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Features:[Page] 2 Students find \u27fresh project with construction of hovercraft[Page] 4 Students build award-winning moonbuggy in their first try [Page] 5 Improved jig assembly leaves ADVANCE manager tickled [Page] 6 Once again, SDSU students win the ASME design contest[Page] 7 Former dean Duane Sander is still solving problems[Page] 8 Daktronics co-founder Aelred Kurtenbach offers simple advice [Page] 10 Isaak earns reputation as national leader in quality control[Page] 12 Gene Amdahl is truly an entrepreneur at heart[Page] 13 Entrepreneur of the Year takes uncomplicated approach[Page] 14 Schmidt creates company to call his ownCollege:[Page] 16 Tuntland thanks SDSU in a big way[Page] 18 Donations create region\u27s only fiber optics lab[Page] 20 High school Expo events put fun into engineering[Page] 28 Phonathon hits record totalFaculty: [Page] 21 Love for students motivates Bergum in his forty-two year career[Page] 22 DeBoer\u27s job took him to more than a dozen countries [Page] 23 Schaefer engineers a successful NCAA wrestling tourney[Page] 24 Career commuter Jeny Sorensen calls it quits [Page] 25 Brown chosen to speak at international symposiumStudents:[Page] 26 A Korean native finds that her true homeland is in Minneapolis[Page] 27 Top engineering student spends a year studying in VenezuelaAlumni:[Page] 29 \u27Maritime marvel\u27 harbors years of memories[Page] Alumni newsContributors:[Page] 30 Dean\u27s Club[Page] 31-40 Donorshttps://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1048/thumbnail.jp

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Features: [Page] 2 SDSU engineers restore Solberg Hall to active duty: From donors to the project manager, this effort was the project of alumni. [Page] 4 Unique funding spawns new Solberg Hall: At $1, Solberg was the best purchase the State ever made.[Page] 6 Back from Iraq: Guard members tell their story about the restoration of Iraq.[Page] 8 Inquisitive nature leads Barnett to \u27quality\u27 career: Andy Barnett was living in a monastery when he decided to be an engineer[Page] 10 Mobile classroom brings science to students: Retired teachers drive the truck and an SDSU instructor steers the lessons.[Page] 12 \u27A perfect match\u27: Professor Alex Moutsoglou provided the research a Spearfish dentist needed.Faculty: [Page] 14 Alfred Andrawis: Works with Filipine grad student at \u27.ASA[Page] 15 Larry Browning: Coordinates training for high school physics teachers[Page] 16 Christine Larson: Mentors Lower Brule Community College student[Page] 17 New facultyCollege: [Page] 18 Economic development: A logical extension of College\u27s mission[Page] 20 Accreditation: Board visit brings favorable comments[Page] 21 Technology: Students work with fuel cell[Page] 22 Structures lab: A$280,000 grant means it\u27s shopping time[Page] 23 New map: EROS replaces black-and-white map in CrothersStudents: [Page] 24 ASCE: A Successful Chapter since Eternity, or so it seems[Page] 25 Ryan Brunner: Newell sophomore earns top FFA awardAlumni: [Page] 26 Children of Alumni: Regent to lower tuition for out-of-state alumniContributors: [Page] 26-28 Dean\u27s Clubhttps://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1016/thumbnail.jp

College of Nursing

Features Celebrating Excellence — The College of Nursing honors leaders during 80th anniversary[Page] 2 — Photo gallery of honorees.[Page] 6 — A brief look at the college’s history.[Page] 12 — The first four-year class.[Page] 14 — The gala’s honorees.[Page] 23 — Class of 1965 gives back.[Page] 24 — Alumni profiles. Department news[Page] 28- Faculty and professional staff publications.[Page] 30- Faculty and student awards and honors.[Page] 31- Deans’ distinguished lecture.[Page] 32- College honors. Alumni news[Page] 32- In memoriam.[Page] 33- Stacey Tait-Goodale Thank you for making the 80th Gala a success.https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/con_mag/1001/thumbnail.jp

Impulse

Features: [Page] 2 New MTS machine takes university researchers to another level: With a push, pull, or a twist, the new MTS machine allows faculty and students to conduct research at another level. [Page] 4 Stat students profit from Big Blue: SDSU alums at IBM ;pearhead fund-raising for a new computerized statistics lab.[Page] 6 Too much fun to quit ... almost: Dean Vi1gil Ellerbruch is stepping down after thirty-four years.[Page] 8 Rebuilding a life: In a wheelchair 12,000 miles from home, a Bangladesh student still plans to earn his master\u27s, and do something for me and this world. [Page] 9 NASA turns to SDSU researchers: Schille1; Helder lead a project to verify satellite information for the space agency.Students: [Page] 12 Baumberger receives $2,000 scholarship from ASCE [Page] 13 Department organizations honor top studentsFaculty: [Page] 14 Discovering Dakota hospitality[Page] 16 College welcomes eight new faculty members [Page] 18 Familiar faces tabbed as department heads [Page] 19 Summer job sparks Robert Finch\u27s second careerAlumni: [Page] 20 EerNisse among SDSU\u27s finest [Page] 21 Making a lasting impact [Page] 22 From tinkering tot to mechanical engineer [Page] 23 New electrical engineering scholarship establishedContributors:[Page] 24 Dean\u27s Clubhttps://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1045/thumbnail.jp

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Features: [Page] 2 Yellowstone solar project creates powerful memories[Page] 4 Crothers contractor on schedule for summer completion[Page] 6 Engineering Resource Center enhances region\u27s commerceStudents: [Page] 8 More students remain in state for engineering, technology jobs[Page] 10 Enrollment booming in \u27practical\u27 engineering department [Page] 12 Job Fair gives students inside track at careers[Page] 13 Students gain valuable insight as engineering interns[Page] 14 Electrical engineering staff hails from five different countries[Page] 15 Finding excellence in FE test[Page] 16 Even when you fall short, there\u27s much to be gained[Page] 17 Student marksmen outfire professional contractors[Page] 18 Engineering students present plan to convert church into jail[Page] 19 Putting ideas into practiceFaculty:[Page] 20 Computer science professor creates secure data base for NASA[Page] 21 Cluster computing can save time, money[Page] 22 Welcome to campus. Nine newcomers join the faculty[Page] 23 Rich Reid gains additional duties as acting assistant cleanContributors: [Page] 24 Deans Clubhttps://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1019/thumbnail.jp

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Features: [Page] 2 Crothers ready for the next generation[Page] 4 Energy lab ranks among the finest in the country[Page] 7 Teenagers build fun into Youth Engineering Adventure[Page] 8 Crothers makes life easier for those with disabilitiesStudents: [Page] 10 Joint Engineering Council impresses companies at job Fair[Page] 12 Students meet challenges of studying, performing[Page] 15 ME students create blimp for indoor athletic events[Page] 16 Design project aids ADVANCE workers at door manufacturerFaculty: [Page] 17 Grant to broaden access to remote sensing data[Page] 18 New faces, new positions[Page] 20 Faculty newsCollege: [Page] 21 College seeks accreditation under new regulations[Page] 22 Recruiting and retentionAlumni: [Page] 24 People skills carry Richard Bell to top of profession[Page] 26 Faithful in giving[Page] Alumni newsContributors: [Page] 26-28 Dean\u27s Clubhttps://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1017/thumbnail.jp

College of Nursing

Features[Page] 2 — Path to awarding graduate degrees has been worth the effort.[Page] 6 — Work/work balance—Faculty members discuss teaching and health-care careers.[Page] 10 — Finding her niche: A class section spurs Kim Nearhood to find her passion.[Page] 12 — West River Nursing Program graduates first DNP class.[Page] 13 — Certified nurse midwife Brenna Tate gets to experience miracles.[Page]14 — Lesley Cook and Julie Jones found ideal careers with VA.[Page] 16 — It took some time but Susan Leddy found a role she loves.[Page] 17 — Grant Jaspers makes the most of recent degree.[Page] 18 — Brenda Andersen plays a major role in care of Jackrabbits.[Page] 20 — Donelle King enjoys the relationships made as a DNP. Department news[Page] 22 - Stenvig receives multiple honors.[Page] 23- College receives grants to impact health care. Alumni news[Page] 26- Baker and Cundy named to 100 Great Iowa Nurses 2015 listing.[Page] 28- In memoriam.[Page] 29- Stacey Tait-Goodale: Be part of a gift transformation.https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/con_mag/1000/thumbnail.jp

Impulse

Features: [Page] 2 S is for success: New effort introduces Native American teens to college. [Page] 4 The New Leader: SDSU educator brings varied experience to the dean\u27s office. [Page] 6 Crescendo at Crothers Engineering hall being renovated, expanded in $7 million effort. [Page] 8 Engineering landmark Solberg Hall gets special treatment with renovation.Students: [Page] 20 Golden tribute to the silver-haired dean[Page] 21 Remund doubles up with teaching honors[Page] 21 Detail guy\u27 honored for work[Page] 22 Making models in a hurry[Page] 23 Persistence pays off for Selim with increased LTAP funding[Page] 25 Triaxial machine gives new meaning to materials testing[Page] 26 Wizard wins Service Award from S.D. Science TeachersAlumni: [Page] 27 Alum wins invention awards on three continents[Page] 28 Hometown Service[Page] 29 Donation enhances ME design teams[Page 43] \u27Nothing steers like a Giere\u27https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1046/thumbnail.jp

Research: South Dakota State University, Fall 2014

CONTENTS: Dietician seeks to reduce obesity among college-age students [Page] 2Wind: Support for wind energy based in economic development [Page] 3Berg leaves legacy of accomplishments [Page] 3Soil: Improved soil condition increases moisture for crops [Page] 4Microbial process increases soybean meal\u27s protein power [Page] 5Medgene develops vaccines using university technologies [Page] 6BioSNTR funding boosts biotechnology in South Dakota [Page] 8Scientists collaborate to combat avian influenza [Page] 8Pharmacy students role-play as part of a health-care team [Page]10Nursing research seeks to improve health care, reduce costs [Page 10]Improving organic solar cell efficiency essential to providing clean, abundant energy [Page] 11Streamlining thin film processing saves time, energy [Page] 11https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/research_mag/1004/thumbnail.jp

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Features:[Page] 2 Expo proves to be vital recruiting tool[Page] 4 Bridge designers span indoor river[Page] 5 EET, MNET students learn from the experts[Page] 6 BattleBot team creates new, manner battling robotCollege: [Page] 10 Solberg Hall set to open its historic doors once more[Page] 12 Activated Guard members awaken campus to Iraqi conflict[Page] 16 College writes new software engineering degreeStudents: [Page] 18 ME students design 65-foot tower at Kirby Science Center[Page] 22 Engineers Without Borders created to help needy areas 22[Page] 23 Students form CEO, a new entrepreneurship group [Page] 24 The ASCE chapter earns a clean sweep of the Regents awards[Page] 25 Dynamic Doer lives up to award\u27s nameFaculty: [Page] 26 Nadim Wehbe directs equipping of high-bay structures lab[Page] 27 New civil engineering head experienced with accreditation[Page] 28 Former Deere worker named as department head[Page] 29 A familiar name, Dennis Helder, heads new departmentAlumni: [Page] 32 Forsyth directs major efforts at the National Severe Storm Lab[Page] 34 Holt, Madden, Weaver named distinguished engineers[Page] 35 Phonathon cashes in on contactsContributors: [Page] 36-38 Dean\u27s Club[Page] 39-48 Donorshttps://openprairie.sdstate.edu/coe_impulse/1018/thumbnail.jp