Research evaluating the effectiveness of fungicides against Phomopsis stem canker has earned a SDSU doctoral student 2nd place in the Northeastern Plant, Pest and Soil Conference oral competition.
Research that could change the bridge construction industry has led to South Dakota State University graduate student Ted Sjurseth becoming the University Transportation Center Outstanding Student of the Year.
Scientists can track the growing season globally for free through the NASA land surface phenology project.
Science plays an essential role in policy formulation within a strong democracy--and should guide decision-making.
Strengthening the Heartland, an SDSU Extension program that provides free seminars to increase awareness and knowledge about opioids among youth and adults in rural South Dakota, will be expanding its programming.
A survey of ranchers shows that those who do not use rotational grazing see water and labor as major barriers to adopting the conservation practice.
A highly digestible fish, shrimp and young terrestrial animal feed ingredient produced from South Dakota soybeans is reaching a worldwide market.
Businesses can learn how to be proactive in reducing the spread of COVID-19 by improving indoor ventilation and mitigation strategies through South Dakota State University’s Economic Development Administration Center.
A website used by more than 20,000 scientists to analyze their genomic data is getting an upgrade, thanks to a four-year, nearly $870,000 National Institutes of Health grant.
Aerosol modeling shows masks can block the inhaled droplet sizes that are most likely to reach key infection site, nasopharynx.
A newly patented method of connecting precast beams and columns will make it possible to quickly repair concrete buildings damaged by earthquakes and hurricanes.
A study on the characteristics and geographical distribution of those who have obtained GIS professional certification will help students and educators.
New semiconductor materials that use an electron’s spin to store information can make computers and electronic devices faster, more energy efficient and less expensive.
The Center of Excellence for Bison Studies seeks to improve bison herd health and production and the economic viability of both private and tribal bison producers.
Researchers are developing new materials to help improve the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
Farmers who make soil health a priority are more likely to rotate three or more crops and to graze livestock on cropland, according to a survey of producers in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska.
Scientists are examining how specialized immune cells called macrophages recognize and destroy target cells and why they sometimes do not.
Replacing up to 15% of the flour with dried distillers grain, a coproduct of the ethanol industry, can help increase the protein and fiber in steamed bread.
Using a renewable, sustainable ingredient in asphalt pavement will benefit the transportation industry as well as the agricultural and forestry sectors.
Identifying the genetic mechanisms through which the new coronavirus enters and infects cells can help scientists combat COVID-19—and perhaps other emerging viruses.
Imaging engineers at South Dakota State University are testing a prototype device that may soon be used to calibrate satellite sensors and conducting research to validate new remote sensing products.
A near-infrared seed sorter that can quickly identify and remove seeds damaged by Fusarium head blight will help wheat breeders improve scab resistance.
Examining the structure of a sunflower stem as it matures can help both the plant scientist and the biomaterials engineer.
New instructions for using nasal sprays may help deliver at least eight times more inflammation-reducing medicine to diseased sinus tissues.
Simpler phenolic compounds, known as hydroxybenzoic acids, that result when the gut bacteria break down aspirin and flavonoids from fruits and vegetables may contribute to colorectal cancer prevention.
New satellite instrumentation will help researchers estimate fire emissions every half hour for the United States.
A SDSU scientist is using inorganic salts to solubilize cellulose extracted from corn stover and make a flexible, biodegradable film.
Loading microparticles with drugs designed to active the macrophages in which TB bacteria hide may lead to therapeutics that can treat drug-resistant and latent TB.
Senior chemist Beverly Klein tells her experiences doing essential water quality testing during the pandemic--alone.
Detecting the presence of harmful manmade chemicals known PFAS in water and samples may soon be possible using a portable field device.
The Institute for Play Therapy Education at South Dakota State University is the first in the state to become an Association for Play Therapy-approved center.
Bioprocessing engineers formulated star-shaped thermoset resins using chemical from the ethanol fermentation.
A South Dakota State University faculty member will be the first person in the U.S. to study the use of cross-laminated timber on a low-volume vehicle bridge.
Two South Dakota State University mechanical engineering professors are using CFD modeling to predict how argon circulates within particle detectors to be constructed one mile beneath the earth’s surface.
A multi-institutional team of researchers who will be designing and developing a mask with a reusable respirator that captures and kills the novel coronavirus.
A USDA fellowship that took Dillon Nelson, an Oglala Lakota College senior, out of his comfort zone has led him to pursue a doctoral degree in bioinformatics.
Adults 65 and older on the DASH diet with a perscribed protein intake not only maintained muscle mass and strength, but also improved their metabolic health.
Nearly 2,500 adolescents and adults in rural communities across South Dakota are better prepared to prevent opioid misuse through SDSU Extension’s Strengthening the Heartland Program.
Examining the factors that affect the number of females being harvested during the bear hunting season will help Pennsylvania wildlife officials manage population.
Engineering students at South Dakota State University are designing a drone large enough to carry a human for their capstone senior design project through a nearly $80,000 grant from NASA.
More than 50 mental health clinicians and 14 Head Start teachers are increasing their ability to help young children experiencing social and emotional difficulties, thanks to training provided through the South Dakota Early Childhood Mental Health Collaborative.
Researchers have found that 2,4,6-trihydroxybenzoic acid, one of the compounds produced when the body metabolizes or breaks down flavonoids, can inhibit cancer cell growth under specific conditions.
Counselors who are specially trained to provide adjustment services to people with disability help their clients find gainful employment.
Energy generated by solar panels and wind turbines interfaces to the electricity grid using power electronic converters—but how will these converter-based and traditional-based control systems interact to ensure voltage and frequency stability?
Delivering palliative care to rural, frontier areas is difficult, but the lack of infrastructure makes developing programs for three Northern Plains Indian tribes even more challenging.
Designing the components so a cyanide detector can be mass produced requires expertise in injection molding—and going with a local company has major advantages for researchers.
Increasing the number of providers who receive specialized training to provide medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction can help save lives.
Taking into account the target species, their interactions with existing species and the site’s environmental conditions may increase the success of restoration projects.
Soil and plants, strategically placed, can help reduce stormwater runoff—and, in the long run, help relieve pressure on the city drainage system. However, engaging city officials and community members is integral to implementing these techniques.
Students who identify themselves as engineers early in their educational careers are more likely to complete their college degrees. Developing that engineering identity may help increase student diversity.
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