News at SDState

Possessing a willingness to step out of her comfort zone has given international student Tennille Eremas a taste of research and an opportunity to experience a new way of learning. Eremas is one of eight members of the fourth class of Future Innovators of America, which is chosen by the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. Recipients are awarded $5,000 with $4,500 as a stipend and $500 to cover the cost of lab supplies or travel to disseminate the results of their project.   The fellowships were created to provide unique research opportunities for undergraduate students in the college.

Future Scholars of America is a program of the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. Created in fiscal year 2025, it is intended to enhance the experience of doctoral students who are aiming for a career in academia. “This program is designed to cultivate the next generation of full scholars, individuals who are equally prepared to advance research frontiers and contribute meaningfully to undergraduate education,” according to Rajesh Kavasseri, associate dean for research in the college.

A new study from South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering demonstrates a novel approach to target nasal spray deposition for vaccine drug delivery.

In 2025, two doctoral researchers in the School of Health and Human Sciences earned major national recognition, underscoring the program’s contribution to SDSU’s growing research profile.

An addition to South Dakota State University’s Swine Education and Research Facility has completed the final round of legislative approval. House Bill 1118, approving the design and construction for an expansion to the university’s existing swine wean-to-finish facility was signed into law Tuesday afternoon by Gov. Larry Rhoden.

The annual South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence recognized more than two dozen faculty members, researchers and scholars Tuesday. The event honors faculty members in the university's colleges for outstanding research, teaching and service.

South Dakota State University students and faculty made their annual migration to the National Bison Association conference in Denver, Colorado, last month. More than just attending, the SDSU representatives made considerable contributions to meeting’s agenda from planning to presenting.

A new study from an SDSU researcher advocates improving wheat and other staple foods through agricultural techniques, making the food people love to eat healthier.

South Dakota State University’s Department of Animal Science has been named the 2025 North American Limousin Foundation Promoter of the Year following its collaborative efforts in conducting a multiyear beef cattle research study.

In a groundbreaking new study, a team of researchers from South Dakota State University — led by associate professor Saikat Basu — determined the critical exposure durations for inhaled transmission of pox viruses, including smallpox and mpox, and may have provided key insights into a medical mystery.