Mines News

The demand for data scientists is skyrocketing, and South Dakota Mines is at the forefront of developing a new, highly-trained workforce equipped to take on the challenges of one of the fastest-growing fields in the world.

Recognized by the IEEE Computer Society as one of the Top 30 Early Career Professionals of 2024, South Dakota Mines Professor Nirmalya Thakur, Ph.D., developed the first emotion-driven navigation system for AI agents. His project, Emotional Detours,...

KTEQ, the South Dakota Mines student-run radio station, will take its place in the state’s rock history as it is inducted into the South Dakota Rock and Rollers Hall of Fame during a ceremony Saturday, Oct. 11, at The District in Sioux Falls. The...

South Dakota Mines physics senior Ryan Cantz earned the prestigious Conference Experience for Undergraduates (CEU) award, recognizing top nuclear science students. He will present his LEGEND-200 research on improving detector timing accuracy at the...

Caleb Oppelt, a South Mines sophomore metallurgical engineering major, has turned his passion for metals into a way to pay for his degree.

For nearly a decade, Gokce Ustunisik, Ph.D., South Dakota Mines associate professor of geology and geological engineering and curator of minerals, has helped her students succeed through her innovative teaching and individualized mentorship. That...