AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoResearch Recognition: Three Dakota State University faculty members made Stanford-Elsevier’s 2026 list of the world’s top 2% of scientists, for work spanning information systems, cybersecurity and theoretical physics. Global STEM Links: South Dakota Mines is partnering with the University of Papua New Guinea on student exchanges, joint research and possible degree programs; 12 students from Papua New Guinea started at Mines this fall. Energy Storage: In Big Stone City, a new thermal battery uses surplus wind power to heat carbon blocks, storing energy as heat for a nearby biofuel refinery. AI Research: A South Dakota Mines professor has earned an NSF-backed award for artificial intelligence research. Health Technology: Monument Health’s hybrid operating room in Rapid City combines surgery with advanced imaging, bringing more complex vascular procedures closer to home. Water Resources: Reports warn that South Dakota’s aquifers are declining, raising concerns about future freshwater supplies.
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