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“There is not a fire department in the U.S. that can handle a wind-driven event this size,” said Spokane Assistant Fire Chief Lance Dahl
“You’ve got somebody in a suit in an office who’s never fought fires saying you’ve got to go direct attack.”
“The Future of AI” Conference – 10/1-2 – Montana State University
The event will feature MSU experts and guest speakers from across the nation to address topics including the modes of research and creative work that are possible with AI, how AI will affect the transmission and preservation of human knowledge, whether AI will be a reliable source of knowledge and whether AI poses a threat to having an informed citizenry.
I Used to Be a VC. Now I’ve Found a Better Way to Build a Company
If you want to create an Evergreen company that’s designed to last, follow the example of some of the world’s largest tech companies: Don’t raise large amounts of venture capital.
University of Montana Office of Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter – Special Edition Limited Submissions – Call for Proposals
When a program announcement limits the number of proposals that we may submit, we have an internal process to ensure that we do not exceed that limit. If you’re interested in one of the following opportunities, follow the instructions to submit a concept by the internal deadline indicated below. PIs must confirm eligibility prior to submission.
Eight States Divert Rural Health Funds to Tech Startups
The Rural Tech Catalyst Fund reallocates 10% of rural health funds to support healthcare technology startups, sparking debate over the balance between innovation and traditional services. Montana may face similar challenges in integrating tech solutions while preserving essential local care.
Big Trucks in the U.S. Could Start Battery Swapping to Cut Diesel Consumption Drastically
Revoy’s retrofit battery swapping system promises up to 90% diesel savings and 85% emissions reduction for heavy freight trucks. This innovation could transform Montana’s diesel-reliant freight industry amid rising fuel costs.
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that’s 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that costs a fraction of leading frontier systems; 1 million output tokens cost 28 cents, 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8
GFDA Top Ten for 8/2/26
Touro University will launch its new Montana law school with the first class in Great Falls in the fall of 2027. The unique law school is designed for students working full time.
There’s a word for how we treat working moms—and you probably havent heard it
Read on to understand what the U.S. could learn from the way Japan treats working mothers—and how we could actually help women stay in the workforce after they have children.
Flathead County’s Short-term Rentals Generated $207 Million in Revenue Last Year
Experts at the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimate visitors spent $755 million statewide on lodging, goods and services in 2025, three-quarters of which was spent in regions outside of Glacier and Yellowstone national parks



