… Dakota, Coulter and her collaborators are working to better understand how to prevent a similar invasion. Misconceptions In the United States, there are two distinct types of carp: common and Asian. Anglers in South Dakota are probably more familiar with common carp, which are found in nearly every South Dakota waterway. The species was brought to the U.S. from … and Illinois rivers all had established invasive carp populations. The term invasive carp includes different species, each with unique characteristics that can lead to ecological damage. Bighead and silver carp are the most common and arguably the most abundant. Bighead carp feed on zooplankton, while silver carp feed on phytoplankton. Both species compete … fishing industry and a tourism industry valued at more than $10 billion. Invasive carp can spread into new locations in several ways, including swimming through floodwaters or open waterways, or from humans physically moving, through the live bait trade for example. Coulter and her collaborators have ongoing projects that address both challenges. Similar to …
… 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 … The six principles are: building with natural and repurposed materials, passive solar design, thermal mass, rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment and food production. Used tires are commonly used for the walls, while solar panels or wind energy are used to power the home. Previous research has shown that Earthships require 20% less investment to build than … Earthships as "extreme winter temperatures." "My biggest concern with an Earthship in Brookings County would be extremely cold during the winter when it is frequently cloudy and solar may not have as much of an impact to generate heat," one respondent said. Other perceived barriers included the dependence on water and energy coming strictly from renewable sources. …
… Cover crops contribute to soil health, study shows Worldwide, farmers are being challenged with a variety of issues, including growing populations, a changing climate and soil degradation, among many others. To combat these challenges, researchers are looking for solutions and have begun to focus their work on the viability of sustainable agriculture practices, like cover crops. "One of … field experiment. Cover crops Experimental research on cover crops is widespread with over 61 peer-reviewed cover crop studies having been completed and digitally available through May 2022. The challenge—as Joshi points out—is that the studies do not always provide a clear answer on the benefits of cover crops. "There are numerous studies conducted about …
… of the Year Recent Lincoln High School graduate Emma Forster of Sioux Falls has been named the 2023 South Dakota High School Journalist of the Year. The award was announced in May by the South Dakota High School Press Association, which supports South Dakota’s scholastic journalism programs. Forster received a $500 cash prize sponsored by the South Dakota Newspaper Association and South Dakota State University’s School of Communication and Journalism, said SDHSPA coordinator and SDSU assistant professor of journalism Marina Hendricks. During her senior year, Forster served as editor-in-chief of the website and the online edition of The Statesman, the Lincoln High School newspaper with a staff of about 45 students. As an …
… in 2019 where he wrestled in Tallinn, Estonia, and again at the U23 World Championship in 2022 in Pontevedra, Spain, where he took home a silver medal. When asked if he had ever imagined getting the opportunity to wrestle on an international level, Sloan said, “If you would’ve asked me in high school, no. I didn’t even know that I was going to wrestle in … and I didn’t realize the opportunities that I had ahead of me. But once I started getting my feet under me during my freshman year and realized how much I had improved, then my eyes opened and my goals changed – they went from wanting to be a world team member to wanting to be a world medalist, and then becoming a silver medalist.” Aside from having the honor of representing Team USA at international tournaments, Sloan still values the opportunity to represent SDSU and contribute to his …
… Nicholas Uilk named Klingbeil Endowed Educator in Precision Agriculture Nicholas Uilk was recently named the inaugural Klingbeil Endowed Educator in Precision Agriculture at South Dakota State University. Shortly after graduating from SDSU with his bachelor’s degree in agricultural systems technology in May 2008, Uilk completed his Master of Education degree in August 2011. He began his teaching career at SDSU in January 2009 as an instructor in the Department of Agricultural and Biosystems …
… Artificial intelligence utilized for SDSU prof’s social media research The use of artificial intelligence in everyday life is on the rise. Between voice assistants, search engines, spell check and even financial fraud detection, AI is becoming something that humans rely upon every single day. Kaiqun Fu, an assistant professor in South Dakota State University's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering, has been using AI … Fu and Bai wanted to gather data and learn what people were talking about in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic. "We want to know what people are talking about because people may post about COVID on Twitter," Fu said. "In one minute, there might be thousands of posts, which is a good chunk of data but far too large of a size. We cannot just highlight the …
… SDSU researcher receives NSF grant to study disinfection byproducts in drinking water In the early 20th century, water treatment facilities throughout the U.S. began using chlorine to disinfect their water supplies. This treatment process greatly reduced … to be an effective treatment method, an unintended consequence has been the formation of disinfection byproducts, which occur when chlorine reacts with naturally occurring organic compounds that are found in water resources. A new collaborative project from SDSU and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will study these byproducts while also developing a … of developing cancer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that "humans exposed to unusually large amounts of some (disinfection byproducts) could experience liver damage and decreased nervous system activity." To combat these risks, the EPA introduced containment measures and rules to lower the amount of trihalomethane allowed in drinking water. …
… SDSU engineering students win national NASA contest South Dakota State University engineering students used down-to-earth knowledge to design an out-of-this-world lunar transport vehicle … which won them a NASA-sponsored contest. The SDSU team was one of 15 teams selected as a finalist in NASA’S Revolutionary Aerospace Systems Concepts – Academic Linkage (RASC-AL) competition. Finalists were grouped in four categories. SDSU was one of four universities chosen as finalists in the Lunar Surface Transporter Vehicle category along with Maryland, … screw and actuator. Letcher looks forward to next year “In addition, our prototype can be remotely controlled, just like the real ANTS system.” While the students have gone their separate ways, the prototype is being shipped back to campus and Letcher has plans to display it in the lobby of the Chicoine Architecture, Mathematics and Engineering Hall with the two …
… Kim Vanneman of Winner named 2023 Eminent Leader in Agriculture, Family and Community Kim Vanneman Kim Vanneman was recently honored for her contributions to South Dakota during the 2023 South Dakota State University Eminent Leaders in Agriculture, Family and Community recognition banquet held at the McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center on the SDSU campus Sept. 15. Growing up on a Chamberlain cattle ranch, Vanneman spent most of her time outdoors helping her dad, Maynard Jensen. “I truly enjoyed being outdoors and working with the cattle and horses and helping Dad. I was his right-hand girl,” Vanneman said. “I knew from an early age that …