BROOKINGS — Sanford Underground Research Facility leader Mike Headley will share details about the facility’s progress and plans for the future when he presents “Sanford Underground Research Facility: 2035 and Beyond,” at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in Woster Celebration Hall at the South Dakota State University Alumni Center, 815 Medary Ave.

The event is free and open to the public.

Headley, executive director of the South Dakota Science and Technology Authority and the laboratory director at SURF, will discuss the latest developments and look to the facility’s future and ongoing expansion that will pave the way for underground science for decades to come.

He will also touch on the newly formed Institute for Underground Science at SURF and outline the facility’s robust education and outreach program in an ongoing effort to inspire the next generation of young people to take up careers in STEM and related fields.

“The Sanford Underground Research Facility is an important partner for South Dakota State University. It’s impact on research and scholarly activity through promoting STEM education and innovation continues to create awareness throughout the state and region,” SDSU President Barry Dunn said. “We’re pleased to welcome Mike Headley to SDSU to share information about the Sanford Underground Research Facility’s work, especially as SDSU continues its efforts to become an R1 university.”