CREWS Graduate Students Present at Diving into Data Workshop
CREWS graduate students Riley Logan and Megan Moore presented their research at a Diving into Data workshop hosted by the Science Math Resource Center in February
Montana Tech Awarded $24M Grant to Develop Materials Technology for Rare Earth Element Processing Research Program
Montana Technological University was recently awarded a five-year, $24M research and development grant to develop a research program called "Materials Technology for Rare Elements Processing." Dr. Jerry Downey, a CREWS research lead, will be the PI for the award, which will build on advances in the Continuous Flow Metal Recovery System (CFMR) developed during CREWS.
Researchers from CREWS NRSS and JRW Teams Celebrate Publication of Two Articles
Researchers and students from the CREWS Natural Resource Social Science and Judith River Watershed teams published two articles in 2021 on rural drinking water systems and infrastructure
Two CREWS Students Receive Goldwater Scholarships
Two CREWS undergraduate research students, Shannon Hamp who is currently at Montana State University, and Baylie Phillips who is currently at Montana Tech, were announced as Goldwater Scholars! This scholarship is the most prestigious award in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and is given to sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise to be the next generation of research leaders in their fields.
CREWS Workforce Development Seed Award Profile: Dr. Ashley Beck
In 2020, Dr. Ashley Beck, an Assistant Professor of Biology at Carroll College in Helena, was awarded a workforce development seed grant from the Montana NSF EPSCoR Consortium for Research on Environmental Water Systems (CREWS). The objective of her seed grant project was to develop a Course-based Undergraduate Research Experience (CURE) for students at Carroll College.
MT NSF EPSCor to help sponsor STEM Summit on April 28
The Science Math Resource Center, with support from MT NSF EPSCoR and other partners, will host a virtual STEM Summit on April 28
CREWS Workforce Development Seed Award Profile: Georgia Smies
In Year 3 of the CREWS project, Georgia Smies, an instructor in the Fisheries and Wildlife Program at Salish Kootenai College (SKC) was awarded a CREWS seed grant to improve Category 1 wetland characterization using remote sensing tools and environmental DNA. As a CREWS seed grant recipient, Georgia Smies has accomplished a great deal with her award and research.
New CREWS Partner Internship Opportunity
Deadline: April 11, 2022 CREWS is announcing an exciting update to the commercialization program. We encourage you to use the opportunity for your undergraduate and/or graduate students. This is also a unique way to include partners in the project by working with students. ** NEW** CREWS Partner Internship Opportunity: Workforce Development Summer 2022
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
Bob Hall Receives ASLO Fellowship for Excellence in Aquatic Sciences
CREWS researcher Robert Hall recognized as an ASLO fellow in 2021 for his sustained excellence in contributions to the program.
Upcoming Events
University of Montana
2024 Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium
The 5th annual Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium will be held on October 17-18, 2024 at the University of Montana.
Roberts 301, Montana State University
Dr. Amanda Hohner - Wildfire Implications for Drinking Water Systems
Dr. Mandi Hohner is an assistant professor of civil engineering at MSU and the CBE. Her research is focused on the characterization of source water quality and physicochemical drinking water treatment processes. Within this area, she evaluates the effects of extreme events and climatic disturbances on watersheds and drinking water system resiliency. Her work aims to inform decision making, source water protection strategies, and climate preparedness among municipal water providers. Her CBE seminar will focus on drinking water and wildfires.
University of Montana
2024 Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium
The 5th annual Rocky Mountain Wildfire Smoke Symposium will be held on October 17-18, 2024 at the University of Montana.