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$25,000 grant increases South Dakota educator access to SURF professional development
August 29, 2022
A grant from the John T. Vucurevich Foundation provided stipends, materials for South Dakota educators attending SURF’s virtual professional development
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Researchers record successful startup of LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter detector at Sanford Underground Research Facility
July 7, 2022
With the initial run, LZ is already the world’s most sensitive dark matter detector
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Neutrino Day returns to Lead, SD, on July 9
July 1, 2022
Sanford Underground Research Facility’s signature event features popular science celebrity, Physics Girl, and more Neutrino Day favorites
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SURF, South Dakota Mines to host international workshop on Low Radioactivity Techniques
June 13, 2022
The workshop will bring experts from across the globe to share information about a critical branch of particle physics research
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Underground lab dedicated by American Physical Society as Historic Site in Physics
May 13, 2022
On Friday, May 13, the Davis Campus at Sanford Underground Research Facility was recognized for significant contributions to the advancement of physics
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SURF invites the public to “Deep Talks: Ethnobotany of the Black Hills”
May 9, 2022
Rylan Sprague, a botanist and natural resource specialist, will discuss the cultural significance of native plant species in the Black Hills
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Black Hills Energy’s $10,000 sponsorship will support SURF’s Neutrino Day festival
April 25, 2022
Black Hills Energy has supported Sanford Underground Research Facility’s free annual science festival since it began in 2009
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SURF invites the public to lab update at “Deep Talks: Moving science forward”
April 18, 2022
Join executive director Mike Headley and members of our field team for an update on SURF operations and experiments
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SURF selects 2022 Artist-in-Residence
April 11, 2022
Installation and sculpture artist Gary Sczerbaniewicz will create a body of work inspired by the Sanford Underground Research Facility
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SURF invites the public to “Deep Talks: The Price of Gold” exhibit and reception
February 28, 2022
“Deep Talks: The Price of Gold” exhibit and reception will feature portraits of and stories from former Homestake Gold Mine employees
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