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      • Research Proposals

        How to propose an experiment underground at SURF.

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      The SURF Foundation provides fund for SURF's E&O programs

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        Join our effort to advance world class science and inspire learning across generations.

      • The Institute for Underground Science at SURF

        The Institute will unite today’s research and tomorrow’s discoveries

      • Čhaŋgléška Wakȟáŋ

        Learn about the ethnobotanical garden

    • Our story

      Learn about the history and legacy of SURF

      • Our Impact

        How we impact science, education & the Lead, SD community

      • Visitor Information

        Visiting the Facility

        • Getting here
          Directions and Weather
      • Who We Are

        Mission, Boards and Committees

        • SDSTA Board of Directors
        • SURF Foundation Board
    • Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center

      About the Visitor Center

      • Plan Your Visit

        Our visitor center in Lead, SD is free and open daily 9:00–5:00.

        • Field Trips
          Feld trips for your classroom are organized through our Education and Outreach team.
      • Bus and Group Tours

        Information for buses and group tours

      • Meeting and Event Rental

        Meeting and Event Space Rental

    • Areas of Research

      Get a glimpse into the cutting-edge research

      • Experiments

        Learn about ongoing work and discoveries at SURF

      • SURF User Association

        For individuals with a professional interest in the scientific program at SURF.

      • Research Proposals

        How to propose an experiment underground at SURF.

    • Education and Outreach

      Connecting students, educators, and the wider community

      • K-12 Educator Resources

        Materials that bring SURF science into your classroom

      • Professional Development

        Building capacity and professional networks among educators

      • Davis-Bahcall Scholars

        For students who what to explore STEM industries around the world.

      • Internships

        Student Internship Opportunities

    • The SURF Foundation

      The SURF Foundation provides fund for SURF's E&O programs

      • SURF Foundation Team

        SURF Foundation staff and board members

      • Make a Donation

        Join our effort to advance world class science and inspire learning across generations.

      • The Institute for Underground Science at SURF

        The Institute will unite today’s research and tomorrow’s discoveries

      • Čhaŋgléška Wakȟáŋ

        Learn about the ethnobotanical garden

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