Coronavirus Update: USD will begin its fall semester Aug. 19 and conclude classroom instruction by Thanksgiving for most of its academic programs. The university is committed to on-campus operations this fall. USD will continue remote delivery through the summer academic term (May 18-Aug. 7). All USD-hosted events and visitor activities are canceled through July 31. USD plans to host graduation ceremonies on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020, at the Sanford Coyote Sports Center. More Updates about USD's Pandemic Planning
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.
The New Nucleus of South Dakota Biotech
Alumend, the anchor tenant of the USD Discovery District, is changing lives by pushing scientists to create solutions for undeserved clinical markets.
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.