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Rising star: Basu invited to the prestigious engineering showcase

Saikat Basu, assistant professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been invited to the American Society of Mechanical Engineering Rising Stars of Mechanical Engineering Celebration and Showcase.

Healing the knee: a new frontier in meniscus tear repairs

A new project from South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering is developing a bioadhesive that has the potential to significantly improve meniscus tear repair outcomes while also speeding up the healing process.

Wellness for firefighters

SDSU researcher Allison Barry has received a grant from FEMA — the first ever for SDSU — to develop strategic plans to improve health and well-being outcomes for rural volunteer firefighters.