Sanford Promise

09/03/2026

🔬 Did you know PROMISE offers a variety of resources and support for both teachers and students?

Whether you're looking to enhance classroom learning, spark curiosity, or strengthen your science curriculum, we're here to help!

Visit our website to explore what's available and discover how PROMISE can help take science education to the next level. 🧪

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09/01/2026

🔬 Curious about what a career in biomedical research is really like?

Step out of the classroom and into the lab with a job shadow experience! See real scientists in action, explore career possibilities, and discover if research is right for you.

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08/31/2026

🎉 Welcome back to a new school year filled with exciting opportunities!

Stay connected and never miss what's happening at Sanford by signing up for our newsletters. We offer one newsletter for students and another for our community.

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08/28/2026

What if the best career path isn't a straight line? 🌟

In our latest blog, PROMISE Scholar Calista Sahr interviews Dr. Michelle Baack about her journey from Pierre, South Dakota, to becoming the new President of Sanford Research. Along the way, she discovered that embracing unexpected opportunities can open doors you never imagined.

Read her story: https://bit.ly/45DS7aJ

08/21/2026

🌎 From Chile to Scotland to South Dakota, Dr. Francisco Bustos has built a remarkable journey in science.

This summer, PROMISE Scholar Elena Schelpfeffer sat down with Dr. Bustos to learn about his path to research, the experiences that shaped his career, and what inspires his work today.

🔗 Read the full blog: https://bit.ly/4cmfTf5

08/18/2026

The first step in figuring out a career path is to take advantage of all the programs we offer at Sanford. This story is a great example of following your passions and taking the next step to achieving your goals.

The Aspire program by Sanford Health has offered many students in the region a hands-on opportunity to learn more about careers in medicine.

08/14/2026

New Blog! 🚨

This summer, PROMISE Scholar Reid Hammerquist interviewed Dr. Kyle Roux to learn more about his journey from Florida to South Dakota and his life as a scientist.

Best known for inventing the groundbreaking molecular technique BioID, Dr. Roux also shared some of the interests and hobbies he enjoys outside the lab.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4yY72tG

08/13/2026

💻🌟 Sanford PROMISE’s Ben Benson recently attended the CS+MN Computer Science Teacher Conference at Dunwoody College of Technology in Minneapolis.

From connecting with computer science education leaders to exploring hands-on classroom technology, Ben brought back new ideas and inspiration to help expand high-quality computer science learning opportunities in South Dakota.

08/07/2026

What inspires someone to dedicate their career to mentoring future scientists? 🌟

This summer, PROMISE Scholar Amare Williams interviewed Dr. Lance Lee, Director of Higher Education at Sanford Research, to learn about his journey and commitment to developing the next generation of researchers.

Check out the blog: https://bit.ly/4yRDBd3

08/04/2026

Yesterday, Ben Benson from the PROMISE Lab traveled to Minneapolis to attend the CS+MN Computer Science Teacher Conference at Dunwoody College of Technology! 💻

The conference provided valuable opportunities to connect with computer science education leaders, explore hands-on classroom technology, and bring back new ideas to inspire students and educators in South Dakota. We're grateful for opportunities like this that strengthen learning, collaboration, and innovation in computer science education!