Veteran War Correspondent To Speak At Mines

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:11:20 GMT

Veteran war correspondent to speak on campus Feb. 27 Veteran war correspondent, book author and Peabody Award winner Reese Erlich will visit the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology to speak to the Rapid City community about his decades of experiences in the Middle East. RAPID CITY, S.D. (Feb.

Unearth the mysteries of history at the Dinosaur Extravaganza

Danielle Doran — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:16:40 GMT

Unearth the mysteries of history at the Dinosaur Extravaganza Come and unravel the mysteries of the past with the sixth annual South Dakota School of Mines & Technology’s Dinosaur Extravaganza from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 13, at the Museum of Geology in the O’Harra Building on campus. RAPID CITY,

The Future is Just a Touch Away - Biometrics

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 21:25:18 GMT

The Future is Just a Touch Away! Be a part of history by participating in the biometrics pilot program on the School of Mines campus. The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology recently made international headlines as the world's first biometrics campus, and now the Nexus USA SmartPay pilot program is bein

Summer rocks as Mines highlights its niche with new camps for teens

Fran LeFort — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:45:54 GMT

Summer rocks as Mines highlights its niche with new camps for teens RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 7, 2013) - A refocused summer camp program at the School of Mines will offer high school students a more immersive experience in areas such as mining, metallurgy, geology, chemical and biological engineering,

Students receive scholarships to attend Denver conference

Fran LeFort — Mon, 06 May 2013 21:47:14 GMT

Students receive scholarships to attend Denver conference RAPID CITY, S.D. - Mines students and faculty will participate in the 2013 Corrosion, Mining and Infrastructure conference "Digging Down and Building Up with Composites" May 15 and 16 in Denver. The conference will bring together composites in

Students power ChemE car all the way to nationals

Fran LeFort — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:53:43 GMT

Students power ChemE car all the way to nationals RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 16, 2013) - A team of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students will compete nationally in San Francisco later this year after a car powered by chemical reactions they engineered recently took second place at a re

Student research could potentially save city more than $151,000

Fran LeFort — Sat, 25 May 2013 19:55:11 GMT

Student research could potentially save city more than $151,000 RAPID CITY, S.D. - Research conducted by a trio of School of Mines students may help the city save more than $151,000 at its Water Reclamation Facility. In their novel approach to figuring out how to combat elevated concentrations o

State Fire Meteorologist to discuss 2013 outlook on Thursday

Fran LeFort — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 17:23:54 GMT

State Fire Meteorologist to discuss 2013 outlook on Thursday RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 25, 2013) - Darren Clabo, State Fire Meteorologist and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology faculty member, will present a special seminar, "2013 Fire Weather Outlook," at 3 p.m. Thursday, March 28.

Six Mines students inducted into 2013 Leadership Hall of Fame

Danielle Doran — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 21:58:44 GMT

Six Mines students inducted into 2013 Leadership Hall of Fame Six South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students selected for the 2013 Leadership Hall of Fame will be honored at a reception Sunday, April 14, for their service to fellow students, campus organizations and the Mines and Rapid City communitie

SD GEARUP Announces 2013 Summer Honors Session

Danielle Doran — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:16:37 GMT

SD GEARUP Announces 2013 Summer Honors Session More than 150 South Dakota eighth-grade students have been accepted to the S.D. Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEARUP) Summer Honors program. RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 3, 2013) – More than 150 South Dakota eighth-grade stu

Science and engineering fair winners named

Fran LeFort — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 04:11:28 GMT

Science and engineering fair winners named RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 3, 2013) – On March 22, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology hosted the 58 th annual High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair. More than 450 students from nine high schools and 10 middle schools competed in

School of Mines researchers earn state grants

Danielle Doran — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:10:54 GMT

School of Mines researchers earn state grants Three School of Mines researchers are among seven state public university faculty members who have been awarded competitive state research grants through the South Dakota Board of Regents. PIERRE, S.D. (June 6, 2013) – Three School of Mines researchers ar

Pete Lien & Sons driver competition to be held on SDSM&T campus

Fran LeFort — Thu, 30 May 2013 21:20:20 GMT

Pete Lien & Sons driver competition to be held on SDSM&T campus RAPID CITY, S.D. - Pete Lien & Sons will host a friendly ready mix delivery driver competition Saturday, June 8, in the King Center parking lot at South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. A dozen company drivers wh

New summer camps offer “explosive” experience

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 20:24:50 GMT

New summer camps offer “explosive” experience Students nationwide come to S.D. to jump-start careers in engineering Students nationwide come to S.D. to jump-start careers in engineering RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 5 2013) – High school students from around the country will start arriving at the South D

New Society aims to improve the grad student experience

Fran LeFort — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 03:06:47 GMT

New Society aims to improve the grad student experience RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 8, 2013) - A new group has formed with the goal of improving the graduate student experience at the School of Mines. The Graduate Student Society (GSS) will serve as a platform for students to bond through common issues

New Mines Advantage program launches careers into the stratosphere

Danielle Doran — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:30:54 GMT

New Mines Advantage program launches careers into the stratosphere In today’s fast-paced world, companies expect graduates to hit the ground running. The newly-created South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Mines Advantage program aims to give them an edge. RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 20, 2013) –

New Conference Services Department

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 17:07:04 GMT

Conference Services Department joins SDSM&T’s University Relations A new Conference Services Department at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will play a proactive role in soliciting and managing professional meetings and conferences for faculty and staff and assist in securing opportunities fo

Nano Expo 2013 to highlight student research

Danielle Doran — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 19:20:03 GMT

Nano Expo 2013 to highlight student research Slated for Saturday, April 13, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Nano Expo 2013 showcases small-scale technology making a big impact, as student and faculty present their research from 1-3 p.m. in the Surbeck Center Bump Lounge on campus.

Mining students prove their mettle with top national, international finishes

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:19:07 GMT

Mining students prove their mettle with top national, international finishes F rom quickly and accurately installing a section of rail line to drilling deep holes through concrete with hand-held steel chisels and hammers, Mines students proved they’re among the best in the world, finishing tops nationally and

Mines’ Gribb accepted for ELATE fellowship

Fran LeFort — Wed, 01 May 2013 18:38:12 GMT

Mines’ Gribb accepted for ELATE fellowship RAPID CITY, S.D. (May 1, 2013) - Molly Gribb, Ph.D., head of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, has been accepted as a fellow in a leadership program at Drexel University. Gribb, a lic

Mines’ efforts to support female students featured in magazine

Julia Easton — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:06:45 GMT

Mines’ efforts to support female students featured in magazine RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 5, 2013) - The School of Mines' efforts to boost female mechanical engineering students are featured prominently in the latest issue of PE magazine, the flagship publication of the National Society of Professional E

Mines WiSE Symposium taps female talent in science and engineering

Danielle Doran — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 22:04:41 GMT

Mines WiSE Symposium taps female talent in science and engineering Pairing professional development with K-12 outreach, the first annual South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) Symposium aims to build a pipeline of female talent that paves the way from the classroom t

Mines to host Honors Convocation April 12

Danielle Doran — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:17:24 GMT

Mines to host Honors Convocation April 12 A campus tradition since its inception in 1952, the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology 2013 Honors Convocation will be held from 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, April 12, in the Surbeck Center Ballroom. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 11, 2013) – A campus traditi

Mines to host 2013 Undergraduate Research Symposium

Danielle Doran — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 16:50:33 GMT

Mines to host 2013 Undergraduate Research Symposium RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 26, 2013) - Mines students will showcase their research endeavors at the fourth annual Undergraduate Research Symposium held Tuesday, April 2 in the Surbeck Center on campus. Open to the public, oral and poster presentat

Mines thesis leads to hope for Pine Ridge youth

Danielle Doran — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 14:10:00 GMT

Mines thesis leads to hope for Pine Ridge youth On a rolling prairie nestled deep in America's heartland, cresting upward to wind-blown dunes, among scattered pines and the clay-rich lunar landscape of the Badlands, winds the White River. RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 6, 2013) - On a rolling prairie nestled

Mines students recognized for excellence in academics and public service

Fran LeFort — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 22:28:27 GMT

Mines students recognized for excellence in academics and public service RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 20, 2013) - The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology recently hosted its 62 nd annual Honors Convocation to celebrate the accomplishments and contributions of exceptional students, outstanding hi

Mines students hit the streets to promote sustainable practice

Danielle Doran — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:17:23 GMT

Mines students hit the streets to promote sustainable practice Pairing sustainable practice with public outreach, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students will hold a series of presentations open to the public on research topics ranging from nuclear power and fuel cells to hydropower and microwaving

Mines students build steel bridge, concrete canoe and formidable reputation

Danielle Doran — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 16:27:48 GMT

Mines students build steel bridge, concrete canoe and formidable reputation The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) placed second out of 13 schools at the 2013 ASCE Rocky Mountain Regional Conference April 4-6, in Logan, Utah.

Mines students and middle schools partner for sustainable change

Julia Easton — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:05:18 GMT

Mines students and middle schools partner for sustainable change RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 4, 2013) - Pairing sustainable practice with public outreach, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students have partnered with three local middle schools - Southwest, North and East - to foster a friendl

Mines students aim to transform sustainable practice into lasting impact

Danielle Doran — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:05:32 GMT

Mines students aim to transform sustainable practice into lasting impact With the rapid industrialization of nations around the world - and a rapidly burgeoning population to match - resource (over) consumption is critical. For Mines student Kristen O'Connor, change begins in the classroom. "The fir

Mines student voyages into volcano’s depths

Danielle Doran — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:01:50 GMT

Mines student voyages into volcano’s depths Shouldering the Pacific coast, Nicaragua’s two largest cities pulse with a metropolitan beat. But beneath the booming populous rumbles a more ancient melody. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 30, 2013) – Shouldering the Pacific coast, Nicaragua’s two largest cities p

Mines student contender for international award

Danielle Doran — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:53:32 GMT

Mines student contender for international award Receiving the District C nomination for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Charles T. Main Award, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology senior and industrial engineering student Carlos Beatty will now be a contender for the most prestigious

Mines student awarded $10K national scholarship

Danielle Doran — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:08:20 GMT

Mines student awarded $10K national scholarship Tony Kulesa, a master’s student in civil engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, has been selected as the Scholar of the Year by the America Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 5, 2013) – Tony Kulesa

Mines sorority throws fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House

Danielle Doran — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 18:06:57 GMT

Mines sorority throws fundraising event for Ronald McDonald House The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology sorority Alpha Delta Pi is hosting its annual Lion Share Philanthropy event, open to the public, at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 20, in the Central High School Commons Area, with all proceeds donated t

Mines Society of Women Engineers to host Women’s History Month luncheon

Danielle Doran — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 16:43:53 GMT

Mines Society of Women Engineers to host Women’s History Month luncheon RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 8, 2013) - The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Chapter will host the second annual Women's History Month luncheon from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12 in

Mines research leads to dinosaur breed discovery

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:45:03 GMT

Mines research leads to discovery of new breed of dinosaur First fossil evidence published on small crocs feeding on baby dinosaurs. Mines research leads to discovery of new breed of dinosaur First fossil evidence published on small crocs feeding on baby dinosaurs RAPID CITY, S.D. (Feb. 27,

Mines programming coaches honored for World Finals record

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 19:17:16 GMT

Mines Programming Coaches honored for World Finals Record Qualifying for the Olympics of computer science is no small feat. Qualifying five times is rare. Establishing that record under the same set of coaches, almost unheard of. RAPID CITY, S.D. (Feb. 27, 2013) – Qualifying for the Olympics of compute

Mines professors collecting water samples in central Black Hills for testing

Danielle Doran — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:27:05 GMT

Mines professors collecting water samples in central Black Hills for testing A group of professors at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology are asking homeowners to participate in a study providing free water tests for the 100 private wells distributed across the central Black Hills from the Keystone

Mines professor Hansen pledges $40K endowment

Danielle Doran — Tue, 07 May 2013 15:46:32 GMT

Mines professor Hansen pledges $40K endowment A fixture on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus for 28 years, M.R. Hansen, Ph.D., a soon-to-be-retired professor of civil and environmental engineering, teaches as naturally as he breathes. RAPID CITY, S.D. (May 7, 2013) – A fixture

Mines Professional Development Institute launches ambitious inaugural year

Danielle Doran — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:16:35 GMT

Mines Professional Development Institute launches ambitious inaugural year A newly-minted, prestigious group of student leaders at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is set to kick off the inaugural year of the Professional Development Institute. RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 26, 2013) – A ne

Mines Paleontology Research Laboratory hosts Passport in Time

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 16:43:29 GMT

Mines Paleontology Research Laboratory hosts Passport in Time Nearly 1,600 miles from their Gulf Coast Mississippi home, Roy and Rhonda Fore prepared to dig in to life as paleontologists. What was to be an impending record snow storm last week was no match for their enthusiasm to unearth treasures tens of million

Mines Math Contest promises fierce competition and fruitful rewards

Danielle Doran — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:22:58 GMT

Mines Math Contest promises fierce competition and fruitful rewards Nearly 400 area middle and high students will converge on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus, Monday, May 6, for the 63rd annual West River Math Contest with the hope that their calculated moves will launch them into mathema

Mines M Week set for Sept. 14-22

Julia Easton — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:13:31 GMT

Mines M Week set for Sept. 14-22 RAPID CITY, S.D. - M Week at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology has been set for Sept. 14-22 with a theme of "Rocker Days." The celebratory week will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 14, with the annual president's M Hill breakfast. The highlight will be

Mines hosts prospective students April 20

Danielle Doran — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:25:50 GMT

Mines hosts prospective students April 20 The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host Go To Mines on Saturday, April 20, for high school students exploring their college options. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 8, 2013) – The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host Go To Mines

Mines hosts international museum conference

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:11:58 GMT

Mines hosts international museum conference RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 14, 2013) -The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will play host next week to nearly 200 biologists, geologists, tribal representatives and other stewards of natural history preservation at an international conference.

Mines hosts 167th commencement Saturday

Danielle Doran — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:12:07 GMT

Mines hosts 167th commencement Saturday South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host its 167th commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Ice Arena. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 29, 2013) — South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host its 167th

Mines Girls’ Day offers middle school women tantalizing taste of science and engineering

Danielle Doran — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:53:12 GMT

Mines Girls’ Day offers middle school women tantalizing taste of science and engineering Despite making up roughly half of the college-educated U.S. workforce, women are still vastly underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers. For the South Dakota School of Mines & Tec

Mines fraternity trades specs for spurs at 34th annual Cowboy Party

Danielle Doran — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:03:03 GMT

Mines fraternity trades specs for spurs at 34th annual Cowboy Party The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology is known for its trailblazing discoveries and pioneering research. But at 8:30 p.m. on April 13, Mines fraternity Delta Sigma Phi plans to forge a different frontier. RAPID CITY, S.D.

Mines Family Welcomes Wilson Family

Julia Easton — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 18:39:30 GMT

Mines Family Welcomes Wilson Family FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From the South Dakota Board of Regents Wilson to Lead School of Mines and Technology as President RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 25, 2013) - Heather Wilson, a former member of Congress, Rhodes Scholar and small business owner who has wo

Mines entrepreneur awarded $20,000 for clean water technology

Fran LeFort — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:52:30 GMT

Mines entrepreneur awarded $20,000 for clean water technology Water, an integral part to sustaining life, constitutes around 60 percent of our bodies, and though around 70 percent of the world’s surface is covered by it, only 1 percent is drinkable. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 23, 2013) – Water, an integr

Mines employees recognized for exceptional contributions to education

Danielle Doran — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 15:03:09 GMT

Mines employees recognized for exceptional contributions to education The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will recognize the following faculty and staff at the Employee Service and Recognition Awards at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, May 1, in the Surbeck Center Ballroom for their exceptional contributions to

Mines biometrics news takes university to new heights

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 15:49:00 GMT

Mines Biometrics News Takes University to New Heights It may take just one swipe of the finger to buy a bag of chips at the Miner’s Shack, but an infinite number of clicks, likes, tweets and shares propelled the university’s biometrics pilot program into a galaxy all its own. It may take just one swip

Mines Apex Gallery closed for the summer

Danielle Doran — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:08:53 GMT

Mines Apex Gallery closed for the summer The Apex Gallery at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will be closed during the summer months. RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 14, 2013) - The Apex Gallery at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will be closed during the summer months. Th

Mines alumna honored with prestigious national engineering award

Fran LeFort — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 19:38:09 GMT

Mines alumna honored with prestigious national engineering award RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 21, 2013) - A South Dakota School of Mines & Technology alumna has been awarded the prestigious national Outstanding Young Engineer Award by the Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration (SME). Th

Microsoft executive teaching free programming workshops

Fran LeFort — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:48:21 GMT

Microsoft executive teaching free programming workshops RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 7, 2013) - Microsoft programming workshops will be offered March 18-22 on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus. Microsoft executive Bradley Jensen, Ph.D., will teach workshops for students, fa

Maptek gift honors longtime mining professor Hladysz

Danielle Doran — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 17:15:17 GMT

Maptek gift honors longtime mining professor Hladysz The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSM&T) has received a $280,000 donation from Maptek, a leading software and services provider to the mining industry. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 29, 2013) – The South Dakota School of Mines &

Lady Hardrockers basketball coach ends 32-year career

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 03:55:18 GMT

Lady Hardrockers basketball coach ends 32-year career 06122013 Barb Felderman Lady Hardrockers basketball coach ends 32-year career RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 12, 2013) - Longtime Lady Hardrockers head basketball coach Barb Felderman and the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology have mutua

International conference hosted at Mines this week

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:22:32 GMT

International conference hosted at Mines this week RAPID CITY, S.D. - The 2013 International Electro/Information Technology Conference, sponsored by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Region 4, will be hosted Thursday-Saturday, May 9-11, on the South Dakota School of Mines &

Hometown Diplomat David Whiting to speak to S.D. GEARUP students

Danielle Doran — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:17:34 GMT

Hometown Diplomat David Whiting to speak to S.D. GEARUP students David Whiting, a member of the Hometown Diplomats Program, will speak at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, June 13, in the Surbeck Center Ballroom at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 12, 2013) - David

Hardrocker Football Accepted into GNAC

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:14:25 GMT

Hardrocker Football Accepted into GNAC The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology along with the Hardrocker Athletics Dept. are pleased to announce the SD Mines football program has accepted an invitation to become an affiliate member within the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) beginning the 2014 a

Hansen honored as ASCE outstanding faculty advisor

Fran LeFort — Thu, 02 May 2013 04:58:42 GMT

Hansen honored as ASCE outstanding faculty advisor RAPID CITY, S.D. - M.R. Hansen of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, has been honored for his role advising students throughout his career. Hansen, Ph.D., has received the Am

Goldcorp donates $200,000 to mining, metallurgical programs

Fran LeFort — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:52:17 GMT

Goldcorp donates $200,000 to SDSM&T mining, metallurgical programs LEAD - Vancouver based resource firm Goldcorp Inc. announced today a $200,000 donation to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology for student scholarships, as well as faculty support and departmental research. The

Globally acclaimed bio-artist to create, install newest exhibit at Mines

Danielle Doran — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 16:12:32 GMT

Globally acclaimed bio-artist to create, install newest exhibit at Mines An MIT and Harvard Medical School research affiliate and world-renowned pioneer in the emerging field of bio-art, Joe Davis will reveal his newest installation, “Hidden Knowledge,” created in collaboration with Mines students, at 5 p.m. Frid

Generations of Hardrockers gather for Mines Alumni Weekend

Danielle Doran — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 21:36:51 GMT

Generations of Hardrockers gather for Mines Alumni Weekend For a single weekend in April, generations of alumni will come together for music and memories, athletic feats and old-fashioned fun as the 34th annual South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Alumni Weekend and Choral Alumni Weekend converge.

Generating sustainable hydrogen energy goal of splitting water molecules

Fran LeFort — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:53:17 GMT

Generating sustainable hydrogen energy goal of splitting water molecules RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 18, 2013) - H 2 O. It is perhaps the most well-known, earliest-taught chemical formula in the universe. Chances are even the least scientifically-minded person knows that H 2 O is water. Two hydrogen

GCC donates concrete research equipment valued at $135,000

Fran LeFort — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:45:36 GMT

GCC donates concrete research equipment valued at $135,000 RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 7, 2013) - GCC of America, Inc. has presented to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology two pieces of state-of-the art concrete testing equipment valued at $135,000. The donation was made during the recent 4

Four Finalists Named for School of Mines Presidency

Julia Easton — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:52:48 GMT

Four Finalists Named for School of Mines Presidency PIERRE, S.D. - The South Dakota Board of Regents announced today four candidates who are finalists to become the next president at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Regent Terry Baloun, who chairs the presidential search process, said

Facing nature’s fury: Storm chaser to speak at Mines

Julia Easton — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 22:03:41 GMT

Facing nature’s fury: Storm chaser to speak at Mines RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 5, 2013) - The public is invited to catch a glimpse into the harrowing, heart-pounding experiences of well-known storm chaser Tim Samaras as he speaks at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 14, in room 204 of the Classroom Building on

Design Fair culminates year-long technical projects

Danielle Doran — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 20:53:04 GMT

Design Fair culminates year-long technical projects A year’s worth of technical design research culminates Tuesday, April 16, for graduating Mines students, as they demonstrate their achievements at the 2013 Senior Design Fair. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 9, 2013) – A year’s worth of technical design res

Cultural Expo to feature international food, entertainment

Julia Easton — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 22:42:39 GMT

Cultural Expo to feature international food, entertainment RAPID CITY, S.D. (March 12, 2013) - International students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and a variety of community groups will celebrate their cultural diversity with food, entertainment and displays during the

Congratulations, Mines graduates!

Danielle Doran — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:45:11 GMT

Congratulations, Mines graduates! Nearly 270 students received their Associate of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degrees at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's 167th commencement ceremony. RAPID CITY, S.D. (June 7, 2013) - Nearly 270 students rece

Conference spotlights careers, inspires girls in STEM education

Danielle Doran — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:15:14 GMT

Conference spotlights careers, inspires girls in STEM education If you ask a young woman what she wants to be when she grows up, computer programming may not come to mind. But ask her who Mark Zuckerberg is, and chances are, she can rattle off a series of opinions about Facebook’s news feed or Android’s new Faceb

Concrete plane takes flight, makes history

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Tue, 14 May 2013 19:54:11 GMT

Concrete plane takes flight, makes history RAPID CITY, S.D. - South Dakota School of Mines & Technology students have made aeronautical history with their concrete airplane recently taking flight. The flight was short and the landing equally erratic, but it was enough for the record books. Th

Civil engineering student chapter wins top awards

Fran LeFort — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:23:08 GMT

Civil engineering student chapter wins top awards RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers has been awarded several top national and regional awards. They are: · 2013 ASCE Student Leadership Award

Cargill pledges $580,000 gift to School of Mines

Julia Easton — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:47:11 GMT

Cargill pledges $580,000 gift to School of Mines RAPID CITY, S.D. - Cargill, Inc., has pledged $580,000 to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology for laboratories, scholarships and curriculum development in several departments. The majority of the funding will support the Department

Campus Hosts 400 Students for 2013 E-Week

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:07:17 GMT

Campus to host 400 middle school students during E-Week Nearly 400 middle school students will explore the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology during the 36th national annual Engineers Week, Feb. 18-23. RAPID CITY, S.D. (Feb. 7, 2013) – Nearly 400 middle school students will explore the Sout

Board of Regents will name next Mines president Thursday, April 25

Julia Easton — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 16:33:48 GMT

SD Board of Regents News Advisory NEWS ADVISORY AND PUBLIC NOTICE: Wednesday, April 24, 2013 SDSMT Community: The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet TOMORROW (April 25, 2013) at 1:30 p.m. (Mountain Daylight Time) in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on the campus of South Dakota School

Awarded $10K, Mines student’s eco-friendly research packs economic boon

Danielle Doran — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 22:13:00 GMT

Awarded $10K, Mines student’s eco-friendly research packs economic boon Essential to a robust economy, mining contributes more than $500 million to South Dakota’s annual gross domestic product. But the profit comes at a cost. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 26, 2013) – Essential to a robust economy, mining co

Avenue Q produced at Mines April 25-27

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 22:31:46 GMT

Avenue Q produced at Mines April 25-27 Nominated for six Tony’s and the winner of three, Avenue Q is coming to the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Thursday, April 25, through Saturday, April 27, with show times at 7 p.m. in the Surbeck Center Ballroom. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April 22, 2013)

Artist Termes Displays Spheres at the Library

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:14:41 GMT

Artist showcases mathematical prowess and spellbinding spheres at Mines Internationally-acclaimed artist Dick Termes will present his unique, spellbinding sphere art during a public lecture at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology Devereaux Library. The community

Against all odds, Mines students score big

Danielle Doran — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:18:22 GMT

Against all odds, Mines students score big More than 2,000 college students from across North America compete each year in the William Lowell Putnam Mathematics Competition. Over the course of six grueling hours, students will attempt to solve 12 seemingly impossible problems. RAPID CITY, S.D. (April

49th Annual Concrete Conference

Marsha Ahrenkiel — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:25:59 GMT

The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will host the 49th annual Concrete Conference on Friday, March 1. More than 100 professionals in all phases of the concrete industry from throughout South Dakota and Wyoming will attend. More than 100 professionals expected at 49th annual Concrete Co

2013 West River Math Contest results announced

Fran LeFort — Thu, 30 May 2013 17:32:24 GMT

2013 West River Math Contest results announced RAPID CITY, S.D. - Results from the 63rd annual West River Math Contest held on the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology campus are listed below. The May 6 contest attracted 400 students from 24 area schools. Contestants were challenged to demon

2013 J.P. Gries Geologist of the Year award announced

Fran LeFort — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:25:24 GMT

2013 J.P. Gries Geologist of the Year award announced RAPID CITY, S.D. - The South Dakota section of the American Institute of Professional Geologists (AIPG) has named South Dakota School of Mines & Technology alumnus Mark T. Anderson as 2013 J.P. Gries Geologist of the Year. Anderson, a native