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Geothermal research at America’s Underground Lab can bolster U.S. energy independence in the digital age

The deepest laboratory in the United States provides a unique test bed for the study of enhanced geothermal systems.

May 08, 2025

First PREMIER Bank continues commitment to inspire STEM workforce of tomorrow

First PREMIER Bank recently announced an increased commitment to the Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program totaling $100,000.

January 21, 2025

The future of quantum might just be underground

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.

June 10, 2025

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“Ground-breaking” experiment at SURF to advance geothermal energy research

Geothermal group begins new round of geothermal experiments at the Sanford Underground Research Facility

May 23, 2022
Underground lab dedicated by American Physical Society as Historic Site in Physics

On Friday, May 13, the Davis Campus at Sanford Underground Research Facility was recognized for significant contributions to the advancement of physics

May 13, 2022
Think like a computer

A pilot program is introducing computational thinking into elementary school curricula

May 10, 2022
After 14 years, Geary retires from finance team

Nancy Geary, chief financial officer at SURF, will retire in June 2022

May 09, 2022
SURF invites the public to “Deep Talks: Ethnobotany of the Black Hills”

Rylan Sprague, a botanist and natural resource specialist, will discuss the cultural significance of native plant species in the Black Hills

May 09, 2022
SURF serves as incident location site during Rushmore Roundup regional training exercise

On April 26, multiple agencies responded to training scenarios staged at the Sanford Underground Research Facility

April 29, 2022
Black Hills Energy’s $10,000 sponsorship will support SURF’s Neutrino Day festival

Black Hills Energy has supported Sanford Underground Research Facility’s free annual science festival since it began in 2009

April 25, 2022
SURF invites the public to lab update at “Deep Talks: Moving science forward”

Join executive director Mike Headley and members of our field team for an update on SURF operations and experiments

April 18, 2022
SURF announces 2022 Davis-Bahcall Scholars

Through the Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program, students explore the world of modern scientific research

April 14, 2022

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