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POET Bioproducts Center officially opens with ribbon-cutting ceremony

After nearly two years of construction, the POET Bioproducts Center has officially opened its doors to the region's leading bioprocessing scientists. The new laboratory, located in the Research Park at South Dakota State University, will bring researchers from SDSU and South Dakota Mines together with industry partners to scale up innovative biotechnologies and diversify South Dakota's economy.

Brown to present senior recital

Landon Brown, a senior majoring in music education, will present his senior recital at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the South Dakota State University campus.

Mason to present junior recital

Brennan Mason, a music education major at South Dakota State University, will present his junior recital at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, in the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center’s Founders Recital Hall on the SDSU campus.

SDSU begins first BIRTH-SD program to improve perinatal health in South Dakota

South Dakota State University will begin a four-year program to improve perinatal health outcomes through the implementation of Alliance for Innovation and Maternal Health patient safety bundles at hospitals and birthing centers across South Dakota.

SDSU's Innovate SoDak earns additional funding from EDA

South Dakota State University's Innovate SoDak—a product of the United States Economic Development Administration’s University Center program—has received an additional five-year, $145,000 per year grant from the program to continue serving industry clients and supporting economic growth in the state.

Kuehl selected as J.P. Hendrickson Faculty Scholar, Herbert Cheever Jr. Liberal Arts lecturer

Rebecca Kuehl, associate academic director and professor in the South Dakota State University School of Communication and Journalism, has been selected as the J.P. Hendrickson Liberal Arts Faculty Scholar and will deliver the Herbert Cheever Jr. lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17.

Backman featured in next Brookings Chamber Music Society concert

Minneapolis-based organist Samuel Backman will be featured on the Founders Recital Hall organ at the Oscar Larson Performing Arts Center for the second concert in the Brookings Chamber Music Society series.

Bellis to present junior recital

Jackson Bellis, a music education major at South Dakota State University, will present his junior recital.

Viaflex Room in Crothers Engineering Hall

In South Dakota State University's Crothers Engineering Hall, Room 351 is officially known as the "Viaflex Room" after the Sioux Falls-based company entered into a sponsorship agreement. One of the country's leading designers and manufacturers of innovative polymer solutions, Viaflex is a relatively new company after spinning off from Raven Industries.

Faculty Research Spotlight: Solaiman Tarafder

Knee injuries, particularly ACL and meniscus tears, are extremely common, especially in athletes who participate in contact sports like football, basketball and soccer. A serious tear will leave athletes out of the sport for months and will almost always require surgery and extensive rehabilitation.