The Montana State University's Optical Technology Center (OpTeC) will host the 30th annual OpTeC Conference on October 10, 2024. The OpTeC conference highlights optical science and engineering and is where undergraduate and graduate students, research staff, and faculty report on recent developments in optics at Montana State University. Companies will also share new developments in industry. After a day...
The 5th annual Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium will be held on October 17-18, 2024 at the University of Montana University Center Ballroom with a virtual Zoom option available. See the attached PDF flyer for details. The symposium will be a hybrid event with in-person activities and will emphasize our future with wildfires, including researchers, public health professionals,...
UM researchers, faculty, and graduate students will have the opportunity for a hands-on professional development workshop aimed at building participants’ confidence and experience engaging diverse audiences with science and research. Through interactive activities and field trips to spectrUM Discovery Area and the UM Living Lab, participants will draw on their own research background to explore...
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 Reverse Site Visit is required in Year 2 of an RII Track-1 project. Montana is scheduled to meet with NSF On April 3, 2025.The RSV is a review/evaluation conducted by teams of external reviewers and the NSF staff.
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...
The SMART FIRES 3rd annual meeting was held at Montana State University from Monday, September 8th, through Tuesday, September 9th. Read the meeting recap.
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...
Hear from regional experts about wildfire forecasts, drought and fuel conditions, smoke preparedness, climate trends, and strategies to protect indoor air quality this summer. 📅 Tuesday, June 9🕕 6:00 PM 📍 Simulcast locations:• Flathead Valley Community College (777 Grandview Dr., Kalispell, MT 59901)• Missoula Public Library (455 E. Main St., Missoula, MT 59802) 💻 Or...
