CONGRATULATIONS to each of these grantees for another record-breaking year!  The following grants are currently active:

Anderson, Cynthia.  Biomedical Research Infrastructure Network (BRIN).  National Institutes of Health (Subaward from the University of South Dakota).  May 1, 2009 - April 30, 2012.  $1,767,820.

Anderson, Cynthia.  Metagenomic Analysis and Bioprospecting of the Microbial Communities in Homestake DUSEL Following Mine Dewatering.  NASA (Subaward from South Dakota School of Mines and Technology).  March 2, 2009 - May 1, 2012.  $7,273.

Apaza, June.  Consultant and Services Agreement, Advanced Placement Incentive Program (APIP). U.S. Department of Education (Subaward from S.D. Technology and Innovation in Education).  July 1, 2009 - August 31, 2012.  $86,200.

Apaza, June.  Title II: Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics and the New Common Core Standards - West.  U.S. Department of Education (Subaward from SD Board of Regents).  April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.  $50,000.

Apaza, June.  8 Standards of Mathematical Practice (Contract).  SD Department of Education.  October 1, 2011 - January 30, 2012. $3,772.

Barnes, Mike.  Contract: Nutra-Flo Protein and Biotech Products.  Nutra-Flo Company.  August 1, 2008 - June 30, 2012.  $30,000.

Barrus, Michael. Dolciani Mathematics Enrichment Grant Program "Black Hills Math Circle".   Mathematical Association of America.  April 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.  $6,000. 

Bergmann, David.  Metagenomic Analysis of Drainage and Service Water in the Deep Underground Science and Engineering Laboratory (DUSEL) at the Homestake Mine. South Dakota Board of Regents. August 22, 2010 - February 21, 2012.  $80,200.

Briggs, Janet.  Title II: Earth and Space Science Concepts for Teachers.  U.S. Department of Education (Subaward from SD Board of Regents).  April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.  $50,000.

Calhoon, David.  Contract: Survey and Follow-Up Specific Needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing.  SD Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services.  January 5, 2012 - December 30, 2012.  $25,900.

Cooch, Greg.  Contract: SD Department of Education for State Performance Plan, Indicator 14.  January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012.  $49,715.

Custer, Rodney.  An Examination of Science and Technology Teachers' Conceptual Learning Through Concept-Based Engineering Professional Development.  National Science Foundation.  September 2, 2011 - August 31, 2015.  $2,972,216.

Downing, Holly. The Johanna Meier Opera Theatre. National Endowment for the Arts (Subaward from SD Arts Council). July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012. $4,000.

Durben, Dan.  Developing a New Market for South Dakota Hops. U.S. Department of Agriculture (Subaward from SD Department of Agriculture).  October 6, 2011 - September 30, 2012.  $5,184.

Gabel, Mark.  Development of a Multi-Herbarium Web-Accessible Database of the Vascular Plants from the Missouri Plateau, U.S.A.  National Science Foundation.  April 1, 2009 - August 31, 2013.  $499,844.

Glover, John. Survey of American Indian Perceptions. Underground Lab Mini Grant. October 31, 2008 - September 30, 2013. $4,906.

Gritts, Carol. Upward Bound 2007-2012. U.S. Department of Education. June 1, 2007 - May 31, 2012.  $1,539,996.

Hemmingson, Sharon. Title II Grants Management. SD Board of Regents. October 1, 2007 - September 30, 2012. $12,000.

Hupp, Susan. Trio--Student Support Services. U.S. Department of Education. September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2012.  $1,457,164.

Johnson, Andy.  CCLI: Radioactivity by Inquiry for College Science Courses.  National Science Foundation.  June 1, 2010 - May 31, 2013.  $188,088.

Johnson, Andy.  Title II: Modeling Physics Part 2 in South Dakota.  U.S. Department of Education (Subaward from SD Board of Regents).  April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.  $49,894.

Jones, Art.  Energy Efficiency Upgrades -- ARRA.  U.S. Department of Energy (Subaward from SD Energy Management Office).  February 1, 2010 - February 28, 2012.  $799,250.

Kapust, Vicki.  Title II: Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics and the New Common Core Standards - East.  U.S. Department of Education (Subaward from SD Board of Regents).  April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.  $50,000.

Keeter, Kara.  SNO+ and DArTPC Collaboration Activities in Underground Particle Astrophysics.  National Science Foundation.  June 1, 2009 - June 1, 2012.  $444,000.

Keeter, Kara.  MRI: Developing a Custom Trace Gas Analyzer for Noble Gases.  National Science Foundation.  August 1, 2009 - August 1, 2012.  $130,000.

Keeter, Kara / Zehfus, Mike.  2010 Initiative: Center for Detecting Rare Physics Processes With Ultra-Low Background Experiments at Sanford Lab / DUSEL.  SD Board of Regents.  May 1, 2009 - April 30, 2014.  $72,190.

Keeter, Kara.  Letter of Agreement, QuarkNet Center Participation.  National Science Foundation (Subaward from University of Notre Dame).  September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2012.  $40,000.

Keeter, Kara.  Component Cleaning of the Majorana Demonstrator.  U.S. Department of Energy (Subaward from UT-Battelle, LLC). December 5, 2011 - September 30, 2013.  $113,128.

Klarenbeek, Sandy.  Letter of Agreement for Consultant Services.  SD Department of Education, Office of Accreditation and Teacher Quality.  August 1, 2011 - February 28, 2012.  $13,103.

Marcus, Urla.  Mending the Sacred Hoop: A Circle of Unity.  SD Humanities Council.  April 10, 2012 - April 30, 2012.  $3,415.

Marcus, Urla.  Successful Transitions Toward Academic Readiness (STAR).  U.S. Department of Education (Subaward from SD Department of Education, Office of Indian Education).  August 14, 2011 - August 13, 2012.  $40,000.

Nag, Parthasarathi.  Title II: Best Practices in Teaching Mathematics and the New Common Core Standards - East.  U.S. Department of Education (Subaward from SD Board of Regents).  April 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.  $50,000. 

Nessan-Merriman, Helen.  SD Women's Business Center.  Small Business Administration.  September 30, 2010 - September 29, 2012.  $300,000.

Norris, Margaret.  Journey Into Space.  National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) (Subaward from The Journey Museum).   May 11, 2011 - June 15, 2013.  $10,000.

Pearce, Lee.  The Predictability of Student Attributes and Instructional Milieu on Success in Developmental Math Courses, College Algebra, the CAAP Exam, and Matriculation to Degree.  National Science Foundation.  February 1, 2012 - January 31, 2014.  $176,899.

Sarver, Shane.  Conduct forensic testing of samples submitted by State Wildlife officers.  SD Department of Game, Fish, and Parks.  July 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.  $20,000.

Sarver, Shane.  EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) - Photo Activated Nano Systems (PANS) Project Component.  National Science Foundation (Subaward from SD State University).   July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2014.  $479,708.

Sarver, Shane.  Acquisition of Equipment to Increase Research Capacity, Enhance Biomedical Research Infrastructure, and Support Regional Economic Development.  SD Board of Regents.  November 1, 2011 - June 30, 2012.  $184,875.

Sayler, Ben.  PRIME: Promoting Reflective Inquiry in Mathematics Education. National Science Foundation (Subaward from Technology in Education). October 1, 2002 - September 30, 2012.  $880,845.

Sayler, Ben.  Education and Outreach Planning for DUSEL.  National Science Foundation. October 1, 2010 - September 30, 2015.  $1,492,603.

Siemens, Dave. BHSU Integrative Genomics Transition Scholarship Program. National Science Foundation S-STEM. September 1, 2007 - August 31, 2012.  $598,000.

Smith, Brian.  Study of Effects of Deltamethrin on Salamanders in Prairie Dog Towns at Wind Cave National Park.  U.S. National Park Service. June 1, 2010 - August 31, 2012.  $9,900.

Smith, Brian.  Threats, Management, and Suggested Harvest and Collection Policy for Herpetofauna of South Dakota.  SD Department of Game, Fish, and Parks.  September 1, 2011 - August 31, 2012.  $63,063.

Spellman, Garth.  Collaborative Research: Multilocus Comparative Phylogeography of Pine-Oak Woodland Birds in North America.  National Science Foundation.  August 15, 2008 - September 30, 2012.  $239,316.

Spellman, Garth.  SNAPP: Strengthening Native American Access to the Professoriate.  National Science Foundation (Subaward from Idaho State University).  May 15, 2011 - April 30, 2012.  $5,000.

Termes, Tom.  Increasing Energy Efficiency and Employment Opportunities: SD First Energy Management Certificate -- ARRA.  U.S. Department of Labor (Subaward from SD Department of Labor).  July 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012.  $100,000.

Wietgrefe, Nancy.  Northern Black Hills RSVP.  Corporation for National and Community Service.  April 1, 2009 - March 31, 2012.  $74,362.

Wietgrefe, Nancy.  Northern Black Hills RSVP.  City of Belle Fourche.  January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012.  $2,500.

Wietgrefe, Nancy.  Northern Black Hills RSVP.  City of Spearfish.  January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012.  $6,500.

Wietgrefe, Nancy.  Northern Black Hills RSVP.  City of Sturgis.  December 1, 2011 - September 30, 2012.  $500.

Wietgrefe, Nancy.  Northern Black Hills RSVP.  Sturgis Rally Charities.  January 11, 2012 - December 31, 2012.  $1,500.

Wietgrefe, Nancy.  Northern Black Hills RSVP.  MDU Resources Foundation.  April 1, 2012 - September 30, 2012.  $2,000.

FY 2011 Funds Awarded (7/01/2010 - 6/30/2011):   $4,004,611

Number of proposals submitted: 82
      Number of Awards: 60