Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission Report
The Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission final report was submitted to Congress on September 27, 2023 and reflects one of the most sweeping and comprehensive reviews of the wildfire system to date. The report makes 148 recommendations covering seven key themes:
Who Lives in Education Deserts?
Interesting article on education deserts, highlighting the importance of higher education for rural America. The Chronicle of Higher Education: Who Lives in Education Deserts?
Water Quality Basics now available as free online course
Water Quality Basics, a free online course highlighting key issues and topics on water quality, is now available as part of Montana NSF EPSCoR's "CREWS-U" professional development program. The noncredit course explores water quality issues, including primers on the hydrologic cycle and determinants of water quality. It will address key issues for water quality, such as contaminant degradation and movement in the environment, iron and manganese, hard water, fire in the watershed, animal feeding operations, nutrients, wastewater treatment and emerging contaminants.
Water Professional Development: How can we help you?
Water professionals: How can we help you? One goal of the Montana NSF EPSCoR CREWS Project is to support Montana professionals who are working in water-related industries, including state agencies, local municipalities, private consultancies, non-profits and other areas. Please help us better understand your professional development needs so that we can assist you!
Upper Clark Fork Working Group releases first newsletter
The Upper Clark Fork Working Group (UCFWG) has released its first official newsletter
University of Montana Launches Montana CleanTech Alliance (MCA)
Announced during the Innovate Montana Innovation & Entrepreneurship Day on June 21st, the MCA will work to support and enhance growth in the clean-technology industry in the state by increasing awareness of Montana's existing clean-tech sector. The alliance will help clean-tech companies create jobs, access capital, invest and improve their ability to compete in the global marketplace.
University of Montana earns R1 research status
In a major milestone for the University of Montana, UM is now a top-tier "R1" research institution
University of Montana earns $2.5M grant as national leader for promoting STEM diversity
A University of Montana team including Montana NSF EPScoR Diversity and Inclusion lead Dr. Aaron Thomas helps UM earn a prestigious $2.5 million grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute to increase the percentage of Indigenous, Black, and other underrepresented students of color entering STEM fields.
Upcoming Events
MSU Campus, Bozeman, MT
SMART FIRES Year 3 All Hands Meeting
SMART FIRES will hold our year 3 all hands meeting on September 8-9, 2025.
MSU Campus, Bozeman, MT
SMART FIRES Year 3 All Hands Meeting
SMART FIRES will hold our year 3 all hands meeting on September 8-9, 2025.