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New certificate offers ‘tryout’ for teacher education

The Gateway to Teacher Education undergraduate certificate, approved by the South Dakota Board of Regents in July and available through the state’s public universities starting this fall, offers students across South Dakota an opportunity to explore a career in K-12 teacher education.

New game day procedures outlined

In preparation for South Dakota State's football home opener Saturday, Sept. 7, a few changes are being implemented for games this season at Dana J. Dykhouse Stadium.
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New partnership with St. Jude providing unique, elite opportunities for students

Students enrolled in the exercise science program in the School of Health and Human Sciences at South Dakota State University now have the opportunity to apply for an exclusive Ƶ internship spot in the Human Performance Lab at a top-rated pediatric oncology hospital — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Engineers stacking NSF awards

Five faculty members in the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering have received awards from the National Science Foundation in recent weeks.

Ƶ Foundation celebrates eighth annual One Day for STATE giving challenge Sept. 5

The fall semester at South Dakota State University brings three things without fail: the return of Jackrabbits to Brookings, opportunities for campus and community connections, and the celebration of One Day for STATE. The Ƶ Foundation will host the university’s eighth annual giving day on Thursday, Sept. 5. The 24-hour campaign invites Jackrabbits everywhere to join together in celebration of Ƶ and the incredible impact of philanthropic giving.

‘Bridge camp’ prepares next engineering leaders

A chance to move in early, meet faculty, explore Brookings and develop leadership skills. The benefits of the South Dakota State University Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering Leadership Summer Bridge program spans beyond academics. Growing from eight students at the inaugural camp to 53 participants this August, the Summer Bridge program serves as a metaphorical bridge from high school to college. The programming aims to develop community among the students and set them up as future leaders, both in the College of Engineering and in their careers.

New construction, concrete head arrives

New department head Julian Kang didn’t have much time to decide which clothes to pack for his new job as head of the Department of Construction and Concrete Industry Management within the Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University. He accepted the college’s offer on Aug. 14 and was at his new position Aug. 22 with classes beginning Aug. 26. “Indeed, it has been a whirlwind start, but I am thrilled to be a member of the Jackrabbit family,” Kang said.

Doctoral student receives best paper award

For the second year in a row, South Dakota State University doctoral student Shuchen Huang had her research writings chosen as one of the best papers submitted to the general meeting of the Power and Energy Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. As a result, she was able to give a nine-minute presentation to some 200 scientists and advanced scholars at the group’s annual meeting in Seattle July 23. More than 1,500 papers are submitted each year, with 60 to 80 papers in a variety of categories earning best paper designation, Huang said.

Jackrabbit in the spotlight: Stern at the wheel of JEC again in 2024-25

“If you need something done, find a busy person and they’ll get it done.” The adage certainly applies to senior mechanical engineering student Cherish Stern of Brookings. She is in her second year as president of the Joint Engineering Council within the Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering at South Dakota State University, an intern at Daktronics and a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society.

Ƶ shatters research expenditures record for second consecutive year

For the second consecutive year, South Dakota State University has broken its research expenditures record. Research expenditures for fiscal year 2024 reached $84 million — a 13.5% increase from last year's record of $74 million.