33 million NSF funds awarded 12 NSFfunded institutions 85 NSF grants awarded EXAMPLES OF NSFFUNDED RESEARCH IN MONTANA University of Montana researchers have used data from weather stations atmospheric weather ID: 801190
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BY THE NUMBERS
Montana in FY 2016
$33 million
: NSF funds awarded
12: NSF-funded institutions85: NSF grants awarded
EXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED RESEARCH IN MONTANA
University of Montana researchers have used data from weather stations, atmospheric weather models, and satellites to develop improved computer models for estimating temperatures across mountainous landscapes. Accurate spatial data can help scientists understand temperature-driven changes to vegetation and wildlife habitat.
Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation
INVESTMENT IN SCIENCE = INVESTMENT IN MONTANA
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Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 NSF2 The University of Montana: Growing Montana’s Economy, 20103 Montana State University: Economic Impact Report, 2010
Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)
www.cnsfweb.org
Montana
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) is the only federal agency whose mission includes support for all fields of fundamental science and engineering.
Researchers at Chief Dull Knife
College
have developed Zeolite
water filters to remove 99.9% of bacteria from water. Using various combinations of Zeolite and cement, students at the college were able to develop economical filters, which had practical flow rates and met international water purification standards.
Researchers
at the
Montana State University are optimizing the production of biofuels from plant cellulose using a recently discovered fungus named
Gliocladium roseum. The fungus ferments cellulose into hydrocarbons which are similar to the ones found in petroleum.
Montana performed science and engineering related academic research and development activities worth $175 million in 2013.1More than 15,000 Montana residents work in science and engineering occupations.1In 2012, Montana had 2,600 high technology businesses that employed 25,000 people.1
Montana residents were awarded over 1000 patents between 2005-2014.1University of Montana created 9,700 jobs, generated $200 million in state tax revenue and provided $1 billion in after-tax income until 2009.2Montana State University created 13,500 jobs, provided $900 million in after-tax income and generated $250 million in tax revenues.3
“The next generation has to be able to dream big things. If you restrict funding, you can't dream big dreams
.”
− Dr. Renee Reijo Pera, Vice President for
Research & Economic Development, Montana State University
Slide2Montana
Coalition for National Science Funding (CNSF)
www.cnsfweb.org
Courtesy: www.research.gov/seeinnovation & www.nsf.gov
Since 1952, NSF has supported nearly 50,000 graduate students through research
fellowships.Montana received $5 million in NSF educational funding in FY 2016.“An investment in our students is critical to the strength of our state.”
−
Denise Juneau, Former Superintendent of Public Instruction, Montana
“Montana’s economic success depends on our ability to strategically align our education system, workforce, and private
business. This [work-based learning opportunities in STEM] program will help boost our efforts to increase our pool of highly skilled and talented workers, improve our state’s economic productivity, and set a trajectory for sustained economic growth
.”- Governor Steve BullockEXAMPLES OF NSF-FUNDED EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN MONTANA
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF)
not only funds cutting-edge research at institutions across the country; NSF’s education initiatives ensure the U.S. will remain a global leader in innovation for generations to come.The University of Great Falls
supports 16 academically talented students every year under the Scholarships for STEM program, which includes research preparation,
weekly professional development meetings, science writing enrichment and peer-led study sessions, to promote students’ intellectual growth and develop workplace skills.Polar scientists at Montana State
University are collaborating with students and teachers on the Crow Reservation to provide science
enrichment activities, such as hands-on activities and field
experiences, for 10 fourth-grade classrooms in three schools,
and professional development for their teachers. Salish Kootenai College was the first tribal college to offer a baccalaureate degree in engineering for American Indian students who are underrepresented in STEM disciplines. Support from NSF has allowed them to recruit 5 Ph.D. faculty into their engineering, baccalaureate and associate-level degree
programs.