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more info...		1/1/20261:00pm to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		1/2/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		1/7/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		1/10/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		1/16/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		1/28/20261:00pm to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		2/4/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		2/6/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		2/14/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		2/20/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		2/28/202610:00am to 5:00pmKathleen Grigg

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		3/4/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		3/6/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		3/14/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		3/20/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		4/1/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		4/3/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		4/11/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		4/17/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		5/1/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		5/6/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		5/9/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		5/15/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

more info...		5/20/20261:00pm to 5:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		6/3/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		6/5/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		6/13/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Teachers in the Field is an immersive, 4 day/3 night, field based professional development in Badlands National Park. This professional development offers hands-on field studies in water quality, aquatic macroinvertebrates and opportunities to study the rich geologic history of the area. 

During the PD we camp at Sage Creek primitive camp ground that has a vault toilet but no running water or electricity. The event is partially outfitted which means meals are provided by an experienced back country cook and we bring in the water while participants provide their own gear. A limited amount of camping gear is available for a small rental fee. No camping experience required but a sense of adventure is!

This PD is geared towards teachers and informal educators that serve upper elementary, middle/high school and undergraduate learners. K-2 educators may attend after consulting with the instructor. The experience is open to educators from all content areas with the expectation that you will participate in all activities. Teams of teachers from the same school are encouraged to attend.


Dates and Times: Jun 15 4pm MT - Jun 18 12pm MT
Location: Sage Creek Campground, Badlands National Park
Audience: Grade 3-16 educators
Credit: 2 credits, pending. $250 stipend for South Dakota classroom teachers upon submission of reflection
Cost: South Dakota educators - $50; Pierre School District educators - $25; Out of state educators - $75
more info...		6/15/2026
-6/18/2026		June 15 4pm MT - June 18 12pm MTAnne Lewis

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		6/19/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		7/1/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		7/3/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		7/11/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		7/17/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		8/5/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		8/7/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		8/8/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		8/21/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		9/2/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		9/4/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		9/12/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		9/18/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		10/2/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		10/7/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		10/10/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		10/16/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		11/4/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		11/6/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		11/14/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		11/20/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Did you know rocks can GLOW? Meet the Discovery Pod's Rock Star volunteer Robin to get close up with rocks, fossils, and more! Enjoy free take home goodies.
more info...		12/2/20262:00pm to 4:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		12/4/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff

INCLUDED WITH ADMISSION!
Journey Beyond the Known of constellations, moons, deep space objects, or even aliens! 
more info...		12/12/202611:00am to 1:00pmKristine Heinen

Don a spacesuit and take a volunteer guided moon walk through our newest exhibition, Lunar Life: Destination Mars!

Super Star volunteers are waiting on standby, ready for launch, every first and third Friday of the month from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Join them to discover all that Lunar Life has to offer, ranging from activities you may have missed on the first visit to deeper explanations into the science behind them!

We cannot always guarantee a volunteer can be there. Call in advance to double check or to learn more about donating your time to guide community youth through a lunar space station!
more info...		12/18/20261:00pm to 3:00pmAllison Graviett-Pfaff
Bioinspired Fluid Dynamics Research Experience for Teachers and Students
Dates to be arranged with Dr Basu.



The Biomedical and Bioinspired Fluid Dynamics Lab (Basu Lab), directed by Dr. Saikat Basu at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota State University, is inviting high school teachers and students to participate in their NSF CAREER-funded project. The topic is on respiratory fluid mechanics and how art could be incorporated in biophysics modeling studies. Participants will spend 3 days on SDSU's campus. Teachers will create a learning module based on the experience.



Recruitment asks:

- We are looking for Science teachers (with interest in integrating art with cutting-edge biophysics research) at the high schools in the region, with preference for institutions in the Tribal reservations.​

- Time commitment: 3-4 days in Summer (specific schedule is flexible, we will pick the mutually best possible week during June/July/Early August)​

- Please contact Dr. Saikat Basu by March 31, 2025, at: Saikat.Basu@sdstate.edu ​



What we expect to achieve:​

- The teacher will bring around approximately 3 students to Brookings and work on projects described.​

- The learning module developed from the camp activities could be shared with the students at the home institution.​

- We will also develop a poster outlining the experience of the workshop days​

- The students can present the poster at regional/local science fairs​



Benefits: ​

- $1000 stipend for each teacher

- Reimbursement for other expenses and covered accommodation and meals​

- Small stipends on the scale of $100 for each student participant​

- SDSU certificates for each student participant​

- Long-term mentorship for the student participants



To indicate your interest, please email Saikat.Basu@sdstate.edu ​. Include your name and teaching position. OR complete this registration form and your information will be sent to Dr. Basu.
more info...		Coming Soon...

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