The Sky is Not the Limit at Montana State University
From high-flying balloons to black holes, MSU students are involved in science. Here's an example.
Science
Three of the 'Most Influential Scientific Minds' Are At UM
Three Montanans are on a prestigious short-list of “The World’s Most Influential Scientific Minds” after a publication in December by Clarivate Analytics.
First 100 Kids Get Free Big Dipper Ice Cream At The spectrUM Sneak Peek Opening On Friday
The spectrUM Discovery Area closed their downtown location in September of 2016, but they are opening the doors of their new home at 812 Toole Avenue on Friday, June 9.
Montana Researchers Creating ‘Therapeutic’ Viruses to Combat Influenza
Research is beginning at Montana State University that could lead to a radical new approach in the fight against influenza.
"We will be creating Therapeutic Interfering Particles (TIPs) of influenza: viruses that do good," said Assistant Professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering Connie Chang ...
UM Professor Named Montana Professor of the Year [YouTube]
University of Montana Professor Doug Emlen has been named the 2015 Montana Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Rocky Mountain College Professor Replicates Algae Lost in Rocket Launch
BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — A Rocky Mountain College professor says he's ready to replace an algae experiment lost on board a supply rocket that broke apart following its launch Sunday.
The Billings Gazette reports (http://bit.ly/1Hq14nv) computer science associate professor Andy Wildenberg says he and the three students he advised in designing the experiment watched the rocket launch from Cape Canaver
Jupiter and Venus ‘Cuddle Up’ This Week
The two planets on the western horizon, visible after sunset, are getting closer and closer together in the sky.
Missoula 7th Grade Teacher One of Two State Finalists for Presidential Award for Excellence
Colleen Windell, a Washington Middle School 7th grade teacher, is one of two state finalists for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
University of Montana Ranks Among 350 Universities Worldwide
For the third year in a row, the University of Montana has been ranked among the top 350 universities worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Mountain Lion Study Planned in Bitterroot Valley
Biologists with the University of Montana and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks are starting a one-year study on mountain lions living in the east and west fork drainages of the Bitterroot River where a three-year elk study is also being conducted.