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South Dakota Science and Technology Authority

The SDSTA manages the Sanford Underground Research Facility.
Aerial photo of the Yate Complex with SURF mission statement overlaid. We advance worldclass science and inspire learning accross generations.

SURF Foundation

Supporting the advancement of world-class science and inspiring learning across generations.

SDSTA Board of Directors and meeting archive

The SDSTA is managed by a board of directors who are appointed by the Governor of South Dakota.

Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access

Our statement and policies regarding diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace

Cultural Advisory Committee

This page covers the Cultural Advisory Committee, its members, mission and impacts, and the Cultural Awareness Video

SDSTA's new strategic plan

The SDSTA refines its mission, vision and core values to propel SURF forward
Ray Davis look in a tank being built for a solar neutrino experiment.

Our History

In 2006, the Homestake Gold Mine transitioned into a dedicated underground research facility where scientists probe the depths of space to learn more about our place in the universe.
A panoramic view of SURF

The Facility

The Sanford Underground Research Facility hosts world-leading research experiments in physics, biology, geology and engineering.