September 20, 2004

Table of Contents

Passing the Torch

The University of Montana assumes leadership of Montana NSF EPSCoR and the 2004–2007 award cycle.

Our Pyramid Scheme

How Montana NSF EPSCoR is structured—from statewide stakeholders and advisory committees to program implementation and funding support.

The Line Up

Overview of the 2004–2007 research focus areas, partnerships, and educational initiatives.

• Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics – Phase II
• Bioengineering Directional Partnership
• Center for Structural and Functional Neuroscience
• Center for Bioinspired Nanomaterials
• Core and Facility Support
• Women in Science Engineering Bridging
• History of Science and Technology Ph.D. Program
• Integrated Science Learning Exploratorium (ISLE)
• Science Fair Programs
• Center for Teaching Excellence
• Tribal College Science & Technology Enhancement

EPSCoR Who’s Who

Meet the leadership and staff supporting Montana NSF EPSCoR at the University of Montana and Montana State University.

A Toad’s Life

Undergraduate Summer Diversity Research student Dawn LoBaugh’s Boreal Toad research at UM’s Lubrecht Experimental Forest and highlights from the 2004 Diversity Research Program.

New Proposal – New Place – New Publication

Introducing the new NSF EPSCoR award, new administrative home, and redesigned newsletter.

Coal Trust to Board Trust

The role of the Montana Board of Research and Commercialization Technology (MBRCT) in providing matching funds that help leverage NSF EPSCoR investments in Montana research and innovation.

Montana NSF EPSCoR Partners

• Montana University System Institutions
• Montana Tribal Colleges
• Research and Education Partnerships
• Contact Information and Program Resources