Dr. S.K. Dash of Edina, MN, will be named Distinguished Alumni of South Dakota State University on October 24, 2014. Dr. Dash is to be awarded this honor for his many contributions to probiotic research, development and for expanding the awareness of probiotics. He will also be honored at the 2014 Hobo Day Parade and Football Game on October 25 in Brookings, SD.
 
Dr. Dash is credited for his contribution to the probiotic market, which has grown from merely $10 million 10 years ago to about $35 billion today. Consumer awareness has grown from 5% 10 years ago to more than 85%.
 
Dr. Dash received his PhD from South Dakota State University in 1973 and worked as a director at South Dakota State. Later he established his probiotic company in Minneapolis in 1979. The pioneering probiotic products developed by Dr. Dash are now distributed in 55 countries worldwide.