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SURF Deep Talks celebrates the start of DUNE excavation

At Deep Talks, take a virtual tour of the Ross Hoistroom and rock conveyance system in preparation for the excavation of the DUNE caverns
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Celebrate Pi Day at Sanford Lab’s Deep Talks event

At Deep Talks: Pi Day, Dr. Travis Kowalski will discuss the many places the number “3.14159265…” has shown up throughout history and culture
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Physical, invented and imagined landscapes: Leekyung Kang selected as 2021 SURF artist-in-residence

Sanford Underground Research Facility Artist in Residence Program announces artist selected for 2021 residency
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Sanford Lab invites community to “Deep Talks: How low can you go?”

Join us for a live virtual tour of Sanford Lab’s low background counting facility on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 6 to 7 p.m. MT.
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Sanford Lab calls for applications for the Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program

Applications for the two-week, fully supported summer program are due Jan. 29, 2021
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Sanford Lab invites community to “Deep Talks: Water we learning?”

January 4, 2021
Join us for a virtual Education and Outreach presentation on Thursday, Jan. 14 from 6 to 7 p.m. MST.
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SURF Foundation raises funds for STEM backpacks for South Dakota students

On Giving Tuesday, help the SURF Foundation deliver holiday STEM backpacks to more than 200 South Dakota students who lack basic school supplies for remote learning.
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Sanford Lab invites public to Nobel Day celebration with Nobel Laureate Art McDonald

November 16, 2020
Deep Talks: Nobel Day includes a presentation from McDonald, a donor recognition and presentation of the CORES Award
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Sanford Lab to host public dedication of “Stratton Station”

November 9, 2020
Sanford Lab invites the public to a virtual dedication and naming of the Yates Ramp in honor of William "Jack" Stratton 
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Investigate the science goals of DUNE at Sanford Lab’s Deep Talks

November 2, 2020
This November, join a team of scientists as they unpack the science goals of the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment