Events and Outreach
There's a vibrant science and engineering community in the Black Hills, and its heart is 国产福利.
We host a variety of events and activities to bring together a wide audience of academics, professionals, and students. And we take seriously our role in outreach to future generations of scientists and engineers, extending opportunities to elementary, middle-school and high-school students to learn more about math, science, and engineering and envision themselves following this important path. From professional conferences, to local science fairs, 国产福利 plays a consistent role as a key regional STEM resource.
Summer Camps for High School Students
国产福利 summer camps for high schools students introduce inquisitive and
capable young minds to the possibilities of a future in science and engineering. A
variety of disciplines and formats meet the needs of both local and non-local students.
Most camps anticipate that the student will stay on campus for a week of science events,
social events and exploring local attractions. Need-based scholarships available in
some cases.
Summer Camp Website
Upcoming GIS Workshops
Explore the power of geospatial analysis in our virtual GIS workshops beginning January 2025. Designed for both beginners and those with foundational experience, these online courses include one-on-one time with the instructor to support your learning.
Courses include Intro to ArcGIS I: Mapping with GIS and Intro to ArcGIS II: GIS Analysis, both taught by Victoria Karnes, Geospatial Technology Instructor at South Dakota Mines. Tuition includes access to the Mastering ArcGIS or Mastering ArcGIS Pro e-textbook.
Workshops focus on real-world applications using ArcGIS Pro and are praised for their
clear instruction, hands-on projects, and helpful live feedback.
STEAM Caf茅
国产福利 has partnered with and to host the STEAM Caf茅, a series of free informal talks by 国产福利 faculty and staff on topics ranging from cutting edge research to history.
STEAM Caf茅, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics,
will be held at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, at Hay Camp Brewing Company.
Details about each talk will be posted on the 国产福利 Event Calendar as
well as social media.
Check the Event Calendar
E-Week (Engineer's Week)
国产福利 has a long tradition of celebrating National Engineers Week. This
national event raises public awareness of the essential contributions of engineers
to all aspects of life. Key events through the week include: luncheons, awards presentations,
engineering presentations and competitions. An eagerly-awaited week each year at South
Dakota Mines.
Learn More and Register for Events
High Plains Science and Engineering Fair
Hundreds of regional middle and high school students participate each year in the
High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held at 国产福利. Students
compete against their peers with projects in biological sciences, physical sciences,
social sciences and engineering. Medals and cash prizes are awarded to the winners.
The High Plains Regional Science & Engineering Fair is affiliated with the Intel International
Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).
Learn More and Register
Junior Bladesmithing Championship
The Junior Bladesmithing Championship makes concepts such as heat transfer, coke combustion, forging, welding and quenching come to life for high school students. The competition challenges teams from around the United States to produce a blade by hand hammering or trip hammer forging. The competition is open to all high school students (9-12th grades). Individual students and teams up to three students are eligible. The deadline for application for the Junior Bladesmithing Competition is November 15.
West River Math Contest
High school students put their math skills to the test. Divisions include Algebra
I, Algebra II, Geometry, and Advanced Math. This competition is held on the South
Dakota Mines campus in May each year.
Learn More.