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Turtle Soup | SURF and the Value of Underground Research in the Black Hills - Mike Ray

  • Journey Museum 222 New York Street Rapid City, SD, 57701 United States (map)

This presentation will give an overview of the world-class science underway at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, including the colossal Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment, plus a look back at the value of past scientific research in history, and a look forward at the value research at SURF can bring to humanity today.

Mike Ray has spent more than 30 years working as both a journalist and science communicator.  He is a graduate of South Dakota Mines who grew up in the Black Hills where he has spent the better part of his life.

Turtle Soup is a weekly lunch and learn program with revolving topics ranging from Speakers cover a broad range of intriguing topics, from Indigenous Feminism to Deadwood Archaeology and beyond. Each presentation starts with lunch being served at 11:45 PM, followed by a presentation at 12 PM. The local non-profit Fork Real Café partners with The Journey Museum & Learning Center to provide two weekly varieties of soup including a vegetarian option. Immediately following the presentation, a discussion will be held regarding that topic.

Call (605)394-6923 to pre-register. Tickets also available at the door.

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