Related Events and Organizations
3-Minute Thesis
Information Session - February 7, 3:00pm (MUC 211 and Zoom)
Preliminary Round - February 14, 3:00pm (MUC Ballroom)
Final Round - February 21, 3:00pm (MUC Ballroom)
The Three Minute Thesis competition provides graduate students with an opportunity to communicate the significance of their research project to a non-specialized audience in just three minutes. The 3MT(R) is an academic research communication competition developed by The University of Queensland (UQ), Australia.
For more information, email the Graduate School at grad@usd.edu.
Council of Undergraduate Research
The mission of the Council on Undergraduate Research is to support and promote high-quality mentored undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative inquiry.
CUR provides support and professional development opportunities for faculty, staff, administrators, and students. Our publications and outreach activities are designed to share successful models and strategies for establishing, nurturing, and institutionalizing undergraduate research programs.
USD supports a group of faculty and staff whose goal is to advance research and creative activity among undergraduate students. CURCS administers a number of the undergraduate research programs.
For more information, email the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at undergraduateresearch@usd.edu.
Eastern South Dakota Research Symposium
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Join a wide variety of researchers from the area's leading institutions to promote cutting-edge research and foster scientific collaboration.
The symposium will feature Basic & Biomedical Research, Social & Behavioral Research, and Transdisciplinary & Team Science Research sessions, as well as a poster session, networking opportunities, and more!
Eighth Annual Lecture in Ethics, Law, and Society
Thursday, April 4, 4:00 p.m.; Farber Hall
Consent and the Offers We Cannot Refuse
Hallie Liberto
Hallie Liberto is a moral philosopher and Professor of Philosophy at the University of Maryland. She is the author of Green Light Ethics (Oxford), a major recent book on the philosophy of consent. In her lecture, the Eighth Annual Lecture in Ethics, Law, and Society, she will discuss the treacherous relationship between threats, bribes, and consent.
Friday, April 5, 12:00-1:00 PM, UED 116
Workshop on Consent and Victim Blaming
A workshop on consent and victim blaming with visiting philosopher Hallie Liberto.
Liberto’s visit is sponsored by the College of Arts and Science, the Women, Sexuality and Gender Studies Program and by the Opportunity Center. Her visit will be coordinated with a classroom visit and an informal meeting with the Philosophy club. Please contact Ralph DiFranco or Zoli Filotas for details.
Native Student Services
April 3, 2024, 6:30 p.m.; Farber Hall
Jaida Grey Eagle is an Oglala Lakota freelance documentary photographer currently located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Jaida served as a Report for America Fellow with Sahan Journal as a photo journalist. Jaida researched Native photography as a Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community (SMSC) Native American Fellow for the upcoming exhibition at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts titled "In Our Hands: Native Photography from 1890 to Now." in which her role evolved to co-curator on the project. Jaida is a co-producer on the Sisters Rising Documentary, which is the story of six Native American women reclaiming personal and tribal sovereignty in the face of ongoing sexual violence against Indigenous women int he United States and has recently received na Honorable Mention at the Big Sky Doc Festival. She holds her Bachelor of Fine Arts emphasizing Fine Art Photography from the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Please join Native Student Services in welcoming Jaida during her photography exhibit on campus.
Phi Beta Kappa Lifto Amundson Lecture
Thursday, April 4, 5:00 p.m.; Farber Hall
The University of South Dakota's Phi Beta Kappa Alpha chapter welcomes Ingrid Daubechies, Ph.D., James B. Duke Distinguished Professor of Mathematics and Electrical and Computer Engineering, Duke University to present the Lifto Amundson Lecture.
The Lifto Amundson Lectureship has enabled distinguished speakers from the liberal arts disciplines to visit USD each year and share their research and perspectives with the community. The Lifto Amundson Lecture, open to the general public, is given in conjunction with initiation ceremonies for new members of Phi Beta Kappa each spring.
Dr. Daubechies will be speaking on Mathematicians helping art historians and art conservators. In recent years, mathematical algorithms have helped art historians and art conservators putting together the thousands of fragments into which an unfortunate WWII bombing destroyed world famous frescos by Mantegna, decide that certain paintings by masters were “roll mates” (their canvases were cut from the same bolt), virtually remove artifacts in preparation for a restoration campaign, get more insight into paintings hidden underneath a visible one.
South Dakota Biotech
South Dakota Biotech Upcoming Events
Formed in 2006, South Dakota Biotech serves a membership which includes business, universities, service providers and state-wide economic development entities to expand the bioscience industry. This non-profit organization is dedicated to developing biotechnology through expanding research, advocacy, funding, education, infrastructure development and promotion. By connecting with South Dakota Biotech, you become an active player in the growth and sustainability of the state's promising biotech sector.
SD Biotech welcomes you to join them several upcoming events! For up-to-date information on events, please visit www.sdbio.org/upcoming-events.
TEDxUSD
Wednesday, April 17, 5:00pm; USD Farber Hall (Old Main)
TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our event is called TEDxUSD, where x = independently organized TED event. At our TEDxUSD event, TEDTalks video and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events, including ours, are self-organized.
For tickets and other information, please see the link above.
USD Honors
The Honors Program at USD isn’t about courses that move faster and cover more material; it’s about developing you into a person who’s passionate about contributing to society and preparing for a rapidly changing world. By fostering enriched educational opportunities for academically talented and highly motivated students, USD can offer an engaging, stimulating and rewarding experience.
The Honors program proudly sponsors programs for Honors students as well as the University at large including the Life Boat lecture and Honors Three Minute Thesis (non-sanctioned).
For more information, please fill out this contact form or email Honors program coordinator Bob Welch at Bob.Welch@usd.edu.
Wacipi
Saturday and Sunday, April 6-7; Sanford Coyote Sports Center
Join us for the 50th Annual Wacipi, a powwow that encapsulates the rich tapestry of Native traditions, dance and song. Hosted by the Tiospaye Student Council and USD Native Student Services, this event serves not only as a cultural celebration but also as a platform for prospective students, alumni and current leaders to connect and engage.
For more information, email tiospaye@coyotes.usd.edu.
