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Educator Resource: Field Trip

An Introduction to Sanford Underground Research Facility

Take a peek into the daily operations of an underground research facility. How do scientists, researchers, and staff in other roles get underground? What do they wear? and What exactly do they do?
Level
Early Elementary
Time required
~30 minutes

Working nearly one mile underground is uncommon. How do scientists, researchers, and staff in other roles at the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) get underground? What do they wear? and What exactly do they do?

This presentation will provide a glimpse into the daily operations of an underground research facility. There is even a chance to model some of the personal protective gear worn underground!