STEM Outreach for Sanford Research
We teach K-12 students and teachers, undergraduates, graduate students and the community. Our goals: to increase community understanding of science, raise awareness of the benefits of research, and emphasize the role of both in our society.
Our Programs
K-12
Inspire the next generation of scientists. Bring your students to our science exploration classes and tours.
Undergraduates
Get research experience and prepare for a career in science while you’re still in college.
Graduate Students
Train with national research experts and perform graduate research at Sanford Research.
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The Sanford PROMISE
Get to know the Sanford PROMISE (Program for the Midwest Initiative in Science Exploration). We help K-12 through graduate students get into science and research. We provide classes, workshops, internships and scholarships. If you can’t make it to the lab, we provide supplies and mentorship. See the lab and meet the people behind the program.
Our Team
Sponsors
Thank you to our partners for supporting the Sanford Research Academic Programs:
- Sanford Health
- Sanford Research
- Sanford Foundation
- Washington Pavilion
- Quest Foundation
- University of South Dakota
- South Dakota State University
- Augustana University
- NIH Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child and Human Development R25 grant
- NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) grant
Unique Experiences at Sanford Research
Sanford Research supports a training environment for students from different cultures and backgrounds.
Students who are underrepresented in the biological sciences (including underrepresented minority students, first-generation college students, individuals from lower income backgrounds or rural communities, students with disabilities, and Veterans or members of the Armed Services) are encouraged to apply for graduate, undergraduate, and high school research opportunities.
Sanford Health News
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Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
Research studies include in-depth look at ovarian cancer, binge eating disorders
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Early diabetes detection prevents serious illness in toddler
PLEDGE study helped 2-year-old with type 1 diabetes diagnosis before any symptoms
Sanford Health News
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Sanford researchers awarded major grants from NIH
Research studies include in-depth look at ovarian cancer, binge eating disorders
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Early diabetes detection prevents serious illness in toddler
PLEDGE study helped 2-year-old with type 1 diabetes diagnosis before any symptoms