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Get ready for the 11th Annual Research Symposium!
Undergraduate and graduate STEM students, postdocs, faculty, and industry experts from institutions across the state will gather in-person 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, and 8 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 1, at the Sioux Falls Convention Center to participate in the 2024 11th Annual SD EPSCoR Research Symposium.
More information and registration here: sdepscor.org/symposium
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a five-year $20 million Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-1 grant to the South Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (SD EPSCoR) and the South Dakota Board of Regents. The project is titled, “Beyond the 2020 Vision: Building Research, Education and Innovation Partnerships for South Dakota,” and involves the six state universities, three tribal colleges, two private universities and the Governor’s Office of Economic Development.
Are you in South Dakota, fueled by STEM, and have a question on receiving SD EPSCoR funding assistance? Reach out to our team!
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Our commitment to
Research
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Focusing on biofilms with Track-1 project
Our commitment to
Education, Outreach & Diversity
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Spurring statewide science education
Our commitment to
Economic Development
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Building workforce development infrastructure