South Dakota Mines Employee Directory
Higher EducationSouth Dakota, United States501-1000 Employees
South Dakota Mines is a higher education institution focused on preparing engineers and scientists for leadership roles. Founded in 1885, the school emphasizes strong undergraduate programs complemented by graduate studies and research addressing critical needs regionally and globally. Its offerings span geology, mining engineering, particle physics, and atmospheric sciences, producing graduates capable of designing, building, and operating modern technology. Based in Rapid City, South Dakota, the institution serves students pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering and science, with graduates entering roles across industry, government, health, research, and education. In 2026, it partnered with Idaho National Laboratory on a Department of Energy project to advance clean energy efficiency.