Revisiting the LA fires

Researchers in SDSU's Geospatial Sciences Center of Excellence utilized satellite data to better understand how destructive wildfires swept through Los Angeles in January 2025. 

Midwestern Higher Education Compact Grant to support student success, workforce development for health professions in South Dakota

The Midwestern Higher Education Compact has awarded SDSU, in partnership with Black Hills State University, a $250,000 Strategic Impact and Innovation Grant to support success for students pursuing careers in health professions.

SDSU engineers investigate nasal spray delivery through industry partnership

A new study from SDSU's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering demonstrates a novel approach to target nasal spray deposition for drug delivery.

Janaswamy named to top 2% of scientists 

Srinivas Janaswamy, associate professor in SDSU’s Department of Dairy and Food Science, has been named to the Stanford/Elsevier Top 2% Scientists List for 2025.

Lohr researcher advances AI models

Researchers in SDSU's Jerome J. Lohr College of Engineering are developing algorithms that allow artificial intelligence to gather meaning from images and other data sources in support of technological advancement and scientific discovery. 

WATCH: The Yellow & Blue Podcast | From Lab to Life: How Research Shapes Our World

Houdek is a South Dakota company born from SDSU research. In this episode of the Yellow & Blue Podast, you’ll hear from alumni and Houdek employees Austin Bushong, a research microbiologist, and Jeremy Javers, vice president of technology, as they share how research led to MEPro — a high-protein feed ingredient made from South Dakota soybeans and used in sustainable aquaculture around the world.

SDSU Research in the News

Faces of the Black Hills — "SDSU College of Nursing"

Midwestern Higher Education Compact — "MHEC grant to support workforce development for health professions in South Dakota"

Phys.org — "Satellite data reconstruct 2025 LA fires, showing rapid spread in first day"

Prevention Web — "USA: Satellite data reconstructs 2025 LA fires, showing rapid spread in first day"

Associated Press — "New nutrition research links pork to muscle health, recovery and healthy aging"

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Last month, two South Dakota State University doctoral candidates had the opportunity to present their research to state legislators at the 2026 South Dakota Student Research Poster Session in the Rotunda of the State Capitol. 

Sumi Regmi, left with District 7 Sen. Tim Reed, discussed her research in transforming soyhulls into biodegradable, plastic-like packaging films. 

Elias Moreno, right with Reed, discussed his research at the Cottonwood Field Station, where he is investigating how emerging technologies — like virtual fencing — can improve range management and optimize cattle performance.

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