We're gearing up for Raising for Rockers 2024! Here is this year's project list. If you would like to offer a matching or challenge gift, please email Bailey.Ellis@sdsmt.edu.

The Atmospheric and Environmental Science Department has a goal to raise $7,000 to support students traveling to conferences that will provide enriching personal and professional development opportunities.

The Chemical and Biological Engineering Department has a goal to raise $20,000 to support professional development opportunities such as the ChemE Car Competition, travel to the American Institute of Chemical Engineers Conference, and bringing leading scientists and engineers to campus for seminars.   

The Chemistry, Biology and Health Sciences Department has a goal to raise $10,000 to support professional development opportunities for students, such as seminar speakers, conference travel, American Chemistry Society activities, and more.

The Civil Engineering Department has a goal to raise $10,000 to support activities such as the Hard Hat Ceremony, monthly free food gatherings, Career Fair Meet & Greet, and more.

The Computer Science Department has a goal to raise $10,000 to support students attending the Grace Hopper Conference, a computing technology conference for women that supports women in the field through resources, mentoring and networking. 

The Electrical Engineering Department has a goal to raise $20,000 to purchase a state-of-the-art intelligent robotic dog to support teaching and research in robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence.

The Geology and Geological Engineering Department has a goal to raise 10,000 to support their Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 field trips which offer invaluable experiences for their students. 

The Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences Department has a goal to raise $5,000 to update their lounge so that it fuels creativity and collaboration among students.

The Industrial Engineering Department has a goal to raise money for new machine learning & automation equipment that would advance the program’s offerings to students and faculty.

The Materials and Metallurgical Engineering Department has a goal to raise $10,000 to support students attending the TMS Bladesmithing Competition and Foundry Society Cast in Steel Competition.

The Mathematics Department has a goal to raise $15,000 to support their annual West River Math Contest.

The Mechanical Engineering Department has a goal to raise $20,000 to purchase a state-of-the-art intelligent robotic dog to support teaching and research in robotics, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. 

The Mining Engineering and Management Department has a goal to raise $10,000 to purchase a much-needed new concrete block which is used by several disciplines, as well as by the mining and mucking team who competes nationally and internationally. 

The Nanoscience and Biomedical Engineering Department has a goal to raise $5,000 to support Camp Biomed, their Nano-BME Expo, and student scholarships.  

The Physics Department has a goal to raise $4,000 to support activities geared toward engaging first-year students, supporting students through study groups, and state-of-the-art equipment for the Advanced Physics Laboratory.