[Monthly at Mines] Monthly @ SD Mines Newsletter

Thu Apr 7 12:40:35 MDT 2016

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Here are just a few of the great upcoming public events offered by the South Dakota School of Mines for the community and the next generation of engineers and scientists. Come join us!

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[Multilayer Events]

Pre-Health Pathways Initiative
Now at SD Mines

A new Pre-Health Pathways initiative at South Dakota Mines provides increased support and resources at every step through a student's undergraduate career to prepare them for entrance into a professional health-care school.

Learn More<http://www.sdsmt.edu/Pre-Health/>

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["Finding]

2016 Summer Camps
Register Now

Spend a week in the Black Hills learning the basics of weather forecasting and the fundamental science behind weather systems. Design, build, and test an engineering structure. Develop your engineering ideas into a business. Our residential summer camps will focus on these and other STEM topics and will be led by Mines professors. Scholarships available!

Sign Up Today<http://www.sdsmt.edu/SummerCamps/>

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[Dance Camp]

NASA Quantum Computing Project
Thursday, April 7, 4 p.m.

SD Mines physicist Andre Petukhov, PhD, will lead a presentation on NASA's experiment with Google and Universities Space Research Association to assess the potential of quantum computers to perform calculations otherwise difficult or impossible with conventional supercomputers.

EEP Building, Room 254<http://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/The-Campus/Interactive-Campus-Map/>

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[Science Fair]

Nanoscale Systems: Atomic-Scale Imaging Lecture
Thursday, April 7, 4 p.m.

Jeff Guest, PhD, a physicist with the Argonne National Laboratory will present a nanoscience and engineering seminar on "Atomic-scale imaging of optically-active nanoscale systems." He will discuss his specific research on optical interactions and photophysical processes in nanoscale systems.

EEP, Room 252 Lecture Hall<http://www.sdsmt.edu/Campus-Life/The-Campus/Interactive-Campus-Map/>

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[Science Fair]

Nano Expo: Students Showcase Small-Scale Technology
Saturday, April 9, 1-3 p.m.

The 2016 Nano Expo will showcase how small-scale technology can make a big impact. SD Mines nanoscience and nanoengineering PhD students will present research and be available to answer questions. The eighth annual event will be in the Surbeck Center Bump lounge. Free admission.

More Information<http://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Nano-Expo-will-Highlight-Small-Scale-Technology-Making-Big-Impact/#.VwPD0D9a5Bw>

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High School Field Day with ROTC
Tuesday, April 12, 3:30-5:30 p.m

The Mount Rushmore Senior ROTC, headquartered at SD Mines, is hosting a field day for high school clubs or teams. Interested groups (8-10 students) will be given an opportunity to put their problem-solving skills to a test while navigating obstacles.

More Information<mailto:eric.jones at sdsmt.edu?subject=High%20School%20Field%20Day%20with%20ROTC>

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[E Week]

Spring Music Concerts
April 15, 16, 22, 23, 24, 28 & 29

The public is invited to attend upcoming musical concerts performed by a variety of choirs and instrumental ensembles at South Dakota Mines. Performances will be at the Music Center on campus, in the Surbeck Center, and downtown Rapid City.

Details on Music at Mines<http://www.sdsmt.edu/Music/>

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[E Week]

Go To Mines
Saturday, April 16

High school students considering college are invited to bring the family to our Go to Mines open house. Get a comprehensive campus tour of academic departments and residence halls, meet faculty members, and ask questions of the admissions staff and current students.

Registration & Other Details<http://www.sdsmt.edu/Admissions/Visit-With-Us/Go-To-Mines-Events/>

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[Cultural Expo]

Extreme CAMPing Demos
Saturday, April 16, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

The public is invited to Main Street Square for an unveiling of the university's CAMP models. Student teams from the Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing & Production will offer demonstrations of their 2016 competitive models, including alternative fuel vehicle, concrete canoe, Formula racing, Mini Baja, and unmanned aerial vehicles.

More Information<http://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Extreme-CAMPing---Vocalists-Come-to-Main-Street-Square-April-16/#.VwPGPz9a5Bw>

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5K Run to Benefit Girls Inc.
Saturday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.

The public is invited to participate in an evening 5K "glow run" to benefit Girls Inc. The run will start at Main Street Square. Female high school students are encouraged to join the benefit run sponsored by Mines' Women in Science and Engineering and Alpha Omega Epsilon.

More Information<http://www.sdsmt.edu/News/STEMinist-5K-Glow-Run-to-Benefit-Girls-Inc-/#.VwPNXD9a5Bw>

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SD Mines Seniors Showcase Innovative Designs
Tuesday, April 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

The public is invited to the SD Mines campus Tuesday, April 19, in the Surbeck Center ballroom to view the year-long projects of graduating seniors. They will showcase their research, many through hands-on demonstrations, on topics as varied as a flight simulator and Dahl Virtual Museum. Free admission.

More Information<http://www.sdsmt.edu/Events/Design-Fair/?dt=4/19/2016#.VwVoTXoliVA>

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NASA, Princeton Speakers Featured in Series
Through April 26, 11 a.m.

The SD Mines Chemical & Biological Engineering speaker series will feature speakers from NASA, Princeton, Stanford, and Pacific Northwest Laboratory on topics including biomedical engineering, biofuels, and nanoscale materials for sustainable energy. See schedule for locations.

More Information<http://www.sdsmt.edu/News/Stanford,-NASA,-Princeton-Scientists-to-Speak-on-Energy,-Sustainability/#.VtTRERh-dBx>

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'Green Chemistry' Teacher Professional Development Workshop
Registration Deadline May 1

The "Green Chemistry and Sustainable Energy Education 2016" professional development workshop July 10-15 will empower South Dakota's science teachers to bring chemistry and engineering alive to students. Stipends and credit toward teaching certification are available.

Register Now<mailto:Tsvetanka.Filipova at sdsmt.edu?subject=Green%20Chemistry%20Teacher%20Registration>

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West River Math Contest
Monday, May 9

High school and middle school students from western South Dakota, eastern Wyoming, and northeastern Nebraska are invited to participate in the 2016 West River Math Contest on the SD Mines campus. Competitive divisions include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra 2, Advanced Math, and Masters. Students should register through their math teachers.

More Information<http://www.sdsmt.edu/wrmc/>

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Scientists Discuss World's Highest Intensity Neutrino Beam
Wednesday, May 18, 5:30-7:30 p.m.

Students and teachers are invited to SD Mines for a public presentation from scientists collaborating on the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment involving the world's highest intensity beam 800 miles long between the Sanford Laboratory in Lead and the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory near Chicago. A social hour and activities will precede the presentation.

More Information<http://www.sdsmt.edu/Events/Scientists-Discuss-World-s-Highest-Intensity-Neutrino-Beam/?dt=5/18/2016#.VwV0FHoliVA>

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