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School of Mines Launches Public Phase of Capital CampaignThe Building the Dream Campaign has a goal of $50 million to support four areas: $20 million for scholarships, $10 million for faculty support, $15 million for the student experience, and $5 million for capital improvements. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 7/13/2010 7:59:00 AM
School of Mines Accepted as NCAA Division II InstitutionThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology received word Monday from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) they have been accepted as an NCAA Division II institution. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 7/12/2010 12:47:00 PM
Students Gain Valuable Hands-On ExperienceMany School of Mines students are making the most of their summer and will return with far more than they left with—valuable experience gained through internships, co-ops, and undergraduate research. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 7/6/2010 8:26:00 AM
Radomski Wins June TEA AwardThe Career Service Council at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has given its Traditions of Excellence Award for June 2010 to Deb Radomski. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 6/9/2010 8:31:00 AM
School of Mines Welcomes GEAR UP to CampusA summer fixture on the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology campus, the SD GEAR UP Honors Program, is back for the 18th consecutive year. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 6/7/2010 8:53:00 AM
School of Mines Announces Dean's List and Academic Recognition List Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 6/2/2010 8:48:00 AM
Osberg Wins May TEA AwardThe Career Service Council at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has given its Traditions of Excellence Award for May 2010 to Kim Osberg Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 5/25/2010 8:42:00 AM
School of Mines in Top 10 at International Mining CompetitionA team of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students placed 10th out of 28 teams during the 2010 Intercollegiate Mining Games held in Kalgoorlie, Australia. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 5/10/2010 1:14:00 PM
Dubaj Elected Executive Director of South Dakota Student FederationSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology student Lukasz Dubaj (civil engineering/interdisciplinary sciences, Poland), has been elected as the South Dakota Student Federation Executive Director. Posted by Bishop, Breanna V. on 5/10/2010 1:11:00 PM
Feathering Ceremony Honors Native American GraduatesThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology held a Spring Feathering Ceremony to honor graduating Native American students Friday, May 7. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 5/10/2010 11:54:00 AM
Astronaut and Senator Harrison Schmitt Serves as School of Mines Commencement SpeakerThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology held its 161st Commencement on Saturday, May 8. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 5/10/2010 11:49:00 AM
Team Blob Takes Fourth Place in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Technology CompetitionThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology team of Robyn Krage, Lori Rebenitsch, and Jaelle Scheuerman, competed in the Software Design invitational, taking fourth place. In this competition, students create real-world software and service applications using Microsoft tools and technology. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/28/2010 10:31:00 AM
Shaun Herrod Plans Return to School of MinesSenior civil engineering student Shaun Herrod, was one semester from completing his degree when he was injured in a tragic car accident in May 2008. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/27/2010 8:57:00 AM
School of Mines Celebrates 125 Years by Planting 125 TreesThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and Black Hills Power have partnered to put literal roots into our Black Hills community through the Power of Trees, a community-focused program designed to raise public awareness about the positive impact trees have on our homes, communities and the environment. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/22/2010 8:53:00 AM
Multidisciplinary Team Takes First Place at ASME CompetitionA multidisciplinary team of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students placed first out of 22 teams during the American Society of Mechanical Engineers District C Student Professional Development Conference. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/16/2010 8:51:00 AM
School of Mines Finishes First at ASCE ConferenceThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers finished in first place overall at the 2009 ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/15/2010 8:48:00 AM
Students Display Innovation at Design Fair and Research SymposiumThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's 2010 Design Fair featured nearly 50 projects from various fields of engineering and science. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/15/2010 8:43:00 AM
Mueller Named Chair of South Dakota College RepublicansTiara Mueller (industrial engineering, Rapid City) was elected state chair of the South Dakota College Republicans at the organization's recent meeting in Pierre. Mueller also serves as president of the School of Mines College Republicans. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/15/2010 8:35:00 AM
Hodgin Wins April TEA AwardThe Career Service Council has given its Traditions of Excellence Award for April 2010 to Lori Hodgin. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/13/2010 11:32:00 AM
Riggenbergs Establish ScholarshipRobert and Karen Ringgenberg recently established the Robert and Karen Ringgenberg Scholarship. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/12/2010 11:30:00 AM
CUPA-HR Names Shuman TreasurerKelli Shuman, assistant director of human resources, has been selected as the Midwest Regional Board treasurer for the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 4/7/2010 11:28:00 AM
School of Mines Students Select New LeadersStudents recently elected the president and vice president of the Student Association, the university's student government. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/31/2010 11:26:00 AM
Team Blob Selected as Finalist in Microsoft’s Imagine Cup Technology CompetitionA team of students from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology have been selected to compete in the Imagine Cup, the world's premier student technology competition hosted annually by Microsoft Corp. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/30/2010 1:50:00 PM
The 2010 CensusSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology students can make history this academic year by participating in the 2010 Census, and in turn, helping define and improve the quality of life in our community and our nation. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/26/2010 9:32:00 AM
Center for Friction Stir Processing Awarded Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation The Center for Friction Stir Processing (CFSP), headquartered at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, has been awarded the fifth annual Alexander Schwarzkopf Prize for Technological Innovation from the I/UCRC Association. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/23/2010 1:48:00 PM
Finnesand Wins March TEA AwardThe Career Service Council has given its Traditions of Excellence Award for March 2010 to Dane Finnesand. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/22/2010 1:45:00 PM
School of Mines Collaborates on FastStor Project The National Science Foundation's Computer System Research Program has awarded $500,000 to FastStor, a project focused on developing techniques for efficient information retrieval and information storage systems. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/4/2010 12:59:00 PM
Team Receives Runner-up Award at MinneWICRobyn Krage, Lori Rebenitsch, and Jaelle Scheuerman, recently presented their project "A Framework for Developing Multitouch Applications to Enhance K-12 Education" at the Minnesota Women in Computing Conference (MinneWIC). Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/4/2010 12:55:00 PM
Employees Honored by South Dakota College Personnel Association Maureen "Reeny" Wilson and Mike Keegan were honored by the South Dakota College Personnel Association (SDCPA) during the association's Mid-Winter Conference. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/4/2010 12:40:00 PM
School of Mines Student Receives Leadership AwardAdam Dell, president of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), was recently awarded the Leadership Award at the national AISES Leadership Conference. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 3/4/2010 10:52:00 AM
Students Join Order of the EngineerSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology students joined the Order of the Engineer during a recent induction ceremony on campus. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/23/2010 8:36:00 AM
School of Mines Student Research in the SpotlightTom Warner, a South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student from Rapid City, was recently featured on the website Wired.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/23/2010 8:32:00 AM
Metallurgical Engineering Students Display Research at State CapitolFour South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students were invited to display their research during the Pierre Poster Session at the State Capitol in Pierre. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/23/2010 8:23:00 AM
Mechanical Engineering Alumna Named Tau Beta Pi LaureateKathryn Kellogg, a 2009 mechanical engineering graduate of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, has been named a Laureate by Tau Beta Pi, the engineering honor society. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/23/2010 8:18:00 AM
Darrow and Schlei Win TEA AwardsThe Career Service Council at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has given its Traditions of Excellence Awards for January and February to Gayla Schlei and Monica Darrow respectively. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/2/2010 12:33:00 PM
Metallurgical Engineering Student Receives National ScholarshipBrooke O'Bryan, a student majoring in metallurgical engineering, has been awarded the 2009 Mineral and Metallurgical Processing Division's (MPD) Richard R. Klimpel Scholarship from the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME). Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/2/2010 12:30:00 PM
Industrial Engineering Professor Appointed to Black Hills Workshop Board of DirectorsDr. Frank Matejcik, associate professor of industrial engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, has been appointed by the Black Hills Workshop to its board of directors for a three-year term beginning in January 2010. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/2/2010 12:27:00 PM
School of Mines Announces Dean's List and Academic Recognition List
Four hundred and fifty students qualified for the Dean's List for the 2009 fall semester. To qualify, undergraduate students must earn a grade point average of 3.50 or higher for the semester, carry 12 or more credit hours and not have any "F" or "Incomplete" grades.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 2/2/2010 12:21:00 PM
Alumnus Stacy Phelps Receives Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering MentoringStacy Phelps, a 1996 mechanical engineering graduate, is a recipient of a Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring. Phelps received the award during a ceremony held January 6, 2010, at the White House. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 1/7/2010 3:38:00 PM
November Research Funding More Than $1 Million School of Mines researchers have been awarded more than $1 million in research and development funding during November 2009. This brings the current Fiscal Year 10 total to more than $14.4 million. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/23/2009 11:43:00 AM
$6.9 Million in Defense Spending for School of Mines ProjectsU.S. Senators Tim Johnson and John Thune and Representative Stephanie Herseth Sandlin have announced that the Fiscal 2010 Defense Appropriations bill that was recently signed by President Obama includes $6.9 million in funding for the School of Mines to fund research projects designed to improve our nation's military. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/23/2009 9:28:00 AM
Joint Ph.D. Degree in Physics ApprovedThree public universities in South Dakota plan to cooperate to offer the Ph.D. degree in physics, building on the national visibility of the state’s underground science and engineering laboratory at the former Homestake Gold Mine. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/21/2009 8:53:00 AM
School of Mines Holds 160th CommencementThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology held its 160th Commencement on Saturday, December 19, in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Theater. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/21/2009 8:48:00 AM
School of Mines to Offer Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering A Ph.D. program in mechanical engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will drive engineering design and innovation through research.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/21/2009 8:43:00 AM
Tiospaye in Engineering Scholars HonoredSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology recently celebrated the first group of 22 Tiospaye in Engineering Scholars at an Honoring Ceremony. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/21/2009 8:40:00 AM
Rock Retriever Team Places 8th at International CompetitionLast spring, a multidisciplinary team of students placed second out of 28 registered teams during the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) District C Student Professional Development Conference. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/21/2009 8:34:00 AM
Industrial Engineering Students Receive National ScholarshipsTwo industrial engineering students at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology have received national-level scholarships. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/14/2009 9:40:00 AM
Dillon Wins December TEA Award The Career Service Council at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has given its Traditions of Excellence Award for December 2009 to Cheryl Dillon. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/7/2009 9:46:00 AM
Chemistry Students Receive National AwardsTwo chemistry students at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology have received recognition from the American Chemical Society (ACS), the world's largest scientific society. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/7/2009 9:44:00 AM
Students Gain Experience Around the WorldAll throughout the year, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology students gain valuable hands-on experience through internships, co-ops and undergraduate research. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 12/7/2009 9:39:00 AM
Byers Wins November TEA AwardThe Career Service Council at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has given its Traditions of Excellence Award for November 2009 to Nina "Ginny" Byers. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/24/2009 8:06:00 AM
Dr. Dan Dolan Named 2009 South Dakota Professor of the YearDr. Dan Dolan, professor of mechanical engineering and director of the Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Production (CAMP) at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, has been named the 2009 South Dakota Professor of the Year. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/20/2009 11:26:00 AM
School of Mines and Black Hills Power Unveil Renewable Energy Research FacilityThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and Black Hills Power have unveiled the Black Hills Power Renewable Energy Research Facility, the product of an exciting partnership established to address tomorrow's energy needs. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/20/2009 11:23:00 AM
American Chemical Society Student Chapter Receives AwardThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's student chapter of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has received a Commendable Award from the national organization for 2008-09 academic year chapter activities. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/20/2009 11:21:00 AM
AISES Students Recognized at National ConferenceA team of students representing the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's chapter of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) recently received recognition at the organization's national conference. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/20/2009 11:18:00 AM
Himalayan Geomorphology Field Camp AnnouncedThe South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is pleased to announce the addition of a new field opportunity for students, the Geomorphology Field Camp. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/20/2009 11:15:00 AM
Four of Five School of Mines Teams in Top 20 Percent at Regional Programming ContestFour of five South Dakota School of Mines and Technology teams competing in the North Central Region of the American Computing Machinery Programming Contest have placed in the top 20 percent Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/6/2009 12:58:00 PM
DUSEL Impact Reaches Beyond PhysicsAs the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) project continues to grow, its impact isn't just measured by the potential for groundbreaking physics research, but also by its effect on the regional economy. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/5/2009 2:31:00 PM
Transmission Electron Microscope Awarded to School of Mines ResearchersA group of researchers from several academic departments at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, led by Principal Investigator Dr. Phil Ahrenkiel, assistant professor of nanoscience and nanoengineering, have been awarded funding for a new transmission electron microscope (TEM). Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/5/2009 2:25:00 PM
Student Organizations Receive Board of Regents RecognitionThree South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student organizations were recently recognized by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 11/1/2009 2:18:00 PM
School of Mines Collaborates with Mongolian College to Prepare Engineers and ScientistsFifteen years of collaborations between the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and institutions of higher education in Mongolia are being expanded by the visit of officials from the Technical College in Darkhan City, Mongolia to the School of Mines and Oglala Lakota College. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/29/2009 9:23:00 AM
The School of Mines Was Pleased to Welcome Chinese Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong to Campus On Monday, October 19, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology was pleased to welcome Ambassador Zhou Wenzhong, from the People's Republic of China to the United States, to campus for a special visit. Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/26/2009 9:15:00 AM
First Mines Medal Awarded to Cindy Van Dover, Ph.D.
A graduate of MIT and current director of the Duke University Marine Laboratory, Van Dover has conducted pioneering deep-sea research, authored more than 100 publications and communicated her discoveries broadly within the scientific community and to the general public.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/16/2009 10:34:00 AM
Industrial Engineering Professor Selected for Prestigious Symposium
Dr. Jennifer Karlin, associate professor, industrial engineering, will join 48 of the nation's brightest young engineering researchers and educators selected to take part in the National Academy of Engineering's (NAE) first Frontiers of Engineering Education (FOEE) symposium.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/12/2009 1:04:00 PM
Chemical Engineering Student Receives National Scholarship
Scott Eddie, a South Dakota School of Mines and Technology student majoring in chemical engineering, has been awarded a Donald F. & Mildred Topp Othmer National Scholarship Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE).
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/12/2009 12:54:00 PM
Physics Department Welcomes Xinhua Bai, Ph.D.
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is pleased to welcome Xinhua Bai, Ph.D., as an assistant professor in the Department of Physics.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/12/2009 12:50:00 PM
Students Select Freshmen Representatives
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology freshmen students recently went to the polls and elected class representatives to the Student Association, the student governing body.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/12/2009 12:47:00 PM
School of Mines Offers Top Paying Majors Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/12/2009 9:22:00 AM
Moore and Bauer Win TEA Awards
The Career Service Council at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has given its Traditions of Excellence Awards for September and October 2009 to Tamara Moore and Steve Bauer respectively.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/12/2009 9:20:00 AM
Students Gain Hands-On Energy Experience
In recent years, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has made a renewed focus on energy issues and sustainable practices.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/12/2009 8:49:00 AM
School of Mines Leads South Dakota Regental Institutions in Enrollment Increases
When the Fall 2009 term began, the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology welcomed a well-prepared, academically strong and ethnically as well as geographically diverse group of new students to campus.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 10/1/2009 2:40:00 PM
Cindy Lee Van Dover, Ph.D., Recipient of Prestigious Mines Medal
Cindy Lee Van Dover, Ph.D., has been named the 2009 recipient of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's prestigious Mines Medal. The Mines Medal was established by School of Mines President Robert A. Wharton, Ph.D., to bring tribute and recognition to a leader in engineering or science.
Posted by [Content Author] on 9/25/2009 8:04:00 AM
School of Mines Student Receives National Scholarship
Anastasia Baker, a School of Mines student majoring in metallurgical engineering, has been awarded the George A. Roberts Scholarship from the ASM Materials Education Foundation.
Posted by [Content Author] on 9/25/2009 8:00:00 AM
School of Mines President Joins Energy Initiatives
In line with the university's renewed focus on energy and sustainable practices, School of Mines President Robert A. Wharton, Ph.D., has joined two energy initiatives.
Posted by [Content Author] on 9/25/2009 7:54:00 AM
2009 Homecoming King and Queen Crowned
Marcus Baue, a metallurgical engineering major from Hysham, Montana, and Ashley Stewart, a civil engineering major from Scotland, were elected Homecoming King and Queen during the M-Week ceremony held Thursday night at the School of Mines.
Posted by [Content Author] on 9/18/2009 11:56:00 AM
School of Mines Showcases Renovated Surbeck Center
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology showcased new renovations and opened its doors to the community during the Surbeck Center Ribbon Cutting, held Friday, September 18.
Posted by [Content Author] on 9/18/2009 11:44:00 AM
Best College Investment in Nation
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology may be the best college investment in the nation based on the comparison of total costs and average starting salaries of graduates. More importantly, based on data analysis, it appears that the School of Mines may well be the only university in the nation where starting salaries for graduates average the total cost of a four-year degree.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 9/16/2009 11:38:00 AM
Interdisciplinary Sciences Student Receives Prestigious IHS Scholarship
Deanna Shoup has recently been named a recipient of a prestigious Indian Health Services (IHS) scholarship.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 9/2/2009 12:54:00 PM
School of Mines Named Military Friendly School
The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has been named a Military Friendly School for 2010 by G.I. Jobs magazine, a publication providing information on education and job opportunities for those transitioning from the military.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 8/20/2009 12:18:00 PM
East Wins August TEA Award
The Career Service Council at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology has given its Traditions of Excellence Award for July 2009 to Deborah East.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 8/20/2009 12:01:00 PM
South Dakota Universities Work to Prepare for and Prevent H1N1 Flu Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 8/18/2009 2:59:00 PM
School of Mines and Black Hills Power Establish Sustainable Energy Partnership
The project, funded through a $90,000 donation from Black Hills Power, will consist of three components: one 20 kW ReDriven wind turbine, one 2.4 kW Skystream 3.7 wind turbine, and three EnPhase photovoltaic panels.
Posted by Mitch Vander Vorst on 7/30/2009 2:30:00 PM