Bison to the Bakken
NDSU is excited to announce Bison to the Bakken - a new summer program designed to connect students with top employers in North Dakota's energy sector. This initiative strengthens ties between the university, energy firms and communities in western North Dakota, while providing students with valuable social and cultural experiences, academic credits and increased opportunities to secure jobs within the state after graduation.
- Dates: May 19-30, 2025
- Features both academic and cultural activities
- Applications are open to all NDSU students
Previously limited to undergraduates of three colleges, this opportunity is now available to all students — undergrad or grad — from any college - Registration closes March 25, 2025 — space is limited to 45 participants
The Bison to the Bakken summer program is a 12-day, three-credit course offering NDSU students an opportunity to explore western North Dakota’s energy sector, connect with top employers and discover internship and job opportunities. Students will receive a $1,250 scholarship toward the cost of the summer course. Travel and lodging costs are fully covered. The program includes some meals; students are expected to cover approximately one meal/day.
Students interested in signing up or learning more can contact their academic advisor or email Tom DeSutter, Professor of Soil Science at thomas.desutter@ndsu.edu.
This program is funded by the Economic Diversification Research Funds (EDRF). These funds were initiated by the North Dakota Legislature in the 2023 ND Legislative session to ensure that the state economy generates additional revenue streams, particularly through the investment into the research universities that would stimulate economic growth in the state, in part by innovating new technology, ideas and products.