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Article

Green thumbs in the Ross Hoistroom

October 19, 2020
Amidst enormous machinery, hoist operators discover an unexpectedly hospitable home for greenery
Article

A cheerful career at Sanford Lab

October 12, 2020
Norm Mason retires from Sanford Lab after a lifelong career at the underground facility
Article

SDSTA pledges $500 match for Foundation for Health fundraiser

October 12, 2020
Give today to double your donation to support local breast cancer fighters
Press Release

Sanford Lab invites community to international Dark Matter Day event

Join our team of international scientists as they unpack the mysteries of dark matter
Article

Breast Cancer Awareness Month at Sanford Lab

October 5, 2020
Here are 3 ways you can join the campaign
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Sanford Lab, BHSU partner to expand Artist-in-Residence Program

September 28, 2020
Sanford Underground Research Facility seeks applications from artists for 2021 residency
Feature

SURF Artist in Residence Program

September 25, 2020
The Purpose of the SURF AiR program is to invite artists to create work inspired by the Sanford Underground Research Facility.
Article

Non-profit advances the mission of science, science education in South Dakota

September 21, 2020
The SDSTA introduces non-profit fundraising entity: the Sanford Underground Research Facility Foundation
Article

Miller appointed as inaugural director of the SURF Foundation

September 21, 2020
New director envisions the future of the SURF Foundation, works to propel forward motion
Press Release

APS designates Sanford Lab, Morgan State University as historic physics sites

September 14, 2020
The pioneering neutrino research done by Ray Davis over nearly three decades forever changed our understanding of the Standard Model of Physics