The Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is operated by the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) with funding from the Department of Energy’s Office of Science. Our mission is to advance world class science and inspire learning across generations. Located in Lead, South Dakota, SURF advances our understanding of the universe by providing laboratory space deep underground, where sensitive physics experiments can be shielded from cosmic radiation. Researchers at SURF explore some of the most challenging questions facing 21st century physics, such as the origin of matter, the nature of dark matter and the properties of neutrinos. The facility also hosts experiments in other disciplines—including geology, biology and engineering. SURF is located at the former Homestake gold mine, which was a physics landmark long before being converted into a dedicated science facility. Nuclear chemist Ray Davis earned a share of the Nobel Prize for Physics in 2002 for a Solar Neutrino Experiment he conducted 4,850 feet underground in the mine. Homestake closed in 2003, but the company donated the property to South Dakota in 2006 for use as an underground laboratory. That same year, philanthropist T. Denny Sanford donated $70 million to the project. The South Dakota Legislature also created the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority to operate the lab. The state Legislature has committed more than $40 million in state funds to the project, and South Dakota also obtained a $10 million Community Development Block Grant to help rehabilitate the facility.
External link for Sanford Underground Research Facility
630 E. Summit St.
Lead, SD 57754, US
Join the SURF team and help us advance world class science and inspire learning across generations. We’re hiring in a variety of positions – check the link below! https://ow.ly/v2u250QNVYU
We're about halfway through the CETUP* Workshop and are thrilled to be hosting these particle physicists from 20 countries this summer at SURF. 🌍 We have several opportunities for the public to interact with these brilliant international scientists. Don't miss the CETUP* Ask A Scientist event or the CETUP* Pub Talks at Greenfield Pub. Join us and be a part of these enlightening conversations! For more information on these events, visit: https://lnkd.in/gj86CdUe https://lnkd.in/g_Cx9Drf
Congratulations to Black Hills State University for receiving a grant from the U.S. Department of Education to inspire future generations of students from rural parts of western South Dakota! We’re excited to see students from all parts of our state visiting SURF and learning about the world-class science and opportunities happening here! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gnhfnFVM
SURF Foundation Donor Relations Manager Michelle Kane will be offering an underground VR experience of the DUNE caverns at the Building Momentum: Women in Business conference on July 9th! Ticket sales end today so get yours at https://lnkd.in/g-WBxfSe
This content isn’t available here
Access this content and more in the LinkedIn app
The Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program aims to inspire future STEM leaders by providing hands-on research experiences and professional exposure. Simpson and Jilek’s success stories illustrate the program’s impact, showcasing the value of such opportunities in shaping the careers of young scientists. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gv5empBX
After decades of work at both SURF and Homestake, Kyle Ehnes will remove his brass tag from the board for the last time. Read more about Kyle’s career in Lead here: https://lnkd.in/gCd72UVH
The South Dakota Science and Technology Authority (SDSTA) Board of Directors will hold its annual meeting on June 20, 2024, at 8 a.m. at the Sanford Underground Research Facility in Lead, SD. The public and media are welcome to join in person or remotely via phone or Zoom. More details and the public comment form are available at https://ow.ly/IIf150Sj5w1
Happy 57th Birthday, Fermilab! Today, we celebrate more than half a century of groundbreaking discoveries, innovative research, and unwavering dedication to advancing our understanding of the universe. SURF is grateful for our partnership with Fermilab and looks forward to the next century!
It’s our 57th birthday! 🎂 🎊 #OnThisDay in 1967, the lab's earliest employees moved into their first offices. Fermilab—originally called the National Accelerator Laboratory—began operations in Illinois on June 15, 1967. Fermilab’s first big machine, a particle accelerator about four miles in circumference called the Main Ring, paved the way to the construction of the Tevatron. Today, Fermilab is one of 17 national laboratories of the U.S. Department of Energy. It is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics research. It is the future home of the Long-Baseline Neutrino Facility, which will power the world’s biggest neutrino experiment, the Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment. https://lnkd.in/dnpYhey #fermilab
Join the SURF team and help us advance world class science and inspire learning across generations. We’re hiring in a variety of positions – check the link below! https://ow.ly/v2u250QNVYU