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Learn about geothermal energy research at SURF’s upcoming Deep Talks

January 10, 2022
The Enhanced Geothermal Systems Collab will discuss their research on the 4100 Level of SURF and how their findings inform large-scale studies worldwide
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Visitor Center transfers to South Dakota Science and Technology Authority

January 5, 2022
On Jan. 7, 2022, ownership of the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center transferred to the SDSTA
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Celebrate the Black Hills legacy of neutrino science at SURF’s Nobel Day event

December 6, 2021
Celebrate Nobel Day and the pioneering research of Dr. Raymond Davis, Jr. with SURF science director Jaret Heise
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Journey Museum awarded 2021 CORES Award in recognition for science public outreach

November 29, 2021
SURF selected The Journey Museum and Learning Center as this year’s recipient of the CORES Award, recognizing their passion for and visible commitment to science public outreach
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Learn about ongoing excavation for LBNF/DUNE at upcoming SURF event

November 15, 2021
SURF invites the public to “Deep Talks: Having a blast!” virtual event on Thursday, Nov. 18, from 6 p.m. MT
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SURF Foundation honors Sacred Circle Garden donations with limited-edition prints

November 15, 2021
Donors giving $1,500 to the Sacred Circle Garden campaign will receive a limited-edition print of a Black Hills landmark
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SURF calls for applications for the 2022 Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program

November 1, 2021
Applications for the two-week, fully-supported summer program are due Jan. 21, 2022
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SURF community raises more than $6,700 for local breast cancer patients

November 1, 2021
Funds raised by the Sanford Underground Research Facility team will support Lead-Deadwood Foundation for Health's "pink bubble"
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Put your dark matter savvy to the test at SURF’s virtual Dark Matter Day event

SURF invites the public to “Deep Talks: Are you smarter than a dark matter physicist?” on Thursday, Oct. 28, from 6 to 7 p.m. MT
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SURF now accepting applications for 2022 summer internships

Apply today for a summer internship at America’s underground science laboratory