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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.

Stanford University has a class called: “How To Rule The World”. What’s “Pre-Idea” Funding?

Fareed Zakaria spoke with Stanford University recent graduate and award-winning journalist Theo Baker about his new memoir, “How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University,” in which he documents what he sees as the worrying influence of Silicon Valley on his school.

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.

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. 

Northwestern Energy Uses 95 Weather Stations to Prevent Wildfires in Montana

Northwestern Energy’s Fire Mitigation Program employs weather stations, smoke cameras, and vegetation management to reduce wildfire risks along 18,000 miles of power lines. This comprehensive approach helps protect Montana’s communities and landscapes from catastrophic fires.

Gen Z women are having an entrepreneurship boom

More young women are starting businesses than those in older generations, data shows.

What Would A Montana Data Center Cost? 10% of a data center’s total cost would go toward Montana jobs and goods.

The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimates a $20 billion data center would support 750 jobs and generate $33 million in local property taxes. However, concerns about water use and rising utility costs have sparked opposition in several communities.

“Our Youth in the Age of AI” Code Girls United – Aug. 27 – Whitefish, Montana

Code Girls United (CGU) is proud to announce its upcoming event, \”Our Youth in the Age of AI\”, an interactive reception and panel discussion scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center in Whitefish, at 5 p.m.