Quantum sensors and quantum computers may benefit from a reduction in cosmic-ray muons offered in places like the Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) in Lead, SD.
Emily Siemonsma’s hands-on STEM classroom opportunities include a cosmic ray detector provided by the QuarkNet Collaboration and tech-support thanks to a donation from Nieman Enterprises.
Courtney Justice, a third-grade teacher at Rapid Valley Elementary School in Rapid City, is planting seeds of possibility in her classroom—one science experiment at a time.
The scholars, who come from across the state of South Dakota, will take part in a once-in-a-lifetime, all-expense-paid exploration of the modern world of STEM research.
The Sanford Underground Research Facility’s (SURF) Education and Outreach team played a pivotal role at the 2025 South Dakota STEM Education Conference.
The South Dakota Science Teaching Association has recognized four South Dakota teachers for their outstanding efforts to provide extraordinary opportunities and support for students to succeed in science.
A third-grade teacher from Lead-Deadwood is one of many who draws inspiration during the annual teacher professional development workshops held at SURF.
A middle and high school science teacher from Georgia was one of many who drew inspiration during the annual teacher professional development workshop at SURF.
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