Office of Research Affairs

The Office of Research Affairs at South Dakota Mines supports and promotes research, innovation, and scholarly activity across campus. It provides resources and guidance for faculty, staff, and students involved in research, including grant development, compliance, and partnership opportunities.

Personnel

Laurie Anderson

Vice President for Research
Phone: (605) 394-1290
laurie.anderson@sdsmt.edu

Karmen Aga

Director, Office of Sponsored Programs
Phone: (605) 394-1218
karmen.aga@sdsmt.edu

Stephanie Berendse

Research Compliance Program Assistant
Phone: (605) 394-6960
stephanie.berendse@sdsmt.edu
Ann Brentlinger

Director of Industry, Government, & Community Engagement
Phone: (605) 394-1604
Ann.Brentlinger@sdsmt.edu
Liana Castro

Grant Specialist I
Liana.Castro@sdsmt.edu
Beth Lambeth

Associate Vice President for Research-Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Phone: (605) 394-5168
beth.lambeth@sdsmt.edu
Jan Matson

Grant Specialist I
Phone: (605) 394-6970
jan.matson@sdsmt.edu
Sharon Reid

Grant Specialist I
Phone: (605) 394-2724
sharon.reid@sdsmt.edu
Sherry Schell

Grant Specialist I
Phone: (605) 394-1870
sherry.schell@sdsmt.edu
Cassie Schweigerdt

Grant Specialist
Phone: (605) 394-6888
cassie.schweigerdt@sdsmt.edu
Kharla Vock

Grant Specialist I
Phone: (605) 394-1213
kharla.vock@sdsmt.edu