Research
Undergraduate Research
Even in your first or second year at USD, you can join research teams, earn mini-grants, present at national conferences or conduct your research at sites around the world.
USD's Next Momentous Endeavor
Ground has been broken for construction of a new residential, research park that will bring talent, research and innovative businesses together.
Sustainability
and Solar Energy
Ranjit Koodali, Ph.D., and his team are searching for a solution to harness the power of the sun for producing fuels or reducing pollutants. And they’re finding inspiration in photosynthesis.
Giants of Germanium
Dongming Mei, Ph.D. leads a team of researchers growing ultra-high purity germanium crystals for ultra-low background experiments at the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory.
The University of South Dakota is a vibrant setting of innovation artistry and discovery, with research and creative activity opportunity in all disciplines across campus. In addition to individual research, the university hosts multi-disciplinary competitive research centers that foster academic excellence and spur economic growth.
The Center for Brain and Behavior Research attracts and trains top research students and fellows while promoting innovative research in neuroscience and behavioral science.
The Missouri River Institute was created at the University of South Dakota to celebrate the history of the great river, study its resources and help the public appreciate all it has to offer.