Investigating the Cellular Mechanisms of Osteoarthritis

Scott Wood, Assistant Professor in Nano Science & Engineering

Osteoarthritis is a crippling disease that costs South Dakotans almost $500 million each year. Come hear how researchers at SD Mines are using cutting-edge techniques to identify the cellular mechanisms that lead to osteoarthritis so that more effective treatments can someday be developed.

STEAM Café, an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics, is held at 6 p.m. the third Tuesday of each month, at Hay Camp Brewing Company.

A food truck will be available at each STEAM Café where patrons can purchase dinner, and handcrafted beer will be available for purchase from Hay Camp.

“STEAM Café is a great opportunity for the community to connect with the staff and faculty at SD Mines to talk about the amazing things happening in the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts and math,” said Rachel Mannhalter, SD Mines Training & Development Coordinator. “We love the idea of this very informal atmosphere where conversations can happen, and connections can be made.