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Division of Research and Economic Development

Division of Research and Economic Development

Welcome to SDSU’s portal for research, scholarship and creative activity (RSCA).

Here, SDSU faculty and staff, plus collaborators and sponsors, will find information, resources, tools and contacts for help in creating and disseminating new knowledge and securing sponsored funding for their work.

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SDSU involved in $8 million STEM education investment in South Dakota

South Dakota State University will join a project, led by Black Hills State University, to create pathways for young learners to develop interest and confidence in science, technology, engineering and math through an $8 million investment from the National Science Foundation.
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SDSU program recognized for creating "culture of wellness"

South Dakota State University's Exercise is Medicine program has been recognized with gold status by the American College of Sports Medicine — the largest sports medicine and exercise organization in the world.

Engineering students design affordable prosthetics to help amputees in war-torn countries

A team of South Dakota State University mechanical engineering students have designed a cheap and affordable prosthetic that can be made and built with materials readily available around the world.