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EROS director to speak at SDSU

Pete Doucette, director of the Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center near Baltic, will share the mission of the U.S. Geological Survey facility at a free public lecture at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, at McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center.

SDSU phlebotomy certificate program ranked top online program second year in a row

South Dakota State University’s phlebotomy certificate program has been ranked one of the top online phlebotomy certificate programs of 2024 by EduMed.

SDSU researchers reveal possible treatment for sulfur mustard in new study

Since 1917, sulfur mustard has been used repeatedly in combat—with no known antidote available for treatment. Now, a new study from two South Dakota State University researchers has revealed an effective approach to treating sulfur mustard poisoning.

SDSU grad explores feasibility of Earthships in Brookings County

What in the world is an Earthship? Like many, Whitney Yeboah wasn't sure either until she learned of Mike Reynolds, of Taos, New Mexico, after taking an ecotourism class at South Dakota State University.

POET Bioproducts Center officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

After nearly two years of construction, the POET Bioproducts Center has officially opened its doors to the region's leading bioprocessing scientists. The new laboratory, located in the Research Park at South Dakota State University, will bring researchers from SDSU and South Dakota Mines together with industry partners to scale up innovative biotechnologies and diversify South Dakota's economy.

Precision agriculture and profitability: SDSU researchers seek to understand farmers' viewpoints

Since the late 1980s, precision agriculture has become increasingly prevalent on farms across the United States, particularly in America's heartland, where adoption of these practices and technologies is more widespread. Past research has proven these practices and technologies help increase farming efficiency and crop production, enhancing economic viability and reducing environmental problems.

SDSU's Innovate SoDak earns additional funding from EDA

South Dakota State University's Innovate SoDak—a product of the United States Economic Development Administration’s University Center program—has received an additional five-year, $145,000 per year grant from the program to continue serving industry clients and supporting economic growth in the state.

Viaflex Room in Crothers Engineering Hall

In South Dakota State University's Crothers Engineering Hall, Room 351 is officially known as the "Viaflex Room" after the Sioux Falls-based company entered into a sponsorship agreement. One of the country's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative polymer solutions, Viaflex is a relatively new company after spinning off from Raven Industries.

Faculty Research Spotlight: Solaiman Tarafder

Knee injuries, particularly ACL and meniscus tears, are extremely common, especially in athletes who participate in contact sports like football, basketball and soccer. A serious tear will leave athletes out of the sport for months and will almost always require surgery and extensive rehabilitation.

South Dakota State honors newest endowment holders

South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders.