… EROS & SDSU — 50 years of collaboration SDSU formed its Remote Sensing Institute in 1969, EROS Data Center near Baltic opened in August 1973, and a year later EROS began a cooperative education program agreement with SDSU to place students in work assignments paired with classroom studies. In the past … that began with Dennis Helder, Mary O’Neill and June Thormosgard has continued through today’s group of collaborators, which is led at SDSU by Larry Leigh, director of the SDSU Image Processing Lab. Leigh began working at the lab in fall 1999 as he finished his master’s degree and became the director with Helder’s retirement in June 2019. “The strong … can be found at EROS in the Cal/Val group, where the number of students from SDSU represents a significant portion of the group, but you will also find them at NASA and numerous commercial programs around the USA. “I believe the reason our students are sought after is due to our strong partnership with USGS EROS and the fact students actually ‘play with’ real …
… Retired SDSU employees provide funding for 50th, 51st endowed leadership positions Two couples with more than a century of combined service to South Dakota State University have made financial commitments to push the university’s Bold & Blue comprehensive campaign past an important milestone. University and campaign officials established a goal to have commitments for 50 …
… 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 … most popular political figure of those we polled. The Republican Electorate. As any observer of South Dakota politics can attest, most (if not all) of the state’s political action and competition takes place within the Republican party. In the party, we see a rather different story on the rankings of these political figures - the popularity of the major Republican … strong ratings from his fellow Republicans and held those marks consistently through the 2020 election, tracking very close to Noem. Since then, he has seen his popularity severely damaged, placing him at the bottom of the pack. The loss of popularity could foretell serious trouble as he launches his bid for the 2024 Republican nomination. Contributors: David …
… India Night set for Sunday at SDSU The South Dakota State University Indian Students’ Association invites the campus and greater Brookings community to India Night, set for Sunday, Sept. 17, at the Volstorff Ballroom in the University Student Union. The celebration of Indian culture will be held from 6-8 p.m., with doors opening at 5 p.m. About 500 attendees are expected to enjoy the event's rich array of music, dance, fashion and cuisine. Menu items include popular Indian dishes such as chicken tikka … parts of India Night is watching the audience's reactions. Whether it's the mesmerizing sway of the Bollywood dance or the energetic beats of Punjabi Bhangra, there's a certain magic in sharing a piece of home with others." Tickets, available at SDSU’s online ticket office , are $11.50 for youth ages 3-15 years, $17 for SDSU students with ID, and $22 for …
… 100% tuition reimbursement coming for SDNG members South Dakota State University students who serve their communities, state and country while earning a degree will benefit from a new law that takes effect July 1. … reimbursement increase in her budget address in December. The new state benefit is paid after applying members’ federal tuition benefit, and the total federal and state benefit may not exceed 100% of the tuition cost. Students utilizing the benefit must pass with a C or better in their classes or the money is recouped. The previous state tuition assistance …
… South Dakota Polling Project offers presidential primary preview, weighs opinions on Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Political scientists in the School of American and Global Studies at South Dakota State … candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Researchers David Wiltse, associate professor of political science, and Filip Viskupic, assistant professor of political science, surveyed 782 registered voters in the Fall 2023 Poll conducted by the South Dakota Polling Project from Nov. 18 to Dec. 4, 2023. The voters answered questions about political figures and policy … American and Global Studies. The public opinion polls randomly sampled from the South Dakota Voter File of all registered voters in the state and weighted the data on known population parameters to closely match the characteristics of the state’s population. "We started the poll in 2020, both for our own research in public health matters and for questions that are …
… Little International celebrates 100 years of tradition For 100 years, South Dakota State University’s Little International has been “Built on Tradition, Powered by a Vision,” providing multiple generations of students with a rich tradition of legacy and learning. In addition to being the largest two-day, student-run livestock exhibition in the nation, Little “I” is one of SDSU’s most beloved traditions. The 100th Little International staff was made up of 164 student volunteers. To commemorate the 100th year, Little “I” staff members worked with the South Dakota Agricultural Heritage Museum and SDSU Archives to document the exhibition’s evolution. The early … and experts in their field. At this first event, judging contests for beef, swine and sheep were offered. Now: At the 100th Little International, over 2,000 local FFA and 4-H students registered to participate in career development events. These students were planning to travel from Minnesota, Iowa and Wisconsin in addition to South Dakota schools. Students would …
… SDSU cited for having best online nursing program in South Dakota South Dakota State University’s online nursing program ranks first in the state and 45th nationally, according to EduMed. Since 2019, EduMed has released annual rankings that highlight that year’s top programs based on a combination of factors like affordability, accessibility and commitment to student success. The organization noted the SDSU College of Nursing has six online programs—the RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing and five graduate programs—and an economical tuition rate with 50% of its enrollment taking online courses. Other ranking criteria are the percent of full-time undergraduate students who are awarded institutional grant aid, the availability of …
… SDSU respiratory therapist instructor honored Citing her dedication and commitment to patients, respiratory therapist Abby Wortman has been honored with a national award by Monument Health. Wortman, of Rapid City, holds dual roles as … SDSU program offers 2 options The program offers an associate track, which starts each May, and a bachelor’s track, which can be obtained completely online and done while working as a registered respiratory therapy practitioner. The program can accept up to eight students at the Rapid City campus at Monument Health as well as Brookings, Madison and Huron and 16 at …
… professional staff at South Dakota State University have been honored for their quality work. The recipients were honored at the SDSU Professional Staff Advisory Council annual meeting in mid-May. Malynda Mabbitt, a learning designer for Instructional Design Services, was given the Rising Star Award. The award recognizes superior achievement by a professional … of Biology and Microbiology Shelly Bayer, director of multicultural affairs for the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Accessibility Mabbitt, who embraces the challenges that come with online education, has presented on “Accessibility Tips for Invisible Barriers in Class” to numerous groups both at SDSU and beyond. She has a passion for inclusive online … manager of the SDSU Functional Genomics Core Facility for 14 years. She is responsible for the daily operations of more than 10 research instruments and helps host approximately 250 registered users. She has obtained more than a dozen extramural research fundings, including NSF MRI funding in 2021 to provide equipment and improve the genomics facility, and has …