Other BHSU initiatives at Sanford involving students from a variety of disciplines

• SURF planning - BHSU participated in the science education center preliminary business plan. Learn more about the BHSU College of Business and Natural Sciences.
• Historical research and preservation - in collaboration with Homestake Adams Research and Cultural Center, BHSU assisting with the preservation of artifacts from Homestake Mine. Learn more about the History program at BHSU...
• Cultural perceptions of SURF - Dr. John Glover, who serves on SURF's Cultural Advisory Committee, conducted a study (with Dr. Cheryl Anagnopoulos) to gauge attitudes within American Indian communities about the development of SURF. Learn more about the Center for American Indian Studies at BHSU...
• Education - BHSU is active in curriculum development/distance learning, research on teaching and learning, experience for pre-service teachers and outdoor education/interpretation exhibits. Learn more about BHSU's College of Education and Behavioral Science.
• Science Photography & Art - Learn more about BHSU's Mass Communication program...
• Information and technology infrastructure - Learn more about BHSU's Network and Computer Services...

As Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) continues to develop, faculty and staff at BHSU envision that the opportunities for collaboration at SURF will continue to increase. Sanford Underground Research Facility has already caught the attention of professors and students from around the world, and many have expressed their interest in BHSU so they can be a part of this exciting endeavor.

This world-class science laboratory just minutes from the BHSU campus provides unique opportunity for national and international interactions and recognition, student research and internship opportunities, enhanced faculty and student recruitment, increased research productivity, and additional science teacher training.