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College of Natural Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

Find the start of your journey today!

There are so many paths you can take to achieve your ultimate goal. In the College of Natural Sciences, we're here to help guide along the way.

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Our Departments

Biology & Microbiology

Biology & Microbiology style

Chemistry & Biochemistry

Chemistry.BioChem

Geography

Geography

Physics

Physics

Fast Facts

Number of Personnel

25+

Staff

80+

Faculty

Number of Students

580+

Undergraduate

161

Graduate

Facilities

8+

Majors & Minors

11

Majors

8

Minors

Certificates

2

Possibilities

Endless!!

What We Do

Undergrad Research

Undergrads are provided access to facilities and research opportunities within the first few years, providing them hands on experience to what they are interested in and studying.

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Expanding the Classroom

Students have access to internships and study abroad programs, expanding their learning environment possibilities outside of the classroom.

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Facilities

Cutting edge and nationally ranked equipment & facilities at the fingertips of our students.

Gaining a Community

There are many exciting things one can do in the STEM World! Even more, there are many people to share them with. Students organizations, pre-professional advisors, and accessible professors will all provide lifetime connections and support throughout the student's time.

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Come Visit Us

We welcome anyone to visit and get an insight look on what to expect.

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Outreach

Looking for a field trip idea? Do you work with curious minds? Are you in need of guest speakers to connect with in-person or remotely? Contact us today and we can review how the College of Natural Sciences can provide.

Outreach Opportunities to Explore!

Physics Student Shares Experiences

An international conference on magnetic materials may not thrill most undergraduates, but to South Dakota State University junior Jace Waybright, it was an “attractive” opportunity.

Read the rest of the story here!

Recruitment & Outreach Coordinator Position Filled

Ian Charnley has been hired as the college's recruitment and outreach coordinator! Charnley comes to SDSU from University of California - Santa Cruz.

“We are delighted to have Ian in this new role, which will provide critical support for recruiting students and connecting with stakeholders,” Dean Wolf-Hall said.

Fenster Named President of American Institute of Biological Sciences

Jan. 1 marks not only the first day of the new year, but also the first time a South Dakota State University faculty member has become the president of the American Institute of Biological Sciences! Click to read more. Congratulations, Dr. Fenster!

Founding Dean Named

Alumna Wolf-Hall named dean of the College of Natural Sciences

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College of Natural Sciences News

May. 1, 10:23 AM
Tidemann to receive honorary degree at 2019 commencement
Former South Dakota Legislator Larry Tidemann will receive an honorary doctorate of public service during South Dakota State University’s 2019 commencement exercises Saturday at Frost Arena.
May. 1, 9:40 AM
Phi Kappa Phi chapter initiates 66 members at spring event
The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi at South Dakota State University initiated 65 eligible juniors, seniors and graduate students to its membership in the University Student Union’s Volstorff Ballro
Apr. 26, 11:01 AM
The End of Night? How We and Our Stargazing Nights are Being Impacted
Light pollution is not only creating screens that impact our stargazing views, but also impact our sleep and the environment around us.

College of Natural Sciences Events

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Campus Events

Speaker Series: Weak (Theatrical) Modernisms
May. 31, 2019 5:00 PMUniversity Student Union
Keynote address for Staging the Space Between, the 21st annual conference of The Space Between Society: Literature and Culture, 1914-1945.
9th Annual Coach Stig Golf Outing
Jun. 2, 2019 1:00 PMOff-Campus
SDSU head football coach, John Stiegelmeier, invites you to come out for a fun afternoon of golf and to "Make a Difference" for our area Fellowship of Christian Athletes ministry. 1PM - check in, 1:45 - announcements, 2PM - shotgun start.
Storytime at the Museum
Jun. 3, 2019 3:00 PMAgricultural Heritage Museum
Join us every first and third Monday of June, July and August while we share an ag-related story and activity! Storytime will start at 3 PM with the activity to follow. These events are free and open to the public.

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