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| Transcript | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Press Releases distributed April 16 – June 1 ( April 16, 1999) T- REX SPOTTED AT SDSM& T'S CHILDREN'S SCIENCE CENTER The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's ( SDSM& T) Children's Science Center has spotted a Tyrannosaurus Rex in their new building. While renovating the new facility for summer field trips and special programs, a T- Rex has become a permanent fixture as a mural in the museum's main exhibit room. The staff in the Office of University and Public Relations at SDSM& T are the driving force behind the renovation of the facility. Through careful planning and a steady hand, the staff together with numerous volunteers painted the T- Rex mural in the museum. Children and the young at heart will be impressed with his size, 10- 12 ft. tall x 20- 30 ft. wide. The Children's Science Center has previously operated as the Museum in Motion at the SDSM& T campus. Thanks to a partnership between the City of Rapid City and SDSM& T, a new Children's Science Center will soon be opening that will offer the opportunity for students, teachers, day care centers and other groups to utilize throughout the school year. It will focus on learning by doing and making learning fun through various hands- on and interactive activities in science and technology. Scheduled to open later this fall, the Center will begin hosting special presentations and programs in April for the community to get a sneak peak at the new Museum. Upcoming events include National Science & Technology Presentations, Dinosaur Dash – 5K Run/ Walk, Bubble Festival, Buffalo Bonanza, and a Gala Auction. The Center will be located near downtown Rapid City in the Halley Park facility at 515 West Boulevard. For information about upcoming events or ways to get involved, call the SDSM& T Office of University & Public Relations at 605- 394- 2554. ( April 21, 1999) SDSM& T PRESENTS CHERYL KAUFMAN FINE ARTS EXHIBIT The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) will be host to a Fine Arts Exhibit displaying sculptures created by alumni Cheryl Kaufman. The display will be held April 21- 24, 1999. Kauffman, a Mitchell, South Dakota native, graduated from SDSM& T in 1970 with an electrical engineering degree. Her artwork has primarily centered on sculptures with mediums that range from copper and brass, to wood, and pewter castings. " I started doing art work and sculptures as a child" said Cheryl Kauffman. " I always liked to do it and kept it up as a hobby. I never gave it up,�� she added. Cheryl's interest in sculpting began when she was a little girl being raised on a farm. She would collect chalk stone from the fields and carve them using a pen knife. While a student at SDSM& T Cheryl entered several art shows including two faculty/ student shows. While a senior at Tech Cheryl won " Best of Show" at a student/ faculty exhibit. Since graduation she has worked as a computer programmer, engineer consultant, and owned her own business with her husband. The last 21 years Cheryl has spent half of her time sculpting. She currently lives in Rapid City, and is battling cancer. " I like doing whimsical things" said Kauffman. " When I use metal I like to throw junk together into a sculpture." Four of Cheryl's pieces are currently on display in a case near the bookstore in the Surbeck Student Center at SDSM& T. Her Fine Arts Exhibit will be held in the Bump Lounge at the Surbeck Student Center and will include about 25 pieces of her sculpting artwork. For more information on Cheryl Kauffman's Fine Art Exhibit, call the Office of University and Public Relations at 394- 2554. Hours for the exhibit are as follows: April 21 2: 00- 8: 00 pm April 22 6: 00- 8: 00 pm April 23 12: 00- 8: 00 pm April 24 12: 00- 6: 00 pm ( April 26, 1999) NINE AREA SCHOOLS COMPETE IN SDSM& T SCIENCE COMPETITION The Annual South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) Science Competition was held Thursday, April 15 on the Tech campus. Nine area high schools and 195 students participated in the event. Competitive examinations in the areas of biology, chemistry, earth science, and physics were administered in two divisions: schools of 500 or more ( Division I), and schools with less than 500 ( Division II). Individual prizes were awarded for the highest scores in each division plus team competitions. Schools participating in this year's competition included Central, Stevens, Sturgis Brown, Saint Thomas More, Custer, Kadoka, Newell, Edgemont, and Hill City. Stevens High School retained the traveling trophy in biology, chemistry, and won the physics trophy for the fifth year in a row. Stevens has won the team trophy in chemistry for 8 of the last 10 years ( Central won in 1993 and 1991). Of all students competing, Lorraine Meyer of Custer ( Bill Young, instructor) had the highest score in physics, Kyle Detwiler ( Stevens High School, Roberta Gaines instructor) had the highest score in chemistry, Joao Teixeira ( Saint Thomas More, Teresa Olson instructor) scored highest in biology, and John Keefner ( Sturgis Brown High School, Robin Strain instructor) scored highest in earth science. Top finishers in each division include: PLACE Name Contest Teacher High School Division FIRST Pay, Even Biology Schwab, Geryl Central 1 SECOND Ice, Brandon Biology Schreves, Douglas Stevens 1 THIRD Knudsen, Joshua Biology Schreves, Douglas Stevens 1 FIRST Detwiler, Kyle Chemistry Gaines, Roberta Stevens 1 SECOND Rohbock, Bohdan Chemistry Gaines, Roberta Stevens 1 THIRD Hudlemeyer, Aaron Chemistry Gaines, Roberta Stevens 1 FIRST Keefner, John Earth Science Strain, Robin Sturgis Brown 1 SECOND Wenk, Laura Earth Science Loomer, Jerry Sturgis Brown 1 THIRD Austin, Dan Earth Science Loomer, Jerry Sturgis Brown 1 FIRST Hall, Bryan Physics Jensen, Mary Stevens 1 SECOND Bang, Genie Physics Jensen, Mary Stevens 1 THIRD Henderson, Brooks Physics Farrand, Mark Central 1 FIRST Teixeira, Joao Biology Olson, Teresa Saint Thomas More 2 SECOND Gervasi, Anthony Biology Olson, Teresa Saint Thomas More 2 THIRD Schmitz, John Biology Olson, Teresa Saint Thomas More 2 FIRST Custis, Trent Chemistry Young, Bill Custer 2 SECOND Headlee, William Chemistry Lund, Arnie Kadoka 2 THIRD Rummel, Ian Chemistry Sargent, Brian Saint Thomas More 2 FIRST Baker, Gene Earth Science Olson, Frances Newell 2 SECOND Jensen, Elliot Earth Science Olson, Frances Newell 2 THIRD Swan, Nicole Earth Science Olson, Frances Newell 2 FIRST Meyer, Lorraine Physics Young, Bill Custer 2 SECOND Rittberger, Melanie Physics Young, Bill Custer 2 THIRD Harding, Josh Physics Corbett, Scott Edgemont 2 Name Contest Teacher High School Division TEAM Herreman, Joseph Biology Team Schreves, Douglas Stevens 1 COMPETITION Ice, Brandon Biology Team Schreves, Douglas Stevens 1 Kalahar, Pat Biology Team Schreves, Douglas Stevens 1 Thalacker, Scott Biology Team Schreves, Douglas Stevens 1 Gervasi, Anthony Biology Team Olson, Teresa Saint Thomas More 2 Herlihy, John Biology Team Olson, Teresa Saint Thomas More 2 Schmitz, John Biology Team Olson, Teresa Saint Thomas More 2 Teixeira, Joao Biology Team Olson, Teresa Saint Thomas More 2 Detwiler, Kyle Chemistry Team Gaines, Roberta Stevens 1 Hudlemeyer, Aaron Chemistry Team Gaines, Roberta Stevens 1 Stinson, Scott Chemistry Team Gaines, Roberta Stevens 1 Todd, Carrie Chemistry Team Gaines, Roberta Stevens 1 Custis, Trent Chemistry Team Young, Bill Custer 2 Kreeger, Steven Chemistry Team Young, Bill Custer 2 Pischke, Brian Chemistry Team Young, Bill Custer 2 Whiting, Aaron Chemistry Team Young, Bill Custer 2 Bang, Genie Physics Team Jensen, Mary Stevens 1 Hall, Bryan Physics Team Jensen, Mary Stevens 1 Rohbock, Bodhan Physics Team Jensen, Mary Stevens 1 Schaar, Matt Physics Team Jensen, Mary Stevens 1 Fejfar, Jeremy Physics Team Young, Bill Custer 2 Meyer, Lorraine Physics Team Young, Bill Custer 2 Russell, Martin Physics Team Young, Bill Custer 2 Rittberger, Melanie Physics Team Young, Bill Custer 2 ( April 26, 1999) TECH'S SOLAR MOTION TEAM TO UNVEIL DAKOTA HEAT ON APRIL 27 The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology's Solar Motion Team will be unveiling Dakota Heat, this year's entry in Sunrayce ' 99 on Tuesday, April 27. The solar- powered vehicle will be displayed at 11: 00 am at the Arch on the School of Mines campus. The Solar Motion team is gearing up for the qualifying competition held May 6 – May 9, 1999 at the General Motors proving ground in Michigan. To qualify, Dakota Heat must drive a distance of 125 miles with an average speed of 30 mph. Sunrayce is a biennial intercollegiate competition to design, build and race solar- powered cars in a challenging long- distance event. The Solar Motion Team uses this project to display proficiency in the areas of business and product development, creativity, resourcefulness, technical innovation, engineering excellence, teamwork and good sportsmanship. This year's Sunrayce will take place June 20- June 29, 1999 from Washington D. C. to Orlando, Florida. This year's Solar Motion Team is building on the strengths from the past two cars, Solar Rolar, and Dakota Sun, to build its most competitive racecar to date. Dakota Heat has an integrated computer surveillance system, advanced aerodynamic optimization, and high quality mechanical systems. Tech's Solar Motion Team has had outstanding results from the previous two years of competition. Their honors include: one of few teams to win national recognition; recipient of the top placing Rookie Award, and recipient of the Humanitarian Award for race safety in 1995; earned the only Team Spirit award in 1997; and won the Best Use of Technology honor. ( April 28, 1999) TECH'S HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM IS HEADED FOR COMPETITION The South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) Human Powered Vehicle ( HPV) Team departed Wednesday for the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 1999 HPV Competition held this year at the University of California, Berkeley. The competition will begin Friday, April 30 and will extend through the weekend. Every year in the spirit of friendly competition and hands on education, ASME sponsors a Human Powered Vehicle design competition at a selected university. Up to 40 schools from all over the nation enter their custom- designed vehicles in four different contests: design, spring, road- race, and practical. During the design competition, teams display their HPV in front of a panel of nine judges. Students and spectators have an opportunity to look at the different entries at this time. The spring portion consists of a long, straight road, closed to traffic, delineated into three sections: a spring run- up, a 100m time trap, and a braking area. The third category, practical vehicle, is when the vehicles must navigate through a series of obstacles, including ramps, bumps, and stop signs. The final event of the weekend is the road race competition. The course consists of a closed loop about one mile in length. Vehicles must complete approximately 40 laps during this competition. Team members on Tech's Human Powered Vehicle Team include team leader Jeff Schroetlin ( Sr, ME, Butte NE), Karen Carda ( So, ME, Hermosa), Ryan Lindquist ( Sr, ME, Grand Forks ND), Angela Swendsen ( So, IS, Rapid City), and faculty advisors Dr. Chris Jenkins, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Carter Kerk, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering. ( April 14, 1999) 48TH ANNUAL HONORS CONVOCATION RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING STUDENTS, FACULTY AND FRIENDS OF SDSM& T At the 48th Annual Honors Convocation held at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) on Tuesday, March 30, SDSM& T officials presented awards to students, faculty, and friends of the university in recognition of their outstanding service and academic achievements. The program began with a reception and luncheon with the recognition ceremony beginning at noon. Dr. James Munro, professor of chemistry and chemical engineering, and Ms. Nicole Stengle, a freshman at SDSM& T, were the hosts. Mary Loucks, vice president for Norwest Bank of South Dakota in Rapid City, received the 1999 SDSM& T Outstanding Public Service Award. Ms. Loucks has donated thousands of hours of her time and knowledge to help Rapid City and the state of South Dakota be a better place to live. She has willingly served on numerous other national, regional and local boards. She was appointed by the Governor to the South Dakota State Employment and Training Council and the SD Advisory Council on Vocational Education. Her awards include Athena Award, Cosmopolitan Distinguished Service Award, Woman of the Year, the Rapid City City Chamber of Commerce George Award, and two years as SD Vocational Non- Educator Award. Art Robinson, social science teacher at Rapid City Central High School, received an Award for Outstanding Teaching. Art Robinson began his teaching career in the Rapid City School District in September of 1960, three months after earning his Baccalaureate degree from the University of Iowa. Twelve years later he received his Masters degree from Black Hills State University. The American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES) Outstanding Teacher Award was given to Dale McCrea, instructor of industrial technology class at Cheyenne- Eagle Butte High School in Eagle Butte. McCrea has been teaching students about the industrial technologies since 1979, and is currently in his 14th year at the Cheyenne- Eagle Butte High School. In 1992, he was selected to be the National Indian School Board Association's Teacher of the Year and also received the Excellence in Teaching Award from Cheyenne- Eagle Butte that same year. Dr. Jon Kellar, Asociate Pofessor of Mtallurgical Egineering at SDSM& T, received the Presidential Award for Outstanding Professor. The Presidential Award is based on exemplary performance as an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Dr. Kellar is a graduate of SDSM& T receiving the BS and MS degree in Metallurgical Engineering and earned his Ph. D. in 1991 at the University of Utah. Dr. Kellar has been a member of the SDSM& T Department of Metallurgical Engineering faculty since 1994. The Benard A. Ennenga Faculty Award was given to Dr. Stuart Kellogg, Associate Professor in Industrial Engineering. This award was established by Mr. Ennenga to recognize any SDSM& T teaching assistant or faculty member who has demonstrated excellence in teaching and/ or motivating students. In nominating Dr. Kellogg for this award, Dr. Jon Kellar, wrote, " The nomination of Dr. Kellogg for this award is particularly fitting, given his exemplary relationship with the students at SDSM& T and the community at large." Darrell Sawyer, Director of Career Planning and Placement received the Virginia Simpson Award. This award was established by Mrs. Virginia Simpson, a long- time supporter of Tech and active community member, to help support and encourage new or continued involvement by SDSM& T faculty or staff with the Rapid City community. A native of Howard, SD, Sawyer earned bachelor's and master's degrees in history from the University of South Dakota. Prior to joining the SDSM& T staff, he worked for former U. S. Senator Larry Pressler, including served three years as his state director. He recently served as chairman of the annual Rapid City Rotary Club Storybook Island Christmas Lighting Program and is involved in several community organizations. Students at SDSM& T receiving awards included: ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT Engineering- Freshman John Abrams, ME, Rapid City Seth Brakke, CEE, Presho Cameron Crow, CENG, Stephan Mark Fersdahl, EE, Renner Anthony Fischer, CENG, Midland Darryn Frafford, CENG, North Dakota Mary Harms, CENG, Canistota Abran Kean, CSC, Pierre Neil Knutson, ME, Trent Beau Kuipers, ME, Nebraska Scott Larson, EE, Minnesota Zachary Mader, ME, Montana Daniel Nebelsick, CEE, Mt. Vernon Andrew Nelson, CENG, Colorado Joel Odland, IENG, Arlington Candice Quiram, IENG, Black Hawk Science- Freshman Jim Anderson, CHE, Rapid City Martha Billingsley, IS, Ellsworth AFB Kara Davis, SCIOR, Rapid City Samuel Fischer, IS, Rapid City Erin Long, CHE, Rapid City Steven Trefz, MATH, Onaka Christy Twiggs- Hammond, IS, Rapid City Kyle Wermers, CHE, Brookings Engineering- Sophomore Ross Friesz, EE, North Dakota Kristine Strausser, ENGR, Minnesota Science- Sophomore Kristie Mach, IS, Rapid City Erika Schoen, ENGR, Brookings James Shipley, CENG, Washington Ethan Swanson, CEE, Lake Norden Engineering- Junior Chris Ahlers, CENG, Pierre Science- Junior Brenda Manley, MATH, Kentucky Engineering- Senior Arlin Sandbulte, ME, Sherman Science- Senior Robert Anderson III, PHYS, Pierpont LEADERSHIP AWARDS Athletics: Basketball Elaine Foy, Sr, CHEM, Helena MT Football James Lang, Jr, CHE, Weston FL Track Stacy Splittstoesser, Jr, GEOE, Rapid City Outstanding Greek Award: Robert Coombs, Fr, IS, Thornton CO Jennifer Trenary, Sr, CEE, Rock Springs WY Drama: Amy Kozel, Sr, CHE, Sioux Falls Non- Traditional Student: Todd Nye, Sr, CHEM, Rapid City Phi Eta Sigma: Kristie Mach, So, IS, Rapid City Student Association Outstanding Representative: Roger Kurtenbach, Sr, MET, Rapid City Tau Beta Pi: Ross Friesz, Fr, EE, North Dakota Tech Activities Award: Jennifer Trenary, Sr, CEE, Rock Springs WY SENIORS GRADUATING IN 1999 WITH HIGHEST HONORS Robert Anderson III, PHYS, Pierpont Daniel Baumiller, CHE, Parkston Brandon Borge, CHE, Aberdeen Dale Brech, EE, Rapid City Jerilyn Cass, CHE, Pierre Angelique' Emerson, GEOL, Utah Danielle Englert, CHEM, Vienna John Fiedler, ME, Glenham Kelli Hoback, EE, Box Elder Jade Kizer, EE, Rapid City James Lang, CHE, Weston FL Jon Larson, MI, Mitchell Mark Laudenschlager, IS, Rapid City Matthew Lindeman, CHE, Milbank Arlin Sandbulte, ME, Sherman Chris Stanley, ME, Texas Chad Stephenson, CE, Highmore James Tremel, ME, Wyoming Stephanie Vogel, MATH, Pierre Gail Samuels, MET, Rapid City Nathan Uhrig, CHE, Rock Springs WY DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS Chemical Engineering Patrick Hallan, Sr, CHE, Rapid City Outstanding Chemical Engineering Senior Chemistry Scott Larson, Fr, EE, Albert Lea MN General Chemistry Achievement Award Danielle Englert, Sr, CHEM, Vienna Outstanding Chemistry Senior Civil & Environmental Branden Gonzales, Sr, CEE, Thornton CO Outstanding Senior in Civil Engineering Engineering Electrical & Computer Robert Hofmeister, Sr, CENG, Rapid City Ronald J. Schmitz Award Engineering Dale Brech, Sr, EE, Rapid City William A. Hixson Award Chris Ahlers, Jr, CENG, Pierre Outstanding Junior in Computer Engineering Angela Dicks, Sr, CENG, Rapid City Outstanding Senior in Computer Engineering Geology/ Geological Christopher Johnson, Sr, GEOE, Dickinson ND Edward L. Tullis Award Engineering Angelique' Emerson, Sr, GEOL, Utah J. A. Redden Award - Page 4 - Humanities Jayme Zimprich, So, IENG, Hayti Leslie E. Boyd Award for Excellence in Technical Communications Garland Krabbenhoft, Sr, ME, Rapid City John McLearie Award for Excellence in Technical Communications Interdisciplinary Sciences Beverly Espeland, Sr, IS, Rapid City IS Advisors' Award Mathematics and Amanda Sampson, Sr, MATH, Hill City Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Computer Science Stephanie Vogel, Sr, MATH, Pierre Outstanding Senior in Mathematics Thomas Kalla, Sr, CSC, Broken Arrow OK Outstanding Senior in Computer Science Mechanical Engineering Arlin Sandbulte, Sr, ME, Sherman Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Student James Tremel, Sr, ME, Casper WY Outstanding Mechanical Engineering Student Industrial Engineering Kelly Brownell, Sr, IENG, Dyer IN Outstanding Industrial Engineering Student Derek Jensen, Sr, IENG, Rapid City Outstanding Industrial Engineering Student Materials and Gail Samuels, Sr, MET, Rapid City Outstanding Senior Award Metallurgical Engineering Military Science Jason Ballard, Jr, IS, Box Elder Outstanding Cadet Mining Engineering Jon Larson, Sr, MINE, Mitchell Old Timer's Club Award Physics Robert Anderson III, Sr, PHYS, Pierpont Outstanding Physics Senior Christopher Orton, Sr, PHYS, Rapid City Outstanding Physics Senior ( May 1, 1999) FIRST ANNUAL DINOSAUR DASH – 5K RUN/ WALK IS A HIT! The first annual Dinosaur Dash was a hit! The 5K Run/ Walk was held Saturday, May 1, 1999 in support of the Museum of Geology's Field Dig Programs and the first year of the Children's Science Center. The race began at 8: 30 am taking participants from the Tech campus down Main Street to 9th Street and then back to campus along St. Joseph's Street. Craig Cassen was men's overall winner with a time of 15: 56.48 and Laurie Detzi was women's overall winner with a time of 23: 40.43. Other top male finishers included John Kaiser in the 14 & under age group with a time of 22: 42.27; Jon Suomala in the 15- 19 age group with a time of 20: 59.42; Michael Connelly in the 20- 29 age group with a time of 19: 37.76; Dean Colprit in the 40- 49 age group with a time of 17: 21: 93; and Ron Bunnell in the 50 & older age group with a time of 24: 16.89. Top female finishers included Lindsey Kaiser in the 15- 19 age group with a time of 28: 23.50; Susan Timmerman in the 20- 29 age group with a time of 25: 29.32; Mary Lou Colprit in the 40- 49 age group with a time of 32: 14.77; and Edith Weber in the 50 & older age group with a time of 30: 22.47. Weber will be participating in the National Senior Olympics in Orlando, FL in November. The 5K walk took off at 9: 30 am from the Tech campus making their way to the Children's Science Center. The participants then had an opportunity to visit the Center to get a sneak peak at the exhibits and view the life- like mural of a T- Rex. The community was invited to an open house of the Children's Science Center as well that was held from 10: 00 am – 12 noon. ( May 3, 1999) LOCAL STUDENTS HONORED AT LEADERSHIP RECOGNITION RECEPTION At the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology ( SDSM& T) First Annual Leadership Recognition Reception held April 25, 1999, 28 students from Rapid City were recognized for their student leadership on the Tech campus. SDSM& T President Dr. Richard Gowen and his wife Nancy welcomed over 120 students into their home to thank them for their dedication and commitment to the university. Student leaders from all facets of campus life were invited to the reception including athletic team captains, peer advisors, and resident assistants. " There was a need for recognition of the time and effort students are putting into their different activities" said SDSM& T Leadership Development Team Chair Jason Lamont. " The reception recognized all student leaders going above and beyond academic positions, focusing on extra- curricular activities" he added. The Leadership Recognition Reception was organized through Tech's Student Leadership Development Team together with Michelle Howell, Director of Surbeck Student Center. Rapid City students recognized at the reception included the following: junior Regan Marsh, Civil & Environmental Engineering; junior Alexa Maxwell, Electrical Engineering; senior Angie Monheim, Electrical Engineering; sophomore Danielle Peterson; sophomore Nicole Grove, Intersiciplinary Sciences; senior Mike Anderson, Civil & Environmental Engineering; senior Angela Dicks, Computer Engineering; junior Bert Cantu, Metallurgical Engineering; sophomore Amy Williams; junior Jim Lang, Chemical Engineering, senior Gail Samuels, Metallurgical Engineering; sophomore Jeff Krueger, Interdisciplinary Sciences; junior Jason Wade, Geology; sophomore Gregory Stayer, Mechanical Engineering; senior Kelli Hoback, Electrical Engineering; junior Heidi Anderson, Civil & Environmental Engineering; freshman Anthony Raaphorst, Interdisciplinary Sciences; sophomore Travis Deweese, Mechanical Engineering, junior Nathan Belcher, Mechanical Engineering; graduate student Johanna Galinat, Materials and Engineering Science; junior Cory Jensen, Chemical Engineering; sophomore Erik Gnirk, Computer Engineering; junior Mike Breeden, Computer Science, graduate student Jeromy Johnson, Civil & Environmental Engineering; junior Connie Giroux, Chemistry; junior Bob Whipple, Civil & Environmental Engineering; and sophomore Jordan Larson, Engineering. ( May 4, 1999) ROTC COMMISSIONING TO BE HELD MAY 8, 1999 AT MT. RUSHMORE The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) and Black Hills State University ( BHSU) Reserve Officer Training Corps ( ROTC) Commissioning will be held at 2: 00 pm at the Grand Terrace at Mount Rushmore on Saturday, May 8, 1999. The Mount Rushmore Battalion will be commissioning four cadets Saturday afternoon, two from SDSM& T, and two from BHSU. Cadet Garland Krabbenhoft, a Mechanical Engineering major from Rapid City, and cadet Eric Hall, a Computer Science major from Rapid City, will be commissioned as 2nd Lieutenants and ordered to immediate active duty. Krabbenhoft holds the rank of Cadet Lieutenant Colonel and will go into active duty as an Engineer Officer. Hall holds the rank of Cadet Major and will go into active duty as a Signal Corps Officer. Cadets Michael Moranti and Stacy Trezona from BHSU will be going into the South Dakota National Guard. ( May 4, 1999) SDSM& T TO HOLD 139TH COMMENCEMENT THIS SATURDAY, MAY 8, 1999 The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) will hold its 139th commencement this Saturday, May 8, 1999. The ceremony will begin at 10: 00 am at the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena. Approximately 174 undergraduate students are candidates for degrees. Amanda Sampson, a Mathematics major from Hill City, will deliver the senior class message. Amanda is the daughter of Jean and Darwin. Her campus activities have included being a member of Phi Eta Sigma, Order of Omega, Alpha Delta Pi, Society of Women Engineers, Students Against Drunk Driving ( SADD), TONITE, and the Student Association. Amanda has served as a Resident Advisor in the dorms, and was the Student Association junior and senior class president, and member of the SOAP finance committee. Upon graduation Amanda will begin working for Raytheon in Dallas, Texas in the systems engineering department. Ernest Micek, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cargill, Incorporated, will deliver the commencement address. An Honorary Doctorate of Science degree will be conferred on Mr. Micek during the ceremony. Micek joined Cargill in 1959 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin. He proceeded to work his way up the corporate ladder holding several managerial positions to include president of the corn milling division in 1981, president of the food sector in 1992 and executive vice president of Cargill in 1993. He served as president from 1994- 1993 and in August 1995 was elected chairman and CEO. Special honored guests will also include South Dakota Board of Regent David Gienapp, and the 1999 Guy E. March Medallist, Dr. Paul Gnirk. The Guy E. March Medal is the highest alumni award that recognizes outstanding professional achievement. Gnirk graduated from SDSM& T in 1959 with a BS degree in Mining Engineering, and later earned a Ph. D. in Rock Mechanics, with Minors in Applied Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering in 1966 from the University of Minnesota. Gnirk has been actively involved since 1959 in research and developmental engineering, both experimental and theoretical, in the general areas of rock, soil, solid, and heat/ fluid mechanics, including materials behavior at elevated temperatures and pressures. In 1969 he co- founded RE/ SPEC Inc., an engineering research and development company. From 1963- 1972 Gnirk served as Assistant Professor of Mining Engineering, Director of Computations Center, Associate Professor, and Professor of Mechanical Engineering at SDSM& T. It was during his time at Tech that he was the recipient of a Standard Oil ( Indiana) Foundation Good Teaching Award ( 1969) and was selected as an Outstanding Educator of America ( 1970). In 1971 he was the sole nominee of the state of South Dakota for an appointment as a White House Fellow, and subsequently was nominated for the G. Edwin Burks award of the American Society of Engineering Education. During the commencement ceremony, Dr. Gowen, President of SDSM& T, will also present 50- Year Graduate Certificates to the following returning members of the Class of 1949: Henry Bierwirth, Jr., Chemical Engineering, Tulsa OK; Clair R. Brich, Electrical Engineering, Fort Collins CO; Harry G. Brown, Chemical Engineering, Rapid City; Warren J. Bush, Electrical Engineering, Elmira NY; Robert K. Collins, Mining Engineering, Spearfish; Lance C. DeCory, Civil Engineering, Mesa AZ; Harley F. Erickson, Electrical Engineering, Willis TX; Douglas W. Fuerstenau, Metallurgical Engineering, Berkeley CA; Willard C. Grablander, Electrical Engineering, Mission; Malcolm E. Greene, Civil Engineering, Wichita KS; Harry E. Head, Electrical Engineering, Crosslake MN; William L. Hughes, Electrical Engineering, Rapid City; Robert G. Johnson, Civil Engineering, Omaha NE; Arthur L. Jones, Electrical Engineering, Rapid City; Donald C. Kalda, Civil Engineering, Sioux Falls; Robert K. Martin, Physics, Payson AZ; Harold F. McDonald, Civil Engineering, San Antonio TX; Merit A. Pool, Electrical Engineering, Kansas City MO; Lynus S. Ryan, Civil Engineering, Custer; Albert D. Schmidt, Electrical Engineering, Sioux Falls; Ernest F. Schmidt, Electrical Engineering, Bloomington MN; Bernie E. Schmucker, Civil Engineering, Mitchell; Don H. Schoessler, Chemical Engineering, Penfield NY, Sr.; Armand C. Sedgeley, Civil Engineering, Lakewood CO; Charles W. Shafer, Chemistry, Cedar Rapids IA; Edward E. Sougstad, Metallurgical Engineering, Rapid City; Floyd E. Stone, Civil Engineering, Napa CA; Richard W. Wiggin, Geological Engineering, Rapid City; Russell B. Woelz, Civil Engineering, Parker; and John W. Zambo, Electrical Engineering, Fort Morgan CO. On Friday, May 7, President and Mrs. Gowen will host a reception for the graduates and their families at 3: 00 pm in the Surbeck Student Center Ballroom. ( May 5, 1999) CARGILL CHAIRMAN AND CEO ERNEST MICEK TO DELIVER SDSM& T COMMENCEMENT ADDRESS The South Dakota School Of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) will hold its 139th commencement this Saturday, May 8, 1999. The ceremony begins at 10: 00 am in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Arena. Cargill, Incorporated Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Ernest Micek will deliver this year's commencement address. Cargill is a privately held agricultural and industrial commodity trading and processing firm based in Minnetonka, Minnesota. It is an international marketer, processor and distributor of agricultural, food, financial and industrial products that has grown from a single grain warehouse in 1865 into a global company with more than 80,600 employees in more than 1,000 locations in 65 countries and with business activities in 130 more. Micek joined Cargill in 1959 after graduating from the University of Wisconsin with a chemical engineering degree. His first job was at a flax plant in Minneapolis, and after serving for a brief time in the Army Corps of Engineers, Micek became production shift supervisor of a soybean processing plant in Virginia. He later held several positions in Wichita, Spain, and the Twin Cities before becoming manager of a corn milling plant in Cedar Rapids, IA. Micek has since worked his way up the corporate ladder holding several managerial positions to include president of the corn milling division in 1981, president of the food sector in 1992 and executive vice president of Cargill in 1993. He served as president from 1994- 1998 and in August 1995 was elected chairman and CEO. When Cargill took over it was not only a new leadership era, but the end of an era when two family shareholders, the MacMillan and Cargill families, would no longer actively manage the company. Micek comes from humble beginnings growing up on a 250- acre farm in Wisconsin when his family's income came largely from dairy cows, hogs, sheep and laying hens. He spent his first four years formal education attending a one- room schoolhouse. It was during his childhood in the 40' s when the hybrid seeds came into widespread use and revolutionized life on the farm, that his life- long involvement with agriculture began. On April 14, 1999 Cargill announced the retirement of Ernest Micek. Micek will retire as chairman and CEO in August 2000. Among his many contributions during his 40 years with the company, Micek is credited with helping build the food processing businesses into a significant part of the company. ( May 6, 1999) SDSM& T PRESIDENT TO HOST RECEPTION HONORING SPRING GRADUATES President of the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) Dr. Richard Gowen and his wife Nancy will be hosting a President's Reception Friday, May 7, 1999. The reception will give Dr. and Mrs. Gowen an opportunity to acknowledge the accomplishments of the undergraduate and graduate students who are candidates for degrees at the 139th commencement this Saturday, May 8, 1999. Students and their families are invited to attend the reception at the Surbeck Student Center Ballroom and to meet Dr. and Mrs. Gowen and celebrate their commencement. The reception will begin at 3: 00 pm and will offer refreshments for the guests to enjoy. ( May 6, 1999) NASA/ Civil Air Patrol Aerospace Teacher Workshop Pam Christol, a NASA Education Specialist, will present the latest in NASA teacher resource materials June 21- 25 during the 1999 Aerospace Teacher Workshops. Sponsored by the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium, these integrated, hands- on workshops are designed to get the latest aerospace and aeronautics resources to teachers and youth group leaders in a fast paced summer workshop! K- 12 educators will receive FREE lesson plans, videos, CD- ROMs, posters, how- to projects and experiments to use in their classrooms. In addition to classroom programs, there will be field trips to local resources involved in aerospace/ aeronautics. Other presenters during the week will be: Dennis Yeager, Director of Aerospace Education, Civil Air Patrol North Central Region; Bill Daley, climatologist/ geographer of Hernandez Engineering in Houston, TX, and a sub- contractor to NASA's Space Shuttle Earth Observation project; and personnel from the Rapid City Flight Standards Office, Federal Aviation Administration. There will be two workshops held simultaneously, one at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City and another at Augustana College in Sioux Falls. The presenters will rotate between the campuses. The cost is $ 150.00 for college credit, or $ 50.00 for non- credit or re- certification. Grants up to $ 150.00 are available for teachers involved with under represented groups, especially Native Americans. Deadline for registration is June 1. Enrollment is limited to 24 participants at each workshop site. For registration information, call the South Dakota Space Grant Consortium at ( 605) 394- 1975, or visit the web site at http:// www. sdsmt. edu/ space/ space. html ( May 6, 1999) TECH'S HUMAN POWERED VEHICLE TEAM RETURNS FROM WEEKEND COMPETITION The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) Human Powered Vehicle ( HPV) Team competed at the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 1999 HPV Competition the weekend of April 30 – May 2, 1999. The event was held at the University of California, Berkeley. Tech's student team took 16th in the Design Competition; 4th in the Combined Sprint Competition – 5th in Men's Sprint and 5th in Women's Sprint, and 3rd in the Road Event. The team finished in 7th place overall in the Single Rider Division out of 19 competitors. The national HPV competition is an annual event sponsored by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Up to 40 schools from all over the nation enter their custom- designed vehicles each year in four different contests. HPV team members with their majors and hometowns include team leader Jeff Schroetlin, mechanical engineering, Butte NE; Karen Carda, mechanical engineering, Hermosa; Ryan Lindquist, mechanical engineerig, Grand Forks ND; and Angela Swendsen, interdisciplinary sciences, Rapid City. Dr. Chris Jenkins, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, and Dr. Carter Kerk, Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering, are the faculty advisors. ( May 7, 1998) OVER 900 FOURTH- GRADERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN 1999 WATER FESTIVAL AT SDSM& T ON TUESDAY, MAY 11 Over 900 fourth- graders are scheduled to participate in the 1999 Water Festival being hosted by the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) on Tuesday, May 11th. Water Festival activities begin at 9: 00 a. m. and run until 12: 00 p. m. This is the fourth year SDSM& T has hosted this environmental education program that is directed to fourth graders. Thirty- six fourth grade classes from fifteen area schools will participate in a Quiz Bowl and at least three 20- minute presentations related to some aspect of non- point pollution, water quality and other environmental issues. Schools from Box Elder, Black Hawk, Custer, Hermosa, Piedmont, Rapid City and Sturgis will be participating. Teams of 4th- graders will compete in a Quiz Bowl that will be held throughout the day in the Surbeck Student Center Ballroom. Students also will have an opportunity to participate in a wide variety of fun hands- on activities, including stream gauging in Rapid Creek, backyard conservation, oil spill cleanup, water filtration, water chemistry, weather radar, wetlands — to name just a few. Individuals presenting Water Festival programs include: Allen Heakin, United States Geological Survey; Gene Waterson, National Resources Conservation Service; Sharon Zeller, Keep Rapid City Beautiful; Dr. Larry Stetler, Dr. Bruce Berdanier, Dr. Henry Mott, Dr. Arden Davis and Lois Arneson- Meyer, SDSM& T; Gary Stephenson and Alan Wittmuss, South Dakota Department of Environment and Natural Resources; John Esposti, Beautiful Rushmore Cave; Gary Veldes, Bureau of Recreation; Dave Van Cleave, Rapid City Water Reclamation; Tyler Cruickshank, Institute of Atmospheric Science; Treste' Huse, National Weather Service, Aaron Asquith, Stream Table, Mike Modrick, KOTA- TV, Gail Schmidt, United States Geological Survey EROS Data Center, Kelly Lane, Douglas Schools, and Greg Young, South Dakota DFP. Dr. Scott Kenner, Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, is coordinator of the Water Festival activities. For additional information, contact Dr. Kenner at 394- 2513. ( May 7, 1999) TECH TO HOST WEST RIVER MATH CONTEST The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) will be host to the West River Math Contest on Monday, May 10, 1999. Twenty- four schools and 583 students from the west river region are signed up to participate. The contest will begin at 9: 30 am with a welcome from Tech President Dr. Richard Gowen in the New Gym. Students will then take off to various classrooms around campus to begin their tests. The schools have been broken into two categories, Class A – schools larger than 300 students, and Class B – schools with less than 300 students. Five tests will be administered, Algebra 1, Geometry1, Algebra 2, Geometry 2, and Advanced Mathematics Masters. An awards ceremony will take place at 1: 00 in the Electrical Engineering/ Physics Building room 252. The top five finishers in each testing category will receive awards. Julie Dahl, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, is overseeing the contest. ( May 10, 1999) SDSM& T'S MINI- INDY CAR UNVEILING RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY, MAY 16 The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's ( SDSM& T) Mini- Indy vehicle will be unveiled Sunday, May 16 at 2: 00 pm. A student team from Tech will be running tests on their Formula SAE car gearing up for the national competition May 18- 23 in Detroit, Michigan. The unveiling will take place in the parking lot of O'Harra stadium on the Tech campus. Last weekends scheduled unveiling was cancelled due to cold, dreary weather and the team anticipates a clear forecast for testing this weekend. This will be SDSM& T's fourth year of entering a vehicle in the Mini- Indy competition in which students design, fabricate and compete with small formula- style race cars. Over 100 teams from universities throughout the United States are registered to compete in this year's Mini- Indy event. The focus of the Mini- Indy is not simply on who can build the fastest car but rather on the use of engineering skills, financial know- how, and creativity. The competition's primary objectives are 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. Vehicles are judged in four categories: acceleration, skid pad – figure eight, one lap autocross, and endurance. " We are projecting a finish in the top 20 this year" said Jamey Backus, team leader. " As well as we finished two years ago, 24th out of 100, we are considerably lighter, stronger, have better handling, and more horsepower so we should have a good showing" he added. This year's Mini- Indy team members with their majors and hometowns include: team leader Jamey Backus, mechanical engineering, Beulah ND; John Fiedler, mechanical engineering, Glenham; Jason Hornecker, mechanical engineering, Lander WY; Tom Batho, mechanical engineering, Sioux Falls; Sergio Gonzalez, mechanical engineering, Spain; Trygre Trovick, mechanical engineering, Norway; Dan Ring, metallurgical engineering, Norris; Melinda Walberg, industrial engineering, St Joseph MI; Ben Short, mechanical engineering, Sturgis; Roy Reiss, mechanical engineering, Java; Forrest Foster, mechanical engineering, Oral; Jake Anderson, mechanical engineering, Buffalo WY; and Adam McMahon, mechanical engineering, Pierre. Dan Dolan, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is the faculty advisor. ( May 14, 1999) CARGILL INCORPORATED DESIGNATES SDSM& T AS A CORE SCHOOL At the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's ( SDSM& T) 139th Commencement ceremony held May 8, 1999, keynote speaker Ernest Micek, Chairman and CEO of Cargill Incorporated, announced his company's designation of Tech as a " Core" school. Through the company's Higher Education Initiative, Cargill has committed itself to increase their access to the best people and ideas relevant to the company's business' future by supporting select projects with significant strategic grants at SDSM& T. " We've known for some time that South Dakota School of Mines graduates can compete with the world's best" said Micek. " To us, that means we believe your students and faculty are key components to our future success. To you, it means more money for scholarships and key initiatives, as well as more help from Cargill associates who are willing to help out on campus in a variety of ways." At a luncheon following the commencement ceremony, Cargill Incorporated took the first step in supporting this new relationship with Tech, Micek presented SDSM& T with a check for $ 15,000. The students and faculty at the School of Mines will reap new benefits from this relationship with Cargill. Students will have access to a larger number of scholarships and internships; exposure to industry; career development and experience; improved programming and facilities; and expanded career opportunities. Faculty will have increased exposure to industry; new funding/ resources for programs, facilities and fellowships; and an improved interaction and exchange with industry. " We have more practicing engineers from the South Dakota school of Mines & Technology than any other school in the world" said Micek. " In a couple of weeks, it'll be up to 64. Ten people from the 1999 graduating class are joining us this year. That's one of our largest groups ever. We're pretty excited" he added. Some successful projects that have been sponsored by the Higher Education Initiative include study abroad programs to China, Britain, and New Zealand/ Australia; classroom and lab technology improvements; start- up support for international career development programs; faculty and student internship programs; faculty fellowships; and Cargill named scholarship programs, to list a few. ( May 14, 1999) ST. THOMAS MORE AND RAPID CITY STEVENS COME AWAY AS BEST OVERALL TEAMS AT THE WEST RIVER MATH CONTEST HELD AT SDSM& T ON MAY 10 The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) hosted the West River Math Contest on Monday, May 10, 1999. Over 500 students representing 24 area schools participated in the contest. Students competed in five divisions that included Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math, and Master's. Schools were divided into two classes, Class A and Class B. Class A was comprised of schools larger than 300 students, and Class B was comprised of schools with less than 300 students. The Ralph Doutt Award was given to St. Thomas More in Class B and Rapid City Stevens in Class A. The award is given to the schools in each class with the best overall team. The overall individual winners in each division were Lucas Jacobs of St. Thomas More, Algebra I; Matt Fischer of Custer, Geometry; Chester Ismay of Newell, Algebra II; and Sam Reeve of Sturgis, Advanced Math. Schools participating in Class A included Belle Fourche High School, Chadron High School, Custer High School, Dakota Middle School, Deadwood Middle School, Douglas High School, Hot Springs School, Lead High School, North Middle School, Rapid City Central High School, South Middle School, Spearfish High School, Stevens High School, Sturgis Brown High School, and West Middle School. Schools participating in Class B included Dupree High School, Hill City School, Lyman, Midland High School, Newell High School, Northern Hills Christian Homes, Pine Ridge High School, Rapid City Christian High School, and St. Thomas More. Winners in each category included: Algebra I Class A 1. Nicolas Savot – West Middle School 2. Jayson Tischler – South Middle School 3. Yashreeka Huq – South Middle School 4. Megan Sedlacek – Dakota Middle School 5. Adam Freese – South Middle School Class B 1. Lucas Jacobs – St. Thomas More 2. Lisa Lyons – Hill City School 3. Ben Heidgenker – St. Thomas More 4. Matt Jennings – Hill City School 5. Shane Schofield – Midland High Geometry Class A 1. Matt Fischer – Custer High School 2. Forest Honer Kamp – Chadron High School 3. Bill Mallory – Lead High School 4. Aaron Apaza – Hot Springs School 5. Kristen Kirsch – Rapid City Central Class B 1. Amanda Smith – Newell High School 2. Delvin Mason – Hill City School 3. Zach Simmons – St. Thomas More 4. Maggie Fischer – Rapid City Christian 5. Ryan Brunner ��� Newell High School Algebra II Class A 1. Karen Dryden – Sturgis Brown High School 2. Liv Hyatt – Stevens High School 3. Christina Croy – Douglas High School 4. Tyler Steinle – Sturgis Brown High School 5. Breanne Vottero – Stevens High School Class B 1. Chester Ismay – Newell High School 2. Ian Rummel – St. Thomas More 3. Irene Cherni – St. Thomas More 4. Amber Weaver – St. Thomas More 5. Sofiya Cherni – St. Thomas More Advanced Math Class A 1. Sam Reeve – Sturgis Brown High School 2. Benjamin Cutler – Hot Springs School 3. Carlynn Savot – Stevens High School 4. Christina Hansen – Stevens High School 5. Aaron Whiting – Custer High School Class B 1. Levi Mielke – Hill City School 2. Katie Olsen – St. Thomas More 3. John Fischer – Rapid City Christian 4. Dustin Wagner – St. Thomas More 5. Ryan Williams – Hill City School Master's 1. Lorraine Meyer – Custer High School 2. Gene Bang – Stevens High School 3. Pedro Teixeira – St. Thomas More 4. Kyle Detwiler – Stevens High School 5. J. R. Herlihy – St. Thomas More ( May 17, 1999) ALLOSAURUS TO BE UNVEILED AT THE JOURNEY MUSEUM To help celebrate the 2nd anniversary of The Journey Museum on Tuesday, May 18, a life- size Allosaurus will be on exhibit in the museum's main lobby. The dinosaur is on loan from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's ( SDSM& T) Museum of Geology, one of four partners with The Journey Museum, and will be unveiled at 12: 40 pm. Allosaurus, meaning strange lizard, is a carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Jurassic area of the Black Hills. It will be the first ever of its kind to be exhibited in South Dakota. Allosaurus can grow up to 39 feet in length, 15 feet tall, and up to 2 tons in weight. The dinosaurs lived 195- 104 million years ago. The body of an Allosaurus enabled it to be a fierce hunter. Slashing knife- like teeth with serrations made ripping skin and flesh very easy. Long strong legs giving it the ability to run with great speed and leap long distances, and clawed hands for grasping and tearing prey, aided in the hunt. The exhibit will invite children and adults into the Museum to answer fundamental questions about fossils and allow us to relate the Allosaurus to other important issues. By placing it in the Jurassic period, we can begin to question where it lived and what it did for a living. We can research and study the environmental conditions of the time, what it lived with, and how the Allosaurus was preserved. Visitors can also wonder how it died and what are its closest relatives. An Allosaurus exhibit will take you back in time and give you a chance to imagine the chase of a predator and prey in the real Jurassic Park. It gives one's imagination a beginning which one must go back millions of years to encounter. The exhibit will encourage children young and old to transform their thoughts into real life geology, science, and mathematics. Just recently SDSM& T Museum of Geology paleontologists and volunteers uncovered fossilized remains of juvenile and adult Allosaurus' at the Sundance field dig site. This summer individuals can participate in the scientific excavation of important paleontological sites in the Black Hills region. Field dig sites include excavation of Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs, Jurassic Dinosaurs and Mammals, Monster Marine Reptiles, Giant Pigs and Rhinos, The Unwily Coyote Site, and Marine turtles, mosasaurs, and plesiosaurs. For more information about SDSM& T field dig sites, call 1- 800- 544- 8162 ext. 2467. For further information regarding the 2nd anniversary celebration, call The Journey Museum at 394- 6923. ( May 20, 1999) SDSM& T HOSTS 15TH COMPUTERS AND WRITING CONFERENCE The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology is proud to be hosting the 15th Computers and Writing Conference, May 27- 30, 1999. Rapid City joins the ranks of cities from El Paso, Texas to Honolulu, Hawaii that have previously hosted the four- day event. The mission of the conference is help teachers and professionals at all levels who use computers in writing or writing instruction. The conference allows a forum for these professionals to share information and strategies on how and when to incorporate computer and Internet technology into their classes, research and other work. Dr. Michael Day, Associate Professor of English at Tech, was instrumental in SDSM& T's selection as the host site. After Day proposed the Black Hills as a possible location and received permission from the administration of SDSM& T, Rapid City was selected for the May, 1999 Conference. Rapid City was deemed an appropriate site for this conference, whose theme is " Tradition and Technology" because of its central location and close proximity to the picturesque Black Hills, including Mount Rushmore and the Crazy Horse Memorial. The deadline for proposals for the May conference was in October, 1998. A program committee of ten professionals from across the United States reviewed the proposals and decided on 130 panels, forums and workshops which will involve almost 200 presenters and over 250 participants from around the world. Individuals who are interested in attending the conference, volunteering to help or simply obtaining more information can contact Dr. Michael Day at ( 605) 394- 5100. Information can also be found by viewing the Conference's web site at http:// cw99. sdsmt. edu or by emailing cw99@ silver. sdsmt. edu . ( May 24, 1999) RAPID CITY STUDENT IS AWARDED SCARBOROUGH SCHOLARSHIP Kristie Mach of Rapid City was recently awarded a $ 1500 Scarborough Scholarship by the South Dakota Board of Regents. Mach attended Rapid City Central High School and will be a junior next fall at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) majoring in Interdisciplinary Sciences. The Marlin R. Scarborough Board of Regents Memorial Scholarship is awarded each Spring to a student who shall be a junior at a South Dakota university in the Fall. One representative from six South Dakota universities are considered for the scholarship. Mach was selected to be the candidate from Tech and was later selected with a unanimous vote by the Board of Regents to be this years recipient of the scholarship. Mach had to submit an essay describing her qualifications, educational interests, and career plans to the SDSM& T selection committee which then selected her as the candidate to represent Tech. Eligibility is limited to persons who have graduated from a South Dakota high school; completed three full semesters at the institution they shall be attending in the Fall and Spring semesters of their junior year; attain a university grade point average of at least 3.5; and have demonstrated leadership, academic, and community service qualities. Campus activities Mach is involved in include being a member of the art club, drama club, Phi Eta Sigma – a national freshman honor society, and contributing writer to the student paper, The Raver. Upon graduation Kristie plans to continue her education and get a Master���s degree in either English or Education. ( May 25, 1999) TECH'S MINI- INDY TEAM FINISHES ALL EVENTS AT NATIONAL COMPETITION The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology's ( SDSM& T) Formula SAE or Mini- Indy vehicle competed at the National Formula SAE competition May 19- 23 in Pontiac, Michigan. The team finished in 42nd place out of 110 registered schools. While coming out in the middle of the pack, Tech's student team was just one of 35 to finish all events. " Not many schools finish all of the events" said faculty advisor Dan Dolan. " These guys did so, that should say something about the quality of the car built" he added. Vehicles are judged in four driving events that include autocross, endurance, skid pad, and acceleration. Teams are also judged on cost report, design presentation, and marketing presentation. The focus of the Mini- Indy is not simply on who can build the fastest car but rather on the use of engineering skills, financial know- how, and creativity. The competition's primary objectives are 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. Mini- Indy team members with their majors and hometowns include: team leader Jamey Backus, mechanical engineering, Beulah ND; John Fiedler, mechanical engineering, Glenham; Jason Hornecker, mechanical engineering, Lander WY; Tom Batho, mechanical engineering, Sioux Falls; Sergio Gonzalez, mechanical engineering, Spain; Trygre Trovick, mechanical engineering, Norway; Dan Ring, metallurgical engineering, Norris; Melinda Walberg, industrial engineering, St Joseph MI; Ben Short, mechanical engineering, Sturgis; Roy Reiss, mechanical engineering, Java; Forrest Foster, mechanical engineering, Oral; Jake Anderson, mechanical engineering, Buffalo WY; and Adam McMahon, mechanical engineering, Pierre. Dan Dolan, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, is the faculty advisor. ( May 25, 1999) DIG FOR DINOSAURS THIS SUMMER WITH SDSM& T MUSEUM OF GEOLOGY Individuals interested in digging for dinosaurs have the opportunity to do so this summer with the SDSM& T Museum of Geology. Paleontologists from the Museum of Geology will be leading several field expeditions this summer to important paleontological sites in the Black Hills region. The public can register to take part in these digs on a limited, space- available basis. Participants will work in small groups with the involved paleontologists. The field digs also can be taken for academic credit. Each summer individuals from around the country travel to South Dakota to participate in field digs with SDSM& T's paleontologists who are known nationally and internationally for their expertise. Officials from the SDSM& T Museum of Geology will be conducting scientific excavations for Late Cretaceous dinosaurs, Jurassic dinosaurs and mammals, marine reptiles, giant pigs and rhinos, marine turtles, mosasaurs, pleisosaurs, and many other fossils. The dates, locations and brief descriptions of the various field paleo digs offered this summer by the Museum of Geology are as follows: June 14- 25 Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs and other vertebrates from northwestern South Dakota led by the enthusiastic Michael T. Greenwald July 5- 16 Jurassic Dinosaurs and Mammals I near Sundance, Wyoming. The " found" world of Camarasaurus and Allosaurus and tiny primitive mammals are present at this exciting locality. James Martin and Darrin Pagnac July 12- 23 Monster Marine Reptile Go " Cretaceous sea fishing" and excavate and document skeletons of fierce sea serpents and their prey. Camp on the prairie south of the Black Hills with Dr. Gorden L. Bell and experience the ambiance for learning he creates in the field. July 19- 30 Giant Pigs and Rhinos in the Badlands National Park. Excavate a tangle of Archaeotherium and Subhyracodon in the classic White River Badlands, Carrie L. Herbel July 19- 39 Jurassic Dinosaurs and Mammals II, the second excavation session at this important paleontological site described above, Dr. James Martin July 26- August 6 The Unwily Coyote Site, a series of fissure and cave deposit in the northern Black Hills that is producing camels, coyotes, and a diverse assemblage of tiny vertebrates. The setting is especially conducive for fieldwork. Philip Bjork August 2- 16 Marine turtles, mosasaurs, and plesiosaurs from the late Cretaceous. Excavations along the Missouri River near Chamberlain, South Dakota. James Martin, David Parris, and Gordon Bell [ A follow- up session August 16- 27 is also available.] Individuals interested in obtaining additional information about participating in the field digs can call ( 605) 394- 2467 or ( 800) 544- 8162/ ext. 2467; email pbjork@ msmailgw. sdsmt. edu; or write to Dr. Philip Bjork, Director, SDSM& T Museum of Geology, 501 E. St. Joseph Street, Rapid City, SD 57701. ( June 1, 1999) SDSM& T TO HOST UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAMS BEGINNING JUNE 1 The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology ( SDSM& T) will host two undergraduate research programs beginning June 1, 1999. Fourteen students from SDSM& T and universities from around the nation will begin two months of research with faculty at Tech. These students are part of the National Science Foundation supported Research Experience for Undergraduates Site ( NSF REU), and the All Nationals Alliance for Minority Participation ( AMP) Undergraduate Bridge Program. The NSF REU site places students with faculty to study " Molecular Level Modification of Surfaces." Tech faculty supporting the NSF REU site as mentors include from the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering department, Professors David Dixon, Steven McDowell, Jan Puszynski, and Robb Winter. Professor Ken Han from the Materials Science and Engineering department will be supporting the site as well. The NSF All Nationals AMP program's primary goal is to provide opportunities to Native Americans pursuing science, engineering and mathematics careers. One such opportunity is the Undergraduate Bridge Program where students work with faculty on their research. Mentor's for the AMP program include Tech Professors Bruce Berdanier and Scott Kenner. Professor Judy Sneller, Humanities, spearheads the communication skills development workshops for both programs. At the end of the two- month period, the undergraduate researchers will be presenting their work to their peers and the campus community. Students from SDSM& T participating include Robert Whipple of Rapid City, civil and environmental engineering; Traci Costello of Sioux Falls, chemical engineering; Darrel Gebes of Omaha NE, chemical engineering; Connie Giroux of Rapid City, chemistry; Erik Koski of Rapid City, chemical engineering; and Michelle While of Oakdale MN, chemical engineering. Students participating from Oglala Lakota College include Heather Hatfield, Carly Shangreau, Patricia Hammond, Louie Arguello, and Rana Kingi. |
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