Raven Industries Gives $150,000 to South Dakota Mines for New Scholarship and Avionics Upgrades
20 10월 2021 - 10:30PM
Business Wire
South Dakota Mines’ Department of Electrical Engineering has
received $150,000 from Raven Industries (NASDAQ:RAVN) to support
the university’s new minor in avionics. The company’s Aerostar
division is the global leader in stratospheric balloon technology,
and its platforms are used for near-space applications in
aerospace, defense and scientific research. The gift endows a Raven
Aerostar scholarship to support students in the avionics program.
It also allows the department to buy equipment for improved design,
test and prototyping capabilities for high-speed electronic
circuits needed in aircraft and space avionics applications.
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Two South Dakota Mines students use the
university flight simulator in the Department of Electrical
Engineering. Raven Industries' gift will enhance the Mines’ new
minor in avionics. (Photo: Business Wire)
“We are grateful for the ongoing partnership the University has
had with Raven Industries,” says Mines President Jim Rankin, Ph.D.
“This significant investment in avionics will help our program
excel.”
“For decades, Raven has enjoyed a rewarding relationship with
South Dakota Mines, and we know first-hand the value of their
education, learning experiences and programs,” commented Dan
Rykhus, President & CEO of Raven Industries. “We believe
strongly in the value of university partnerships — for both Raven
and for our industries — and this gift reflects Raven Aerostar’s
continued commitment to strengthening the next-generation of
aerospace engineers and leaders.”
Raven Aerostar also provided technical help to develop the new
avionics and aerospace engineering minors at Mines. This donation
expands on the company’s connection to the university. “Raven’s
gift will enable us to widely deploy these advanced toolsets and
tools to all of our students, giving them valuable practical
experience. In addition, we anticipate sharing our upgraded
facilities with other departments on campus, especially the
Department of Computer Science and Engineering,” says Tom Montoya,
Ph.D., interim electrical engineering department head.
Earlier this year, Raven gave $25,000 to the university for the
Aerospace Engineering Lab in the Mechanical Engineering
Department.
“We are proud to support the continued expansion of the
University’s avionics and aerospace programs,” said Jim Nelson,
Division Manager of Raven Aerostar. “The talent that comes from
South Dakota Mines matches the high-caliber needs of our team. As
we continue to see a high demand for top talent in aerospace
engineering and related fields, Raven Aerostar is excited to
continue partnering with the university on valuable learning
opportunities for students in these programs.”
Raven has been a partner with South Dakota Mines for decades,
including hiring interns, sponsoring the Women in Science
Engineering (WiSE) program and providing scholarship and program
support. Raven has a branch office on campus in the Ascent
Innovations Building. Over 50 South Dakota Mines alumni are current
team members of Raven.
About South Dakota Mines
Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is one of the nation’s
leading engineering, science and technology universities. South
Dakota Mines offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees and a
best-in-class education at an affordable price. The university
enrolls 2,418 students with an average class size of 24. The South
Dakota Mines placement rate for graduates is 97 percent, with an
average starting salary of more than $66,150. For these reasons
College Factual ranks South Dakota Mines the #1 Engineering School
for Return on Investment. Find us online at www.sdsmt.edu and on
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Snapchat.
About Raven Industries, Inc.
Raven Industries (NASDAQ: RAVN) provides innovative, high-value
products and systems that solve great challenges throughout the
world. Raven is a leader in precision agriculture, high-performance
specialty films, and aerospace and defense solutions, and the
company’s groundbreaking work in autonomous systems is unlocking
new possibilities in areas like farming, national defense, and
scientific research. Since 1956, Raven has designed, produced, and
delivered exceptional solutions, earning the company a reputation
for innovation, product quality, and unmatched service. For more
information, visit https://ravenind.com.
About Raven Aerostar
Raven Aerostar consists of wholly-owned subsidiaries Aerostar
International, Inc. and Aerostar Technical Solutions, Inc. Raven
Aerostar is dedicated to connecting and protecting lives through
its Aerospace & Defense technology, including stratospheric
platforms, radar systems, tethered aerostats, and protective wear
garments. From engineering services, design, and development to
highly-technical products and support, Raven Aerostar offers
tailored turnkey solutions for a multitude of missions. Visit
http://ravenaerostar.com for more information.
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Mike Ray Communications Manager South Dakota Mines
Mike.Ray@sdsmt.edu +1 (605) 394-6082
Lisa McElrath Corporate Communications Manager Raven Industries
+1 (605) 336-2750 lisa.mcelrath@ravenind.com
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