Welcome to the 2026 South Dakota INBRE Convocation. [announcement flyer]
The event will be held Friday, July 31, 2026 in the Muenster University Center on the University of South Dakota campus in Vermillion, SD.
Parking is available in non-metered spots on lots 2, 3, and 4. [parking map]
The aim of this venue is to showcase undergraduate research in the region.
Registration
(click here to register; please have your abstract ready)
Program
8:30 AM Check in & Light Breakfast
9:00 AM Welcome/Opening Remarks
9:15 AM Student/Faculty Talks (parallel breakout sessions)
10:45 AM Coffee Break
11:00 AM Poster Session #1
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Student/Faculty Talks (parallel breakout sessions) + Student Focus Group
1:45 PM Poster Session #2
3:00 PM Coffee Break/Closing Remarks
The event co-organizers are:
Victor Huber, University of South Dakota, South Dakota BRIN Site Host
Luci Drapeau, University of South Dakota, South Dakota BRIN Tribal College Coordinator
Gina O'Connor, University of South Dakota, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, U.Discover Director
Alex Kloth, Augustana University
Adam Sturlaugson, University of Sioux Falls
Chun Wu, Mount Marty University
Rachel Willand-Charnley, South Dakota State University, PI of the Collaboration to Combat Crime (C3) NSF REU Site
James Hoefelmeyer, University of South Dakota
The event sponsors are:
Sioux Valley Local Section of the American Chemical Society