# SMART FireS (Sensors, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in Real Time Fire Science)
> A National Science Foundation initiative to prevent, fight, and study wildfires through prescribed burning and a multi-disciplinary approach through universities and colleges across Montana. The project aims to increase education and resources to rural communities by understanding the effects of wildfires. The five-year project partnerships with Montana State University, University of Montana, Montana Technological University, Salish Kootenai College, Little Bighorn College, Flathead Valley Community College, and business and government partners to address knowledge gaps associated with prescribed fire usage and to understand prescribed fire’s impact on individuals and communities. Montana NSF EPSCoR is a Montana University System program focused on stimulating improvements in Montana research and competitiveness in science and engineering research. Montana EPSCoR works with the state's higher education institutes and seven tribal colleges as well as business, government, and non-profit organizations.
## Overview of Smart Fires - [SMART FIRES: Sensors, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence in Real Time Fire Science | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/smart-fires)
- A partnership among Montana universities and colleges to study wildfires and the impact of prescribed burning on communities.
## Topics We Cover
  - Wildfire prevention and mitigation
  - Prescribed fire science
  - Real-time fire monitoring
  - Sensors and drone technology in environmental science
  - AI and Machine Learning for wildfire analysis
  - Community and educational outreach
  - Tribal college partnerships in research
  - Montana environmental science
## Target Audience
  - Researchers and scientists in environmental science and computer science
  - University and college students in Montana
  - K-12 educators and students
  - State and federal agency personnel (e.g., Forest Service)
  - Rural and Tribal communities in Montana
  - Landowners and managers
## Related Parent Project
  - [Homepage | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org): Montana NSF EPSCoR develops and manages research awards to promote the development of science and technology capacity across the Montana University System.
  - [EPSCoR Staff | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/about/staff): Program leads and staff of Montana NSF EPSCoR including principal investigators and administrators.
## SMART FireS Content
  - [Team | Montana NSF EPSCOR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/smart-fires/team): Team members of SMART FireS.
  - [Strategic Plan | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/smart-fires/strategic-plan): Strategic Plan for the R-II Track including project goals.
  - [Citing SMART FireS | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/smart-fires/acknowledge): Language for acknowledging SMART FireS.
  - [Reporting Resources | Montana EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/smart-fires/reporting): Reporting resources and submission documents.
  - [Broader Impacts | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/projects/smart-fires/broader-impacts): The initiative's focus on outreach programs for K-12, rural, and Tribal colleges.
  - [Fire and Smoke Science (FSS) | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/programs/research): The FSS research sector dedicated to engineering technology to combat wildfires and generate data.
## Projects/Research
  - [Montana EPSCoR Research | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/research): Research projects of Montana EPSCoR.
  - [Project Archive | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/research/projects): Archive of all previous and current research projects.
## Broader Engagement
  - [Broader engagement | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/education-outreach-diversity): Education, outreach, and engagement for communities.
  - [Workforce development | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/programs/workforce-development): STEM-centered workforce development activities.
  - [Statewide Engagement | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/programs/statewide-engagement): Statewide engagement across Montana.
  - [Partnership and Collaboration | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/programs/partnerships-collaboration): Details on partnerships that promote sustainability.
  - [Outreach and Communication | Montana EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/programs/outreach-communications): Dissemination of projects to build scientific literacy.
## Institutional Lead
  - Montana State University P.O. Box 172460 Bozeman, MT 59717
## Optional
- [Faculty Hires | Montana EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/research/projects/faculty-hires): Faculty hires of Montana EPSCoR.
- [News | Montana NSF EPSCor](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/news): News features regarding projects, people, and interviews.
- [Events | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/events): Updates of meetings and symposiums from universities.
- [Opportunities | Montana NSF EPSCoR](https://www.mtnsfepscor.org/opportunities): Positions available for the SMART FireS project.