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Press Release

Sanford Lab calls for applications for the Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program

Applications for the two-week, fully supported summer program are due Jan. 29, 2021
Article

Crews complete refurbishments to the Yates Cage Motor-Generator Set

January 11, 2021
Crews at Sanford Lab refurbish equipment that was designed and constructed nearly a century ago
Press Release

Sanford Lab invites community to “Deep Talks: Water we learning?”

January 4, 2021
Join us for a virtual Education and Outreach presentation on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. MST.
Feature

2020 Year in Review

December 23, 2020
In a year like no other, our teams advanced the mission of science and education at Sanford Underground Research Facility.
Article

245 students receive holiday STEM backpacks through SURF Foundation’s Giving Tuesday campaign

December 21, 2020
STEM learning activities and school supplies were delivered to K-8 students in Oglala, SD
Article

SURF formally creates research user association

December 21, 2020
User association fosters communication between users and SURF, promotes the case for underground science on the world stage
Article

Teacher embraces new career, new concepts

December 14, 2020
Darin Newton found an unexpected fulfillment as a substitute teacher, then made a full career change. 
Article

Apply today for an undergraduate experience at Sanford Lab

December 14, 2020
America’s Underground Science Laboratory is taking applications for summer 2021 undergraduate programs
Article

Sanford Lab E&O supports SD educators in semester like none other

December 7, 2020
From virtual expeditions to subterranean labs and black holes via Zoom, we've transformed our approach to STEM education. 
Press Release

SURF Foundation raises funds for STEM backpacks for South Dakota students

On Giving Tuesday, help the SURF Foundation deliver holiday STEM backpacks to more than 200 South Dakota students who lack basic school supplies for remote learning.