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Vision Magazine 2024 – University of Montana Research, Innovation & Imagination

Welcome to another edition of Vision, the magazine of research and creative scholarship for the University of Montana. I’m happy to report that the research enterprise at UM continues to grow. This past year we set another record for the University: Our research expenditures in fiscal year 2023 were $134 million — an $8 million increase over our previous high mark set in FY22.

New UM Study Reveals Unintended Consequences of Fire Suppression – Montana Governor Gianforte presses to extinguish all fires

The study used computer simulations to show that attempting to suppress all wildfires results in fires burning with more severe ecological impacts, with accelerated increases in burned area beyond those expected from fuel accumulation or climate change.

Alternative teacher licensing pathway gets approval in Montana

Alternative teacher programs have been designed for people with a non-education bachelor’s degree and will usually lead to those taking the program getting a certificate or master’s degree.

Survey – You can help shape the future of early childhood services in Montana!

Please consider sharing your experience! The survey is open to child care providers, parents, grandparents raising grandchildren, foster families, and every other type of caretaker – your input will help guide how programs and resources for children and families work in Montana and your community.

A Discussion on Montana’s Tech Hub – Montana Ambassadors – 5/8 – Seattle, WA

Speakers include: Paul Green, Director of the Montana Department of Commerce, Jason Yager, Executive Director of Montana Photonics & Quantum Alliance, Les Craig, Managing Director of Next Frontier Ventures, and Jenni Graff, Director of Early State Montana.

Headwaters Tech Hub, 🌐International Day of Light, Select USA Spinoff, Quality Alliance Library, and so much more!

Please join Executive Director and Regional Innovation OfficerTim VanReken, and many more Headwaters Tech Hub (HTH) leaders and consortium members for a virtual presentation on the Phase II application submitted in late February.

How a second language can boost the brain

Being bilingual benefits children as they learn to speak — and adults as they age.

The FCC Now Says Broadband Speed Should Be at Least 100 Mbps

The old broadband standard of 25 Mbps wasn’t cutting it anymore.

Warren Buffett Says This Is the Single Greatest Skill to Boost Your Career and Improve Your Worth By 50%

It’s an ‘asset that will last you 50 or 60 years,’ according to Buffett.

Schools are hiring more teachers than ever. So why aren’t there enough of them?

The number of teacher job openings has surged, but the supply of prospective educators hasn’t changed. Stagnant wages are a big reason.