Study shows region's live bait trade as a potential pathway for invasive species
A new study from South Dakota State University was the first of its kind to explore the live bait trade in the Missouri River basin.
SDSU researcher turning switchgrass into bioplastics
South Dakota State University researcher Srinivas Janaswamy has demonstrated how switchgrass can be utilized to create bioplastics.
Invasive carp continue to be an ongoing threat to South Dakota's waters
Invasive carp (formerly known as Asian carp) pose a significant threat to South Dakota's lakes and rivers, natural resources that are treasured by thousands of anglers, boaters and water sports enthusiasts each year.
Are Russian olive trees fueling an invasive species in the San Juan River? An SDSU researcher investigates
re Russian olive trees fueling an invasive species in the San Juan River? An SDSU researcher investigates. Christopher Cheek, assistant professor in South Dakota State University's Department of Natural Resource Management, is one of those researchers.
Could spent coffee grounds provide an alternative to plastic packaging?
A new study from Srinivas Janaswamy has revealed how spent coffee grounds can be made into biodegradable films—material that could one day replace plastics.
Can avocado peels help curb a plastic waste problem?
Over the past two decades, the United States has been importing more and more avocados each year, underlining a growing obsession with the nutrient-dense fruit. Simultaneously, the U.S. and the rest of the world have been dealing with a growing environmental crisis spurred on by an overreliance on plastic. Could avocados — specifically avocado peels — provide a potential solution?
Haarberg 3D Center announces pilot grant awards
South Dakota State University's Haarberg Center for Drug, Disease and Delivery, housed in the College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions, has announced its second round of funding for research projects through the Haarberg 3D Center's Pilot Grant Program.