Get the degrees and skills employers want.

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Get the degrees and skills employers want.

INTERNSHIPS

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Undergraduate Admissions

At Mines we don't have large lectures led by graduate students, just hands-on education and real world experience. Students interned with 240 employers in 39 states last year alone.

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Graduate Admissions

Gain access to renowned faculty, high-tech facilities, challenging projects, and the resources you need to advance your career and research what matters - here and around the globe.

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Why Mines?

What's better than a degree? Graduating with an average starting salary topping $63,000 — one reason the Wall Street Journal named us #1 return on investment nationwide.

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Legacy News Special Edition: Internships

510 students. 240 employers. 39 states. Find out where our students are putting their STEM skills to work in the September edition of Legacy News

SD Mines’ Online Graduate Engineering Programs Rank Top 10 in Nation

Three new rankings by OnlineU put the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s online engineering graduate programs in the top tier of the nation. OnlineU’s rankings consider affordability, accessibility and quality.

Mines Student Selected for NAGT-USGS Field Training Program​

Geology major Tait Earney, from Whitney, Neb., has been selected for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers-United States Geological Survey Cooperative Field Training Program. He has been working in Menlo Park, Calif., on geophysical investigations related to geothermal, mineral and water resources and to natural hazards in the western United States. 

High School Students Research Orthopedic Implants, Waterproof Paper and Friction Stir Welding

High school students from Rapid City and Sturgis spent their summer immersed in research, collaborating with SD Mines graduate students and faculty on titanium biomedical implants; waterproof coatings for paper used in security printing; and friction stir welded high-strength steel for automotive applications. 

Mines Programming Team Travels to Russia to Train at Elite Boot Camp

In preparation for the 2017 International Collegiate Programming Contest World Finals, known as the Olympics of computer science, the SD Mines Programming Team is now training at the renowned Russian programming boot camp – the site that has trained the world champions for the past five years.

$200,000 Grant Boosts Economic Development Research

A new $200,000 grant will support Mines research intended  for economic development in South Dakota. The new grant will enhance two research endeavors affiliated with the Sanford Lab and another that will help commercialize a biomass liquefaction process developed at Mines.
Photo: Dr. Reichenbacher and Dr. Schnee show high school students the low-radon lab.
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Accelerate Your Future

SD Mines accelerated masters programs enable students to complete both a B.S. and M.S. degree in as little as five years. Available for 11 master's degree programs, it's a strategic way to fast foward your education.
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Pre-Health Pathways

The new Pre-Health Pathways program provides an important support system for students directed towards future healthcare careers. Available to undergraduates pursuing any degree at Mines.
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Support Your Hardrockers

Hardrocker fall sports action is right around the corner, with a football opener on Sept. 3rd. [Football Schedule]. Don't miss out on the action and excitement.  Come out and support all the Hardrocker teams.
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Mines Advantage

In today’s world, employers expect graduates to hit the ground running. With experiences ranging from global diversity to career preparation, Mines Advantage gives you the edge. 
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