spectrUM Discovery Area will house an art and poetry installation on climate change and climate resilience from April 15 - May 13. spectrUM is free and open to the public 5 days a week, Tuesday through Saturday from 10 am-6 pm
Hosted by the UM Living Lab and SMART FIRES, this free community event offered hands-on science activities on the library's first floor. Elementary and middle school students explored interactive demonstrations at the spectrUM Discovery Bench to learn how smoke impacts health. Families also met with local climate and weather experts to gain practical tips on...
Citizen science is science for everyone! Specifically, citizen science is when the public voluntarily helps conduct scientific research. From sharing photos of nature to help scientists document biodiversity to browsing images on your computer to help speed up research about Alzheimer's disease, each of these acts of science is important. Join the National Girls Collaborative...
During this online workshop we will hear from partners engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science through activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires. Learn how to use activities from the NISE Network, NASA, and others to demonstrate the connection between global issues of climate...
spectrUM will host a public “gallery opening” style show which will feature the climate art installation created by Big Sky High School 10th graders. The evening will also feature a jazz quartet and light snacks. Join us from 5 - 7 pm to see the art and poetry created by these talented young people. 2nd Floor,...
spectrUM Discovery Area is the University of Montana’s hands-on science center dedicated to igniting passion for discovery through science. People of all ages are invited to explore educator-led wildfire activities and meet STEM role models during Fire Science Week at spectrUM. Missoula Public Library, 2nd floor
In partnership with the Northern Rockies Fire Science Network and others, the University of Montana Wilderness Institute is proud to co-host an in-person screening of the new documentary directed by Sean O'Brien and Antonio Torres, The Fire Problem. This thought-provoking film delves into the origins of the increasing wildfire challenges and highlights what many experts believe...
The Plants and Pollinators Palooza will feature short presentations from the Bumble Bee Atlas project as well as the Montana Native Plant Society’s Citizen Botany project. There will be an educational overview of both projects as well as an outdoor component putting into practice what participants have learned about plants and pollinators. We have limited...
April is Citizen Science month! Join us for this free, family-friendly program to explore the beautiful Indreland Audubon Wetland Preserve in downtown Bozeman while learning how you can contribute meaningful scientific data—locally, statewide, and globally. Please check the map for parking options and plan a few extra minutes to walk the trail to our meeting location. At the welcome...
