Montana State University has named Chemistry and Biochemistry professor Rob Walker as the 2024 College of Letters and Science Distinguished Professor, the college's highest faculty honor. Walker will present a public lecture on April 18 titled "Tackling Scientific Challenges with Optical Spectroscopy," highlighting his research on molecular properties and practical applications for chemical systems. For...
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,...
Join for a chance to hear from neighboring states and national initiative leaders to learn more about the power of STEM ecosystems. Through a panel discussion, hear about how STEM ecosystems are shaping STEM education in their regional communities. Gain insights into best practices, challenges, and opportunities for building and sustaining advancements in STEM learning...
The ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) Pacific Northwest Section (Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington and Canada (Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan)) held its Annual Meeting with the theme of "Indigenizing Engineering Education."
The 6th Annual STEM Summer Institute is a one-of-a-kind, Montana-made showcase for STEM integration across all grades and subject areas. You’ll enjoy exemplary K-12 STEM instruction and resources, inspiring national speakers, and the best of Montana! Held at Montana State University, the interactive agenda is designed to help educators: During the Institute you’ll discover how Science, Technology,...
The SMART FIRES Education and Outreach team will host an educational workshop for K-12 teachers as part of the STEM Summer Institute. The workshop will be led by education staff from the Montana State University Science Math Resource Center and spectrUM Discovery Area. The workshop will include an overview of SMART FIRES research as well...
