September 22, 2006

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Science Learning Tent Travels Montana

The Super Science Squad brings hands-on science activities to festivals, powwows, fairs, and communities across the state.

Humanity Can Learn from Mollusks

Marine ecologist Dr. Geerat Vermeij discusses how the study of mollusks can reveal insights about evolution, human society, and global economics.

Air Toxics Under the Big Sky Symposium

Montana high school students present research on indoor and outdoor air quality, pollution sources, and environmental health.

Goldwater Scholarship Winner

Former EPSCoR undergraduate researcher Elizabeth Morton receives the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship for excellence in science research.

Where Are They Now?

Preview of an upcoming feature highlighting former EPSCoR undergraduate researchers and their career paths, including Montana Tech alumnus Cleat Zeiler.

Dr. Rajendra Kasinath: Biomedical Innovator

Research on bio-inspired nanomaterials and their potential applications in medicine, drug delivery, tissue engineering, and environmental remediation.

Advancing Rural Montana Science

Montana Tech’s ARMS program supports rural students and teachers through science fairs, research opportunities, and professional development.

Keeping Science and Technology in Big Sky Country

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR/STTR) Programs

• SWIFT Tour VI Conference
• BeeAlert Technologies and Honeybee Research
• Visual Learning Systems
• Promiliad Biopharma
• Safflower Technologies International
• Amazing Grains and Montina™ Products

Exposing the Secrets Kept by Mud

MSU researcher Dr. Cathy Whitlock uses lake sediment cores to reconstruct thousands of years of climate, fire, and ecosystem history in Yellowstone and the Rocky Mountains.

Film Examines Student Smoking

Graduate filmmaker Parker Brown explores college smoking behavior through the documentary DRAG and highlights public health research at the University of Montana.

Upcoming Events and Important Dates

• SBIR & Montana NSF EPSCoR State Conference
• NSF EPSCoR Proposal Submission
• National EPSCoR Conference
• Final Reports and Academic Deadlines
• Holiday and University Schedules

Montana NSF EPSCoR Information

• Partner Institutions
• Program Leadership
• Contact Information
• Online Newsletter and Resources