The Davis-Bahcall Scholars Program 2026 Itinerary is four-weeks of exploring STEM through experiences that include connecting with STEM professionals and other students, visiting STEM industries across the Midwest along with science laboratories in the U.S. and abroad. Scholars also get the opportunity to visit national monuments and landmarks of cultural significance.
Sample 4-week itinerary (subject to change)
The Summer 2026 itinerary will offer a similar range and variety of experiences, though specific activities may vary.
| DATE |
TIME AND ACTIVITY |
| Sunday, June 14, 2026 | 1 Students Arrive, Welcome reception in Student Union of BHSU |
| Monday, June 15, 2026 |
BHSU for Black Hills Mining Museum SURF presentations Surface tour
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| Tuesday, June 16, 2026 |
SURF Underground Tour |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2026 |
BHSU for intro to Particle Physics |
| Thursday, June 18, 2026 |
BHSU/SDSMT activities |
| Friday, June 19, 2026 |
Drew Alton Intro to Particle Physics |
| Saturday, June 20, 2026 |
Sylvan Lake Fun Day |
| Sunday, June 21, 2026 |
Wall, SD Badlands National Park Aberdeen, SD |
| Monday, June 22, 2026 |
3M Tour |
| Tuesday, June 23, 2026 |
Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center Raven Industries |
| Wednesday, June 24, 2026 |
Travel to Madison SDSU Visit |
| Thursday, June 25, 2026 |
Univeristy of Wisconsin - Madison Travel to Geneva |
| Friday, June 26, 2026 |
Geneva, IL Fermilab Chicago, IL |
| Saturday, June 27, 2026 |
Free Day in Chicago |
| Sunday, June 28, 2026 | Free Day in Chicago |
| Monday, June 29, 2026 | Depart Chicago for London |
| Tuesday, June 30, 2026 |
London British Museum |
| Wednesday, July 1, 2026 | University College London |
| Thursday, July 2, 2026 | Sightseeing |
| Friday, July 3, 2026 | Paddington Station to Oxford |
| Saturday, July 4, 2026 | Sightseeing |
| Sunday, July 5, 2026 |
King's Cross Station to Whitby |
| Monday, July 6, 2026 |
Boulby Underground Laboratory |
| Tuesday, July 7, 2026 | Edinburgh, UK |
| Wednesday, July 8, 2026 | Royal Observatory University of Edinburgh Edinburgh Castle |
| Thursday, July 9, 2026 | Depart Edinburgh to U.S./Rapid City, SD |
| Friday, July 10, 2026 |
Design and practice presentations Neutrino Day Kick-Off Party at the Sanford Lab Homestake Visitor Center, Lead, SD |
| Saturday, July 11, 2026 | Neutrino Day Activities |
| Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 11am-1pm Final Presentations/Reception at BHSU Check out at BHSU Residence Halls |