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USD is Part of $26 Million Engineering Research Center to Develop Sustainable Refrigerants
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Oct 04, 2024
USD Research Sets Stage for New Technology to Monitor Climate-Smart Agriculture Practices and Enhance Productivity
Researchers at the University of South Dakota are using satellite data and machine learning technology to monitor climate-smart agriculture practices in South Dakota.
Oct 04, 2024
Accessibility Advocate and USD Student Olivia Allen Receives American Heart Association Scholarship
University of South Dakota medical biology student Olivia Allen was selected as a 2024 EmPOWERED Scholar by the American Heart Association.
Oct 03, 2024
New Milestone in Germanium Crystal Growth at USD Advances Ge-Based Scientific Experiments
Researchers at the University of South Dakota have significantly improved the production of high-purity germanium crystals, which could help address a global shortage and accelerate research on dark matter and neutrino properties.
Oct 02, 2024
Missouri River Institute Faculty Awarded Grant to Study Impact of Eastern Redcedar on Bird Populations Along the Missouri National Recreational River
University of South Dakota’s Missouri River Institute researchers received a grant from the National Park Service to study how the spread of eastern redcedar along the Missouri National Recreational River (MNRR) impacts bird populations throughout the year.
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Alumni
A Penchant for Policy Solutions: Recent USD Graduate Allison Gross Aims to Serve South Dakota
Allison Gross, B.A.’24, spent a semester studying in Ireland as an undergraduate student, recently completed an internship at the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C. and will start a graduate program in public affairs at Indiana University in the fall. These wide-ranging activities serve one goal – to make a difference in the Rushmore State.
USD Alumnus and Chicago White Sox Biomechanist Receives Distinguished Dissertation Award
University of South Dakota alumnus and Chicago White Sox biomechanist Aaron Trunt was awarded the 2024 USD Distinguished Dissertation Award in the category of Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering for his dissertation, “Skeletal Modeling Parameters and Clinical Factors Related to Injury Risk in Baseball Pitchers.”
Alumna Addie Graham-Kramer Boldly Leads Award-Winning Event Company
As the founder and CEO of The Event Company in Sioux Falls, University of South Dakota alumna Addie Graham-Kramer is committed to cultivating a vibrant workplace culture and giving back to her community in meaningful ways.
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USD Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic Now Offers FDA Approved Tinnitus Treatment Device Lenire®
Summary: The University of South Dakota Speech, Language and Hearing Clinic will be the first clinic in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska to provide the first and only FDA-approved tinnitus treatment device Lenire®.
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USD Associate Professor Bernie Wone Receives NSF Early-concept Grant for Exploratory Research
Summary: Bernie (Ming) Wone, Ph.D., a University of South Dakota Department of Biology associate professor, received a National Science Foundation award of nearly $300,000 to develop a cutting-edge genetic transformation system that could be used to improve yield and resiliency in crop plants.
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Biomedical Engineering Student Embarks on Dream Internship With NASA
Summary: Rising University of South Dakota senior Maddie Rozmajzl landed a prestigious summer internship with NASA at the Ames Research Center at Moffett Federal Airfield in California's Silicon Valley, an opportunity she describes as a dream come true.
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South Dakota's Rich German Heritage Enhances Language Study at USD
Summary: Exploring the heritage of the German immigrants who settled in the state presents exciting opportunities for language learners, according to Nathan Bates, Ph.D., a professor of practice who teaches German language courses at the University of South Dakota.
Guest Column
The media & journalism program at USD checks all the boxes when it comes to preparing students to attack the intense world of media. From access to top of the line equipment, to a beautiful Coyote News studio, to endless opportunities to get hands on experience in a variety of media settings, students can literally dabble in everything and figure out which path they want to take with their media career.
Guest Column | Prentiss Clark
Prentiss Clark, Ph.D., assistant professor in the USD Department of English, reflects on teaching during the COVID-19 pandemic during the fall 2020 semester. Her American Literature class was taught in a hybrid of face-to-face and remote formats, while her Aesthetics class met entirely face-to-face (although physically distanced and masked).
