October 21, 2015

Table of Contents

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RESEARCH

Researchers Study Carbon Interactions Across North America

UM and MSU scientists receive NSF funding to investigate how wildfire, insects, and other ecosystem disturbances affect carbon storage and climate processes.

Montana Climate Assessment Aims to Help Montanans Plan and Respond

A statewide effort brings together scientists and stakeholders to provide practical climate information for agriculture, forests, and water resources.

Faculty Receive $2 Million to Support Farm and Ranch Profitability

Researchers develop strategies to improve agricultural productivity, soil health, water management, and precision agriculture across Montana.

Cross-Institutional Research Project Combines Science, Education, and K–12 Outreach

Researchers from Montana, Hungary, and local schools collaborate to study the impacts of invasive plant species in native and non-native ecosystems.

PEOPLE AND PARTNERS

Ready and Valett Named Institute on Ecosystems Associate Directors

Environmental economist Rich Ready and freshwater ecologist Maury Valett take leadership roles in Montana’s statewide ecosystem research initiative.

UM-Affiliated Firm Wins XPRIZE for Ocean Monitoring Device

Sunburst Sensors earns national recognition and $1.5 million for developing technology that improves measurement of ocean acidification.

EDUCATION AND OUTREACH

Students Practice the Craft of Communicating Ecosystem Science

Graduate students learn how to translate complex scientific research into engaging stories, visualizations, and public outreach.

Featured student research includes:

• Conserving pallid sturgeon in the Missouri and Yellowstone rivers
• Climate, wildfire, and vegetation change in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
• Stream restoration and water temperature management for salmon habitat
• Using airborne lidar to study plankton and freshwater ecosystems

MUS Graduate Schools Work to Increase Native American Students in STEM

Montana universities join a regional alliance to expand graduate education pathways and mentoring opportunities for Native American students pursuing STEM careers.

EVENTS

• National NSF EPSCoR Meeting (November 1–4, 2015)
• Rough Cut Science seminar series
• Michael Mann presentation: The Hockey Stick and the Climate Wars

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