AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSTEM Outreach: Neutrino Day returned to Lead with a free, hands-on science festival at Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center and other venues, drawing scientists and students for interactive exhibits and talks. Online Child Safety: South Dakota reached a $15 million settlement with Roblox, with funds earmarked for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, education and after-school programs, and a public safety campaign—plus new age-verification and chat protections. AI in Education: Dakota Wesleyan University launched a campus-wide responsible AI initiative, giving more than 1,000 students, faculty, and staff access to BoodleBox to standardize and secure AI use. Paleontology & Ethics: Sotheby’s is auctioning “Gus,” a near-complete 67-million-year-old T. rex fossil found in Harding County, with estimates up to $30 million—sparking renewed debate over whether major fossils should stay available for science. Space Watch: A total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026 will be visible only along a narrow path of totality; parts of the U.S. will see a partial eclipse. Weather Extremes: Tornadoes are breaking records in parts of the Midwest as the pattern shifts eastward, while forecasts warn of dangerous heat and extreme conditions across the region.
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