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Researchers at MIT built a mini city to test algorithms for autonomous cars

Algorithms are tested in the tiny environment before being applied to full size vehicles

Several universities to experiment with micro nuclear power

Small but meaningful amounts of electricity — nearly enough to run a small campus, a hospital or a military complex, for example — will pulse from a new generation of micronuclear reactors. Now, some universities are taking interest.

Experiential learning opportunities at the University of Montana Western in Dillon, Montana make up the heart of Experience One, or X1 for short.

That means you’ll have an advantage as you enter the workforce or continue on with graduate studies because your portfolio will already contain real-world educational experiences and projects. These projects often help the community at the same time by providing key services and contributing to ongoing research studies.

Annual 29-hour fundraising event aims to raise funds for more than 80 MSU projects

The fourth annual MSU Giving Day aims to raise funds for more than 80 projects at the university. MSU Giving Day organizers are hoping at least 2,000 donors will participate. The theme of this year’s event is “Reimagine.”

Video – About Accelerate Montana

Accelerate Montana offers a broad range of programs to benefit businesses and individuals alike – regardless of where you live or work in Montana. In order to meet our mission of accelerating economic potential, we have assembled teams who can support, guide, and consult with you on your business or help guide you in your career.

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Making the case for Gallatin College

Bozeman leaders continue to press Gov. Gianforte, lawmakers for $38 million for the region’s two-year campus.

School privatization schemes are being pushed in Montana

Montanans Organized for Education’s (MOFE) 16,000 members — including parents, students, community members and teachers — stand in opposition to school privatization (sometimes called “school choice” by proponents).

Momentum Continues in University of Montana’s First Year as ‘R1’ Research University

During the past decade, expenditures from research grants have more than doubled at the University. This past fall reported research expenditures were a record $126 million, up $4 million from the year before. UM experienced a 129% increase from the $55 million reported in 2014.

Reading, writing, and paychecks. What’s a teacher worth?

A teacher-turned-congresswoman, Rep. Frederica Wilson, a Democrat from Florida, introduced the American Teacher Act.

Designed as a four-year federal grant program, the bill, set to be reintroduced in Congress on Wednesday, would help states lift their starting teacher salaries to $60,000, boost pay for veteran teachers, and make cost-of-living adjustments tied to inflation.

Montana Governor Gianforte declares January as the Education Month on Jan 27.

WHEREAS, as our students learn, their parents, who are their first and lifetime teachers, deserve to have their voices heard and be a part of their child’s education; and,