³ÉÈËÊÓƵ tapped to lead NSF-backed, $7 million project to pioneer a new nitrogen bioeconomy era in South Dakota
South Dakota State University has been tapped by the National Science Foundation to lead a statewide project that will build research capacity focused on biological nitrogen fixation and its applications in sustainable agriculture and industry.
The price is wrong: ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ researchers explore farmers' interests in carbon markets
Carbon programs in the region will pay farmers to adopt "climate-smart" farming techniques — like no or reduced tillage, cover crops and nutrient management — but recent studies have found that only a small percentage of eligible farmers choose to enroll in these programs. A new study from ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ's Ness School of Management and Economics — led by associate professors Tong Wang and Hailong Jin — examines the barriers to enrolling in these carbon programs.
Inaugural season for South Dakota Chamber Winds
A group of woodwind-focused musicians descended on South Dakota State University's campus for a week-long, music-making endeavor that culminated with a series of concerts in late May. The unique musical opportunity — called South Dakota Chamber Winds — was organized by Elizabeth Robinson, assistant professor of music in ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ's School of Performing Arts.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ faculty member among ‘25 Inspiring Women in Plant Biology’
Anne Fennell, a distinguished professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science, has been named one of 25 inspiring women in the field of plant biology by the American Society of Plant Biologists.
Understanding the immune system's 'big eater'
New research from South Dakota State University's Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry and Physics — led by Adam Hoppe — aims to better understand one of the immune system's key tools in eliminating cancerous cells, macrophages.
Can disease-detecting dogs help save South Dakota's bighorn sheep?
Novel research from South Dakota State University's Department of Natural Resource Management is exploring if trained dogs can help prevent bacterial outbreaks in South Dakota's bighorn sheep herds.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ involved in $8 million STEM education investment in South Dakota
South Dakota State University will join a project, led by Black Hills State University, to create pathways for young learners to develop interest and confidence in science, technology, engineering and math through an $8 million investment from the National Science Foundation.