Office of Industry Engagement

The Office of Industry Engagement (OIE) is the hub for connections between companies and South Dakota Mines. Our team will facilitate access to resources by connecting the needs and opportunities of industry with the needs and opportunities of the university. Whether that be recruiting on campus, hosting industry representatives, sponsoring research or student projects, developing curriculum for industry skill gaps, the OIE will ensure that partnerships are fostered for the benefit of all.

Innovate

Innovation Team

Whether it’s harnessing the brainpower of our experienced faculty and staff or exploring the out-of-the-box creativity of our students, South Dakota Mines is eager to help your company innovate. There are many ways that your company can partner with South Dakota Mines - sponsoring research, collaborating on SBIR and STTR, mentoring a senior design team, or licensing South Dakota Mines’ existing technologies.

Joseph Wright
Associate Vice President for Research-Economic Development
(605) 877-1987
Joseph.Wright@sdsmt.edu

Ryan Koontz
Integrated Manufacturing Specialist

Pierre Larochelle
Mechanical Engineering Department Head

Educate

Education Team

Developing in house training can be challenging for a company because of the time required and expertise needed. The faculty at South Dakota Mines are experts in their respective fields and can design a short course, training module, or workshop to fit your training and continuing education needs. Training can be provided synchronously online and can range from a one-day workshop to a year-long program.

At South Dakota Mines, innovative students invent, design, create, and compete. Their contributions make processes sustainable and technology smarter. Together with researchers, faculty, and industry partners, South Dakota Mines creates the future through active participation in interdisciplinary competition teams and intellectually diverse organizations.

Pierre Larochelle
Mechanical Engineering Department Head
(605) 394-2401
Pierre.Larochelle@sdsmt.edu

Lance Roberts
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Ryan Koontz
Integrated Manufacturing Specialist

Recruit

Recruitment Team

South Dakota Mines students and graduates are a unique group of STEM-focused individuals who are passionate about their fields of study and genuinely want to make a difference in the world by tackling the grand challenges. They come here from across the nation and around the world.  It's a diverse campus community.

Our focus is on engineering, science, and technology disciplines at the Bachelor, Master and PhD degree levels. 79% of our students graduate with relevant intern, co-op, or research experience. This real-world experience, along with a rigorous academic curriculum focused on developing communication, leadership, and teamwork skills, and a unique professional development program – Mines Advantage - result in students with a strong work ethic who can meet your hiring needs.

Matt Hanley
Director
Career and Professional Development
(605) 394-2667
Matthew.Hanley@sdsmt.edu

Engage

Engagement Team

South Dakota Mines seeks to maximize opportunities for partnerships and collaboration with industry by advancing innovation, developing talent, and driving economic success.

Having worked with numerous companies over the years, we understand your interest in engaging with our university can be multi-fold. From sponsorships of competitive academic teams and senior design projects to scholarships and named facility space, there is no limit on how South Dakota Mines and your company can work together. We encourage you to explore ways to leverage your resources through a relationship with South Dakota Mines.

Brad Johnson
Vice President for Development
(605) 394-2623
Bradley.Johnson@sdsmt.edu

Lance Roberts
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Ryan Koontz
Integrated Manufacturing Specialist

Contact the Office of Industry Engagement

Joseph Wright
Director
Economic Development
(605) 877-1987
Email

Matt Hanley
Assistant Director
Career and Professional Development
(605) 394-2667
Email

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