AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUnderground Physics & Public Outreach: Sanford Underground Research Facility is hosting the CETUP* workshop in Lead (June 22–July 17) on dark matter and neutrinos, with about 70 scientists plus community pub talks and trivia nights at Dakota Shivers Brewing. Nanotech Commercialization: South Dakota Mines’ NanoGuard team has completed the NSF I-Corps program and is moving toward commercialization of an invisible nanometer-thin shield to prevent biological buildup and corrosion. Critical Minerals R&D: DOE’s ARPA-E is awarding $72M for magnet and critical-mineral research via ROCKS and MAGNITO, including projects tied to South Dakota Mines and the University of Houston. STEM for the Public: Dakota Wesleyan University will run free portable planetarium shows in Mitchell (2, 4, and 7 p.m.) focused on the summer night sky. Local Tech & Education: Sleepy Eye Public Schools in Minnesota hired South Dakota State University alum McKenzie Wagelie as elementary principal starting July 1. Health & Safety: AAA is urging “100 Days of Safe Driving” this summer, and a mental health memo highlights why sleep matters.
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