… enrollment to its highest number in five years. Figures released by the South Dakota Board of Regents today shows total enrollment for fall 2023 at South Dakota’s largest and most comprehensive university at 11,505—the largest enrollment since 2019, when 11,518 students attended SDSU. The total enrollment includes a first-year class of 2,275 students, the third largest to enroll in SDSU … dreams and eventually move into careers that positively impact our communities and make society better for everyone,” SDSU President Barry Dunn said. “We are very excited about having the third-largest class of first-year students ever at SDSU, and to surpass an 80% retention rate for the third time in four years is amazing.” The 2,275 first-year student class …
… Jackrabbits in the spotlight / Joint Engineering Council made 2023-24 a year to remember Joint Engineering Council members were recognized for a successful 2023-24 at the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Banquet April … serving as treasurer. The continuity should serve the organization well. The Joint Engineering Council is the umbrella organization for the Lohr College of Engineering, serving as the communication hub for all engineering organizations, individual students and faculty members. It has representation from each of the 25 engineering clubs on campus, which included two … One Day for STATE. Several clubs showed their projects to the Brookings community in the foundation’s parking lot. • Encouraged eight student groups to participate in the Hobo Day parade. • Gained participation in the Festival of Lights parade from the Quarter Scale Tractor, Desert Hare Off-Road baja buggy and the SAE Formula race car. That involved about 25 …
… SDSU advances in NASA contest as one of six finalists NASA has narrowed the field to six in its lunar soil excavating contest, and a team of students from South Dakota State University is among the group left in the hunt for a $1 million top prize. Conceived in 2020, the Break the Ice Lunar … were two earlier design and prototype phases in which SDSU advanced. In the latest stage, SDSU was one of 15 finalists invited to give their prototypes a 15-day test. Nine entities completed the 15-day durability testing, attempting to have their equipment excavate up to 800 kilograms (1,760 pounds) of soil daily for 15 consecutive days and then document their … added, “This achievement really says a lot about the tenacity of our students and the excellent opportunities available at SDSU.” He expects the head-to-head finals to be held in May 2024 in a NASA-designated facility in the South. NASA hasn’t released specifics. Reduced-gravity conditions for finals Mark Hilburger, a senior research engineer at NASA’s Langley …
… Internship and Career Opportunities Build a strong professional resume even before you graduate! SDSU’s Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering is one of the region’s leading producers of computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians and technologists. Located along the I-29 corridor in the heart of the state’s principal manufacturing and high-tech … well in the required examinations. Our graduating engineering majors typically score above the national average on the Fundamentals in Engineering examination required for becoming a registered Professional Engineer. Watch College of Engineering students talk about their experiences working at Daktronics , a local company that designs and manufactures electronic …
… SDSU engineers dominate all-league swim team selections Five members of the South Dakota State swim team were honored as 2023-24 Summit League Academic All-League members—all are from the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering. Leading the list is senior Sianne Downes, a native of Edenvale, South Africa, who received her third honor after compiling a 3.85 grade-point average while studying mechanical engineering. Earning a repeat selection to the 17-member squad was junior Katie Pattee , who has maintained a perfect … student-athlete must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.30 (on a 4.0 scale), completed at least one full academic year at the current institution and participated in 50 percent of their team's competitions. Nominations are made by athletic communications directors from the league's eight institutions that compete in swimming and diving. Jerome J. …
… Kline joins college as grants, communications coordinator Hailey Kline Equipped with a background in law and journalism, Hailey Kline joined the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering as grants and communications coordinator Aug. 17. The position is a bit of new wrinkle. The college hasn’t had a communications coordinator before. However, it fits Kline’s … family all lives in Aberdeen, said outside of work she enjoys baking, taking care of her plants, listening to Taylor Swift, reading and yoga. In fact, she is training to become a registered yoga instructor. Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Sep. 27, 11:20 AM Dave Graves … Hailey Kline Hailey Kline Equipped with a background in law and journalism, Hailey …
… Jackrabbits near, far rally together to break records on seventh annual One Day for STATE Jackrabbits in all 50 states and across 15 countries united to tackle historic philanthropy on Sept. 7 during One Day for STATE. The South Dakota State University Foundation’s seventh annual giving day celebrated all things SDSU and the impact that can be made through private gifts. In 24 … said Erin Glidden, SDSU Foundation director of pipeline strategy. “This is our chance to work together and make a really bold impact for SDSU.” The celebration culminated with the community favorite Yellow and Blue Block Party. The festivities featured all the classics for the party’s lineup: performances by The Pride of the Dakotas Marching Band followed by the …
… Fu using AI to predict traffic delay times Congested roads, highways and interstates are a frustrating result of traffic incidents that can cause longer-than-expected travel times for motorists. While it is impossible to predict when a traffic incident may occur, it is possible to predict how long the incident may delay motorists, says Kaiqun Fu, an assistant professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. "When an incident happens on the road, we want to know how long the incident will be," Fu said. "Artificial intelligence models can help make those predictions." …
… SDSU commencement ceremonies back at Dacotah Bank Center South Dakota State University commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2024 will be held May 4 at the Dacotah Bank Center in Brookings. The move from campus is due to construction in Frost Arena as that facility continues its transformation into First Bank & Trust Arena. Three ceremonies will be held May 4 at 10 …
… Wehbe named interim head of Construction and Operations Management Nadim Wehbe Nadim Wehbe, who has served as head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering since May 2014, will have an additional title for the start of the coming school year. With the departure of Sayed Ahmed for Mississippi State, Wehbe will serve as interim head of the Department of Construction and Operations Management, which is home …