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| Transcript | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Press Releases distributed July 22 – September 10 July 22, 1999 NEW DAKOTA ATHLETIC CONFERENCE ( DAC- 10) COMBINES NDCAC WITH FOUR SOUTH DAKOTA UNIVERSITIES A joint meeting between representatives of the North Dakota College Athletic Conference ( NDCAC) and Black Hills State University ( BHSU), Dakota State University ( DSU), Huron University, and South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) was held in Bismarck today announcing the formation of a new athletic conference. The Dakota Athletic Conference ( DAC- 10) will begin competition July 1, 2000. " This is an exciting continuation of the traditions that we have enjoyed at the SDIC" said Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T. " The DAC- 10 will offer excellent advantages that will come to all of our programs through the new conference, and will provide an opportunity to schedule competitions between ten universities" he added. " The conference is a result of an excellent group of people coming together with a spirit of cooperation" said Dr. Gowen. The new conference will include the schools of the NDCAC: Dickinson State University, Jamestown College, Mayville State University, Minot State University, University of Mary in Bismarck, Valley City University, and four South Dakota schools: Black Hills State University, Dakota State University, Huron University, and South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. The next step is to work on a constitution, governance, and combining of rules and procedures from previous conference affiliations. July 19, 1999 SDSM& T TO HOST " LIFE ON THE GREAT PLAINS: AN INTERDISCIPLINARY SYMPOSIUM" The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology will host " Life on the Great Plains: An Interdisciplinary Symposium" a conference sponsored by the South Dakota Humanities Council and the Great Plains Popular Culture Association/ American Culture Association. The conference will bring together scholars from a wide variety of disciplines to explore the many facets of life in this region. The conference will take place September 30 to October 2, 1999 at the Radisson Hotel in Rapid City. Presentations and workshops will consider such subjects as the history, literature, music, customs, religion, and oral tradition of the Great Plains people. Presentation topics include " The Delicate Dance of Technology and Faith" " Learning to Leave the High Plains" " A Great Plains Friendship: Lakota and White Women" and many more. The keynote speaker for the conference will be Dr. Jane Curry, who describes herself as an author, storyteller, performer, and " recovering academic." Her many accomplishments include teaching at Lafayette College, touring with the Minnesota Chautauqua, publishing three books, and performing solo shows nationally and internationally since 1983. At the conference Curry will perform " Samantha ‘ Rastles' the Woman Question" in which she appears as Samantha Smith Allen, a farm wife and rustic philosopher created by the 19th- century humorist Marietta Holley. A variety of other special presentations will also be scheduled throughout the conference. Dr. Mark McGinnis will present his " Elders of the Faith" project which consists of acrylic portraits and interviews of elders of a variety of religions active in the Dakotas. Dr. Orval Van Deest will present a Chautaqua program on the colorful life and poetry of Black Hills miner, scout, and author, Capt. Jack Crawford, while a special session on life on the Great Plains from a woman's perspective will feature presentations by Joyce Jefferson and Deb Carpenter. Registration for the conference is $ 25 if received before September 3. Participants can register for special activities at an additional cost. For further information about " Life on the Great Plains: An Interdisciplinary Symposium" contact Dr. Judy Sneller, SDSM& T Humanities Department, at ( 605) 394- 1246 or e- mail at jsneller@ silver. sdsmt. edu. July 20, 1999 VISITING PROFESSOR TO GIVE A SEMINAR AT SDSM& T Dr. Ken Lande, a prominent faculty member from the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Physics and Astronomy, will visit the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) campus on July 21 to present an EPSCoR- RDTN seminar. The discussion will focus on Experimental Neutrino Physics in the Homestake Mine. The 45- 50 minute seminar will begin at 1: 00 pm in Classroom Building – 109. Neutrinos are one of the basic particles which make up the universe. They are also one of the least understood. Dr. Lande will present general information on neutrinos, their detection, and describe recent research results which provide evidence that neutrinos have mass and come in different " flavors." His presentation will note why scientists are interested in these fundamental particles and describe some possible applications of neutrinos in other areas of science and engineering. For additional information about the seminar contact the Office of University and Public Relations at 394- 6082. July 28, 1999 STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN SUMMER PROGRAM AT SDSM& T TO PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH THURSDAY, JULY 29 For the last two months fourteen students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) and schools around the United States have been participating in the National Science Foundation supported Research Experience for Undergraduates Site ( REU) program and All Nations Alliance for Minority Participation ( AMP) Research program. On Thursday, July 29 from 10: 00 am- 12: 00 and 2: 00- 4: 00 pm the students will be presenting their research in Classroom Building room 106. " The REU/ AMP undergraduate researchers are given the opportunity to work side- by- side with faculty mentors and graduate students gaining invaluable research experience in their field of study" said Robb Winter, Professor of Chemical Engineering. " The entire REU/ AMP experience is designed to help the students gain a greater perspective into their career choice and the research enterprise." The various projects the students worked on this year focused on surface science and environmental engineering. The surface science projects dealt with understanding and controlling corrosion, synthesizing novel molecules, creating novel polymeric materials using supercritical fluids, synthesizing novel ceramic materials, and investigating fundamental aspects of polymer matrix composites. Tech professors supporting the program include Dr. Ken Han, Materials Science and Engineering, and Dr. Steven McDowell, Dr. David Dixon, Dr. Jan Puszynski, and Dr. Robb Winter, Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. Drs. Bruce Berdanier and Scott Kenner lead the environmental engineering effort where they have dealt with water quality issues and studied Native American traditional approaches to water and land management. August 1, 1999 176 TEACHERS AND SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS PARTICIPATE IN TECHNOLOGY FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING ACADEMY AT SDSM& T 176 teachers and school administrators from across South Dakota participated in a Technology for Teaching and Learning ( TTL) program this summer at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T). The TTL program for network administrators was the first of its kind in the United States. The program is an initiative by Governor Bill Janklow to connect K- 12 education throughout the state of South Dakota. SDSM& T's role is to teach representatives from each South Dakota school district how to maintain a network server. Two other TTL programs have been conducted this summer in an effort to connect education throughout the state. In Madison, a TTL for superintendents was conducted to teach participants how to manage technology, and at Black Hills State University a TTL was conducted for teachers to instruct them how to use technology to make an effective classroom presentation. " South Dakota is poised to be a leading state in education" said Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T. " The key element is wiring the schools, and the Technology for Teaching and Learning programs. " We are working to enhance individual education and connect the schools in a way so that we can continue to grow" said Gowen. " It opens up the state for all sorts of possibilities." South Dakota's Technology for Teaching and Learning program is the first effort by any state in the country to connect K- 12 education and provide extensive training to teachers, administrators, and superintendents in school districts across the state. ++ 30++ Press releases were sent to media outlets in the home towns of the following individuals who participated in Session 2 of the TTL Academy at Tech. The releases were accompanied by a photo depicting the individual receiving congratulations from Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T. Andrea Reddy, Veblen; Avis Jennings, Montrose; Beverly Dinger, Hecla; Bob Trewatha, White; Brad Poppe, Avon; Brad Wilkins, Salem; Brandi L. Johnson, Vermillion; Bruce Bailey, Yankton; Bryce Petersen, Plankinton; Carl Lund, Eagle Butte; Caroline Jensen, Wessington; Chad Hauge, Brookings; Collin Reynolds, Baltic; Connie Nyhaug, Viborg; Craig Bruening, Doland; Dale M. Knebel, Wilmot; Daniel Vander Wal, Leola; Darrel Anderson, Onida; Darryl Deurmier, Lake Andes; Dave Ehlers, Kadoka; David Schmidt, Lake Preston; Deb Fredrickson, Tripp; Debora Trullinger, McIntosh; Doni Bridge, Tyndall; Flora Lebahn, Ramona; Francis Koster, Tyndall; Glen Schoepf, Wagner; Jackie Driscoll, Pierre; Jackie Knudson, Mobridge; James Block, Henry; James Sampson, Pierre; James Babb, Beresford; Jason Bailey, Bridgewater; Jason Wenzel, Highmore; Jerry Klumper, Elk Point; Joe Hafner, Parkston; Joel Bergeson, Mitchell; Joey Struwe, Estelline; John Jewett, Dell Rapids; John Annett, Watertown; Julius Koth, Huron; Keith Scott, Gettysburg; Larry Weigandt, Mitchell; Lauren Nelson, Yankton; Lee Zastrow, Wessington Springs; Linda Demery, Faulkton; Linda Parsons, New Underwood; Lori Rabenberg, Britton; Lorna Hofer, Watertown; Marci Leberman, Parker; Martin Sieverding, Menno; Mike Benson, Aberdeen; Mike Stroup, White River; Mike Tuschen, Stickney; Pat Johnson, Watertown; Randall Poste, Wall; Richard Christensen, Alpena; Robert Dalzewitz, Spearfish; Robert Falk, Sioux Falls; Robert Magelky, Pierre; Robin Jung, Selby; Roger Schumacher, Murdo; Roy Webster, Alcester; Sara Fridley, Artesian; Scott Diedrich, Sturgis; Shawn Woodward, Philip; Stephen Schumacher, Bowdle; Steve Gabriel, Spearfish; Terri Wendland, Lake Preston; Theresa Kurtenbach, Groton; Trish Freeland, Custer; Wayne Brunke, Scotland; Wayne Hanson, Pollock; Wayne R. Williams, Elkton; Willie Flett, Scotland. August 9, 1999 NEW EXHIBIT OPENS AT APEX GALLERY AUGUST 16, 1999 On Monday, August 16 the exhibition: The History of College Football: Seen through Historic Programs opens at the Apex Gallery on the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. This exhibition shows the rich tradition of this truly American sport and how our culture, the changing face of society and even world events are mirrored in the art work that graces these programs. Gathered from the most extensive private collection in the U. S. these programs map the evolution and development of the game from its infancy in the late 19th century to the present. The exhibition will show programs in theme related sections that cover among other subjects, the earliest programs, ladies and the game, tales of the Nebraska Cornhuskers, South Dakota, syndicated covers, the " Norman Rockwell" of American college football, Lon Keller and several other artists. The exhibition will be on view from Monday, August 16 through Sunday, October 3, 1999. A talk by Edson Bearg will take place in the gallery on Saturday, September 25, at 4: 00pm. For more information about the exhibit contact the APEX Gallery at 394- 2481. August 10, 1999 CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER TO HOST BENEFIT AUCTION A Benefit Auction will be held at the Children's Science Center the evening of August 21, 1999. Guests are invited to tour the Science Center, enjoy hors d'oeuvres, mocktails, and participate in a silent and live auction. Exhibits and donations from community businesses will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. Guests of the Benefit Auction will have an opportunity to bid on various exhibits they would like to sponsor in the Children's Science Center. Some exhibits that will be on the auction block include Bubble Exhibits, Flying Mirrors, and Beach Combing, to name just a few. Some donations from area businesses that will be auctioned off include gift certificates to Canyon Lake Chop House and Modrick's Travel, a piece of jewelry from Riddle's Jewelry, and an autographed copy of Paul Goble's book entitled " The Girl Who Loved Wild Horses" – a Caldecott Medal Winner. Too find out the many other exhibits and donations to be auctioned, RSVP to the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 2554, cost of the evening is $ 25/ person. The Children's Science Center is a partnership between the City of Rapid City and the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. The Science Center will focus on learning by doing and making learning fun. It will provide area children with hands- on, interactive activities in science and technology. For additional information on the Benefit Auction or the Children's Science Center, contact the Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 2554. August 3, 1998 RAPID CITY STUDENTS DIG FOR FOSSILS WITH SOUTH DAKOTA PALEONTOLOGISTS AT " BIG PIG DIG" IN BADLANDS NATIONAL PARK Four students from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T), are spending their summer digging for 33- million year old fossil mammals at a site known as the " Big Pig Dig��� in Badlands National Park. The field dig is a joint partnership between the National Park Service ( NPS) and the SDSM& T Museum of Geology. Over 5,000 fossil bones have been removed from the site, which researchers have concluded was a watering hole over 33 million years ago for early pig- like mammals, rhinos, horses and deer- like mammals. Over 32 individual animals have been found at the site to date. Two graduate theses and several scientific reports have been published based on field work at the Big Pig Dig site. After excavating and mapping the location of each fossil, SDSM& T researchers jacket each specimen with tissue paper, plaster and burlap. The specimen jackets are then carefully transported to the SDSM& T Museum of Geology, where they are prepared and curated. Students participating in this summer's field dig include Dan Lien, Rapid City; Casey Lillesve, Kasson, MN; Kyle Smith, Pickstown, SD; and Gerald Mundt, Minneapolis, MN. Each summer SDSM& T's field paleontology program attracts students, teachers and others from across the nation. The public can participate on a limited, space- available basis. To obtain additional information about SDSM& T's field paleo program, individuals should contact Dr. Philip Bjork, SDSM& T Museum of Geology, at 1- 800- 544- 8162, ext. 2467, or via email: pbjork@ msmailgw. sdsmt. edu. ++ 30++ Press releases were sent to media outlets in the home towns of the four students participating in the Big Pig Dig. The students and their home towns are: Dan Lien, Rapid City; Casey Lillesve, Kasson, MN; Kyle Smith, Pickstown, SD; and Gerald Mundt, Minneapolis, MN. August 5, 1999 SDSM& T VEHICLE TEAMS TO PARTICIPATE IN ELLSWORTH AIR SHOW Four vehicle teams from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) will be displaying their vehicles at the Ellsworth Air Force Base Air Show, Dakota Thunder, this Saturday, August 7, 1999. The vehicles, which will be on display in the Pride Hanger, include the Concrete Canoe, Mini- Baja, Mini- Indy, and Solar Car. Students and faculty advisors will be on- hand to answer any questions. SDSM& T's Concrete Canoe team competed in the National Concrete Canoe Competition held June 17- 19 in Melbourne, Florida. Racing their concrete canoe Chameleon, they designed, built and marketed to a panel of judges, Tech's student team finished in 5th place overall at the competition. 1999 marks the fourth time SDSM& T has finished in the top five in the national competition. The Mini- Baja student team competed in the Western Competition April 15- 17, 1999 at Kansas State University. The intercollegiate Mini- Baja competition involves real- world engineering design projects in which each student team designs, builds, and races a four- wheel, off- road recreation vehicle. The Mini- Indy or Formula SAE vehicle competed at the National Formula SAE competition May 19- 23, 1999 in Pontiac, Michigan. Vehicles were judged in four driving events that included autocross, endurance, skid pad, and acceleration. The primary goal of the competition is to provide students with a meaningful project experience in their engineering program, to prepare engineers for the auto industry, and to bring new ideas on safety, economy, and performance into automobiles. SDSM& T's Solar Motion Team will be displaying their solar- powered racecar, Dakota Heat. The team recently competed in Sunrayce ' 99 – the nation's largest solar- powered car race – June 20- 29 from Washington, D. C. to Orlando, Florida. Sunrayce is a biennial intercollegiate competition to design, build and race cars powered solely by electricity from solar panels. For additional information about the EAFB Air Show, or the vehicle teams at SDSM& T, contact the Office of University Relations at ( 605) 394- 2554/ 6082. August 9, 1999 CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER TO HOST COMMUNITY EVENT: ‘ MEET THE TEAMS' The community is invited to " Meet The Teams" at the Children's Science Center on Saturday, August 21 from 10: 00 am – 2: 00 pm. Four student teams from South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) will be displaying their vehicles for the community to take an up- close look at their work. The Concrete Canoe, Mini- Baja, Mini- Indy, and Solar Car will be on display. SDSM& T's Concrete Canoe team competed in the National Concrete Canoe Competition held June 17- 19 in Melbourne, Florida. Racing their concrete canoe Chameleon, they designed, built and marketed to a panel of judges, Tech's student team finished in 5th place overall at the competition. 1999 marks the fourth time SDSM& T has finished in the top five in the national competition. The Mini- Baja student team competed in the Western Competition April 15- 17, 1999 at Kansas State University. The intercollegiate Mini- Baja competition involves real- world engineering design projects in which each student team designs, builds, and races a four- wheel, off- road recreation vehicle. The Mini- Indy or Formula SAE vehicle competed at the National Formula SAE competition May 19- 23, 1999 in Pontiac, Michigan. Vehicles were judged in four driving events that included autocross, endurance, skid pad, and acceleration. The primary goal of the competition is to provide students with a meaningful project experience in their engineering program, to prepare engineers for the auto industry, and to bring new ideas on safety, economy, and performance into automobiles. SDSM& T's Solar Motion Team will be displaying their solar- powered racecar, Dakota Heat. The team recently competed in Sunrayce ' 99 – the nation's largest solar- powered car race – June 20- 29 from Washington, D. C. to Orlando, Florida. Sunrayce is a biennial intercollegiate competition to design, build and race cars powered solely by electricity from solar panels. The Children's Science Center is located at 515 West Boulevard. Admission to ‘ Meet The Teams' is $ 3 for adults, and $ 1 and two cans of food for children. For more information contact the SDSM& T Office of University and Public Relations at ( 605) 394- 2554/ 6082. August 10, 1999 SDSM& T MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY TO DIG FOR MARINE TURTLES, MOSASAURS AND PLESIOSAURS ALONG THE MISSOURI RIVER IN AUGUST Throughout the month of August the SDSM& T Museum of Geology is excavating for marine turtles, mosasaurs, plesiosaurs and other Late Cretaceous fossils at an important paleontological site along the Missouri River near Chamberlain. Scientists James Martin, David Parris and Gorden Bell are leading the two SDSM& T field paleontology sessions from August 2- 16 and August 16- 27. The excavations are being conducted in an area where the SDSM& T Museum of Geology previously made the important scientific discovery of Archelon, a giant marine turtle that lived toward the end of the Age of Dinosaurs. The shell of this largest known sea turtle measures 12 feet across. Numerous sea reptiles, especially mosasaurs, have been found in the area along the Missouri River where SDSM& T paleontologists are excavating. Sea life at the end of the dinosaur age was dominated by mosasaurs and plesiosaurs. Mosasaurs were giant, large- toothed marine reptiles that are distant relatives of modern- day lizards. They inhabited the shallow seas that covered the Great Plains from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic during the Late Cretaceous period between 90 to 65 million years ago. A previous dig at this Missouri River site yielded an especially significant discovery of baby mosasaur remains found among the pelvic area of the mother specimen. This is the first definite evidence that these lizard- like creatures gave live birth to their young. SDSM& T's field paleontology program attracts students, teachers and others from across the nation each summer. The public can participate on a limited, space- available basis. To register for SDSM& T field digs or obtain additional information, individuals should contact Dr. Philip Bjork, SDSM& T Museum of Geology, at 1- 800- 544- 8162, ext. 2467, or via email: pbjork@ msmailgw. sdsmt. edu. August 17, 1999 AMATEUR RADIO CLASSES BEGINNING IN THE FALL TO BE HELD AT SDSM& T Once again the Black Hills Amateur Radio Club and the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) Amateur Radio Club will be giving Amateur Radio classes this fall at SDSM& T. Instructors Frank Shaw and Neal Hodges II, Senior Systems Programmer at Tech, will primarily teach for the No- Code Technician Class Amateur Radio License. Assistance to those who wish to work toward other license classes including, Novice, General, Advanced and Extra, will also be available. " We teach the FCC ( Federal Communications Commission) rules and regulations as applied to Amateur Radio" said Hodges. " We also cover general radio, electronic and electrical applications, such as theory, needed for the license class involved." Classes will be held every Thursday from 7: 00- 9: 00 p. m. beginning September 23, 1999 ending November 18, 1999. An Amateur Radio Exam has also been scheduled for November 20 from 7: 00 am ��� 12: 00 noon. The SDSM& T Amateur Radio Club is a student organization that has been on campus since the 1950' s. The group meets every third Friday throughout the school year, and has a club room " Shack" on campus where they use radios to communicate with other Amateur Radio operators around the world and in space. For more information about Amateur Radio classes contact Frank Shaw at 348- 6564, or Neal Hodges at 394- 1298. *** PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT*** August 19, 1999 SUBJECT: Meet the Teams at the Children's Science Center Start Date: August 19, 1999 Kill Date: August 22, 1999 : 30 RAPID CITY'S NEWEST CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER WILL BE OPEN THIS SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 FROM 10: 00 AM – 2: 00 PM FOR A SPECIAL EVENT. MEET THE TEAMS IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO COME AND GET AN UP- CLOSE LOOK AT FOUR STUDENT VEHICLE TEAMS FROM THE SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY. THE CONCRETE CANOE, MINI- INDY, MINI- BAJA, AND SOLAR MOTION TEAM WILL BE ON HAND DISPLAYING THEIR VEHICLES AND ANSWERING QUESTIONS. THE CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER IS LOCATED AT 515 WEST BOULEVARD. COST OF ADMISSION IS $ 3 FOR ADULTS AND $ 1 AND 2 CANS OF FOOD FOR CHILDREN. THE FOOD WILL BE DONATED TO THE SCHOOL OF MINES FOOD BANK. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE EVENT, CALL 394- 2554. SEE YOU THERE! August 19, 1999 SDSM& T PRESS RELEASES NOW AVAILABLE ON- LINE Want to know what is going on this month at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology? It is now easier than ever to access information on Paleontology Field Digs, events at the Children's Science Center, or Amateur Radio Classes - now you can access this information at the touch of a button. Visit www. hpcnet. org/ sdsmt/ pressreleases and you will have access to press releases distributed by the University and Public Relations office at SDSM& T. Have you misplaced that press release with the location of the orientation activities, or forgot the faculty member spearheading the research project? Just tap into the SDSM& T web site to find the missing information. Visit www. hpcnet. org/ sdsmt/ pressreleases for current news and events at SDSM& T. For additional information contact the University Relations office at 394- 6082/ 2554. ( August 19, 1999) SDSM& T Develops New Approach to the Operation of University Facilities The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) is developing a new approach to the operation of the university facilities and grounds through a contract with ARAMARK, a national provider of university services. Currently, five of the six public universities of the South Dakota System of Higher Education provide dining services for their campuses through service management contracts. SDSM& T is the first university to develop a program for the management of university facilities through a contract. Although contracting for facility management is relatively new to South Dakota, over 20% of the nation's universities have chosen to use contract facility management services. In December 1998, SDSM& T began to explore ways to respond to the campus needs for new services while remaining within available funding. Recent renovation activities on campus have resulted in an increased awareness of the changes in technologies now available in facilities maintenance. Identifying the opportunity to benefit from these new innovations provided encouragement for SDSM& T to further explore the advantages a corporate partner could provide. With the input of SDSM& T facilities managers, detailed specifications were developed outlining the types of services required to operate and maintain university facilities including, classrooms, laboratories, residence halls, offices, and campus grounds. After evaluating proposals, ARAMARK, a global management services company that is entering its third year of managing SDSM& T's dining services, was invited to expand its partnership with SDSM& T to include a five- year contract for the management of the university facilities. ARAMARK will begin directing facility operations at SDSM& T on August 23, 1999. SDSM& T expects the contract with ARAMARK to allow for an enhancement of custodial and maintenance services that will better serve the needs of students, faculty, and staff. ARAMARK, the world's largest employee owned food and services group, with annual income in excess of $ 6.3 billion provides food, support, and facility services to the business, education, government, health care and recreation industries in the United States and ten other countries. The company has over 150,000 employees and services 15 million people at 500,000 locations each day. Through the use of the newest in cleaning and maintenance equipment, coupled with enhanced computer management and maintenance scheduling tools, ARAMARK has proposed to expand the services available to SDSM& T while also providing savings to SDSM& T. As a part of the contract, ARAMARK has invited all 35 employees who currently provide SDSM& T's facility services to accept employment contracts with ARAMARK. The employment contracts provide for employee wages and benefits to remain at or above their current levels. ARAMARK has also made a commitment to increase employee wages over time, as appropriate. The identification of a campus director that ARAMARK will employ is pending SDSM& T approval. Mr. Tim Henderson, SDSM& T Vice President of Business and Administration, announced that with the new services provided by ARAMARK, SDSM& T expects that the campus will experience savings through a reduction in direct physical plant expenses, and through reduced workers' compensation costs. August 20, 1999 RAPID CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENT NAMED A SEMIFINALIST IN NATIONAL SCIENCE CONTEST SPONSORED BY DISCOVERY COMMUNICATIONS, INC. -- Semifinalists Are Contenders For Final Competition To Take Place In October In Washington, D. C. -- The next Albert Einstein or Marie Curie may be among the 400 Discovery Young Scientist Challenge ( DYSC) semifinalists announced today in Bethesda, Maryland. More than 1,100 middle school students from 46 states and the District of Columbia entered the DYSC, a new nationwide science competition for students in the fifth through eighth grades. Sponsored by Discovery Communications, Inc. ( DCI), in partnership with Science Service, the DYSC received local student nominations from winners of the High Plains Regional Science and Engineering Fair, held each spring at the campus of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. These students won an award at the High Plains regional fair and were then eligible to enter a written entry into the competition designed to reward young scientists who have the ability to communicate about science. " These 400 bright students show how we can help inspire America's youth with the wonders of science." says John Hendricks, CEO, chairman and founder of DCI. " We hope this contest will encourage students at this critical age to pursue their interest in science in high school, college and beyond." Blake Campbell, 12, from South Middle School in Rapid City, was selected by the DYSC judges for his project entitled " Are you sitting too close to the TV?". Campbell���s project focused on potential hazards associated with some TV viewing habits. As a semifinalist, Cambell is eligible to become one of 40 finalists who will be announced by DCI on Monday, September 13. Finalists will be invited to an all expenses paid trip to Washington, D. C. to compete in a " science camp" October 13- 17 at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. For two days, student teams will be assigned different challenges, each of which will concentrate on a different discipline of science. Students will be judged on their individual communication skills, leadership skills and problem- solving abilities while working on these challenges. Students will also be judged on oral presentations of their original science projects. On Sunday, October 17, DCI will announce the winners and award a $ 10,000 scholarship for first place, a $ 5,000 scholarship for second place, and a $ 3,000 for third place. The remaining finalists will receive $ 500-$ 1,000 in prizes. For more information about the Discovery Young Scientist Challenge, including a complete listing of the names of the 400 semifinalists, their school, state and project title, please visit the DYSC website at www. discoveryschool. com/ dysc, or tune into the Discovery Science Channel, which will be the on- air host for the Discovery Young Scientist Challenge with regular contest updates and feature programming. For information about Science Service, please visit www. sciserv. org. August 24, 199 EXPERIENCE THE FIRST DAY OF COLLEGE To fully understand what a new freshman goes through when they leave home, attend orientation at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, move into the dorms, and begin life as a college student, you must see it through the eyes of a college freshman. This is exactly what you can do at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology. Follow an incoming freshman around as they first arrive on campus through the rigors of registration, and excitement of orientation. Watch as students begin to acclimate themselves to life on campus and meet other students in the same situation as they are. If you are interested in following a student around during orientation, contact the Office of University Relations at 394- 6082. Orientation begins Thursday, August 26, 1999. August 26, 1999 STUDENTS RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION ON SDSM& T ORIENTATION COMMITTEE Twenty- four students were recognized by Dr. Richard Gowen, President of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, for their participation on the Orientation Committee for the Fall 1999 semester. The Orientation Committee worked together to develop a five- day orientation program for freshman, transfer, and non- traditional students entering their first year at SDSM& T August 26- 30, 1999. The activities planned focused on meeting others, learning about Tech, and having fun. A wide range of orientation activities were scheduled -- including a scavenger hunt, a dance, the President's Picnic, movie at the Elks Theater, and an entertainer. In addition to orientation sessions geared toward fun and meeting new people, the most important events included the Math, Chemistry, and Physics placement exams, meetings with mentors, and class registration. Students who served on the Orientation Committee and their home town included: Shirline Kleppe, Hot Springs; Ben Simpson, Buffalo Gap; Amy Landreth, Chadron NE; Jamie Gramm, Brooke Dinger, and Jason Lamont, Aberdeen; Amy Williams, Rapid City; Brianna Griffith, Escondido CA; Hank Hollenbeck, Timberlake, Julie Schochenmaier, Bonesteel; Jennie Wilson, Hastings MN; Colleen Manning, Burbank; Anna Miller, Bloomfield NE; Chris Ahlers, Pierre; Heidi Jochim, Dupree; Abe Kean, Pierre; Anthony Raaphorst, Rapid City; Paul Chilson, Sisseton; Jason Thuringer, Parkston; Jamie Mathison, Omaha NE; Jill Soldatke, Sioux Falls; Steve Walker, Green River WY; Travis DeWeese, Spearfish; and Alexa Maxwell, Box Elder. ++ 30++ Individual releases were sent to local media outlets in each committee member's home town accompanied by a photo of the student receiving congratulations from Dr. Gowen. August 27, 1999 STUDENTS COMPLETE ENGINEERING BRIDGE PROGRAM AT SDSM& T Eight Native American students from five west river communities recently completed the Engineering Bridge Program at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T). The Program was a full week, residential academic program designed to provide entering Native American students with opportunities to learn about engineering as a career choice. The Program also focused on skill- building strategies to help succeed in college and complete an engineering degree. Dr. Robb Winter, R. L. Sandvig Professor of Chemical Engineering, organized and ran the Engineering Bridge Program held on the SDSM& T campus the week of August 16- 20, 1999. Students who participated in the program included: Charlotte Gonzalez ( Rapid City, Oglala Lakota College); Santiago Gusman ( Rapid City, SDSM& T); Hopa Haas ( Rapid City, Oglala Lakota College); Shane Herrod ( Oglala, Oglala Lakota College); Shaun Herrod ( Oglala, Oglala Lakota College); Justin Hooper ( Pine Ridge, SDSM& T); Robert Pille ( Manderson, Oglala Lakota College); Paul Zimiga ( Wanblee, Oglala Lakota College). During the week- long program, SDSM& T faculty members introduced the Engineering Bridge students to various engineering disciplines as possible career paths. Participating faculty members included, Drs. Steven McDowell ( Chemistry & Chemical Engineering), Brian Hemmelman ( Electrical/ Computer Engineering), Michael Batchelder ( Electrical/ Computer Engineering), David Dixon ( Chemistry & Chemical Engineering), Donald Teets ( Mathematics & Computer Science), Wendell Hovey ( Civil & Environmental Engineering), and Dan Dolan ( Mechanical Engineering). Ms. Donna Neal ( Library) and Mr. Darrell Sawyer ( Career Planning) were also involved in the program. August 27, 1999 1999 IAS SEMINAR SERIES TO BEGIN THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 The 1999 Institute of Atmospheric Science ( IAS) Seminar Series will begin Thursday, September 2 at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T). Bradley Baker of the Atmospheric Chemistry Division from the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado will be giving the presentation entitled " Fluxes of Biogenic Volatile Organic Compounds to the Atmosphere." In the seminar, the chemistry, modeling and flux measurement of biogenic volatile organic compounds ( VOC) will be discussed. Special attention will be given to the measurement of 2- 3- 2 methylbutenol, a biogenic VOC which is emitted by many western United States pine species, including the ponderosa pine, and may represent the predominant reactive VOC over some rural areas of the western United States. The seminar will be held at 11: 00 in Classroom Building room 204E. For additional information on the seminar, contact the Institute of Atmospheric Science at ( 605) 394- 1983. August 27, 1999 SDSM& T TO HOST BLACK HILLS HYDROLOGY CONFERENCE The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) is going to host the USGS ( United States Geological Survey) Black Hills Hydrology Conference September 15- 16, 1999. Dr. Arden Davis, Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering at SDSM& T, is one of three organizing chairs for the conference. The other two chairs are Mr. J. Foster Sawyer, South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources, and Dr. Michael Strobel, U. S. Geological Survey, Water Resources Division. Topics related to the hydrology of the Black Hills will be the focus of the conference. A sample of the many topics to be addressed include abandoned mines, current mines, and water quality; forestry related to water quality; GIS and digital issues; modeling of ground water and surface water; streamflow and ground- water recharge to aquifers; and hydrogeology. SDSM& T professors who will be presenting papers include Dr. William Capehart, Dr. Jack Redden, Dr. Arden Davis, Dr. Scott Kenner, Dr. Sherry Farwell, Dr. Patrick Zimmerman, Dr. Thomas Fontaine, Dr. Stanley Howard, Dr. Cathleen Webb, Dr. Alvis Lisenbee, and Dr. Perry Rahn. SDSM& T graduate and doctorate students presenting papers include Cheryl Naus, Ghaith Hamade, Aaron Asquith, Christopher Johnson, Gregory Jarrell, Melissa Reis, Clyde Lipp, Fanguang Meng, and Cheryl Naus. For additional information on the Black Hills Hydrology conference contact Dr. Michael Strobel at ( 605) 355- 4560 x 247 or via e- mail at mstrobel@ usgs. gov. August 31, 1999 SDSM& T PROFESSOR ELECTED PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ChoralNet James D. Feiszli, Director of Music at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology was elected President and Executive Director of ChoralNet, the Internet Center for Choral Music, during the first Board of Directors meeting held August 12- 18, 1999. ChoralNet was created in 1993 after a group of men began to discuss the possibility of connecting the International Center for Choral Music in Belgium, and MUSICA, the international choral music databank, to U. S. choral musicians via the Internet. Feiszli joined together with three other gentlemen from across the country, Walter Collins, co- founder of the International Federation for Choral Music, Mark Gresham, Editor of Chorus! Magazine, and Robert D. Reynolds, professor of music history at Arizona State University, and watched their initial undertaking, Choralist, evolve into a focal point for choral musicians on the Internet. After reaching unexpected success, ChoralNet was created in 1995. " When we began Choralist in 1993, we thought that we were creating a little e- mail discussion group for college choral directors, which would probably include maybe 250 people" said Feiszli. " Little did we imagine that it would evolve into something that touches so many people in so many places every day." ChoralNet is the gateway to professional choral music activity on the internet. It operates three e- mail discussion lists, seven world wide web message boards, maintains webpages for the American Choral Directors Association ( ACDA), International Federation for Choral Music ( IFCM), World Youth Choir, International Center for Choral Music, International Choral Bulletin, and World Symposium on Choral Music. ChoralNet also provides links to over 3000 online choral music resources. The not- for- profit organization is supported by major professional choral organizations around the world including the IFCM and ADCA. ChoralNet users span across all continents and take part in the web forums, and use the website – which gets accessed over 8,000 times a day. The first Board of Directors meeting was held on- line over a period of seven days and twelve time zones due to its geographic location of Board members, from California to Slovenia. The not- for- profit organization serves as a resource for choral music professionals and fans all over the world. To access ChoralNet, visit the website at http:// www. choralnet. org. September 3, 1999 JOINT DAKOTA EPSCoR CONFERENCE TO BE HELD SEPTEMBER 10, 1999 The second biennial Joint Dakota EPSCoR Conference between North Dakota and South Dakota will be held September 10, 1999 at North Dakota State University Memorial Union in Fargo. The conference is designed for anyone interested in the development of scientific research in the Dakotas including faculty, students, administrators, and state policy- makers. EPSCoR, the Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, believes that universities together with their science and engineering faculty and students are valuable resources and have the potential to influence their state's development in the 21st century. The goal of the program is to identify, develop, and utilize a state's academic science and technology resources in a way that will support wealth creation and a more productive and fulfilling way of life for a state's citizenry. Attending the conference from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology will be Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T; Dr. Karen Whitehead, Vice President of Academic Affairs; Dr. Sherry Farwell; Dr. Kenneth Han, Distinguished Professor of Materials Science and Engineering; Dr. Andrey Petukhov, Associate Professor of Physics; Dr. Ed Duke, Manager of Engineering & Mining Experiment Station; Dr. Lee Vierling, Assistant Professor Institute of Atmospheric Science; and Kata McCarville, Director of Instructional Technology Services. Students from Tech attending include Patrick Kozak ( GEOL, Colorado Springs CO), Rajineesh Kumar ( MES, India), Jae- Ik Lee ( MES, Korea), Athanasios Chantis ( MES, Greece), Denis Demchenko ( MES, Rapid City), Chris Johnson ( GEOE, Dickinson ND), and Ms. Xiaodong Zhang ( MES, China). Michael Martin, Executive Vice President, Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc. will serve as keynote speaker at the conference. Martin has over 30 years of business and product development experience and has been responsible for the development and transfer of advanced manufacturing technology. Also presenting at the conference will be Gilbert Devey, NSF Program Director for Biomedical Engineering; Jane Harrington, NSF EPSCoR Program Director; Kathie Olsen, NASA Chief Scientist; and Scott Hauger, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Faculty and students attending are also invited to present posters during the conference. For more information about the Biennial Joint Dakota EPSCoR Conference visit the EPSCoR website at http:// epscor. sdstate. edu/. September 9, 1999 SDSM& T ATHLETICS CELEBRATES NEW YEAR WITH KICK- OFF EXTRAVAGANZA! The First Annual Hardrocker Kick- Off Extravaganza will be held Saturday, September 11, 1999 to celebrate the beginning of an exciting athletic year at SDSM& T. The Extravaganza will be held before the first home football game vs Concordia University which is scheduled to begin at 1: 00 pm. " We decided that our school spirit needed a shot in the arm, so several offices and organizations got together to try and jump start some interest in Hardrocker Athletics" said Michelle Howell, Director of the Surbeck Center and Student Activities. " I'm very excited by the generous response of so many people and look forward to having a great event!" A tailgate picnic will begin at 11: 00 am at a cost of $ 4, or free to students with their SDSM& T Meal Plan and free to Hardrocker Club Members with a valid pass. Highlighting the pre- game festivities will be a dunk- tank, and football toss. Possible dunkees for the dunk tank include Dr. Richard Gowen, President of SDSM& T; Dr. Doug Lange, Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students; Art Alleger, Director of Residence Life; and Chuck Cox, Student Association President. At halftime a " Dash for Cash" will take place with $ 400 in various denominations hidden in Easter Eggs. As students arrive to the game they will be given a raffle ticket, those wearing a beanie or senior hat will get two tickets. During halftime two numbers will be drawn and those two students will have the opportunity to grab as many eggs as they can - and keep the money! Don't miss the Kick- Off Extravaganza at the School of Mines - See you there! September 9, 1999 63 EMPLOYERS TO ATTEND LARGEST RECRUITING EVENT IN CAMPUS HISTORY / 1999 SDSM& T CAREER FAIR SET FOR SEPTEMBER 13 Sixty- three companies and agencies are registered to participate in the 1999 SDSM& T Engineering & Science Career Fair, which is shaping up to be the largest employer recruiting event ever held on the South Dakota Tech campus. SDSM& T's Career Fair will be held Monday, September 13, from 9: 00 a. m. - noon and 1: 30 - 4: 30 p. m. in the Surbeck Student Center Ballroom. There is no charge for individuals to attend. " The Career Fair provides SDSM& T students with an excellent opportunity to discuss career options and network with a wide range of companies and agencies" says Darrell Sawyer, SDSM& T Director of Career Planning, Placement and Cooperative Education. " These employers recognize the quality of education offered by South Dakota Tech and are coming to campus to recruit our students for full- time, co- op and summer internship positions." Within six months of graduation, more than 90% of SDSM& T students are either working in their career fields or pursuing graduate/ professional degrees. Starting salaries for last year's South Dakota Tech graduates average above $ 41,600 for engineering majors and $ 40,400 for science degrees. Participants in this year��s Career Fair include several South Dakota employers, many first- time exhibitors, and Departments of Transportation from five states- Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, Washington and Wyoming. A sample of the companies attending includes Cargill, Caterpillar, Daktronics, Green Tree, Hewlett Packard, Hutchinson Technology, IBP, Martin & Associates, Maytag, Microsoft, Midcom, Minnesota Corn Processors, Raven Industries, Raytheon, Rockwell Collins, 3M, and UPS. A complete list is available on SDSM& T's Career Planning web site at: www. sdsmt. edu/ services/ careerplan. Over 1200 individuals attended SDSM& T's Career Fair last year. For additional information, call Darrell Sawyer, Director of Career Planning and Cooperative Education, at 394- 2667. September 10, 1999 CATERPILLAR TO DISPLAY NEW MACHINERY AT SDSM& T CAREER FAIR ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 At the 1999 South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) Career Fair on Monday, September 13, Caterpillar will be displaying two new types of compact construction equipment: the 301.5 Mini Excavator and the 902 Mini Wheel Loader. The equipment will be on loan from Butler of Rapid City - the Caterpillar dealer for North Dakota and South Dakota. " I think it will be good to get the new equipment on campus for the students and faculty to see the new developments and technology Caterpillar is involved with" said Chris Scolton, Caterpillar Test and Development Engineer who will be attending the Career Fair. Both types of compact construction equipment came out in March 1999 and are geared towards the rental market. " The Mini Excavator and Mini Wheel Loader are ideal for use in light construction work such as landscaping, and light utility work" said Steve Flanery, Butler Operations Manager. " They are designed for small applications and would be great for the homeowner do- it- yourself type individual. They are primarily used for digging and excavating materials" he added. The Caterpillar equipment will be on display in the Surbeck Student Center Ballroom on the SDSM& T campus. The Career Fair will be held from 9: 00 a. m. – noon, and 1: 30 – 4: 30 p. m. There is no charge for individuals to attend. Over 1200 individuals attended SDSM& T's Career Fair last year. For additional information on the Career Fair, call Darrell Sawyer, Director of Career Planning and Cooperative Education, at 394- 2667. September 10, 1999 SDSM& T FACULTY MEMBER IS GETTING NATIONAL EXPOSURE Gordon L. Bell, Assistant Professor of Geology and Geological Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T), is attracting national attention for his research efforts at SDSM& T. Bell recently had an article he co- wrote appear in Nature, an international journal of science, and entertained a television crew from abc interested in his recent article as well as his discovery of a female mosasaur. " The origin of snake feeding" appeared in the August 12 issue of Nature. Bell co- wrote the article with Michael S. Y. Lee, Department of Zoology, University of Queensland, and Michael W. Caldwell, Paleobiology Division, Canadian Museum of Nature. The article discuses their new found evidence that mososaurs, prehistoric marine reptiles, share a common ancestry with modern snakes. The hypothesis was made based upon the two animals having flexible mandibular joints in their lower joints and ptergoid in their upper palette. The beginning of the article states that recent analysis " indicate that the nearest relatives of snakes are the Mosasauroidea ( here termed ‘ mosasaurs'), medium- sized to gigantic Cretaceous marine lizards." The publication of the article attracted the attention of the Discovery Channel and enticed abc, who produces a show titled ‘ Discovery News' for the Discovery Channel, to come and spotlight Bell's research. A television crew traveled to Rapid City the weekend of August 27- 29 to tape the segment. In addition to the recent article, the Discovery Channel was also interested in Bell's discovery three years ago of the first female mosasaur with fetus ever to be excavated. While working at a field dig site near Chamberlain, Bell and Dr. Amy Sheldon of the Graduate School of Physical Therapy at the University of Mobile ( Alabama) discovered the mosasaur. To date four fetus' have been identified, and there could be more. In the past when mosasaurs have been discovered, scientists were unable to determine the sex of the animal. Bell and Sheldon were able to classify their find as a female because they discovered it was carrying a fetus. For more information about Dr. Gordon Bell's research efforts, contact the Office of University Relations at ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554. September 10, 1999 SUMMER BOOK RELEASE PUBLISHED BY TECH FACULTY MEMBER Charles A. Kliche, an Associate Professor of Mining Engineering at the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, published a book entitled " Rock Slope Stability" through the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration ( SME). The book became available through SME at the end of July 1999. Writing and editing of the book took approximately two years to complete. The preface of the book describes its focus: " The emphasis of the book is on rock slope stability, with sections on geological data collection, geotechnical data collection and analysis, surface water and groundwater effects, kinematic and kinetic stability analysis, rock slope stabilization techniques, and rock slope instrumentation and monitoring." The preliminary draft of the book came about as a result of Kliche's attempt to type and organize his course notes for a Rock Slope Engineering course. Upon sending a first draft to SME, they informed Kliche they would like to publish the book. Photographs and reference materials accumulated from his course work and consulting projects were used extensively throughout the book. Additionally, SDSM& T alumni, or people who worked for mines in the Black Hills region supplied many of the photos. " I have been a member of SME for over 25 years and have been very active with the local chapter. Therefore, it gave me a great amount of pleasure to learn that, upon reviewing my draft, SME wanted to publish it" said Kliche. " Rock Slope Stability" is available from SME at P. O. Box 625002, Littleton, CO 80162 at an SME member price of $ 59, a student member price of $ 49, and a non- member price of $ 79. SME is an international society of professionals in the minerals industry. The SME membership is more than 16,000 strong, with members in close to 100 countries. It is a member society of the American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers ( AIME), which was founded by a group of mining engineers in 1871. For more information about Kliche's book, visit the website at http:// www. smenet. org/ books/ rockslope. html. |
| Creator | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. University Relations; |
| Subject | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology |
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