… their advisor and the Graduate School staff. April 1-5 is Graduate Student Appreciation Week, a great opportunity to highlight a few graduate students at SDSU and the work they are accomplishing. Cierra Sazue, Alexis Barnes and James Okechukwu Kemeshi each have a unique story and path leading to SDSU. Their research, passions and goals are made possible with the academic … Master Gardeners would get so excited talking to grad students,” Barnes said. Alexis Barnes Barnes and her research were also featured in the February edition of Vegetable Grower News magazine. She points to the experience and expertise of her advisor in the field of sustainable horticulture as a benefit of her graduate education. She sought to learn more about …
… The Political Fight Over Recreational Marijuana is Far from Over The Spring 2023 Poll, conducted between March 18-27, 2023, is a survey of the South Dakota electorate by The South Dakota Polling Project – a non-partisan research group housed in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. In this poll, 747 registered voters answered questions about political figures and policy questions of concern to South Dakota citizens. The margin of error of this survey was +/- 3.6 percent, similar … legalization, whilst 41% said they were strongly or somewhat opposed. This largely mirrors the results of the 2020 election and suggests that turnout will be key in determining the outcome. Party Matters. Like most issues in American politics these days, party cues largely steer people towards these preferences – even amongst self-identified independents. This holds …
… SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit to host open house March 16 South Dakota State University’s Department of Animal Science is hosting the SDSU Sheep Research and Teaching Unit open house from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 … to colostrum quality. Five undergraduate students will discuss their work and research related to different types of banding with males. The SDSU Hampshire flock is the oldest registered flock in the United States with registration that dates back to 1898. A lunch of pulled lamb sandwiches and SDSU ice cream will be served at noon. Contact John Jaeger, …
… Rita Hillman Foundation Grant to support Native American health care in the Black Hills A $50,000 grant from The Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation will help to identify the health care priorities and needs of the Lakota community in Rapid City, while working with the Woyatan Lutheran Church and the Wambli Ska Teen Center to develop a culturally responsive, trauma-informed program to train and support community health workers. Mary …
… Pharmaceutical research at State: An overview from the department head The department’s research efforts started with the hiring of Chandradhar Dwivedi in 1987 as the first research faculty member. His leadership from 1987 to 2013 was instrumental in establishing the research program in pharmaceutical … the globe. Guan, who served as a coordinator of graduate studies until 2015, provided leadership and played a big part in the program’s growth. In 2016, the curriculum and learning outcomes of the Ph.D. program were revised, keeping in line with the changes in the profession. This included a new course in biomedical sciences and pharmacogenomics and the development … was recently approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Grant funding grows The department’s average annual grant funding in the last five years has increased from less than $500,000 to $1 million per year. Guan is one of the few SDSU faculty members who has received continuous funding from the National Institutes of Health for more than 10 years. Most …
… 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 …
… South Dakotans Are Sharply Divided on COVID-19 Policy and Mitigation Efforts The South Dakota Voter Survey was conducted in the first two weeks of October by The South Dakota Polling Project , a research group housed in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State University. Our survey of 485 registered voters in South Dakota asks respondents about their support of policies designed to slow the spread of COVID-19, including masks. We also question them on their thoughts and concerns about the possibility of a vaccine, should it become available. The margin of error is +/- 4.5%, on par with other state-wide polls. Opinion on a “Mask Mandate” Requiring Face Coverings in Indoor Public Spaces About 56% of …
… 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. …
… Brookings Chamber Music Society announces 2023-24 season The Brookings Chamber Music Society has announced its 2023-24 season and fall membership drive. Robert Walzel Allied closely with the South Dakota State University School of Performing Arts, the society’s mission is to present the finest in chamber music for the enjoyment of the Brookings community. Steven Glaser The season opens Sunday, Sept. 17, with Robert Walzel, clarinet, and Steven Glaser, piano. Known as the Con Fuoco Duo, Walzel and Glaser have been performing together since 1989 in the U.S., …
… Raven Precision Agriculture Center serves as innovation ecosystem After nearly three years of construction, the Raven Precision Agriculture Center opened its doors in August 2021, becoming SDSU’s innovation ecosystem to the next generation of agricultural producers. The $46.2 million facility was supported by South Dakota stakeholder groups, industry partners and … opportunities for more sustainable farming and ranching practices. The integration of computer technology with farming and ranching equipment, sensors, GPS navigation, satellite imagery and drone imagery is revolutionizing the industry, and enhanced collaboration and research with SDSU professors, programs and industry partners will drive farming and ranching …