Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

At South Dakota Mines, we offer both undergraduate and graduate degrees in biomedical engineering that equip our graduates to enter a growing career field where healthcare and engineering intersect.  

Nanoscience & Nanoengineering

The nanoscience and nanoengineering graduate programs at the South Dakota Mines focus on nanoscience and nanotechnology. The goal of nanoscience and nanotechnology is to manipulate matter at the atomic and “nano” length scales (dimensions from a few to hundreds of atomic radii), e.g. the molecular to mesoscopic levels, where new materials and phenomena have been discovered.

The research required to engineer systems at these length scales will require professionals with a broad understanding of fundamental principles and the ability to cross-over into other fields.

The nano program provides the training to allow scientists and engineers to address these challenges and the opportunity for students to engage in such research at the South Dakota Mines. See: Requirements and Deadlines

Academic Excellence

Meet Our Faculty
Prepare to be inspired by the cutting-edge curriculum, research, practical applications, and visionary thinking that these esteemed professors bring to the field. Get ready to embark on a journey of discovery and advancement as you learn.
Dr. Steve Smith

Dr. Steve Smith

My expertise focuses on exploiting light-matter interactions with nanomaterials using optical imaging and spectroscopy methods.
 Dr. Johnica Winter

Dr. Johnica Winter

NANO-BME Program Coordinator Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering
Meet Our Faculty

Activities and Organizations

 

The "Nano Expo" is a student-led event held each spring to showcase the research activities of the program's graduate students. Prizes are awarded for the best presentations. 

Each spring, Nano offers a seminar series, with presentations on Thursdays at 4 p.m., except for holidays. Anyone is welcome to attend. Seminar speakers, titles, and abstracts are emailed to the campus community each week.

Contact Us

Nanoscience & Biomedical Engineering
South Dakota School of Mines & Technology
501 East Saint Joseph Street
Rapid City, SD 57701

Dr. Johnica Morrow
NANO-BME Program Coordinator
Department of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
501 E. Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-1911
Johnica.Morrow@sdsmt.edu 

Dr. Steve Smith
Professor and Department Head
Department of Nanoscience & Nanoengineering
501 E. Saint Joseph St.
Rapid City, SD 57701
605-394-5268
Steve.Smith@sdsmt.edu