‘Field-Notes’ on our Virtual Meeting at NSF
Field Notes on our Virtual Meeting at NSF These notes describe our team’s experience switching on short notice from an in-person meeting to a virtual meeting at NSF. We are sharing these informal notes in the event that it helps others prepare for similar changes. Please send any questions to info@mtnsfepscor.org.
EPSCoR and partners launch teacher professional development survey; closes April 17
Montana NSF EPSCoR, with the support of the MSU Science Math Resource Center and Bozeman non-profit School Services of Montana, have launched a statewide survey so Montana public school teachers can share their needs and interests for professional development. The survey will help Montana NSF EPSCoR and its partners better address the needs of educators statewide.
Small Town STEM: Support to travel to Science Action Club training in Spokane
Do you work with youth in an out-of-school program in a Montana small town? Would you like financial support to attend a Science Action Club workshop and bring back STEM resources for your community? In partnership with the Montana Afterschool Alliance, we are pleased to offer travel support to two out-of-school programs to attend the Science Action Club workshop in Spokane, Washington on Feb. 10 and 11, 2020.
EPSCoR Girls' STEM initiative selected for national program on gender equity in toys
The Montana Girls STEM Collaborative, an outreach initiative of Montana NSF EPSCoR, has been selected for a national program called No Limits, which uses Matchbox cars to help tackle the stereotype of what is typically a “boy toy” versus a “girl toy.”
Montana NSF EPSCoR MSU Faculty Honored at Spring 2020 Convocation
Dr. Julia Haggerty and Dr. Joseph Shaw won faculty awards at the MSU 2020 spring convocation.
Announcement: CREWS Seed Awards
Awards made through CREWS seed competitive funding opportunities.
Upcoming Events
Rialto Theater, Bozeman, MT
Distinguished Professor Lecture - Dr. Rob Walker
Dr. Rob Walker will present a lecture titled “Tackling Scientific Challenges with Optical Spectroscopy” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, at the Rialto Theater, 10 W. Main St. in Bozeman.
spectrUM Discovery Area
All Under One Roof (AUOR) Air Wildfire and Smoke Event
spectrUM and partners will have wildfire and climate-related activities and content from 3-5pm on April 25 for the public to learn and enjoy.
Virtual
Wildfires and Air Quality - Providing a Relevant Portal to Get Audiences Invested in the Conversation
During this online workshop hear from partners engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science through activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires.
spectrUM Discovery Area
All Under One Roof (AUOR) Air Wildfire and Smoke Event
spectrUM and partners will have wildfire and climate-related activities and content from 3-5pm on April 25 for the public to learn and enjoy.
Virtual
Wildfires and Air Quality - Providing a Relevant Portal to Get Audiences Invested in the Conversation
During this online workshop hear from partners engaging audiences of all ages in Earth and climate science through activities that take a closer look at the scientific and societal impacts of wildfires.
spectrUM Discovery Area
Brushstrokes of Change First Friday Art Show
spectrUM will host a public “gallery opening” style show on May 3 from 5-7 pm which will feature the climate art installation created by Big Sky High School 10th graders.