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Recent Research: Predicting the commercial potential of science

Using a large language model to analyze scientific findings, the researchers predicted the likelihood that a discovery will lead to marketable products or processes.

Los motivos ocultos de la prosperidad de Bozeman

El auge económico de una de las ciudades estadounidenses con mayor crecimiento depende del trabajo de un grupo vulnerable de personas.

TechLink – R&D Innovation Performance Study: Here’s How to Jumpstart Your Materials Innovation

In our R&D Innovation Performance series, we’re digging deep into innovation opportunities and pitfalls across industries to help you improve your R&D efforts.

Montana Tech hosts 13th annual Techxpo Design Showcase in Butte

Hundreds of Montana Tech students presented projects they’ve been working on for months at the 13th annual Techxpo Design Showcase event on Thursday in Butte.

Student research showcased at Helena, Montana’s Carroll College

“Anybody who has research…can ask and apply to do SRF. The whole campus shuts down for the day,” said Carroll College biochemistry major Mila Duncan.

Grizzly Promise waives tuition for in-state students from low-income households at the University of Montana

Grizzly Promise is a new initiative at the University of Montana.
Since fall of 2022, Grizzly Promise has waived tuition costs for in-state Montana students, who come from households making $50,000 a year or less.

Students get real experience at Jobs for Montana’s Graduates IGNITE MT Conference

The Jobs for Montana’s Graduates model, or JMG, is used in over 50 middle and high schools and colleges with the goal of helping students achieve their career goals and exposing them to higher education options.

Celebrating Montana State University Research and Innovation 5/3 – Bozeman

Recognition of Everyday Heroes. These Heroes (including students, staff, faculty, or administrators) support successful MSU research, creativity and innovation, and may not always get recognized.

More public colleges admit high schoolers (9th Graders!) even before they’ve applied

Direct admissions programs are likely to grow in the wake of a U.S. Supreme Court decision outlawing race-based admissions.

Finalists selected for upcoming $100K Montana State University Venture Competition

The competition was open to students, faculty, staff and recent alumni of the Montana University System. Finalists will pitch their business ventures to a panel of judges who will provide feedback and distribute $100,000 among the winners.

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The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses

Big Sky EDA- Building Businesses and Creating Jobs in the Greater Billings, Montana area

Montana Technology Innovation Partnership (MTIP)- Promoting Technology Commercialization in the State of Montana.