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Artificial Intelligence could change Montana’s economy – Video

The Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research has been forecasting the state’s financial outlook for the past 50 years.

High Mark – University of Montana Research Sets Another Record With 14% Jump

Research expenditures at UM hit an all-time record of $143.8 million during the past fiscal year – a jump of 14% over the previous year. Scott Whittenburg, UM vice president for research and creative scholarship, said the University’s research expenditures stood at $55 million in 2014. Under his leadership during the past decade, that figure has jumped 161%.

University of Montana research and Inimmune – Taking the ‘high’ out of fentanyl: How an upcoming vaccine will affect the drug epidemic

Opioid overdoses could become less likely thanks in part to new research being done at the University of Montana. In early 2024, a fentanyl vaccine, designed by University researchers in collaboration with Inimmune, a Missoula-based biotech company, will undergo phase one of human clinical trials.

Montana State University Celebrates Aurora Innovation Campus Opening

The Aurora facility will primarily focus on the research and development of LiDAR technology—a sophisticated system employing laser radar to determine the distance and velocity of objects surrounding a vehicle. This advancement stands to significantly advance autonomous vehicle tech, with potential applications stretching far beyond just automotive purposes.

Efforts to build ‘Innovation Campus’ in Missoula still alive

Back in 2018, the University of Montana met with city and county leaders to discuss a technology corridor within Missoula. At the time, UM described the vision as a “hub of research in two areas of strength at UM – biotech and ecology – with space devoted to businesses working in those fields.”

Higher Ed Changes Loom Under a Second Trump Administration

Trump has vowed to eliminate the Department of Education in his second term. Even if he stops short, the administration will bring policy changes to colleges and universities and new scrutiny to diversity, equity and inclusion policies.

Blue & Gold News from President Cruzado – Montana State University

Finally, as Thanksgiving approaches, I find my heart so full of gratitude for our Bobcat community. We have had an extraordinary year because of our dedicated and talented students, faculty, staff, alumni, friends and neighbors. As you gather with loved ones next week, please know your university is grateful for your support and friendship.

Montana University System sets new research record, ranks 5th in U.S. for research growth – the Headwaters Tech Hub

$45.9 million for Montana including $41.3 million from the federal government — is intended to catalyze work that’s already taking place in an area, such as optics and photonics in Montana, VanReken said. Twenty-seven partners from the public and private sectors are involved in the project, including economic and workforce development teams.

The $41.3 million for Montana comes from the CHIPS and Science Act outgoing U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, supported in 2022. VanReken said the goal is to drive a $10 billion economic impact in the state at the end of a decade with the investment.

$11M University of Montana Research Center Targets Improving Health for All Montanans

Ward said the center initially will fund up to five research projects a year, incubating them with the goal of securing larger funding in the future.

Montana State University – Mountains and Minds Fall 2024

Throughout this academic year, please join me: Come to the scholarly, artistic, cultural, athletic and community-building events that we plan with so much love. This year, let’s cheer the Bobcats at the top of our lungs and, this year, let the world know that we have Blue and Gold running through our veins… forever.

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