Better bread: How ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ researchers are improving a staple food
Researchers in South Dakota State University's Department of Dairy and Food Science, led by associate professor Srinivas Janaswamy, have created a novel type of bread by pocketing healthy compounds inside of starch granules. Early findings show this "functional food" may help with blood sugar management and disease prevention.
South Dakota State honors newest endowment holders
South Dakota State University recently paid tribute to the university’s newest endowment holders. The third annual University Leadership Honors investiture ceremony — honoring six holders of endowed positions across three different colleges and ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ Athletics — was held Sept. 19 in Founders Recital Hall in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center.
Experiencing ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ in Sioux Falls
From NASA rovers and jumping challenges to medieval weapons and a virtual reality exploration of the ocean, South Dakota State University Day at the Washington Pavilion gave students and visitors a taste of what ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ has to offer. More than a dozen academic programs took over the Washington Pavilion in Sioux Falls Sept. 20-21 to showcase the many different opportunities at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ in a first-of-its-kind event.
Nwadike leading ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ’s Department of Dairy and Food Science
Londa Nwadike, a Bruce native and 2000 South Dakota State University alumna, has been named the David A. Thompson Endowed Department Head and Professor of Dairy and Food Science at ³ÉÈËÊÓƵ.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ team advances in global Hult Prize contest
A business plan developed by four South Dakota State University students — to manufacture biodegradable, single-use plastic bags out of soybean hulls — has earned them a chance to advance in an international contest with the next stop Nairobi, Kenya.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ reps recognized with FFA honorary degrees, distinguished service awards
South Dakota State University leaders and faculty were among the honorees as the South Dakota FFA Honorary State Degrees and Distinguished Service Awards were presented at the 96th annual South Dakota State FFA Convention on April 19 in Brookings.
³ÉÈËÊÓƵ faculty recognized for excellence
The annual South Dakota State University Celebration of Faculty Excellence recognized 30 faculty members, researchers and scientists Tuesday. The event honors faculty members in the university's colleges for outstanding research, teaching and service.