Student Organizations
3D Printing Club
The 3D Printing Club is a special interest and commissions based club. The club focuses
on exploring topics and engaging in activities that relate to 3D printing. In addition,
the club also works on commissions given by students or companies that reach out to
the club. Anyone is able to join the club even if they have very little knowledge
on 3D printing.
Contact: 3dprintingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: 3dprintingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Alpha Chi Sigma
We are a coed professional fraternity here on campus. We are focused on advancing
chemistry, although anyone is welcome to come and join us.
Contact: AlphaChiSigma@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: AlphaChiSigma@mines.sdsmt.edu
Alpha Delta Pi
Alpha Delta Pi is a sorority for women who are looking for lifelong personal growth
and friendship and was founded in 1851. Our mission is to provide women with a meaningful
lifelong member experience that empowers them to reach their full potential through
leadership, educational, philanthropic, and social opportunities.
Contact: ADPi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: ADPi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Alpha Pi Mu
The Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society recognizes outstanding students
in the field of industrial engineering. It promotes academic excellence, professional
development, and leadership opportunities through networking and events, helping members
advance in their careers and contribute to the field.
Contact: alphapimu@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: alphapimu@mines.sdsmt.edu
American Chemical Society Student Chapter
ACS Student Chapter is a professional organization for students studying chemistry
and adjacent majors. The organization hosts professional development opportunities,
outreach events for K-12 students and the community, and fundraisers to help sponsor
members attending the annual national ACS conference.
Contact: acssdmines@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: acssdmines@mines.sdsmt.edu
American Indian Science and Engineering Society
The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is a non-profit professional
association with the goal of substantially increasing American Indian, Alaskan Native,
Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, First Nation and other indigenous peoples of North
America representation in the fields of science, technology, engineering, math (STEM)
and other related disciplines. As of 2011, AISES has 177 chartered college and university
chapters and 13 professional chapters in the US and Canada. In addition, 150 affiliated
K-12 schools enroll in excess of 45,000 Native American students.
Contact: AISES@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: AISES@mines.sdsmt.edu
American Institute of Chemical Engineers
AIChE is a professional organizations for chemical engineers that focuses of professional
development, networking, and sharing knowledge between students, other institutions,
and chemical engineers worldwide.
Contact: AIChE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: AIChE@mines.sdsmt.edu
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASME is a not-for-profit professional organization that enables collaboration, knowledge
sharing, and skill development across all engineering disciplines, while promoting
the vital role of engineers in society. ASME codes and standards, publications, conferences,
continuing education, and professional development programs provide a foundation for
advancing technical knowledge and a safer world.
Contact: ASME@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: ASME@mines.sdsmt.edu
American Welding Society - Black Hills Chapter
AWS (or "welding club") is a foundry club that meets to allow students to learn and
practice welding. We have stick welding (SMAW), mig (GMAW), tig, and oxy-fuel welding.
No experience necessary and all safety gear and material is provided as well. test
Contact: BlackHillsAWS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: BlackHillsAWS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Association of Bangladeshi Students
The Association of Bangladeshi Students at South Dakota Mines fosters community among
Bangladeshi students while promoting cultural heritage, providing academic and professional
support, facilitating cross-cultural exchange, and organizing traditional events to
create an inclusive campus environment where students feel a sense of belonging and
cultural pride.
Contact: ABS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: ABS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Baja SAE Racing
Baja SAE is a colligate competition team focused on designing, fabricating, and racing
a single seat off road vehicle. Every year the team builds a new car and competes
across the country. Last year at the Baja SAE Williamsport our team took 17th out
of 107 teams and followed up with a 1st place victory at Backwoods Baja Menomonie.
Contact: BajaSAE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: BajaSAE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Beta Delta Mu
Beta Delta Mu is a STEM sorority with a mission to empower women in STEM through dedication
to sisterhood, professionalism, and lifelong learning. We aspire to find women who
represent our core values of strength, compassion, sisterhood, connectivity, respect,
mentorship, and integrity.
Contact: betadeltamu@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: betadeltamu@mines.sdsmt.edu
Biomedical Engineering Society
This organization is dedicated to building a community for students interested in
biomedical engineering. We strive to provide professional development opportunities
and expose members to various career paths within the field. This includes supporting
students in attending conferences, organizing business tours, and hosting guest speakers.
Contact: bmes@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: bmes@mines.sdsmt.edu
Blacksmithing Club
Our club is dedicated to helping expose students and community members to the art
of blacksmithing. We hold open-forge days to allow people to learn the craft. We also
assist with teaching classes when needed and organize Come to Mines events.
Contact: craft.blacksmithing@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: craft.blacksmithing@mines.sdsmt.edu
Campus Kids (Big Brothers & Sisters of the Black Hills)
Campus Kids partners with Big Brothers and Sisters of the Black Hills to spend every
Tuesday night with kids from the Rapid City area community. On these nights our members
spend time participating in fun activities, dinner and conversations with the kids
in the BBBS program waiting for a one on one mentor, to be positive adult role models
in their lives. All while having loads of fun with a very great group of kids, college
students, and Big Brothers and Sisters staff. Making a difference isn't about changing
someone's life, it's about being there for the "little" moments (that make a huge
impact) and growing closer with the people around you. Our sole purpose is to make
a difference in the lives of all our kids, college students, and staff.
Contact: campuskids@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: campuskids@mines.sdsmt.edu
Campus Ventures
Campus Ventures is an interdenominational Christian ministry established in 1991 in
South Dakota and Wyoming. Our motto is, “To figure out life and faith.” We strive
to equip university students with godly vision, character, and skills to prepare them
for His Glory and service to the body of Christ.
Contact: campusventures@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: campusventures@mines.sdsmt.edu
Chemical Engineering Car
A competition team where a vehicle powered from a chemical reaction is tested.
Contact: ChemeCar@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: ChemeCar@mines.sdsmt.edu
Chi Epsilon
Chi Epsilon is the Civil Engineering Honor Society. Civil Engineering students who
are in the top third of their class are eligible to join once they reach sophomore
status.
Contact: WECEE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: WECEE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Chi Psi Fraternity
Chi Psi is a Fraternity of gentlemen devoted to the personal and collective needs
of its members.
A selective association of diverse individuals, we are dedicated to the cultivation of a unique environment that instills a lifelong commitment to Brotherhood.
Contact: chipsi@mines.sdsmt.edu
A selective association of diverse individuals, we are dedicated to the cultivation of a unique environment that instills a lifelong commitment to Brotherhood.
Contact: chipsi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Chi Sigma Pi
Chi Sigma Pi, which stands for “Christian STEM Professionals,” is a student organization
that seeks to promote STEM, develop students professionally, and impact the world
for Christ. The club hosts the speaker series "Profession and Practice" and volunteers
in community outreach events.
Contact: chisigmapi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: chisigmapi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Circle K International
CKI is a volunteer organization the promotes Service, Leadership, and Fellowship.
We partake in service activities and socials.
Contact: CKI@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: CKI@mines.sdsmt.edu
Clean Snowmobile Team
A design-centered organization competing in the Advanced Snowmobile Competition, which
focuses on improving snowmobiles for the environment.
Contact: Clean.Snowmobile@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Clean.Snowmobile@mines.sdsmt.edu
Concrete Canoe
The South Dakota Mines Concrete Canoe Team design, build, and compete in the ASCE
Concrete Canoe Competition every year. For the competition, the team writes a project
proposal, gives a technical presentation, and competes in races. Yes, it floats!
Contact: concrete.canoe@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: concrete.canoe@mines.sdsmt.edu
Dark Matter Ultimate Frisbee
We are the Dark Matter Ultimate Frisbee Team, a casual Ultimate team that practices
three times per week. Each semester, we compete in three tournaments—two away and
one hosted here in Rapid City. If you're looking for a high-energy, low-commitment
sport, Ultimate Frisbee is for you!
Contact: UltimateFrisbee@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: UltimateFrisbee@mines.sdsmt.edu
Data Miners
We are a group of students passionate about learning, sharing resources, and collaboratively
working on real-world challenges that can be solved using data science. Every week
we meet to discuss new topics in data science. Together, we prepare for data science
competitions, work on data science projects, and attend conferences that help us explore
this new and exciting field.
Contact: datascience@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: datascience@mines.sdsmt.edu
Delight Ministries
A Bible study designed for college women to grow in faith, build meaningful connections,
and support one another. Through Delight, women can find fellowship and encouragement
with other Christians on campus.
Contact: sdmines.delight@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: sdmines.delight@mines.sdsmt.edu
Delta Sigma Phi
Fraternity on campus that focuses on building a community of better men.
Contact: DeltaSigmaPhi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: DeltaSigmaPhi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Dinos and Dragons Science Fiction and Fantasy Club
We're a great group to hang out with if you enjoy Science Fiction or Fantasy. We're
interested in reading, writing, art, D&D, and more.
If you get excited about things like Highrule or Lord of the Rings or Star Wars, we're the group for you.
Contact: Dinos.Dragons@mines.sdsmt.edu
If you get excited about things like Highrule or Lord of the Rings or Star Wars, we're the group for you.
Contact: Dinos.Dragons@mines.sdsmt.edu
Engineers and Scientists Abroad
The ESA Ethos is: "Using the skills of engineering and science students in design,
development, and construction of projects relevant to the advancement of developing
international communities."
ESA combines engineering, science, and cultural exchange to address different infrastructure and educational needs. The design and prep of the selected project is completed throughout the school year, then a 1 to 3 week project trip occurs every spring. Past projects include water systems in Haiti, bridges in Guatemala, and a water tower in Liberia .
Contact: ESA@mines.sdsmt.edu
ESA combines engineering, science, and cultural exchange to address different infrastructure and educational needs. The design and prep of the selected project is completed throughout the school year, then a 1 to 3 week project trip occurs every spring. Past projects include water systems in Haiti, bridges in Guatemala, and a water tower in Liberia .
Contact: ESA@mines.sdsmt.edu
Environmental Change and Sustainability Club
We are an organization that is working to help South Dakota Mines as well as Rapid
City become more environmentally friendly. This includes informing fellow peers about
the environment, and creating ecofriendly systems and habits throughout the city.
Our Instagram has all the information on events and workshops: @sdmines.environmentclub
Contact: ECS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: ECS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Fencing Club
Student club for practicing and competing in Olympic style fencing.
Contact: fencingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: fencingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Future Health Science Professionals
Pre-health club that aids students with resources for their future medical careers.
FHSP facilitates events with local health professionals, volunteering events, and
social events to learn new skills and meet other members.
Contact: fhsp@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: fhsp@mines.sdsmt.edu
Graduate Student Society
The Graduate Student Society works to build a strong sense of community among graduate
students at SD Mines by encouraging involvement in campus events and activities.
Contact: grad.student.society@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: grad.student.society@mines.sdsmt.edu
Graduate Women in Science
Graduate Women in Science works to connect, lead, and empower people in science. It
serves an international network of scientists and promotes the participation and representation
of women in science-related events. GWIS is open to anyone with a bachelor’s degree,
regardless of gender, race, sexual orientation, national origin, or disability.
Contact: gwis@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: gwis@mines.sdsmt.edu
Greek Council
Greek Council is the governing board of the 8 fraternity and sorority life chapters
on campus and seeks to support them on a positive path forward in the campus community.
Contact: greekcouncil@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: greekcouncil@mines.sdsmt.edu
Grubby's Garden Club
Our goal is to maintain and expand the community garden on the South Dakota Mines
campus, and to get students involved in gardening, plant care, hiking, and active
outdoor activities. We also host discussions about topics members are interested in
to help students learn and grow.
Contact: grubbys.garden@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: grubbys.garden@mines.sdsmt.edu
Gunsmithing Club
The goal of the Gunsmithing Club is to teach students the necessary skills to safely
and legally build their own firearms, accessories, and some required equipment. The
club plans to delve into the fundamentals of gun design, enabling students to understand
what makes a gun function, how the mathematical principles behind designs are determined,
and to provide them with the tools to enhance gun features through their engineering
knowledge and personal creativity. Safety and legality are our utmost priority, and
they are part of our mission statement to educate more people about their Second Amendment
rights without violating any laws or injuring themselves.
Hard Rockin' Drama Club
Hello all, we are the Hard Rockin' Drama Club! We put on two main-stage productions
a year, one per semester. We also have an auditioned Improv group, Sum Improv, that
performs shows on campus and hosts casual improv throughout the semester.
Contact: hrdc@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: hrdc@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Aero Design
Our team designs and manufactures remote controlled aircraft to compete annually in
the SAE Aero Design competition. We currently compete in the regular class competiton,
which focuses on designing an aircraft with a large wingspan and high payload capacity.
Contact: AeroDesign@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: AeroDesign@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Baseball Club
An opportunity for people interested in continuing or starting to play baseball after
leaving high school.
Contact: hardrockerbaseball@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: hardrockerbaseball@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Cheer Team
The Hardrocker Cheer Team energizes fans, supports athletes at games, and builds school
spirit with chants and stunts. Off the sidelines, we volunteer in the community, showing
leadership, teamwork, and pride as representatives of Hardrocker spirit both on and
off the field.
Contact: HardrockerCheer@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: HardrockerCheer@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Climbing Club
The Hardrocker Climbing Club aims to build and support a community of climbing at
SD Mines. This includes bouldering wall maintenance, route setting, outreach events,
and frequent outdoor climbing in the Black Hills and beyond.
Contact: hardrockclimbingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: hardrockclimbingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Hockey
We play in the Adult Hockey League at the Rushmore Ice Center.
Contact: hardrockerhockey@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: hardrockerhockey@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker MTG Club
We are the Hardrocker MTG Club, the objective of this club is to build social skills
and relations, while enjoying our time together. We also strive to teach new members
the rules and strategies of Magic: The Gathering trading card game.
Contact: hardrockermtg@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: hardrockermtg@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Pep Band
The Hardrocker Pep Band is one of the only student-led musical group on campus. We
are here to put some excitement into Mines Athletics and to simply have a great time!
The pep band plays at football, volleyball, and basketball games as well as some special
school and pride events.
Contact: hardrocker.pep.band@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: hardrocker.pep.band@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Quizbowl
Quiz bowl is a game in which two teams compete head-to-head to answer questions from
all areas of knowledge, including history, literature, science, fine arts, current
events, popular culture, sports, and more. In Hardrocker Quiz bowl, we meet weekly
to practice and participate in tournaments multiple times per year.
Contact: quizbowl@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: quizbowl@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Racquetball Club
A group of people that meets every Monday and Friday at 5:30 PM to play racquetball
casually. We will hold a tournament at the end of the year at the Roosevelt Swim Center.
We also meet at the outside courts and Roosevelt Swim Center courts for practice occasionally.
Contact: racquetball@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: racquetball@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Supermileage
Design and manufacture a single person vehicle to get the best gas mileage possible.
Contact: Supermileage@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Supermileage@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hardrocker Tabletop Club
Hardrocker Tabletop Club organizes weekly game nights of board, card, and other tabletop
games with organization-owned and member-brought items each Friday in EEP R255 to
provide a fun and thoughtful source of relaxation and socialization for students.
Non-members and guests welcome. We have a discord server, joinable at https://discord.gg/mbnZbxXK8Z.
Contact: Tabletopclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Tabletopclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Health and Fitness Club
The Health and Fitness Club is a community for students interested in weightlifting,
mental health, running, biking, nutrition, supplementation, or anything else related
to health and fitness. This community helps students with questions, advice, commitment,
and motivation for both their physical and mental health. We host large events such
as powerlifting meets or DEKA(/Spartan) races.
Contact: healthandfitness@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: healthandfitness@mines.sdsmt.edu
Hotrockers Dance Team
The Hotrockers Dance Team is a no-experience-needed dance team that performs at football,
soccer, and basketball games throughout the year. We will teach you everything you
need to know to perform and to love dancing!
Contact: HotrockersDance@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: HotrockersDance@mines.sdsmt.edu
India Club
India Club at South Dakota Mines unites Indian international students and the campus
community through cultural celebrations, including our grand Diwali event with food,
fireworks, and performances. We promote diversity, host fun events like movie and
bowling nights, and actively engage in outreach—bringing people together through shared
traditions and joy.
Contact: IndiaClub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: IndiaClub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IEEE is a professional organization for electrical and electronics engineering. The
local student chapter focuses on providing professional and technical skills to its
members, as well as hosting speakers from various companies looking to hire electrical
engineers.
Contact: IEEE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: IEEE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineering
We are the professional society for Industrial and Systems Engineering. We are the
SDM Hardrock Chapter #956.
Contact: IISE.hardrockers@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: IISE.hardrockers@mines.sdsmt.edu
International Society of Explosives Engineers
A professional organization whose main goal is to advance the science and art of explosives
engineering. The student chapter facilitates learning regarding the explosive engineering
community, contributes to training and seminars, and serves as a networking portal
for those interested in any career field that involves explosive engineering, from
mining to military, construction to demolition, and more. Our goal is to serve our
community, represent the explosives industry, and reach out to young students to interest
them in the STEM fields in general, and explosives industry specifically.
Contact: IEEE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: IEEE@mines.sdsmt.edu
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship
InterVarsity is a campus community that helps students and faculty follow Jesus with
their whole lives, for the rest of their lives. Our vision is to see students and
faculty transformed, campuses renewed, and world changers developed.
Contact: IVCF@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: IVCF@mines.sdsmt.edu
Kingdom Sports
Kingdom Sports is a campus ministry with a focus towards student-athletes. Our mission
is to introduce and strengthen students in faith in the person and work of Jesus Christ.
Contact: kingdomsports@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: kingdomsports@mines.sdsmt.edu
KTEQ
KTEQ is the campus radio station! Students, faculty, and community members have various
unique radio shows. Students keep the station running, helping with the technical
and engineering side, as well as the management, music programming, and social outreach
to Mines and Rapid City.
Contact: KTEQ@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: KTEQ@mines.sdsmt.edu
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha is a brotherhood centered around personal growth and shared values.
We strive to become better men through our seven core values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect,
Service & Stewardship, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage.
Contact: lambda.chi.alpha@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: lambda.chi.alpha@mines.sdsmt.edu
Lutheran Campus Ministry
Located right across the street from Rocker One in the Luther House, LuMin: The Hills
(also known as Lutheran Campus Ministry), is an organization under the ELCA for students
at South Dakota Mines We provide fellowship activities, food, and housing options
for both SD Mines students. All are welcome - it's not restricted to Lutherans!
Contact: LuMin@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: LuMin@mines.sdsmt.edu
Material Advantage
Material Advantage offers students access to the materials science and engineering
professional's most preeminent societies. The SDSM&T chapter strives to help students
develop professionally in the world of materials and metallurgical engineering. Some
benefits of joining are networking with guest speakers, access to society journals,
reduced conference fees, and scholarships.
Contact: materialadvantage@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: materialadvantage@mines.sdsmt.edu
Mines Association of Rocketeers
The Mines Association of Rocketeers (or MARS) is a group of students that designs,
builds, and flies high-powered rockets. We currently compete in the International
Rocket Engineering Competition (IREC).
Contact: MARS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: MARS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Mines VexU Robotics
MINES VEX U Robotics focuses on collaboration, professional skills, and enthusing
about robotics. We welcome members of all majors, years, and experience. Everyone
contributes from building, coding, and volunteering/outreach. New? We will show you
the ropes to CAD or Code. We travel to compete and represent the school.
Contact: vexurobotics@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: vexurobotics@mines.sdsmt.edu
Moonrockers
The SD Mines Moonrockers team is a competition team participating in the NASA annual
Lunabotics competition, tackling mechatronic engineering problems
Contact: moonrockers@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: moonrockers@mines.sdsmt.edu
Muslim Students Association fosters community among Muslim students through educational
events and cultural activities. It aims to build strong connections with non-Muslim
peers through interfaith dialogues, volunteer initiatives, and campus outreach, encouraging
spiritual growth and cultural understanding.
Contact: msa@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: msa@mines.sdsmt.edu
National Society of Black Engineers
To increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically,
succeed professionally and positively impact the community.
Contact: NSBE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: NSBE@mines.sdsmt.edu
National Society of Leadership and Success
The NSLS is the nation’s largest leadership honor society. In addition to honoring
excellence, the NSLS provides a step-by step accredited program for members to build
their leadership skills and the option to earn college credit. Upon completion of
the program, members receive their leadership certificate and take their place among
the top student leaders on their campus and across the country. Membership is for
life and provides access to benefits including scholarships and awards, employer recruitment
through an online job bank, and discounts on computers, textbooks, grad school prep
courses, insurance, and much more
Contact: nsls@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: nsls@mines.sdsmt.edu
Newman Club
The Newman Club is the Catholic Student Organization on the South Dakota Mines Campus.
We help students develop Christ-centered friendships through our events, community,
and active participation in the life of the Church.
Contact: newmanclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: newmanclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Palmerton Hall | Residence Life
Built in the late 1960s and housing approximately 200 students, Palmerton Hall is
one of the tallest buildings on campus with five floors. Palmerton is primarily home
to first-year residents.
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Peterson Hall | Residence Life
Peterson Hall houses nearly 300 first- and second-year students, offering doubles,
triples, quads, and study quads with loftable beds. Connected to Surbeck Student Center,
residents enjoy indoor access to dining. Interest Communities include Outdoor Pursuits
and Exploring Rapid City, open to new first-year students through the housing agreement.
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Pi Tau Sigma
Pi Tau Sigma is the International Honor Society for Mechanical Engineers. Pi Tau Sigma
members are chosen on a basis of sound engineering ability, scholarship service, leadership,
and integrity. The Pi Tau Sigma mission is to strive to create better engineers through
commitment to academic excellence and dedication to service.
Contact: pitausigma@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: pitausigma@mines.sdsmt.edu
Ping Pong Rockers
The purpose of this club is to encourage the practice of this sport at the university
and promote an active and healthy lifestyle among all members of the community. In
addition, as in other sports, to teach the values of discipline, perseverance, teamwork,
and respect. In turn, fulfilling these first objectives we will seek the creation
of a table tennis team, in order to represent the university in the events that will
take place during the year.
Contact: pong@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: pong@mines.sdsmt.edu
Residence Life | Connolly Hall
Built in the 1940s and housing 150 students, Connolly Hall is the oldest residence
hall on campus. . Connolly houses first-year and returning residents in double rooms
and offers a small number of single rooms. Connolly features wings with common bathrooms,
large community lounges with kitchens and seating, and community laundry.
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Residence Life | Placer Hall
Placer Hall, designed for second-year students, features 50 industrial-loft-style
suites with exposed ceilings, concrete floors, and private bathrooms. Suites offer
either two double bedrooms or four single bedrooms. Community lounges, kitchens, and
study spaces are available throughout the six-story building.
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Residence Life | Rocker Square Apartments
Rocker Square I & II feature loft-style apartments with exposed ceilings and stained
cement floors for upper-division students. Units typically include four single bedrooms
with some offering two or three singles. Residents have access to a group study room
and the 24/7 Marketplace.
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Roboat Robotics
We construct a automatous boat that competes annually in the roboboat competition.
We have a mechanical, electrical, and coding subteams to help us win.
Contact: RoBoat@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: RoBoat@mines.sdsmt.edu
Rocker Car Club
Founded in 2017, the South Dakota Mines Rocker Car Club unites student car enthusiasts
through events like car shows and meets. It provides a platform for networking, showcasing
vehicles, and collaborating on automotive projects, and creating a supportive community
for those passionate about car culture.
Contact: rockercarclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: rockercarclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Rocker Robotics
We are the South Dakota Mines Rocker Robotics Team, a multidisciplinary team from
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology that focuses on building land competition
vehicles. These are typically autonomous wheeled or tracked vehicles. Every year we
choose a competition to participate in and spend the next two semesters designing,
building, and programming a robot for competition.
Contact: Robotics@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Robotics@mines.sdsmt.edu
SD Mines CubeSat Team
The purpose of the SD Mines CubeSat Team is to build a team of students willing to
push the boundaries of STEM by creating a microsatellite capable of conducting a scientific
experiment (IN SPACE) through the use of teamwork, critical thinking, and technical
skills.
Contact: cubesat@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: cubesat@mines.sdsmt.edu
SD Mines Soccer Club
South Dakota Mines Soccer Club meets weekly and enjoys fun scrimmage-based games that
all levels of players can enjoy!
Contact: soccerclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: soccerclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
SDM Lost&Found Student Chapter
The SDM Lost&Found Student Chapter works to provide a space to learn and hold events
on mental health. Their goal is to form connections between students and destigmatize
mental health related topics.
Contact: lostandfound@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: lostandfound@mines.sdsmt.edu
Serving Others Unconditional Love
SOUL's purpose is to minister physically, emotionally, and spiritually to the destitute
around us through the love of Christ. By “being with and not doing for,” we seek not
to merely fulfill superficial needs, but to uplift the weak in a meaningful and permanent
way.
Contact: soul@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: soul@mines.sdsmt.edu
Ski and Snowboard Club
We are a rad group of individuals who love rippin' down the slopes, having a good
time, building quality relationships, and most of all SNOW. Check us out during the
winter months at Terry Peak, or contact any one of our members to get you into the
club and ready to join the shenanigans. Thanks for looking, and happy ridin'.
Contact: snow@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: snow@mines.sdsmt.edu
Society Hispanic Professional Engineers
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers was founded in Los Angeles, California
in 1974 by a group of engineers employed by the city of Los Angeles. Their objective
was to form a National organization of professional engineers to serve as role models
in the Latino community.
Contact: SHPE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: SHPE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Society of Asian Scientists and Engineers
SASE is dedicated to the advancement of Asian heritage scientists and engineers so
that they can achieve their full career potential. We want to provide a platform for
all SD Mines students through engagement in community building, education, networking,
and celebration of diverse cultures.
Contact: sase@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: sase@mines.sdsmt.edu
Society of Automotive Engineers
The Society of Automotive Engineers is an international organization of engineers
founded in 1905 to help standardize and improve the automotive industry. At South
Dakota Mines, we help support our Baja SAE, Formula SAE, Aero Design, and Clean Snowmobile
teams.
Society of Economic Geologists
The Society of Economic Geologists is a student chapter of an international organization
of the same name. We strive to educate students on the work of economic geologists
and their role in society, which are taught through activities like field trips, conferences,
talks by those in industry, and paper talks.
Contact: SEG@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: SEG@mines.sdsmt.edu
Society of Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration
Professional organization for the mineral industry. We have guest speakers and other
professional events.
Contact: SME@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: SME@mines.sdsmt.edu
Society of Petroleum Engineers
A professional organization through which students collect, disseminate, and exchange
technical knowledge concerning the exploration, development and production of oil
and gas resources and related technologies.
Contact: spe.student@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: spe.student@mines.sdsmt.edu
Society of Physics Students
Physics makes the world go 'round!
That's why everyone has to take physics as a part of their program curriculum.
So why not have some fun with it?! Join SPS Today!
Contact: SPS@mines.sdsmt.edu
That's why everyone has to take physics as a part of their program curriculum.
So why not have some fun with it?! Join SPS Today!
Contact: SPS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Society of Women Engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a professional organization that empowers
women in STEM to achieve their full potential in engineering and leadership through
professional development, networking, and outreach.
Contact: swe@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: swe@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines | Residence Life
Residence Life guarantees housing for recent high school graduates and provides upper-class
housing. Our staff builds strong communities promoting student success and belonging.
We offer innovative and transformative residential experiences to prepare students
to become responsible members of society.
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
Contact: reslife@sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines Clean Snowmobile
The South Dakota Mines Clean Snowmobile team modifies a market available snowmobile
to improve performance, reduce exhaust emissions, reduce noise coming, and increase
fuel efficiency. We compete against other schools across the United States and Canada
in events including acceleration, endurance, and in-service emissions.
Contact: Clean.Snowmobile@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Clean.Snowmobile@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines Esports Association
We here at the SD Mines Esports Association are interested in video gaming on a casual
and competitive level! We have our own Varsity program, club events at least once
a semester, and a bustling social media scene for members of the organization and
community members alike to enjoy!
Contact: esports@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: esports@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines Mine Rescue
South Dakota Mines Mine Rescue is a student-led group that is dedicated to teaching
students about the intricacies of mine rescue operations through engaging, hands-on
trainings. Main topics discussed include underground exploration and firefighting,
roles of team members, how to safely approach emergency situations, underground ventilation,
first aid, and equipment maintenance. We travel across the US to competitions that
help both professional and collegiate mine rescue teams keep their skills sharp as
well host our own large-scale trainings and tour mine sites throughout the semester.
Leadership, teamwork, and safety are at the core of everything done by South Dakota
Mines Mine Rescue and what the organization stands for.
Contact: MRT@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: MRT@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines Mountain Bike Club
The South Dakota Mines Mountain Bike Club is all about getting students out on the
trails and into the excitement of mountain biking. We welcome riders of all skill
levels, offering bikes for beginners and plenty of opportunities to improve skills
and ride with friends. Whether you’re looking to learn, train, or just have fun, our
club is a great way to connect with others who share a love for mountain biking.
Contact: MountainBike@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: MountainBike@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines Paleontology Club
The South Dakota Mines Paleontology club is intended to foster support and community
and provide education and outreach opportunities for SD Mines students interested
in all facets of paleontology.
Contact: PaleoClub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: PaleoClub@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines Steel Bridge Team
The South Dakota Mines Steel Bridge Team designs and constructs a 20-24-foot modular
steel bridge each year. Every year the team competes in a regional and national competition,
where the bridge is graded based on load testing and assembly speed.
Contact: Steel.Bridge@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Steel.Bridge@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota Mines Veterans Club
The South Dakota Mines Veteran's Club was established with the main focus of assisting
South Dakota Mines students with any military affiliation, including veterans, family
of veterans, active and reserve military students, and family and friends of active
duty military, veterans and deployed students.
Contact: veterans@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: veterans@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Student Chapter of the American Meteorological
Society
The Student Chapter of the American Meteorological Society (the Weather Club) is geared
towards assisting students in networking, applying classroom material to actual weather
forecasts, and to support students going to professional conferences. It is open to
all students.
Contact: wxclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: wxclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
South Dakota School of Mines Fly Fishing Club
SDSMFFC is dedicated to sharing the world of flyfishing to anyone who is interested
in the sport. The club focuses on being a very relaxed and non-commitment based club
which just goes fishing. It is a group of people looking for other people who want
to go flyfishing. We occasionally participate in creek cleanups and community engagement.
Contact: flyfishers@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: flyfishers@mines.sdsmt.edu
Spectrum
Spectrum serves as a social club for members of the LGBTQIA+ community at the South
Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Spectrum holds weekly meetings with the intent
of allowing students to socialize with others associated with the community.
Contact: spectrum@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: spectrum@mines.sdsmt.edu
Student Association Senate
The SD Mines Student Association Senate is the student's governing body representing
and advocating for the student body.
Contact: sa.president@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: sa.president@mines.sdsmt.edu
Students for the Exploration and Development of Space
Our purpose at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology S.E.D.S. chapter is
to promote active education and opportunities for exploring space and aeronautical
sciences to students and the general public, help members become acquainted with connections
and events related to space and all its potential possibilities and career paths,
and to coordinate the efforts of students who are interested in promoting space exploration
and development.
Contact: SEDS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: SEDS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
Tau Beta Pi is a national engineering honor society for upperclassmen. Eligibility
is determined by GPA. Membership in Tau Beta Pi marks you as an exceptional engineering
student or practicing engineer with exemplary character. Tau Beta Pi also offers unique
and valuable leadership opportunities and a chance to interact with peers from all
engineering disciplines.
Contact: taubetapi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: taubetapi@mines.sdsmt.edu
The American Society of Civil Engineers
ASCE is a professional Civil Engineering student organization at the South Dakota
School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City, SD. Our club being a professional organization
for Civil Engineering students. Often having tours, professional speakers, community
service events and outreach, attending conferences but also competing in various competitions.
Contact: ASCE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: ASCE@mines.sdsmt.edu
The SDSMT Mining & Mucking Team
This team’s objective is to bring students together and compete in the International
Intercollegiate Mining Games held annually.
Contact: Mucking@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Mucking@mines.sdsmt.edu
The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's Association of Technology, Management,
and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) Student Chapter
The ATMAE student chapter will provide resources and opportunities for members to
develop business and leadership skills through various projects and events as well
as networking and connection to the community.
Contast: ATMAE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contast: ATMAE@mines.sdsmt.edu
Trapshooting Club
We promote Trapshooting, firearm safety, encourage extra-curricular activities, improve
members’ skills, and allow students to become acquainted with other students and faculty
that share a common interest. Each year, the Trapshooting club competes in a national
competition every spring and fall. The competitions consist of shooting trap against
the other universities virtually from our home range.
Contact: trapshooting@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: trapshooting@mines.sdsmt.edu
Triangle Fraternity
Triangle is a fraternity of engineers, architects, and scientists. SDM Triangle focuses
on building an environment where brothers can build brotherhood, philanthropy, professionalism
and scholarship while maintaining our core values of friendship, stability and character.
All the while, brothers are sure to maintain a work-life balance that leaves time
to enjoy living in the house.
Contact: Triangle@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Triangle@mines.sdsmt.edu
Unmanned Aerial Systems
Welcome to the South Dakota Mines UAS team! We design, build, and code autonomous
aircraft, combining hands-on learning with real-world impact in fields like agriculture,
disaster response, and infrastructure. Join us as we innovate, compete, and advance
aerial robotics through collaboration and cutting-edge technology.
Contact: UAS@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: UAS@mines.sdsmt.edu
SDM Chess Club
A way for students off all ages and skill levels to build relationships, meet new
people, and share the experiences of chess with one another in various ways through
positive, friendly casual and competitive play.
Contact: chess@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: chess@mines.sdsmt.edu
Formula Hardrocker Racing (SAE)
Formula Hardrocker Racing is a student-led team (no experience or major requirements),
designing and building a new formula style autocross car from scratch every year,
dating back to 1996. We take our car to Michigan International Speedway to compete
against 120 of the top schools from around the world.
Contact: Formulahardrockerracing@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Formulahardrockerracing@mines.sdsmt.edu
International Students Inc
International Students Inc. (ISI) of Rapid City is a non-denominational Christian
friendship organization dedicated to meeting the physical, emotional, and spiritual
needs of international students and scholars at South Dakota Mines.
Contact: ISI@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: ISI@mines.sdsmt.edu
Mines Martial Arts Club
Training and Learning various martial arts like Judo, Boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu,
etc., for all skill levels while prioritizing self-defence.
Contact: MartialArts@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: MartialArts@mines.sdsmt.edu
Phi Kappa Tau Zeta Omega Chapter
Fraternity on campus building lifelong brotherhood, promoting leadership and personal
growth, supports academic success, and gives back through community service. Creates
strong values, networking opportunities, and a sense of belonging that extends beyond
college.
Contact: PKT.ZetaOmega@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: PKT.ZetaOmega@mines.sdsmt.edu
Pershing Rifles
We are an honor society with military roots that focus on brotherhood, leadership,
and community service.
Contact: Pershing.Rifles@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: Pershing.Rifles@mines.sdsmt.edu
College Republicans
College Republicans is a student-led organization that promotes conservative values,
supports Republican candidates, and fosters political engagement on campus. It provides
a space for discussion, networking, and activism, encouraging students to participate
in the democratic process and advocate for limited government, free markets, and individual
liberty.
Contact: republicans@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: republicans@mines.sdsmt.edu
Young Americans for Liberty
Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) is the most active and effective pro-liberty youth
organization advancing liberty on campus. Our four-step mission is to identify, educate,
train, and mobilize youth activists to make liberty win.
Contact: YALiberty@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: YALiberty@mines.sdsmt.edu
HardRocker Powered Rover
Interdisciplinary team that builds a rover that can be powered/operated by two people
to complete an obstacle course at a competition held and ran by NASA called the Human
Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC) that is held every spring.
Contact: hhpv@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: hhpv@mines.sdsmt.edu
Casting Club
Casting Club is a special interest club meeting at the Foundry weekly where students
come to exercise creativity and practice shop safety by making molds and casting metal
tools, art projects, and class projects.
Contact: castingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: castingclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Chinese Student and Scholar Association in South Dakota School of Mines and Technology
It is composed of Chinese students and scholars, and promotes traditional Chinese
culture and customs, organizes Chinese students and scholars to celebrate traditional
festivals together, but also actively integrates modern cultural styles, and actively
exchanges with diverse cultures from different regions, and actively participates
in various activities of cultural exchanges with other countries.
Contact: cssa@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: cssa@mines.sdsmt.edu
Professional Development Institute
A group on campus focused on improving professionalism and helping each other prepare
for our careers.
Contact: pdi@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: pdi@mines.sdsmt.edu
SDSMT Cornhole Club
We play Cornhole! We meet at least once a month to play casual games. All skill levels
are welcome!
Contact: sdsmtcornholeclub@mines.sdsmt.edu
Contact: sdsmtcornholeclub@mines.sdsmt.edu