Montana Science News (United States)

Montana State University has launched a new graduate degree program for scientists and engineers who want to improve their skills at managing people, projects and budgets.

A new educational project from Montana State University brings the science of Everest to classroom teachers. The project includes lesson plans, videos and other resources. Co-sponsors include National Geographic, The North Face and Mayo Clinic.

Montana State University has developed a new online graduate course on environmental risk assessment. The course is open to all.

An evolution lecture by visiting scientist Robert M. Hazen is now available as a free video podcast from Montana State University.

Montana State University has launched a new graduate degree program for scientists and engineers who want to improve their skills at managing people, projects and budgets.

A new educational project from Montana State University brings the science of Everest to classroom teachers. The project includes lesson plans, videos and other resources. Co-sponsors include National Geographic, The North Face and Mayo Clinic.

Montana classrooms can follow an expedition to Mt. Everest, interacting with the climbers and using equipment that lets them mimic the scientific research. Montana State University and Montana NSF EPSCoR are providing 10 kits of scientific equipment.

Montana State University has developed a new online graduate course on environmental risk assessment. The course is open to all.

An evolution lecture by visiting scientist Robert M. Hazen is now available as a free video podcast from Montana State University.

Montana State University hosts an international conference on thermophiles (heat-loving organisms) at Big Sky, Montana near Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 11 through 16.

A free public lecture called "From the Big Bang to Broadway:

A Montana State University graduate course for elementary teachers takes place in Virginia City, Montana in August 2011.

Forgotten Congressional Report Details Catastrophic Threat From A Single Nuclear Bomb

An archaeology course for elementary school teachers takes place in Helena, Montana in July 2011. The course is offered by Montana State University and Project Archaeology and offers two graduate credits.

An online course from Montana State University begins June 27 and covers the history of space flight and space technology. Author Andrew Chaikin is a co-instructor along with science educator Jason Marcks.

Science teachers can practice ecological field techniques, learn strategies for incorporating those practices into the classroom, and use online technologies to network with other teachers.

Montana State University offers several graduate-level summer courses that will help teachers learn to incorporate archaeology in the classroom.

At Montana State University's family science night on April 11, 2011, kids and adults can learn about the exciting new field of nanoscience through hands-on activities and demonstrations.

A day of astronomy-related events for kids, adults and teachers will be held in Bozeman on Saturday, April 2, including a presentation by astronaut Richard Arnold, was part of NASA's Teacher in Space program.

Montana State University now offers five fully online graduate certificates for science teachers. Teachers can choose from five different subjects: chemistry, Earth science, elementary school science, life sciences or physics.

Free resources from Montana State University help teachers and students learn about alternative energy and the quest for hydrogen energy sources in Yellowstone National Park.

Montana State University's astrobiology researchers offer a free downloadable 2011 calendar that includes facts about astrobiology in Yellowstone National Park.

A free e-book on astrobiology research in Yellowstone National Park is now free online from Montana State University and the NASA Astrobiology Institute. Schools, museums and science centers can receive free printed copies for educational use.

Interactive technologies have helped 370 scientists from around the globe "attend" a virtual NASA conference. Scientists from Montana State University and Georgia Tech helped organize the astrobiology-themed "Workshop Without Walls."

Dora Hugs, a Crow elder and science teacher, has been named the top non-traditional student in the West by the University Professional and Continuing Education Association. Hugs is a recent graduate of Montana State University.

A free resource for science educators is available from Montana State University

The archives for the Paul Richard Price Show are now on Black Vault Radio for Download

An online graduate course from Montana State University helps elementary and middle school teachers learn core ideas about forces in order to integrate basics physics concepts into the classroom.

On August 15th, nine Galapagos high school students and their teacher arrived in Bozeman, Montana to participate in research and conservation service work with non-profit, Ecology Project International (EPI).

Montana State University offers online graduate-level courses for science teachers

Eight Meeker high school students and one teacher, Bob Dorsett, are preparing to participate in a 9 - day field science project in Baja California Sur, studying the marine life that has inspired the likes of John Steinbeck.

An online class from Montana State University helps elementary teachers and outreach professionals at science centers, museums and zoos use DIRT to engage kids in science.

We’re all dealing with karma, whether we know it or not. It is the accumulation of all our deeds—good and bad—throughout our many incarnations. And it is our mission to balance this karma, before we can fully re-enter the consciousness of God.

The Age of Aquarius. Understanding the implications of entering this Age are more vital than ever, thus knowing more about the challenges and opportunities inherent in this transition is essential. Also learn more about Saint Germain and Alchemy.

The proposed schedule of events include: Geologic Guest Speakers, Survivor Talks and Guided Walks. Open House for 1959 Hebgen Lake earthquake Survivors, rescue workers and families, Smokejumper Program and tales, and Memorial Service.