes from Texas A&M, San Antonio. Bill Spindle, vice president of finance and administration. RAPID CITY, SD (Dec. 18, 2019) — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has

Largest Estate Gift in University History

2019-12-17T15:40:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Receives Largest Estate Gift in University History The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has received a $3.6 million donation, the largest gift in school history, for the Department of Civil Engineering. The endowed gift comes from the estate of Willard and Billie Kaye Goodman

South Dakota Mines Physics Students Win National Recognition

2019-12-16T16:10:00-07:00

South Dakota Mines Physics Students Win National Recognition The South Dakota Mines chapter of the Society of Physics Students (SPS) has won an Outstanding Chapter Award from the SPS National Office. Michael Bowles, a graduating Ph.D., attaches a gas line to the BetaCage prototype particle de

SD Mines Celebrates its 180th Commencement with a List of Dignitaries

2019-12-10T15:30:00-07:00

SD Mines Celebrates its 180th Commencement with a List of Dignitaries South Dakota Mines' 2019 winter commencement includes a long list of luminaries. The university’s 180 th commencement ceremony is scheduled for 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Theatre. Kelv

2019 CEO Business Contest

2019-12-09T20:00:00-07:00

Women Student Entrepreneurs Take Home 5 Out of 6 Top Prizes in “Shark Tank” Style Competition South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Ph.D. student wins 2019 CEO Business Plan Competition. South Dakota School of Mines & Technology doctoral student Anahita Haghizadeh won this year’s CE

FIRST LEGO League 2019

2019-12-05T15:10:00-07:00

Student LEGO Robots to Compete at East Middle School South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is teaming with East Middle School and the organization Empowering You to Be (EmBe) to host the 2019 FIRST LEGO League Rapid City Qualifier from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 7, at East Middle School

2019 Winter Music Concerts

2019-11-20T18:05:00-07:00

SD Mines Music Department Features Music from Elvis to Bach During Four Winter Concerts South Dakota School of Mines & Technology music students present four winter concerts. RAPID CITY, SD (Nov. 19, 2019) — The community is invited to four free winter music concerts performed by South

Diwali 2019

2019-11-12T22:30:00-07:00

Diwali Night 2019 Features Fireworks, Dancing, Taste of India The India Club of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites the public to celebrate the 30 th Annual Diwali Night, featuring cultural entertainment, food and a fireworks show. The event will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Saturday, No

Humble Beginnings

2019-11-12T21:10:00-07:00

Humble Beginnings—a Brief Look at the Long History of RESPEC RESPEC, a Black Hills based engineering firm founded by SD Mines professors, celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. From its humble beginnings the company has grown to serve a global list of clients including Sandia National Laboratories, Micros

SD Mines Ranks Among Best Universities for Veterans

2019-11-05T18:25:00-07:00

SD Mines Ranks Among Best Universities for Veterans Military Times , College Factual and Military Friendly rank programs at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology among the best in the country for veterans. Student veterans at SD Mines in front of the Veterans Resource C

ISI House Celebrates 20 years

2019-10-28T15:25:00-06:00

ISI House Celebrates 20 Years of Making SD Mines International Students Feel at Home International House Celebrates 20 years The International House hosted an Open House on Oct. 27, to share information about how the house helps international students acclimate to the community and South Dakota S

Engineering in the Sky

2019-10-21T15:05:00-06:00

Engineering in the Sky: Mines Alumnus Leads Redesign of Space Needle's Revolving Glass Floor Dangling fifty stories in the air on a glass floor is unsettling, but not unsafe. This is thanks to the work of engineers like Wade Morris. Wade Morris on the revolving glass floor of the Seattle Sp

SD Mines Ranks High in ROI for 2020

2019-10-17T13:40:00-06:00

SD Mines Again Ranks as the Best Engineering School in the Country for Return on Investment In its 2020 rankings , the organization College Factual places South Dakota School of Mines & Technology as the best engineering school for the money out of 302 similar institutions across the United States.

SD Mines Hosts ROTC Competition

2019-10-16T20:15:00-06:00

SD Mines Army ROTC to Host Task Force Ranger Challenge Competition The Military Science Department at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host 140 cadets from the Dakotas and Minnesota for the Task Force Ripley Ranger Challenge competition at West Camp Rapid on Oct. 18-19, 2019.

Museum Events Fall 2019

2019-10-10T17:15:00-06:00

Museum of Geology Hosts Many Family Fun Activities This Fall The Museum of Geology at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is hosting a range of free family fun activities and events this fall. The Kid Zone at the SD Mines Museum of Geology is just one of many interactive le

SD Mines Music Department Hosts “Fantasy and Fright” Concert

2019-10-08T13:40:00-06:00

SD Mines Music Department Hosts “Fantasy and Fright” Concert “Fantasy and Fright - Stage and Scream!” includes Dr. Haley Armstrong, director of bands, and Dr. Matthew Bumbach, director of choirs, who will lead Mines’ jazz band, wind ensemble and master chorale performing musical selections from the dreams an

Ascent Innovation Groundbreaking

2019-10-04T15:45:00-06:00

Build it and they Will Come -- Ascent Innovation Groundbreaking Oct 9 The vision to ignite innovation in Rapid City is accelerating with the construction of a landmark 40,000-square-foot building for startup ventures. Join community leaders at the Ascent Innovation Campus Groundbreaking to celebrate our

SD Mines Mourns the Loss of Torger Henckel

2019-10-02T21:45:00-06:00

SD Mines Morns the Loss of Torger Henckel The students, faculty and staff at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are mourning the loss of Torger Henckel, who passed away after a fall while hiking in the Black Elk Wilderness area of Custer State Park in the Black Hills. A memo

SD Mines Sees Positive Trends Despite Enrollment Drop

2019-09-27T14:25:00-06:00

SD Mines Sees Positive Trends Despite Enrollment Drop SD Mines is seeing a slight increase in the number of first-year students, students from South Dakota, and an increase in the overall number of female students. Aditi David, a Ph.D. student in chemical and biological engineering at

2019 Punkin Chunkin

2019-09-25T16:05:00-06:00

Teams Toss Produce in Annual Punkin Chunkin Competition Teams design trebuchets, or catapults, to launch pumpkins overhead in a competition for the most accurate and farthest toss. The annual Punkin Chunkin competition includes college and high school teams who build pumpkin launching c

Mines Holds Largest Career Fair to Date

2019-09-17T20:50:00-06:00

165 Vendors Attend Mines’ Largest Career Fair Ever SD Mines' Fall Career Fair continues to grow each year. More than 1,000 Mines students took part in the Career Fair, which included 165 vendors, 50 of which are based in South Dakota. Overall, SD Mines graduates continue to be in high dema

Rocker Days 2019

2019-09-17T14:30:00-06:00

SD Mines Celebrates Homecoming with Rocker Days Events Rocker Days at SD Mines is set for Sept. 22-28, with a wide range of activities planned for students, alumni and the community. Students will climb M Hill on Friday, Sept 27 for the annual cleanup and painting of the M. The annu

Fall 2019 STEAM Cafe

2019-09-16T21:40:00-06:00

STEAM Café Fall Topics: from Mongolia to Esports to Life After Death Fall STEAM Cafe explores Mongolia, Esports and more. Scott Kenner, head of the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, kicked off the fall 2019 STEAM Cafe series with "Mongolia: The People, Mountains and Rivers."

2019 Hardrocker Pinker Run

2019-09-12T20:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Student Starts “Hardrocker Pinker Run” Drive/Ride through Black Hills to Benefit Breast Cancer Research The first “ Hardrocker Pinker Run ” will take place Saturday, Sept. 28, starting and ending at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology . The first “ Hardrocker Pinker Run ”

CEPS Conference

2019-09-11T18:50:00-06:00

Hundreds of Companies, NSF Converge at SD Mines to Explore Investment in the Next Generation of Batteries Conference is next step in NSF funding process to establish Center for Green Solid-State Electric Power Generation and Storage. Dr. Alevtina Smirnova RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 11, 2019)

2019 Business Plan Competition Opens

2019-09-06T15:05:00-06:00

Business Plan Competition at SD Mines Open to Enterprising High School Students, Other Colleges Entrepreneurial-minded students are encouraged to enter a “Shark Tank”-like student business plan competition at SD Mines. Mark Rotert and John Parker Chandler IV took home first place at the 2

2017-18 Placement Rate

2019-09-04T14:55:00-06:00

SD Mines Reports 97% Placement Rate New placement numbers for South Dakota School of Mines & Technology show 97 percent of 2017-18 graduates landed employment specifically in their career fields or are pursuing graduate degrees. RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 4, 2019) — New placement numb

Jack Carpenter, Goldwater Scholar

2019-08-30T16:40:00-06:00

Jack Carpenter, Goldwater Scholar and Mines Student, Completes Second Stint at NASA The dusty sagebrush hills of eastern Wyoming are a far cry from the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center–but William Jackson “Jack” Carpenter is at home in either location. Carpenter, a metallurgical engineering major, is starti

Phase Technologies Donation

2019-08-23T19:25:00-06:00

Phase Technologies Donates Cutting Edge Technology to SD Mines Phase Technologies has donated $8,300 worth of power electronics technology to the electrical engineering department at SD Mines. Left to right: Dr. Malek Ramezani, Dr. Magesh Rajan, Nick Kingsbury, Dr. Peda Medagam Phase

2019 Freshmen Day of Service

2019-08-22T14:05:00-06:00

Mines Freshmen Give Back to Community on Day of Service More than 350 SD Mines freshmen will take part in this year’s Freshmen Day of Service on Sunday, Aug. 25, heading to neighborhoods and service organizations to clean, restore and assist with projects. Last year’s day of service invol

Jerilyn Roberts President CSHEMA

2019-08-19T17:00:00-06:00

SD Mines Director of Facilities & Risk Management Named President of National Board Director of facilities & risk management named president of Campus Safety Health and Environmental Management Association. Jerilyn Roberts RAPID CITY, SD (August 19, 2019) — Jerilyn Roberts ,

Hardrocker Night is August 29, 2019

2019-08-13T19:20:00-06:00

Main Street Square to Host Hardrocker Night Aug. 29 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites the community to Hardrocker Night at Main Street Square from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29. SD Mines students make liquid nitrogen ice cream during the 2016 Hardrocker Night at Main S

Graduate Students Get Tuition break

2019-08-12T19:10:00-06:00

Graduate Students from 16 States Now Get In-State Tuition Rates at SD Mines, Saving Nearly $6,000 Annually SD Mines is part of an agreement that allows graduate students from 16 states to receive the in-state tuition rate starting in the Fall of 2019. SD Mines offers 14 master of science de

Nearly 300 Graduate At Spring 2019 Commencement

2019-07-22T16:30:00-06:00

SD Mines Graduates Nearly 300 During 2019 Spring Commencement Six students earned doctorate degrees and 53 earned master's degrees. RAPID CITY, SD (July 22, 2019) — Nearly 300 students graduated from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology during the spring 2019 commencement.

Mines Signs New Air Force MOU

2019-07-11T14:00:00-06:00

SD Mines Provides Innovative Environmental Restoration and Remediation Support to the Air Force in New Agreement Under a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), SD Mines will work together with the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC) on broad range environmental stewardship goals at Ellsworth Air Force

2019 President's Ride to Fund Scholarships

2019-06-26T16:30:00-06:00

University President Hosts Benefit Ride During Sturgis Rally to Help Fund Scholarships Jim Rankin, the President of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, will host the first annual President’s Ride during the Sturgis Rally on Saturday, August 3, 2019. Jim Rankin, the Presiden

GWIS National Conference

2019-06-17T16:45:00-06:00

SD Mines Hosts the 2019 Graduate Women in Science National Conference The national conference of the Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) is planned for June 20-22, at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City. The Graduate Women in Science Black Hills chapter is

Shattering the Ceiling

2019-06-06T19:15:00-06:00

Shattering the Ceiling - Women Trailblazers in the Class of 1969 SD Mines saw its first large group of women graduates in 1969. The women who attended Mines in the 1960s lead amazing careers and we caught up with three of them for this article. Pioneers break molds. They challenge th

2019 spring dean's list

2019-06-04T16:10:00-06:00

SD Mines Releases Spring Dean’s List More than 500 named to spring 2019 Dean's List. RAPID CITY, SD (June 4, 2019) — More than 500 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students were named to the Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester. In order to merit a spot on the

Roberts Named Interim Provost

2019-05-30T14:15:00-06:00

SD Mines Names Lance Roberts Interim Provost Lance Roberts, professor and head of the Department of Mining Engineering and Management at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology , has been named interim provost and vice president for academic affairs. Dr. Lance Roberts RAPID CITY

Esports adds four new games

2019-05-29T16:20:00-06:00

SD Mines Esports Program Adds Four Additional Games Hardrocker Varsity Esports team adds four new games. RAPID CITY, SD (May 29, 2019) — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ’s will add four new games to its varsity esports program beginning fall of 2019. Currently, the

Kowalski Award & Napkin Art

2019-05-21T18:40:00-06:00

The Power of Art and Math – Award-Winning Math Professor Uses Both to Inspire Award-winning math professor Travis Kowalski begins each day by drawing, demonstrating just how math and art co-mingle. RAPID CITY, SD (May 21, 2019) — Travis Kowalski starts most days with a squiggle. Fo

Business Management in Tech Degree Approved

2019-05-14T15:05:00-06:00

SD Mines Adds Business Management in Technology Degree South Dakota School of Mines & Technology adds the new degree Business Management in Technology . RAPID CITY, SD (May 14, 2019) – In response to industry’s call for graduates with both STEM and business education, South

2019 West River Math Contest

2019-05-07T14:25:00-06:00

69th Annual West River Math Contest Announces Results Results from the 69 th annual West River Math Contest held May 6, at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology . The team from Hill City High School took home the award for Best Team Performance, Class B, during the 69th West River Ma

Logar to Receive Guy March Medal

2019-05-02T13:55:00-06:00

Logar to Receive Guy March Medal The March Medal is awarded annually to a graduate who exemplifies the spirit of March through positive interaction with students, the institution, and Mines alumni. Antonette “Toni” Logar, Ph.D., will receive the annual Guy March Medal at the SD Mines comme

The Science of Beer

2019-04-30T14:25:00-06:00

The Science of Beer: SD Mines Embraces Brewing to Enhance STEM Education Students at SD Mines are delving into the science and engineering of beer brewing in a new year-long class. Justin Hoff, SD Mines Chemical Engineering major, holds a bowl of hops at the Hay Camp Brewing Company in Rapid

2019 Giant Vision Winners

2019-04-29T17:25:00-06:00

SD Mines Students Keep Up Winning Streak at Governor’s Giant Vision Awards Business Competition First the 5th year in a row, students from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology earn first place in the student division of the Governor’s Giant Vision Business Competition. Mark R

2019 Spring Order of Omega Honor Society

2019-04-23T19:35:00-06:00

SD Mines Students Initiated into Order of Omega Honor Society Eight South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students have been initiated into the Order of Omega national Greek honor society. The Spring 2019 inductees to the Order of Omega national Greek honor society at SD Mines.

The Math of Dragons

2019-04-23T13:50:00-06:00

The Math of Dragons — Modeling the Environmental Impact of Game of Thrones Dragons During this year’s 35 th annual Mathematical Contest in Modeling , students around the world were asked to ponder what would really happen if the Game of Thrones, dragons were unleashed on the planet. A team from SD Mines c

Dykhouse Gives SD Mines Commencement Address

2019-04-22T15:35:00-06:00

Dana Dykhouse Gives SD Mines Commencement Address Dana Dykhouse, the president and chief executive officer of First PREMIER Bank, will deliver the address at the SD Mines 179 th commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena. Dan

Jade Herman American Indian Grad Award

2019-04-18T14:35:00-06:00

Mines Alumna, Employee Named American Indian Graduate Center Graduate Student of the Year Jade Herman, special projects coordinator at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and alumna of the university, has been awarded the 2018 Graduate Student of the Year by the American Indian Graduate Center.

2019 Braun Student Inventor Award

2019-04-16T13:45:00-06:00

TwisTech Wins Inaugural Braun Student Inventor Award with Invention that Increases Fuel Efficiency A new invention now being tested by students and faculty at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology could increase the aerodynamic properties of vehicles and improve gas mileage.

Ralph Davis Named SD Mines VP of Research

2019-04-15T19:50:00-06:00

Ralph Davis Named SD Mines VP of Research Ralph Davis, Ph.D., will be the next vice president of research at SD Mines. Ralph Davis, Ph.D., has been selected as the new vice president of research at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Ralph Davis, Ph.D., has been named

2019 Design Fair

2019-04-12T18:05:00-06:00

SD Mines Design Fair Showcases Cutting Edge Technology Students at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will show off a year’s worth of technical design, research and achievements at the 2019 Senior Design Fair. RAPID CITY, SD (April 12, 2019) – South Dakota School of Mines

2019sciencefairandsymposium

2019-04-05T14:35:00-06:00

Astronaut Scheduled to Speak at Largest Science Fair in SD Mines History Astronaut Winston Scott will address participants in the High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair April 9. RAPID CITY, SD (April 5, 2019) — Astronaut Winston Scott is the keynote speaker at the Hig

Improving EMS Response on Pine Ridge

2019-04-02T15:20:00-06:00

Answering the Call: Improving EMS Response in One of the Most Remote Places in America On the Pine Ridge Reservation and surrounding communities there are seven fire stations to serve an area the size of Connecticut. In natural disasters such as the flooding that Oglala Lakota residents are dealing with th

2019SamWendteGraduatesRangerSchool

2019-04-01T15:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Alumnus Graduates US Army Ranger School South Dakota School of Mines & Technology alumnus 2 nd Lt. Sam Wendte graduated from the prestigious US Army Ranger School in Fort Benning, Ga ., on March 8. 2nd Lt. Sam Wendte RAPID CITY, SD (March 28, 2019) – South Dakota

Heather Forney Named New VP of Finance at SD Mines

2019-03-27T22:30:00-06:00

Heather Forney Named New VP of Finance at SD Mines Heather Forney is the new Vice President of Finance & Administration at SD Mines. Heather Forney, the Vice President of Finance & Administration at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Heather Forney is the new

Poised to Boom

2019-03-26T17:35:00-06:00

Poised to Boom: Capitalizing on Big Ideas at a Small University SD Mines faculty are three times more inventive than the national average. An SD Mines student works in the university’s robotics laboratory. When it comes to creating new ideas and products, faculty at the South Da

2019 GWIS National Conference at Mines

2019-03-18T15:25:00-06:00

Registration is open for the 2019 Graduate Women in Science National Conference The national conference of the Graduate Women in Science (GWIS) is planned for June 20-22, at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology in Rapid City. The GWIS Black Hills chapter is hosting this yea

Space Cowboy

2019-03-15T21:40:00-06:00

Space Cowboy The cover story on the most recent issue of the Hardrock Magazine is about Dakotah Rusley, a Montana ranch kid who came to South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and ended up at NASA. The cover story on the most recent issue of the Hardrock Magazine is about Dak

SD Mines Again Ranks as the Best College Investment in the Country

2019-03-15T17:20:00-06:00

SD Mines Again Ranks as the Best College Investment in the Country The organization College Factual ranks South Dakota School of Mines & Technology as the best engineering school for the money out of 302 engineering schools in the United States. The organization College Factua

SD Mines Celebrates Engineers Week

2019-02-13T22:55:00-07:00

SD Mines Celebrates 42nd Annual Engineers Week The 2019 Engineers Week will be celebrated at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Feb. 19-23, with free events for area students and the general public, as well as the university community. The 2019 Engineers Week will be ce

Mines Students Sell Steel Roses for Valentine’s Day

2019-02-06T20:00:00-07:00

Mines Students Sell Steel and 3D Printed Roses for Valentine’s Day South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Welding Club has been hard at work heating, twisting, bending and grinding steel into unique handmade steel roses, while the 3D Printing Club has been carefully creating silky filament roses – a

SD Mines Recognized with Aviation Industry Award

2019-01-25T16:40:00-07:00

SD Mines Recognized with Aviation Industry Award Aviation Week has given South Dakota School of Mines & Technology , the 28th Bomb Wing at Ellsworth Air Force Base and Moog Inc. a Laureate Award for pioneering the use of cold spray technology in aircraft repair and maintenance. In March the three

Museum of Geology Invites Public to Bring in Rocks, Minerals or Fossils for Identification

2019-01-22T21:45:00-07:00

Museum of Geology Invites Public to Bring in Rocks, Minerals or Fossils for Identification Members of the public are invited to bring their backyard fossil or rock finds to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Museum of Geology on Saturday, Jan. 26,for the annual Rock and Fossil ID Day .

SD Mines APEX Gallery Presents: Relevance at the End of Everything

2019-01-16T20:15:00-07:00

SD Mines APEX Gallery Presents: Relevance at the End of Everything New Works by Kyle Novak The APEX Gallery at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology presents an exhibit titled “Relevance at the End of Everything” featuring new works by artist Kyle Novak. The APEX Gallery

SD Mines, SDPB and Hay Camp Brewing Company Present STEAM Café

2019-01-14T17:50:00-07:00

SD Mines, SDPB and Hay Camp Brewing Company Present STEAM Café South Dakota School of Mines & Technology continues its partnership with South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Hay Camp Brewing Company to present four new STEAM Café talks during spring 2019 STEAM Café, an acronym for

Nostalgia Night Film Series at Elks Theatre Kicks Off in January

2018-12-14T18:35:00-07:00

Nostalgia Night Film Series at Elks Theatre Kicks Off in January The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology , Friends of the Devereaux Library and the Elks Theatre will host the 25th annual Nostalgia Night Film Series: “Picture Perfect,” Jan. 13 to March 17. The South Dakota Scho

SD Mines Offers New Biomedical Engineering Degree

2018-12-13T00:00:00-07:00

SD Mines Offers New Biomedical Engineering Degree South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is partnering with the University of South Dakota to offer a collaborative undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering. The new undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering at SD Mines is

SD Mines holds 178th commencement Dec. 15

2018-12-12T15:20:00-07:00

SD Mines holds 178th commencement Dec. 15 The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will hold its 178 th commencement at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15, in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Theatre. The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will hold its 178 th commencement at

US Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to Speak at Mines Commencement

2018-12-10T23:25:00-07:00

US Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson to Speak at Mines Commencement Dr. Heather Wilson, Secretary of the United States Air Force and past president of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology , will speak at the university’s fall commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 in the Rushmo

Legion Lake Fire One Year Later -- New Tools Could Help Firefighters Better Prepare

2018-12-10T15:10:00-07:00

Legion Lake Fire One Year Later -- New Tools Could Help Firefighters Better Prepare Researchers at SD Miners are working with NASA and NOAA officials to use satellite technology to give fire managers a heads up when the fuels are abnormally dry. The team is creating the Fire Risk Estimation tool (FiRE) 2

Mines Team Wins “Shark Tank” Style Competition with Vortex Generator to Improve Fuel Efficiency

2018-12-07T17:05:00-07:00

Mines Team Wins “Shark Tank” Style Competition with Vortex Generator to Improve Fuel Efficiency The fifth annual CEO Business Plan Competition at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology wrapped up in early December with new winners who took home more than $10,000 in total prize money that can be

Out-of-State Students Pay In-State Tuition Under New Program

2018-12-06T17:05:00-07:00

Out-of-State Students Pay In-State Tuition Under New Program Beginning the summer of 2019, new freshmen and new transfer students from North Dakota, Iowa, Nebraska, Wyoming, Montana and Colorado will pay in-state tuition to attend South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Founded in 18

Student LEGO Robots to Compete at East Middle School

2018-12-05T16:40:00-07:00

Student LEGO Robots to Compete at East Middle School South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is teaming with East Middle School to host the 2018 FIRST LEGO League Rapid City Qualifier from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 8, at East Middle School. FIRST LEGO League is an educat

SD Mines Students Initiated into Order of Omega Honor Society

2018-12-05T00:40:00-07:00

SD Mines Students Initiated into Order of Omega Honor Society Seven South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students have been initiated into the Order of Omega national Greek honor society. The Fall 2018 inductees to the Order of Omega national Greek honor society at SD Mines are

USAREC Brigade Commander to Speak at Mines

2018-12-01T12:35:00-07:00

USAREC Brigade Commander to Speak at Mines The Department of Military Science at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host special guest speaker Colonel Eric Lopez from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 04, 2018, in Classroom Building, Room 204 on the Mines Campus ( map here ).

11-27-18-Parade-of_trees

2018-11-27T22:05:00-07:00

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Theme at Annual Holiday Parade of Trees at SD Mines Community members are invited to vote on their favorite trees at the annual holiday Parade of Trees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 28-30, in the Surbeck Center at the South Dakota School of Mines & Techn

11-19-2018-CAT-Grant-Scholrships

2018-11-19T18:05:00-07:00

Mining Class Offered to Caterpillar Funds 11 Multi-Year SD Mines Scholarships A unique program at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology that provides Caterpillar employees with professional training enabled the Mining Engineering Department to offer scholarships this academic year through the Ca

11-16-18-ICPC-Regionals

2018-11-16T15:00:00-07:00

SD Mines Qualifies for 2019 ICPC World Finals in Porto, Portugal A student team of coders from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology took first place in the regional competition of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), which qualifies SD Mines for the world finals scheduled f

11-15-2018-Diwali

2018-11-15T17:15:00-07:00

Diwali Night 2018 Features Fireworks, Dancing, Taste of India The India Club of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology invites the public to celebrate Diwali 2018, featuring cultural foods, entertainment, and a firework show. The India Club at SD Mines aims to increase awar

11-14-18-Winter_concerts

2018-11-14T15:50:00-07:00

SD Mines Hosts Annual Winter Concerts The community is invited to four winter music concerts performed at the SD Mines Music Center and the Cathedral by students in the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology music program. The Cathedral is a wonderful space to celebrate the s

11-09-2018-YouAreWelcome

2018-11-09T19:15:00-07:00

APEX Gallery Show: You Are Welcome Participatory Art at a Science and Engineering School The public is invited to the new interactive art show, “You Are Welcome,” at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s APEX Gallery. Engineering, science, and art are not mutually exclusive.

11-2-2018-Adams_Museum_Exhibit

2018-11-02T14:20:00-06:00

Mines Students Help Build Plesiosaur Display for New Exhibit at Deadwood’s Adams Museum A team of graduate students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology have installed a new 360-degree plesiosaur display in Deadwood’s Adams Museum . SD Mines graduate students Julie Drie

SD Mines Names New Interim Head of Mathematics

2018-11-02T14:05:00-06:00

SD Mines Names New Interim Head of Mathematics South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has named mathematics and computer science professor Travis Kowalski, Ph.D., the new interim head of the Department of Mathematics. Travis Kowalski, Ph.D., the new interim head of the Departme

10-24-2018-Veteran-Ranking

2018-10-24T18:45:00-06:00

SD Mines Ranks Among Best Universities for Veterans Military Times ranks the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology among the best schools in the country for veterans. SD Mines students and veterans on top of M Hill in Rapid City during the annual university homecoming festivities.

10-22-2018-Energy Conference

2018-10-22T16:50:00-06:00

New Horizons Energy Conference Explores Oil, Gas and Geothermal Potential The Energy Resources Initiative at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology hosts the New Horizons Energy Conference, Oct. 25-26, 2018. The Energy Resources Initiative at the South Dakota Sch

10-22-2018_Digital_Mapping_Conference

2018-10-22T15:50:00-06:00

Digital Mappers Invite Public to Learn the Craft Maps are everywhere: your phone, your car, your local government web pages and more. The Black Hills Digital Mapping Association Conference supports the professionals who make it all happen behind the scenes. This image shows the SD Mines cam

10-10-2018-AirportGreenRoofs

2018-10-10T20:05:00-06:00

Green Tops: Airport Features New High-Tech Green Roof Visitors to the Rapid City Regional Airport can now take-in a new green roof project as part of their experience. The rooftop deck that extends over part of the main terminal includes a green roof project recently installed by South Dakota School of Min

10-3-2018-CompSci-Eng-Dept

2018-10-03T20:55:00-06:00

SD Mines Creates a Computer Science and Engineering Department South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will reorganize two existing departments to create a new Computer Science and Engineering Department. “This is an exciting development for Mines which will allow us to increase

10-2-2018-ProtoDUNE

2018-10-02T14:40:00-06:00

Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment Passes Milestone on Path to Black Hills Researchers in the Department of Physics at SD Mines are playing an integral role in both ProtoDUNE and DUNE. Inside the first ProtoDUNE detector, before it was filled with liquid argon. Photo: CERN

2018NightintheCold

2018-10-01T15:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Students Host “Night in the Cold” to Help Local Homeless Shelter Students with the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity at SD Mines invite the public to a “Night in the Cold” event from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, to raise money for the Cornerstone Rescue Mission and raise awareness of homeless iss

Career_fair-fall2018

2018-09-25T22:30:00-06:00

152 Employers Attend Mines Largest Career Fair Ever South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's Fall Career Fair included a record 152 employers. SD Mines students are in high demand. Mines graduates enjoy a 97 percent job placement rate and an average starting salary of about $61,300.

9-25-2018STEMinistNight

2018-09-25T17:20:00-06:00

SD Mines WiSE Program Invites Girls to STEMinist Night The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE) program invites girls in grades three through eight to explore science, meet female scientists and enjoy an SD Mines volleyball game during STEMinist Night on

09-19-2018-MuseumDay

2018-09-20T10:40:00-06:00

Mines Celebrates Museum Day with Paleontology Lab Open House South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Museum of Geology is celebrating Museum Day with behind-the-scenes tours of the Paleontological Research Laboratory (PRL) and events for all ages. South Dakota School of M

2018-19-09-GoT0Mines

2018-09-19T18:40:00-06:00

Hundreds of Prospective Students Stream to SD Mines for ‘Go To Mines’ Events High school students and their families are invited to SD Mines on Saturday, Sept. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 20, to tour departments, residence halls and other facilities and to meet faculty and current students. SD Min

09-13-2018-GoToMines_Release

2018-09-18T02:50:00-06:00

Hundreds of Prospective Students Stream to SD Mines for ‘Go To Mines’ Events SD Mines will host hundreds of prospective students during two upcoming Go To Mines events. High school students and their families are invited to SD Mines on Saturday, Sept. 22, and Saturday, Oct. 20, to

09-14-2018-PEEC-posrer session

2018-09-16T13:10:00-06:00

OLC and SD Mines Students Showcase Research Projects Students involved in the Pre-Engineering Educational Collaborative (PEEC) will present scientific research they completed during the past year at a special poster session from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Oglala Lakota College, He Sapa Center, a

09-04-2018-ROTCTalk-advisory

2018-09-15T15:05:00-06:00

Mines Alumnus and Vietnam Veteran to Speak on Campus The Department of Military Science at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host special guest speaker Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Art Anderson from 4-5 p.m. on Tuesday Sept. 18, in Classroom Building, Room 117 on the Mines Campus (map he

2018ConstitutionDay

2018-09-13T21:05:00-06:00

Mines Vice President of Research Presents Constitution Day Talk In honor of 2018 Constitution Day, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Vice President for Research , Jan Puszynski , Ph.D., will return to share the story of his family’s immigration from Poland to the United States following th

09-17-2018-STEAM_Cafe

2018-09-13T20:10:00-06:00

SD Mines, SDPB and Hay Camp Brewing Company Present STEAM Café South Dakota School of Mines & Technology continues its partnership with South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Hay Camp Brewing Company to host the STEAM Café, a series of free informal talks by SD Mines faculty and staff on topics ran

Mines Welcomes Nucor to Campus

2018-09-11T21:45:00-06:00

Mines Welcomes Nucor to Campus South Dakota School of Mines & Technology welcomes Nucor Corporation the largest producer of steel and the largest recycler in the United States for a week of events on campus. Robert Seivert is one of many SD Mines graduates now employed by Nucor.

Three Schools Win Ford Grant to Build Greenhouse and Cultural Center at Oglala Lakota College

2018-09-11T16:30:00-06:00

Three Schools Win Ford Grant to Build Greenhouse and Cultural Center at Oglala Lakota College Oglala Lakota College , Purdue University and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology have been awarded a grant from the Ford College Community Challenge (Ford C3) to design and build a multipurpose lea

2018-09-07-Illicit_Economy-NSF-Funding

2018-09-07T16:40:00-06:00

Two New Research Grants Help SD Mines Target the Illicit Economy Researchers at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are helping uncover and stop underground criminal networks that illegally traffic in everything from electronics and drugs to organs and weapons. This image is a c

2018RockerDaysSchedule

2018-09-06T13:55:00-06:00

Mines Celebrates Homecoming with Rocker Days Events Rocker Days (M-Week) at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is set for Sept. 8-16, with a wide range of activities planned for students, alumni and the community. RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 5, 2018) – Rocker Days (M-

9-2018BusinessPlanContest

2018-09-04T19:30:00-06:00

Business Plan Competition at SD Mines Open to Enterprising High School Students, Other Colleges Entrepreneurial-minded students from high schools and colleges throughout the region are encouraged to enter a “Shark Tank”-like student business plan competition sponsored by local and state partners and hosted by

08-29-2018-Wharton_5K

2018-08-29T22:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Hosts 8th Annual Homecoming Week Run in Honor of the late President Wharton South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Production (CAMP) program will hold the 8th annual Wharton Challenge 5k run on Saturday, Sept. 15. Ea

8-28-2018-First Civil PhD

2018-08-28T16:55:00-06:00

First Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Mines Focuses on Clean Energy Research Namita Shrestha is the first graduate of a new Ph.D. program in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology . Her work involves harnessing clean energy for widespread us

SD Mines Researcher Receives $2.2 Million DOE Grant to Turn Biorefinery Waste into Valuable Products

2018-08-23T20:40:00-06:00

SD Mines Researcher Receives $2.2 Million DOE Grant to Turn Biorefinery Waste into Valuable Products SD Mines has received a $2.16 million grant from the Department of Energy’s Bioenergy Technologies Office to research and demonstrate cost-effective ways to turn waste from biorefineries, such as ethanol

08-13-2018-Nano-MS

2018-08-13T14:40:00-06:00

New Master of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering Degree Offered at SD Mines The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new master’s degree in nanoscience and nanoengineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. SD Mines students involved in nanoscience and nanoeng

2018-08-09-Esports_Certificate

2018-08-09T17:05:00-06:00

SD Mines Offers New Certificate in Esports The South Dakota Board of Regents has approved a new esports certificate program at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology . This new curriculum goes hand-in-hand with SD Mines’ esports varsity program that includes the university’s League of Legend

08-06-18-Freshmen Day of Service release

2018-08-06T14:35:00-06:00

Mines Freshmen Give Back to Community on Day of Service More than 350 South Dakota School of Mines & Technology freshmen will take part in this year’s Freshmen Day of Service Sunday, Aug. 19, heading to neighborhoods and service organizations to clean, restore and assist with projects.

Mines Graduates Earn 97 Percent Placement and Average Starting Salaries above $61,300

2018-07-24T21:30:00-06:00

Mines Graduates Earn 97 Percent Placement and Average Starting Salaries above $61,300 New job placement figures for the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology show 97 percent of 2016-17 graduates have secured employment in their career field or are pursuing graduate degrees. Recent

6-2018Top10adventuresinBH

2018-06-27T14:25:00-06:00

Top 10 Outdoor Adventures in the Black Hills & Badlands South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is not only a fantastic science, technology, engineering and math school, it also happens to be just minutes from the beautiful Black Hills and Badlands National Park. South

GenCyber Camp for High School Girls at SD Mines Inspires the Next Generation of U.S. Cyber Security (1)

2018-06-26T14:30:00-06:00

GenCyber Camp for High School Girls at SD Mines Inspires the Next Generation of U.S. Cyber Security Experts An all-girl cybersecurity summer camp at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is free to accepted participants, thanks to a grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) GenCyber program

Sawyer Receives Dick Kitchen Award and SDACCC Lifetime Membership for Two Decades of Service to the School of Mines

2018-06-18T14:00:00-06:00

Sawyer Receives Dick Kitchen Award and SDACCC Lifetime Membership for Two Decades of Service to the School of Mines Darrell Sawyer , Ed.D., Assistant Vice President for Student Development at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology , has been selected as the 2018 recipient of the Dick Kitchen Awa

Alien Life: You'll Never See Them Coming SD Mines Physics Lecturer to Speak at Denver Comic-Con

2018-06-11T21:50:00-06:00

Alien Life: You'll Never See Them Coming SD Mines Physics Lecturer to Speak at Denver Comic-Con South Dakota School of Mines & Technology physics lecturer Michael Dowding will speak at the 2018 Denver Comic Con on the topic of alien life. Michael Dowding (center), shown here at the

SD Mines Students Promote Concert “Neon Trees” September 8 at Start of Homecoming Week

2018-06-07T15:45:00-06:00

SD Mines Students Promote Concert “Neon Trees” September 8 at Start of Homecoming Week The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology concert committee “e 135 Entertainment” is proud to present “Helluva Night,” at 7 p.m. on September 8, 2018 at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center . The c

SD Mines Engineering Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship

2018-05-29T17:20:00-06:00

SD Mines Engineering Student Awarded Prestigious Fellowship SD Mines engineering student Aimee Allcock is one of 75 Americans selected to participate in the 2018-2019 Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange (CBYX) for Young Professionals. Aimee Allcock, a junior civil and environmental engineering

Alumni Bestows Largest Gift in School History for Alumni Conference Center on Mines Campus

2018-05-16T15:25:00-06:00

Alumni Bestows Largest Gift in School History for Alumni Conference Center on Mines Campus The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has received a $3 million donation, the largest gift in school history, from Larry and Linda Pearson for an Alumni and Conference Center to be built adjacent to the ca

SD Mines Butterfield Cup Winners Build Software That Manages Stock Market Trades & Yields Profit

2018-05-14T14:05:00-06:00

SD Mines Butterfield Cup Winners Build Software That Manages Stock Market Trades & Yields Profit A team of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students have won the annual Butterfield Cup. This year’s contest challenged students to write software that performs technical analysis of publicly tra

SD Mines Ranks Among Top Universities for STEM Education Programs from High School to Graduate Students

2018-05-07T16:35:00-06:00

SD Mines Ranks Among Top Universities for STEM Education Programs from High School to Graduate Students Three organizations have recently ranked the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology among the best schools in the state and nation. Three organizations have recently ranked the Sout

SD Mines Spring Commencement and ROTC Commissioning May 5

2018-05-03T14:05:00-06:00

SD Mines Spring Commencement and ROTC Commissioning May 5 Almost 400 students will receive their Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degrees at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ’s commencement ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 5, in the

Mines Students Fuel Up for Finals with Late-Night Study Breakfast(2)

2018-04-26T19:30:00-06:00

Mines Students Fuel Up for Finals with Late-Night Study Breakfast The traditional finals-week late-night study breakfast will be served to hundreds of students at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology from 9-10:30 p.m. Sunday, April. 29, in the Surbeck Dining Hall. At a typi

State Fire Meteorologist to Discuss 2018 Outlook on Friday

2018-04-25T18:15:00-06:00

State Fire Meteorologist to Discuss 2018 Outlook on Friday Darren Clabo, Ph.D., State Fire Meteorologist and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology faculty member, will present a special seminar, “2018 South Dakota Wildfire Outlook,” at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 27 at in room 222 of the Mineral Ind

SD Mines Associate Professor and VRC Metal Systems Co-Founder Named Entrepreneur of the Year

2018-04-23T15:30:00-06:00

SD Mines Associate Professor and VRC Metal Systems Co-Founder Named Entrepreneur of the Year South Dakota School of Mines & Technology associate professor Christian Widener, Ph.D., was awarded Entrepreneur of Year at the 2018 South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) annual conferenc

Extreme CAMPing Comes to Main Street Square April 21 with Formula, Baja Car Drag Races and Drone Demos

2018-04-18T14:30:00-06:00

Extreme CAMPing Comes to Main Street Square April 21 with Formula, Baja Car Drag Races and Drone Demos The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host Extreme CAMPing, a day of demos, drones, formula racing, Baja off-roading and more from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 21, at Main Street Squar

SD Mines Student Teams Take First, Second in Governor’s Giant Vision Business Plan Competition

2018-04-13T03:30:00-06:00

SD Mines Student Teams Take First, Second in Governor’s Giant Vision Business Plan Competition For the fourth year in a row, a South Dakota School of Mines & Technology student earned top honor in the student division of the Governor’s Giant Vision Business Competition held in Sioux Falls.

SD Mines Design Fair Showcases Cutting Edge Technology, Research, and Innovation

2018-04-12T19:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Design Fair Showcases Cutting Edge Technology, Research, and Innovation SD Mines senior computer science major Savoy Schuler operates a virtual computer that is part of an augmented reality system that allows him to move 3-D images around a classroom. He is one member of a project that is focusing on

10th Annual Nano Expo at SD Mines Highlights Tiny Technology

2018-04-11T15:55:00-06:00

10th Annual Nano Expo at SD Mines Highlights Tiny Technology The public is invited to the 2018 Nano Expo at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to learn how cutting-edge nanotechnologies can change the future. The 10th annual Nano Expo, which will be from 1-3 p.m. Saturday

SD Mines Congratulates Science and Engineering Fair Winners

2018-04-09T15:25:00-06:00

SD Mines Congratulates Science and Engineering Fair Winners The 2018 High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair included 550 registered students from around the Black Hills region.The full results for the 2018 High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair can be found here. El

SD Mines Offers Free 3-D Printing Camps for Youth

2018-04-06T19:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Offers Free 3-D Printing Camps for Youth The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is offering two free 3-D printing camps as part of the “Fab Labs” workshops sponsored by Halliburton. Cory Mohill-Smith, a mechanical engin

SD Mines Programming Team Takes on World’s Best in China

2018-04-05T15:30:00-06:00

SD Mines Programing Team Takes on World’s Best in China A student team of computer programmers from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will compete at the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) , in Beijing, China, April 15-20, 2018. Mines students on the

Mines Annual Cultural Expo to Feature International Food, Entertainment(1)

2018-04-02T19:45:00-06:00

Mines Annual Cultural Expo to Feature International Food, Entertainment International students from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and a variety of community groups will celebrate their cultural diversity with food, entertainment and displays during the annual SD Mines Cultural Expo .

NSA Funds Summer Camp for Girls at SD Mines to Train the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts

2018-03-27T23:00:00-06:00

NSA Funds Summer Camp for Girls at SD Mines to Train the Next Generation of Cybersecurity Experts South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is hosting a free girls GenCyber security camp this summer . The program is funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) GenCyber Program , which pays tuition and

SD Mines Apex Gallery Interactive Show “Without Land” Explores the Edge of Nature

2018-03-25T14:30:00-06:00

SD Mines Apex Gallery Interactive Show “Without Land” Explores the Edge of Nature The Apex Gallery opens a new exhibition at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology which encourages students and the public to explore the point where they believe nature begins and civilization fades.

Unearth the Mysteries of History at the Dinosaur Eggstravaganza

2018-03-23T13:30:00-06:00

Unearth the Mysteries of History at the Dinosaur Eggstravaganza The Dinosaur Eggstravaganza from 1-5 p.m. on Saturday, March 31, at the Museum of Geology features hands-on activities about dinosaurs and their environment plus rocks and minerals. The “Dinosaur Eggstravaganza” from 1-5 p.

Hundreds of Prospective Students Stream to SD Mines for ‘Go To Mines’ Open House March 24, June 15 and July 21

2018-03-21T15:40:00-06:00

Hundreds of Prospective Students Stream to SD Mines for ‘Go To Mines’ Open House March 24, June 15 and July 21 High school students and their families are invited to SD Mines on March 24, June 15 and July 21, to tour departments, residence halls and other facilities and to meet faculty and current students du

SD Mines Mining and Mucking Team to Compete in England

2018-03-17T16:20:00-06:00

SD Mines Mining and Mucking Team to Compete in England The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Mining and Mucking Team will compete in the International Collegiate Mining Games March 29–April 1, in Cornwall, England. SD Mines Mining and Mucking Team members pictured at a

Registration Opens for 3rd Annual STEMinist Star Glow Run to Benefit YFS Girls Inc. of Rapid City

2018-03-15T15:50:00-06:00

Registration Opens for 3rd Annual STEMinist Star Glow Run to Benefit YFS Girls Inc. of Rapid City The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Women in Science & Engineering (WiSE) and Alpha Omega Epsilon sorority will host the third annual STEMinist Star 3K Glow Fun Run/Walk on Friday, April

SD Mines Celebrates Math with Pi Day Events March 14

2018-03-13T07:10:00-06:00

SD Mines Celebrates Math with Pi Day Events March 14 The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Society of Physics Students will host a Pi Day fundraiser at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 14, in the Electrical Engineering and Physics Building room 252 ( campus map ). The pie eating co

Judges Needed for 2018 Science & Engineering Fair at SD Mines

2018-03-12T07:10:00-06:00

Judges Needed for Science & Engineering Fair at SD Mines The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is seeking judges for the 2018 High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair. Tom Durkin with the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium shakes hands with Elsie DuBray from Ti

STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for 760 Middle School Girls

2018-03-01T23:20:00-07:00

STEM Careers in Focus at Conference for 760 Middle School Girls An estimated 760 middle school girls will converge on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus Tuesday, March 6, for the annual Women in Science Conference. The day-long Women in Science Conference is des

SD Mines Day Slated for March 1 at the Capitol

2018-02-28T17:05:00-07:00

SD Mines Day Slated for March 1 at the Capitol SD Mines takes over the capitol rotunda in Pierre from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Thursday, March 1. The event allows Mines students, faculty and staff to share their innovative work with state lawmakers and state officials. SD Mines students using li

Registration Open for March 17 Annual 5K Dublin Dash

2018-02-27T16:50:00-07:00

Registration Open for March 17 Annual 5K Dublin Dash The 12th annual Dublin Dash 5K Fun Run/Walk begins at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 17. The event is sponsored by the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). Participants can regis

SD Mines to Host Flight Night with Aero Design Team

2018-02-26T20:30:00-07:00

SD Mines to Host Flight Night with Aero Design Team The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Aero Design team will host Flight Night from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 26, and Monday, March 12, on campus. Students who take part in Flight Night get to build their own balsa wood plane to

SD Mines Mechanical Engineers Partner with Stevens High School in Hands-On Education Program

2018-02-23T16:45:00-07:00

SD Mines Mechanical Engineers Partner with Stevens High School in Hands-On Education Program Students and professors in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are partnering with Rapid City Stevens High School students in a new hands-on education effo

SD Mines Hosts Black History Month Speaker Keith Knight

2018-02-22T10:05:00-07:00

SD Mines Hosts Black History Month Speaker Keith Knight The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology student chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers (NBSE) and the Office of Multicultural Affairs host the award winning artist and “Gentleman Cartoonist” Keith Knight from 6-8 p.m. on M

SD Mines Students Offer Plan to Save City Hall $200,000

2018-02-21T15:25:00-07:00

SD Mines Students Offer Plan to Save City Hall $200,000 The Hardrocker Sustainability Team completed an energy audit of the Rapid City/School Administration Center (CSAC) and found significant cost and energy savings. The team worked in partnership with the Rapid City Sustainability Committee through the S

Three SD Mines ROTC Cadets Land International Internships

2018-02-15T23:50:00-07:00

Three SD Mines ROTC Cadets Land International Internships Three ROTC cadets from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology have been selected for the U.S. Army’s prestigious Cultural Understanding Learning Program (CULP) . Students are selected through a competitive application process. Winners

SD Mines Students Explore Boundaries Between Art and Science at Apex Gallery Exhibit(1)

2018-02-15T15:50:00-07:00

SD Mines Students Explore Boundaries Between Art and Science at Apex Gallery Exhibit The Apex Gallery’s new exhibit “Communicate, Innovate, Fabricate” showcases the creative side of South Dakota School Mines & Technology students and explores the boundaries between art and science. A

SD Mines Celebrates 41st Annual Engineers Week

2018-02-14T15:15:00-07:00

SD Mines Celebrates 41st Annual Engineers Week The 2018 Engineers Week will be celebrated at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Feb. 20-24. The week features free events for area middle school students and the general public, as well as the university community. Local

Mine Design Team Qualifies for International Competition

2018-02-02T16:10:00-07:00

Mine Design Team Qualifies for International Competition A team of students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Department of Mining Engineering and Management will take part in The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) student design competition. Team me

SD Mines Student Receives National Teaching Assistant Award

2018-01-23T17:50:00-07:00

SD Mines Student Receives National Teaching Assistant Award SD Mines doctoral candidate Kyle Hazelwood has been selected as the recipient of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award for 2018. Kyle Hazelwood, is pursuing a Ph.D. in the SD Mines D

Bioenergy Scientist to Speak at SD Mines on Work/Life Balance

2018-01-22T15:25:00-07:00

Bioenergy Scientist to Speak at SD Mines on Work/Life Balance Tina Nielsen , Ph.D., will present a talk “ Managing a Work/Life Balance " at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 26, in the Classroom Building room 204E ( campus map). The event is free and open to the

WiSE Forum at SD Mines Aims to Fill Gap of Women in STEM(1)

2018-01-22T15:05:00-07:00

WiSE Forum at SD Mines Aims to Fill Gap of Women in STEM The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host the fourth annual Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Forum from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 25, featuring a panel of industry leaders in the traditionally male-dominated fields of science

SD Mines Professor Authors Book on Soviet Film Adaptations of Shakespeare Plays

2018-01-22T15:00:00-07:00

SD Mines Professor Authors Book on Soviet Film Adaptations of Shakespeare Plays Michael Hudgens , Ph.D., who teaches philosophy and writing composition at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has authored a new book “ The Shakespeare Films of Grigori Kozintsev .” Michael Hudg

Roy Family Endowment Established

2017-12-22T17:10:00-07:00

Roy Family Establishes the Travis Roy Memorial Endowment for Men’s and Women’s Golf The Roy family has established an endowment for men's and women's golf in memory of Travis Roy, a South Dakota School of Mines & Technology alumnus and the brother of Hardrocker head golf coach Tye Roy. RAPID

SD Mines: A Small School That Packs a Big Punch in Intercollegiate Competitions

2017-12-21T20:30:00-07:00

SD Mines: A Small School That Packs a Big Punch in Intercollegiate Competitions This has been a great year for the intercollegiate teams that represent SD Mines. See an overview of some results here. The SD Mines Mini Baja team competing in the winter of 2017. Photo by SD Mines st

South Dakota Space Grant Consortium Awards $100,000 in NASA Funding to SD Mines and Four Other South Dakota Institutions

2017-12-18T17:05:00-07:00

South Dakota Space Grant Consortium Awards $100,000 in NASA Funding to SD Mines and Four Other South Dakota Institutions The South Dakota Space Grant Consortium (SDSGC) has provided eight awards totaling $100,000 in NASA funding to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and four other affiliate members

3 SD Mines Students Receive ASME Scholarships

2017-12-14T21:30:00-07:00

3 Mines students awarded American Society of Mechanical Engineers scholarships Three South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students were awarded prestigious ASME Foundation scholarships for the 2017-2018 academic year. Pictured (left to right) Austin Kaul, Tyler Ronken and Josiah Horner

SD Mines Paleontologist Lands NSF Grant to Increase Diversity in Earth Sciences

2017-12-11T16:45:00-07:00

SD Mines Paleontologist Lands NSF Grant to Increase Diversity in Earth Sciences Darrin Pagnac, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Geology and Geological Engineering Department at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is the principle investigator of a multi-institution team receiving a National Scie

Mines Students Fuel Up for Finals with Late-Night Study Breakfast(1)

2017-12-04T21:15:00-07:00

Mines Students Fuel Up for Finals with Late-Night Study Breakfast The traditional finals-week late-night study breakfast will be served to hundreds of students at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology from 9-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. The Late Night Study Breakfast in the Surbeck D

College, High School Students Pitch Business Plans at Saturday’s ‘Shark Tank’ Style Competition

2017-12-01T15:10:00-07:00

College, High School Students Pitch Business Plans at Saturday’s ‘Shark Tank’ Style Competition The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host finalist presentations and awards for the fourth annual Competitive Entrepreneurial Opportunity (CEO) Student Business Plan Competition starting at 8:30 a.m.

Student LEGO Robots to Compete at SD Mines on Saturday

2017-12-01T14:50:00-07:00

Student LEGO Robots to Compete at SD Mines on Saturday South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host the 2017 FIRST LEGO League Rapid City Qualifier from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., on Saturday, Dec. 2. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom ( Campus Map ). This year’s event includes 18 registered teams, which is a record

SD Mines Hosts Annual Holiday at the Cathedral Concerts

2017-11-29T16:50:00-07:00

SD Mines Hosts Annual Holiday at the Cathedral Concerts The community is invited to two holiday music concerts performed at the Cathedral by students in the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology music program. The Cathedral is a wonderful space to celebrate the spirit and sounds of the season.

SD Mines Professor Emeritus Dan Dolan Receives National Mentoring Award

2017-11-28T13:00:00-07:00

SD Mines Professor Emeritus Dan Dolan Receives National Mentoring Award Dan Dolan, Ph.D., a professor emeritus of mechanical engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, has received the prestigious national Tau Beta Pi McDonald Mentor Award. Dan Dolan, Ph.D., professor emerit

‘Star Wars’ Theme for Annual Holiday Parade of Trees at SD Mines

2017-11-27T15:40:00-07:00

‘Star Wars’ Theme for Annual Holiday Parade of Trees at SD Mines Community members are invited to vote on their favorite trees at the annual holiday Parade of Trees from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 through Friday, Dec.1 in the Surbeck Center at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Cookies and

SD Mines Student to Serve as Cadet Marshal at US Army All-American Bowl

2017-11-22T16:55:00-07:00

SD Mines Student to Serve as Cadet Marshal at US Army All-American Bowl The Headquarters of the U.S. Army Cadet Command in Fort Knox, Ky. has notified the Department of Military Science at SD Mines that Cadet Alexia Hodgson will serve as a cadet marshal at the 2018 U.S. Army All- American Bowl on Jan. 6, 2018, i

Diwali Night 2017 Features Dancing, Fireworks, Taste of India

2017-11-16T23:05:00-07:00

Diwali Night 2017 Features Dancing, Fireworks, Taste of India The SD Mines India Club invites the public to celebrate Diwali 2017, featuring cultural foods, entertainment, and a firework show from 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, in the Surbeck Center ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.

SD Mines Researchers Pioneer New Testing Method That Identifies Pathogenic Potential in South Dakota Waterways

2017-11-16T21:15:00-07:00

SD Mines Researchers Pioneer New Testing Method That Identifies Pathogenic Potential in South Dakota Waterways Researchers at SD Mines have completed a groundbreaking study on harmful bacteria found in two important South Dakota waterways. The research, undertaken by Ph.D. candidate Kelsey Murray, found genes re

SD Mines Qualifies for 2018 ICPC World Finals in Beijing, China

2017-11-15T17:20:00-07:00

SD Mines Qualifies for 2018 ICPC World Finals in Beijing, China A student team of coders from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology took first place in the regional competition of the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC), which qualifies SD Mines for the world finals scheduled for A

Alumnus James Rankin Selected as New SD Mines’ President

2017-11-07T22:10:00-07:00

Alumnus James Rankin Selected as New SD Mines’ President The South Dakota Board of Regents announced that James (Jim) Rankin will return to his alma mater as the 19 th president of SD Mines. Jim Rankin, the chief research officer and professor of electrical engineering at the University of Arkan

Veterans Day Salute, Military Appreciation Day Honors Service

2017-11-06T16:35:00-07:00

Veterans Day Salute, Military Appreciation Day Honors Service SD Mines is honoring veterans and active duty students and staff with a Veterans Day salute on Thursday, Nov. 9. SD Mines Mount Rushmore Army ROTC cadets completing the 2017 Task Force Ranger Challenge competition at Cam

Esports Gamers and Alumni Showcase Positive Gaming Community at SD Mines

2017-11-03T15:10:00-06:00

Esports Gamers and Alumni Showcase Positive Gaming Community at SD Mines SD Mines celebrates esports in the month of November with two events. Gamers for Service, a student lead group at SD Mines, is hosting a 25-hour Extra Life gaming marathon starting at noon Nov. 4 and running through 1 p.m. on Nov. 5. The ev

SD Mines and DSU Researchers Dive Into “Dark Web” to Combat the Sale of Counterfeit Goods and Native Art

2017-10-29T15:00:00-06:00

SD Mines and DSU Researchers Dive Into “Dark Web” to Combat the Sale of Counterfeit Goods and Native Art SD Mines researchers are working with a team of officials and scientists to help combat the online sale of counterfeit goods and art. The pair of shoes on the left side of this photo are authen

Ancient Art New Images Frederico Vigil: Contemporary Fresco

2017-10-27T17:05:00-06:00

Ancient Art New Images Frederico Vigil: Contemporary Fresco Frederico Vigil, an artist often referred to as the “Michelangelo of New Mexico,” will exhibit original compositions from Oct. 31-Dec. 1. in the Apex Gallery at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Artist Frederico Vigil at work on

Night at the Museum Features Trick or Treating with the Dinosaurs(2)

2017-10-24T16:50:00-06:00

Night at the Museum Features Trick or Treating with the Dinosaurs The tenth annual Halloween-themed “Night at the Museum” will be hosted at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Museum of Geology from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Superheroes and goblins alike are invited to trick or trea

Night at the Museum Features Trick or Treating with the Dinosaurs(1)

2017-10-23T10:00:00-06:00

Night at the Museum Features Trick or Treating with the Dinosaurs The tenth annual Halloween-themed “Night at the Museum” will be hosted at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Museum of Geology from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28. Paleontology Club members dress up and donate their

Digital Mappers Invite Public to Learn the Craft

2017-10-11T22:25:00-06:00

Digital Mappers Invite Public to Learn the Craft The Black Hills Digital Mapping Association’s annual meeting includes free introductory lessons on digital cartography. This image shows linked views of Rapid City imagery and map from a GIS program. RAPID CITY, SD (Oct. 12, 2017) – Ma

Public Invited to Bring Rocks, Fossils to Museum for Identification

2017-10-06T12:10:00-06:00

Public Invited to Bring Rocks, Fossils to Museum for Identification Members of the public are invited to bring their backyard fossil or rock finds to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Museum of Geology on Wednesday, Oct. 11, for the fifth annual Rock and Fossil ID Day. RAPID CITY,

SD Mines BuG ReMeDEE Team Lands $6 Million Grant to Study Microbes of the Methane Cycle in Extreme Environments

2017-09-29T21:50:00-06:00

SD Mines BuG ReMeDEE Team Lands $6 Million Grant to Study Microbes of the Methane Cycle in Extreme Environments SD Mines Researchers have been awarded a $6 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to study the range of microbes that consume methane in deep and extreme environments.Methane is a

“Painting in the Dark” the Art of Jan DeVore Featured in Apex Gallery

2017-09-27T16:45:00-06:00

“Painting in the Dark” the Art of Jan DeVore Featured in Apex Gallery “Painting in the Dark” the Art of Jan DeVore--Apex Gallery Reception Sept. 29 These two works of art by Jan DeVore are samples of the work current on display at the Apex Gallery. RAPID CITY, SD (Sept. 27, 2017) – The Apex Gal

SD Mines Hosted 150 Employers in Largest Career Fair Ever

2017-09-27T14:40:00-06:00

SD Mines Hosted 150 Employers in Largest Career Fair Ever The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology hosted 150 employers for the annual fall Career Fair . This is the largest number of employers to attend a career fair at Mines. RAPID CITY, S.D. (Sept. 27, 2017) – The South Dakota S

“Painting in the Dark” the Art of Jan DeVore

2017-09-25T22:05:00-06:00

“Painting in the Dark” the Art of Jan DeVore The Apex Gallery at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology features the work of Jan Hall, aka. Jan DeVore, in a new exhibit open to public from now until Oct. 27, 2017. The gallery will host an opening reception and informal gathering from 5-7 p.m. this Fri

New Physics Department Head Announced at SD Mines

2017-09-25T16:40:00-06:00

New Physics Department Head Announced at SD Mines Richard Schnee, Ph.D., is the new physics department head at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Richard Schnee, Ph.D., is the new physics department head at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. RAPID CITY, SD (Sept

Pumpkin Chuckin Contest Tests Mines Scientists and Engineers

2017-09-25T16:10:00-06:00

Pumpkin Chuckin Contest Tests Mines Scientists and Engineers Budding scientists and engineers at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will put their skill to the test in a public display of ingenuity at the annual Pumpkin Chunkin contest. The public is invited to watch the popular event from 10-11:30

Alumni Pledges $1.1 Million in Athletic Scholarships to SD Mines

2017-09-18T15:30:00-06:00

Alumni pledges $1.1M in Athletic Scholarships to SD Mines The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has received a $1 million donation over a six-year period for Hardrocker men’s basketball, women’s basketball and men’s and women’s cross country athletic scholarships. RAPID CITY, S.D

Rocker Days Fair at SD Mines is Fun for All Ages

2017-09-12T16:45:00-06:00

Rocker Days Fair at SD Mines is Fun for All Ages The Rocker Days Fair for families is among the highlights of Rocker Days festivities at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology this week. The Rocker Days Fair will be from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, on the west end of the O’Harra Stadium pa

SD Mines Apex Gallery Exhibit “Introspection: The Birds and the Bees” Now Open

2017-09-11T16:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Apex Gallery Exhibit “Introspection: The Birds and the Bees” Now Open The Apex Gallery at SD Mines is featuring an exhibit titled “Introspection: The Birds and the Bees,” from now-Sept. 22 with a closing reception and gallery talk from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 22. The exhibit includes two well-known Mo

Business Plan Competition at Mines Open to Enterprising High School Students, Other Colleges

2017-09-08T14:20:00-06:00

Business Plan Competition at Mines Open to Enterprising High School Students, Other Colleges Entrepreneurial-minded students from high schools and colleges throughout the region are being encouraged to enter a “Shark Tank”-like student business plan competition sponsored by local and state partners and hosted by

First Physics Ph.D. Graduates from New Program at SD Mines

2017-09-06T19:55:00-06:00

First Physics Ph.D. Graduates from New Program at SD Mines A joint South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and University of South Dakota physics doctoral program has its first graduate. Daniel Rederth finished his doctorate this summer with his dissertation, “A Numerical Approach to Magnetic Quantum Dot

SD Mines Ranks Among Top in State, Nation for Value

2017-08-31T20:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Ranks Among Top in State, Nation for Value Three organizations have recently ranked the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology among the best schools in the state and nation. RAPID CITY, SD (August 31, 2017) – Three organizations have recently ranked the South Dakota S

SD Mines Professor Wins Award for Mathematics Writing

2017-08-24T12:00:00-06:00

SD Mines Professor Wins Award for Mathematics Writing South Dakota School of Mines & Technology math professor Travis Kowalski, Ph.D., is the winner of the George Pólya Award for his paper The Sine of a Single Degree . This award recognizes the exceptional papers published in The College Mathematics Journal

ICPC Foundation Gives $10,000 to SD Mines for Visa Help at 2017 World Programming Finals(1)

2017-08-16T22:45:00-06:00

ICPC Foundation Gives $10,000 to SD Mines for Visa Help at 2017 World Programming Finals The ICPC Foundation is giving the SD Mines Mathematics and Computer Science Department a $10,000 donation following the International Computer Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals held in Rapid City in May. The donation is

SD Mines Team Preps for Launch with the National Eclipse Ballooning Project

2017-08-15T16:35:00-06:00

SD Mines Team Preps for Launch with the National Eclipse Ballooning Project A team of students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and area high schools lead by Peggy Norris, Ph.D., the deputy director of education and outreach at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF), will launch a

ICPC Foundation Gives $10,000 to SD Mines for Visa Help at 2017 World Programming Finals

2017-08-14T15:55:00-06:00

Students Present Research on Affordable Housing, Buffalo Water Supplies, Food Production & More to Tribal Agencies

2017-08-10T14:15:00-06:00

Students Present Research on Affordable Housing, Buffalo Water Supplies, Food Production & More to Tribal Agencies South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and Oglala Lakota College (OLC) students will present their research to Tribal agencies, community organizations, citizens and students from 1-4 p.m

SD Mines Offers New Mining Class for Caterpillar Employees

2017-07-27T19:40:00-06:00

SD Mines Offers New Mining Class for Caterpillar Employees SD Mines is launching a new and unique 30 week-long Mining Practitioner Program that provides Caterpillar employees from a non-mining background a comprehensive understanding of the mining industry. SD Mines students on a piece of

SD Mines Researchers Play Integral Part in Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at Sanford Lab

2017-07-24T13:45:00-06:00

SD Mines Researchers Play Integral Part in Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE) at Sanford Lab Researchers from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology were on hand for the groundbreaking ceremony that marks the start of construction on the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility (LBNF). The facility wi

GenCyber Camp for High School Girls at SD Mines Inspires the Next Generation of U.S. Cyber Security Experts

2017-07-20T20:35:00-06:00

GenCyber Camp for High School Girls at SD Mines Inspires the Next Generation of U.S. Cyber Security Experts An all-girl computer coding summer camp at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is free to accepted participants, thanks to a grant from the National Security Agency (NSA) GenCyber program .

Fire Near Mines Campus Quickly Controlled

2017-07-17T22:40:00-06:00

Fire Near Mines Campus Quickly Controlled Rapid City firefighters quickly extinguished a wildfire that started on the grassy hills west of campus on Monday afternoon. A wildfire near the SD Mines campus was quickly brought under control by local fire crews. (July 17, 2017) – Rapid City firefig

Researchers Conduct First Low-energy Particle Accelerator Beam Underground in the United States

2017-07-12T20:40:00-06:00

Researchers Conduct First Low-energy Particle Accelerator Beam Underground in the United States Nuclear astrophysicists, led by principal investigator and SD Mines professor Frank Strieder , have successfully created the first low-energy particle accelerator beam deep underground in the United States, bringi

SD Mines Physics Students Explore Boundary Between Science-Fiction and Science Fact at Denver Comic (1)

2017-07-06T16:25:00-06:00

SD Mines Physics Students Explore Boundary Between Science-Fiction and Science Fact at Denver Comic Con The Society of Physics Students at SD Mines presented a one-hour panel discussion titled “Shedding Light on Dark Matter & Dark Energy” at the Denver Comic Con last weekend. Th

Four New Department Heads Join SD Mines

2017-07-05T15:00:00-06:00

Four New Department Heads Join SD Mines SD Mines welcomes four new department heads this fall. The four new department heads at SD Mines (pictured top left to bottom right) are: Allison Gilmore, Jeffery Woldstad, Pierre Larochelle, and Magesh Rajan.

SD Mines Professor Helps Invent New Tool to Better Prevent and Fight Wildfire

2017-06-29T15:00:00-06:00

SD Mines Professor Helps Invent New Tool to Better Prevent and Fight Wildfire State Fire Meteorologist, Darren Clabo, Ph.D., at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is helping create the Fire Risk Estimation tool (FiRE) . The tool gives land managers and firefighting officials a more detailed look a

Rohrer Named RMAC Woman Of The Year

2017-06-28T19:25:00-06:00

Rohrer Named RMAC Woman Of The Year South Dakota School of Mines & Technology graduate and former scholar athlete Megan Rohrer was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference (RMAC) Woman Athlete of the Year by the National Collegiate Athletic Association ( NCAA). The honor is bestowed upon a graduati

SD Mines Researchers Hope to Use Microbes Discovered in Sanford Lab to Create Low-Cost Renewable and Biodegradable Plastics

2017-06-13T19:50:00-06:00

SD Mines Researchers Hope to Use Microbes Discovered in Sanford Lab to Create Low-Cost Renewable and Biodegradable Plastics A team of researchers with the Composite and Nanocomposite Advanced Manufacturing – Biomaterials Center (CNAM), led by David Salem, Ph.D., at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technolo

SD Mines Programming Team Battles World’s Best Coders at ICPC

2017-05-16T16:20:00-06:00

SD Mines Programming Team Battles World’s Best Coders at ICPC The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology computer programming team is gearing up for the International Collegiate Programming Contest (ICPC) World Finals . The contest is held in Rapid City, S.D., May 20-25. SD Mines Programming

US Senate Confirms Heather Wilson as Air Force Secretary

2017-05-08T22:35:00-06:00

US Senate Confirms Heather Wilson as Air Force Secretary The U.S. Senate has confirmed Heather Wilson as the next Secretary of the Air Force. Wilson is expected to be sworn in to her new position within a week. She will step down from her position as the President of the South Dakota School of Mines & T

South Dakota Groups to Develop Testing Lab for International Humanitarian Organization

2017-05-02T14:35:00-06:00

South Dakota Groups to Develop Testing Lab for International Humanitarian Organization SD Mines and RPM & Associates Commit to Assist with Free Wheelchair Mission Test Lab. From left to right: Dalton Kuehl, senior mechanical engineering, Tyler Schoening, senior, mechanical engineering, Padyn Husc

SD Mines Student Awarded Boren Fellowship for National Security, Focused on Korean Language, Reducing North Korean Nuclear Threat

2017-04-28T14:35:00-06:00

SD Mines Student Awarded Boren Fellowship for National Security, Focused on Korean Language, Reducing North Korean Nuclear Threat SD Mines physics doctoral student Tyler Borgwardt has been awarded a Boren Fellowship to study in South Korea for the 2017-2018 academic year. Borgwardt’s background is in nuclear ph

SD Mines Teams Win Governor’s Giant Vision Business Plan Competition

2017-04-27T22:35:00-06:00

SD Mines Teams Win Governor’s Giant Vision Business Plan Competition South Dakota School of Mines & Technology earned top honors in the Governor’s Giant Vision Business Competition in Sioux Falls. Mines teams again won both the business and student divisions at the annual competition.

Mines Students Push to Preserve Gigantic Jurassic Dinosaur Bed in Utah

2017-04-26T14:45:00-06:00

Mines Students Push to Preserve Gigantic Jurassic Dinosaur Bed in Utah Students in the Paleontology Resource Management class at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are leading a push to preserve and protect the largest known concentration of Jurassic dinosaur bones in the world. Rob

State Fire Meteorologist to Discuss 2017 Outlook

2017-04-25T23:10:00-06:00

State Fire Meteorologist to Discuss 2017 Outlook on Thursday Darren Clabo, State Fire Meteorologist and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology faculty member, will present a special seminar, “2017 Fire Weather Outlook,” at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 27 at in room 220 of the Mineral Industries Building

SD Mines Design Fair Showcases Robots, Wheelchair Tester, Electric Motorcycle, Crop Health Monitor

2017-04-25T22:35:00-06:00

SD Mines Design Fair Showcases Robots, Wheelchair Tester, Electric Motorcycle, Crop Health Monitor Graduating Mines students showcased their work over the last year of technical design, research and achievements at SD Mines 2017 Senior Design Fair. The interactive fair in the Surbeck Center Ballroom at th

Mines Hosts Seminar on Reducing Weather and Climate Impacts

2017-04-10T14:15:00-06:00

Mines Hosts Seminar on Reducing Weather and Climate Impacts South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is host to a seminar titled “ Sustainable Tools for Reducing Weather and Climate Impacts. ” The presentation begins at 4 p.m. on Monday, April 10. The featured speaker is Cindy Bruyère, Ph.D., Deputy Directo

Price Named Dean of Graduate Education at SD Mines

2017-04-05T22:30:00-06:00

Price Named Dean of Graduate Education at SD Mines Maribeth Price, Ph.D., has been named Dean of Graduate Education at the South Dakota School of Mines Technology. Maribeth Price, Ph.D., Dean of Graduate Education at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology RAPID CITY, SD (April 6, 2017)

Spring and Summer Camps to Feature Athletics, Explosives, Entrepreneurship, Fossils & Forensics

2017-03-15T16:45:00-06:00

Spring and Summer Camps to Feature Athletics, Explosives, Entrepreneurship, Fossils & Forensics Registration is now open for SD Mines’ 2017 summer camps. Camps range from 3D printing, forensics and paleontology to mining explosives, entrepreneurship, coding and cyber security. The unique, high-quality res

SD Mines Bladesmithing Team’s Viking Sword Wins International Student Competition

2017-03-08T21:45:00-07:00

SD Mines Bladesmithing Team’s Viking Sword Wins International Student Competition The SD Mines Bladesmithing Team has won the grand prize at The Mineral, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Bladesmithing Competition . The SD Mines Bladesmith Team 2017 winning entry is a 34-inch, single

SD Mines to Begin Renovation of Nearly-Century-Old McLaury Building

2017-03-03T20:15:00-07:00

SD Mines to Begin Renovation of Nearly-Century-Old McLaury Building The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is announcing a multi-phase renovation of the nearly-century-old McLaury Building. The renovations will update facilities, improve efficiency and bring the building into compliance with the Amer

SD Mines Hosts Regional Climate Assessment Workshop

2017-02-22T21:40:00-07:00

SD Mines Hosts Regional Climate Assessment Workshop South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is host to the Northern Great Plains Regional Engagement Workshop as part of the Fourth National Climate Assessment process. During the workshop, key players from across the region discuss information to incl

Mines, BHSU Take to the Skies with Joint Project

2016-06-06T15:45:00-06:00

Mines, BHSU Take to the Skies with Joint Project Engineering students from South Dakota Mines and business students from Black Hills State University are partnering on an aviation project to develop technology and prepare a business plan to meet new FAA safety requirements at lower cost. The presi

SD Mines launches Student Business Plan Competition

2014-12-05T15:05:00-07:00

“Shark Tank” Comes to SD Mines with Student Business Plan Competition The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is launching its own version of “Shark Tank,” hosting the first-ever Student Business Plan Competition, focusing on science and engineering with an entrepreneurial twist. Students will present

$6 million NSF grant enhances research at Mines

2013-07-26T14:35:00-06:00

$6 million NSF grant enhances research at Mines RAPID CITY, S.D. (July 26, 2013) - The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will participate in a three-year, $6 million National Science Foundation (NSF)-sponsored consortium to address strategic national security priorities. The goal of

Four Finalists Named for School of Mines Presidency

2013-04-16T13:50:00-06:00

Four Finalists Named for School of Mines Presidency PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Board of Regents announced today four candidates who are finalists to become the next president at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Regent Terry Baloun, who chairs the presidential search process, said

09-19-2018-STEAMCafe-Fall18

2018-09-19T19:05:05-06:00

SD Mines, SDPB and Hay Camp Brewing Company Present STEAM Café South Dakota School of Mines & Technology continues its partnership with South Dakota Public Broadcasting and Hay Camp Brewing Company to host the STEAM Café, a series of free informal talks by SD Mines faculty and staff on topics rang