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Robinson to present faculty flute recital

The School of Performing Arts invites the community to a recital featuring Elizabeth Robinson, assistant professor of music at South Dakota State University.

SDSU's Journal of Undergraduate Research returns

Last fall, South Dakota State University's Journal of Undergraduate Research returned to publication for the first time since 2019. The 18th volume features original scholarly research from four different SDSU students or student groups from physics, food science and mechanical engineering.

Child and Family Resource Network to host ‘Common-Sense Parenting’ classes from February-April

The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University is hosting its next “Common-Sense Parenting” class series starting Feb. 20.

Schmiedts named SDSU Family of Year

The Schmiedts and South Dakota State have been linked for a century, and now the connection includes selection as Family of the Year by the South Dakota State University Alumni Association.

SDSU researchers explore perceived barriers to cancer care in rural South Dakota

A new study from South Dakota State University's College of Nursing investigates the perceived barriers to cancer care in rural South Dakota.

Community Practice Innovation Center team grows to complete grant-funded work

The Community Practice Innovation Center recently added two new team members to assist with research grant-related projects.

Can dental plaque be used to strengthen soils?

In South Dakota, expansive and sulfate-rich soils can cause serious problems for civil infrastructure, like roads and bridges, and agriculture production. In certain climatic conditions, these expansive — or "problematic" — soils will crack and swell. A new National Science Foundation-backed project from South Dakota State University will explore if biofilms made from dental plaque can help improve the stability of problematic soils.

Faculty Profile: John VerSteeg

When it comes to undergraduate instruction in South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, John VerSteeg, a Department of Mechanical Engineering faculty member, is consistently cited as being one of the students’ favorite instructors.

CFRN parenting classes set for Brookings, Huron, Watertown in January

The Child and Family Resource Network at South Dakota State University will hold four parenting classes throughout January to focus on helping parents discover what their children’s behaviors could mean.

SDSU team set to lead NIH AIM-AHEAD project

South Dakota State University has been selected to lead a research project that will analyze the racial and geographic disparities in mortality with end-stage renal (kidney) disease with a focus on Native American and Hispanic populations in South Dakota.