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Ignition Schools 2024 – Introducing the 50 Top Schools for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

This inaugural list recognizes schools that excel in nurturing alumni founders, securing venture capital, and advancing technology, with criteria that include startup creation and technology transfer success.

Best cheap laptops of 2024, tested by Mashable staff

Even Apple sticklers have a solid sub-$1,000 option.

Why people aren’t buying heat pumps—and what states can do about it

New research from the coldest part of the country finds we need to tell people what heat pumps are before telling them why they should buy them.

In its first year, program teaches Idaho, Montana youth how to backpack, clear trails

Selway Bitterroot Frank Church Foundation Youth Wilderness Program exposes next generation to nature

Montana lawmakers zero in on education funding, OPI spending

As the 2025 session draws near, lawmakers discuss potential changes to Montana’s school funding formula and concerns over a negative audit of federal spending.

Which Generative AI Model Is Right for Your Business? We Tested 4 Top Providers to Find Out

OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Meta all offer free AI services, but we found that one of them worked best for our needs.

World-first ADHD headband treats symptoms in 20 minutes per day

An innovative start-up is out to change how attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is managed, bypassing the traditional route of medication to instead use non-invasive light electrical brain stimulation delivered by a headband worn for just 20 minutes a day.

What if everything we know about autism is wrong?

It’s hoped these findings will lead to better therapy strategies for neurodivergent people.

Idaho National Laboratory, Colorado School of Mines forge partnerships that benefit the next generation of scientists

Under an agreement signed last fall, the collaboration aims to bridge the gap between students and potential career opportunities at the laboratory. The kickoff event, held on the Mines campus, provided educational and networking opportunities for students looking to embark on a career with the Department of Energy (DOE).

Last day to purchase tickets, Friday, September 20th at midnight! Global Gauntlet – A Trivia Competition of Global Proportions – 9/27- Missoula

This MWAC “signature” fundraiser is a team trivia competition like no other. Modeled after our Academic WorldQuest competition, teams of community supporters vie to test their knowledge on global events. Funds raised from this evening event support the Council’s ongoing efforts to increase global awareness and understanding in Montana’s classrooms and communities and especially supports our Global Education Initiatives.

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The Montana World Affairs Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering global understanding and awareness in Montana’s communities and classrooms.

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As the hub of learning, creativity and innovation in Northwest Montana, Flathead Valley Community College is expanding

The Kalispell Chamber of Commerce is the longest-standing and leading advocate for the Flathead Valley community and business climate.

Great Falls trade area. Competitive for food, ag, bioprocessing, energy, and support. Closest U.S. metro area to Calgary. Untame Your Entrepreneurial Spirit!