Bison to the Bakken
NDSU is excited to announce Bison to the Bakken - a new summer program designed to connect students in agriculture, business and engineering 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
- Registration opens February 19, 2025, limited spots available
- Available to current freshman, sophomores and juniors majoring in agriculture, business or engineering
NDSU Students
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.
Further information on the trip itinerary and planned activities will be available shortly.
Students interested in signing up or learning more can contact their college representative.
College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources
Carrie Hammer
Professor/Interim Associate Dean
carrie.hammer@ndsu.edu Email
College of Business
Joe Szmerekovsky
Associate Dean/Professor of Transportation and Supply Chain
joseph.szmerekovsky@ndsu.edu Email
College of Engineering
Scott Pryor
Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs
scott.pryor@ndsu.edu Email
Industry Partners
Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations interested in supporting this program. This is an excellent way to engage with NDSU and connect with top students in agriculture, business and engineering.
For additional information, please reach out to one of the following contacts.
NDSU Foundation
Brandon Baumgartner
Director of Development,
College of Agriculture, Food Systems
and Natural Resources
brandon.baumgartner@ndsufoundation.com Email
Marisa Nygord
Director of Development,
College of Engineering
marisa.nygord@ndsufoundation.com Email
Alyssa Teubner
Director of Corporate Relations
alyssa.teubner@ndsufoundation.com Email
Mike Vandenberg
Director of Development,
College of Business
mike.vandenberg@ndsufoundation.com Email
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.