December 15, 2007

Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Undergraduate Research Issue

Highlights of Montana NSF EPSCoR’s undergraduate research programs, student achievements, and statewide impacts.

Montana NSF EPSCoR Undergraduate Research Milestones

Key accomplishments, student participation, graduate school outcomes, and scholarship awards.

Manufacturing Montana’s Electronic Future

MSU engineering students design and fabricate Montana’s first CMOS transistors while gaining hands-on microfabrication experience.

Circus of Science

A community science celebration featuring interactive exhibits, demonstrations, and hands-on learning activities for all ages.

Murphy’s Law

An undergraduate ecology research project explores invasive species, unexpected challenges, and lessons learned from the research process.

Student Success Spotlight

Will Fletcher’s science fair research leads to major scholarship opportunities and admission to Pomona College.

Mining for Knowledge

How Montana Tech’s Undergraduate Research Program develops future scientists and engineers through hands-on research experiences.

• Program Overview and Outcomes
• Student-Faculty Collaboration
• Research Training and Professional Development

Some of the Gems…

Profiles of notable Montana Tech undergraduate researchers and alumni.

• Aaron Hieb and Cancer Research
• Cleat Zeiler and Seismology
• Meredith LaFond and Berkeley Pit Microbiology
• Student Awards and National Recognition

The Future of Undergraduate Research at Montana Tech

Program growth, student participation, and future goals for expanding research opportunities.

TerraPod: Science Through Filmmaking

Using digital media and online communities to engage youth in science learning and communication.

Good Slime vs. Bad

MSU researchers investigate biofilms and bioremediation strategies for preventing groundwater contamination by heavy metals and radionuclides.

Undergraduate Research on Capitol Hill

EPSCoR-supported student David Steppler presents research in Washington, D.C., as part of a national undergraduate research showcase.

Montana NSF EPSCoR Information

• Partner Institutions
• Program Leadership
• Contact Information
• Funding and Support Information