2014 Summer

July 18, 2014

FEATURED STORIES

Institute on Ecosystems Featured in Major University Publications

Montana’s flagship ecosystem research initiative earns statewide recognition as a model for collaborative climate and environmental science.

UM Partnership with Army Corps Brings $45 Million to Montana

Historic research agreement expands ecological restoration, environmental science, and workforce development opportunities.

RESEARCH AND COLLABORATION

Building River Restoration Capacity

Researchers examine ecological and social factors that influence successful river restoration in the Clark Fork watershed.

New Earth Science Labs Advance Environmental Research

MSU opens specialized facilities that help scientists measure erosion, landscape change, and environmental processes.

Archaeology Reveals Lessons in Human Adaptation

Historical research provides new insights into resilience, sustainability, and environmental change in the American West.

Fire History Research on the Flathead Reservation

Scientists combine lake sediments, tree-ring records, and Indigenous knowledge to better understand wildfire patterns.

Energy, Water, and Health in Montana’s Bakken Region

Researchers investigate potential impacts of oil and gas development on water quality and public health.

Dryland Ecosystems Drive Global Carbon Uptake

A landmark Nature study highlights the growing role of dryland ecosystems in the global carbon cycle.

STUDENTS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

Undergraduate Researchers Take on Climate Challenges

Students across Montana investigate wildfire, fisheries, pollinators, invasive species, and changing ecosystems.

Interdisciplinary Collaborative Network Expands Opportunities

Graduate students build research partnerships across campuses and disciplines.

Montana STEM Students Visit NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Native American STEM scholars explore research careers through national partnerships and hands-on learning.

OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT

SpectrUM Discovery Area Connects Families with Ecosystem Science

Interactive exhibits bring river systems, climate research, and environmental science to thousands of visitors.

Montana Girls STEM Supports Youth Innovation

Mini-grants fund science, coding, engineering, conservation, and astronomy programs across Montana.

Climate Change and National Security

Retired Rear Admiral David Titley discusses the connections among climate, energy, food security, and national defense.

People and program news

New Faculty Strengthen Montana’s Research Capacity

Meet the newest EPSCoR-supported faculty members across Montana’s universities and tribal colleges.

Student Fellowship Supports Community Research at Chief Dull Knife College

Graduate research advances agricultural planning, mapping, and food-system resilience on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation.

Upcoming Events

Summer workshops, conferences, public lectures, and research gatherings across the Montana University System.

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