… 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 …
… Center, the microscope features five laser-lines, three spectral-based detectors, whole slide navigation, and Leica's Lightning deconvolution software—setting a new standard for both image quality and the depth of information obtained from a single slide. "The new microscope greatly improves the image acquisition capabilities over the existing instrument, enabling … RT-PCR system for interrogating gene expression and Licor Odyssey Fc gel imaging system for western blot analysis. Other available equipment includes the Olympus IX70 Inverted Compound Microscope, the Olympus FV1200 Scanning Confocal Microscope and the Olympus Bx53 Upright Microscope—among other instruments. The FGCF is accessible 24/7 to any registered user on campus. Those interested in registering can reach out to Hanson or Liping Gu, who operates the FGCF on a day-to-day basis, for more information. Further …
… 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 …
… Pre-Mortuary TJ Pederson Enjoy lifelong learning. Curiosity about life. Critical thinking and enjoy solving problems. Enjoy science and the scientific method. Strong level of empathy. Pre-professional Interest Area … manage the details of a funeral. To meet the requirements as a mortician, funeral directors need specialized training. All states require those who embalm to be licensed. This field may require from one to four years of study with students earning a diploma, Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Bachelor of Science (BS) degree at one of 50 accredited schools which offer programs in mortuary science. One or possibly two years of study may be taken at SDSU. Certification includes passing required board exams and an …
… at McCrory Gardens Education and Visitor Center. Doucette, who has been at EROS since March 2020 and its director since March 2021, has titled his message “New Directions in Land Change Science.” This year marks 50 years for EROS, which has long partnered with faculty and students at South Dakota State University. Doucette’s talk is the Virginia and J. Edward … Geography and Geospatial Sciences. Among the developments in EROS’ practices is deep learning, or artificial intelligence. “Deep learning methods are particularly good at recognizing image patterns that can automate the process of identifying landscape types as well as changes over time, such as deforestation, urban growth, crop growth and harvest,” Doucette said. To more accurately pinpoint changes, EROS uses a combination of data collected from satellites, airplanes and ground-based sensors, Doucette said. EROS then produces publicly accessible maps and reports on crops, forests, rivers and …
… 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 …
… an assistant professor in South Dakota State University’s Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics, has contributed to a book focused on and written by women working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. “Lessons Learned: Stories from Women Leaders in STEM” addresses the lack of women in STEM through the first-person accounts of … Willand-Charnley explained. Willand-Charnley will be at a book signing from 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, July 15, at The Nook, 314 Main Ave. Suite 3, in downtown Brookings. “In the past 50 years, women in the United States have made great strides in terms of education, representing the majority of college graduates and masters-level programs today. In 2020, for the … fields. While women make up 48% of the workforce, they hold only about 29% of positions in STEM specialties. The book’s contributors—who bucked this trend—share their personal and compelling stories, including obstacles and challenges faced in balancing work, family and personal life,” Shlian added. Shlian, who had been following Willand-Charnley’s career, which …
… Society in Las Vegas. It is an international gathering with more than 10,000 participants. Their research on Heusler alloys was undertaken at the direction of associate professor Parashu Kharel, who has National Science Foundation funding for the work. The purpose of the work is to find an alloy that will require less battery power for electronic devices such as computers and phones. The students synthesized and tested different alloys in the Kharel’s physics materials and nanoscience lab in Crothers Engineering Hall. Testing didn’t produce … at a nuclear power plant, a hospital or in the space program. Baker is also planning to graduate in May 2024. This summer he plans to continue his research on spintronic and permanent magnet materials under Kharel. His 10-weeks summer research will be partially supported by funds from the National Science Foundation and by NASA EPSCoR. He said was influenced to …
… Research helps SDSU senior refine career path When Sioux Falls native Zachary Lehmann came to South Dakota State University , he set his sights on becoming a medical physicist. “In AP physics class (at Washington High School), I was exposed to the field of medical and health physics, such as radiation therapies for cancer. That … it has been Lehmann’s experiences with research at SDSU and the Mayo Clinic that helped refine his career path. During his second semester at State, associate physics professor Parashu Kharel offered Lehmann an opportunity to do research on semiconductor materials. That experience helped him get a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship in molecular … going into medical school or graduate work in biomedical engineering or becoming a research scientist at a hospital or national laboratory working with radiation therapy, medical imagery and nuclear medicine. “Undergraduate research requires commitment and motivation to put in the time and effort to do productive research,” Kharel said. “Zach is a highly …
… NSF grant puts spin in semiconductor materials The secret is in the spin. New semiconductor materials that use an electron’s spin to store information can make computers and electronic devices faster, smaller, more energy efficient and less expensive, according to South Dakota State University associate professor of physics Parashu Kharel. He has been formulating new spintronic materials known as half-metallic Heusler compounds for more than five years. This fall, Kharel received a three-year, nearly … because significantly less energy is needed for the write operation,” he said. “Data storage and retrieval is done electrically without any moving parts enabling the integration of magnetic memory components with semiconductor chips.” For the project, Kharel will collaborate with University of Northern Iowa physics researchers, associate professor Pavel …