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2003
RIVER
RESCUERS
UM'S NEW RIVERINE SCIENCE CENTER
POISONED
HEARTS
ARSENIC EFFECTS ON CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH
WATER
WIZARDRY
BIO STATION'S NEW FLOOD PLAIN MODEL
RIVERS
THAT TIME FORGOT
AN UNDISTURBED RUSSIAN WILDERNESS
SODIUM
SOLUTIONS
COALBED METHANE IN EASTERN MONTANA
HEAVY
METAL
SCIENTISTS STUDY IMPACT OF METALS ON MICROBES
COTTONWOOD
CONUNDRUM
MONTANA'S DISAPPEARING RIVER TREES
WATER
WARDENS
UM'S WATERSHED HEALTH CLINIC
TALLYING
TADPOLES
STUDYING MONTANA AMPHIBIANS
FISH
FINDERS
DNA IN WATER REVEALS LOCATION OF FISH
WET
AND WILD
A PRIMER ON MONTANA AQUATIC LIFE
WATER
THAT WAS
THE SECRETS OF GLACIAL LAKE MISSOULA
NEWS
TO USE
THE WEIRD LIFE CYCLE OF SWIMMER'S ITCH
BACKTALK
GIARDIA: A WATER DRINKER'S GUT-WRENCHING SURPRISE
Message
From
Vice President Dan Dwyer
This issue of Vision is particularly significant to me: It is the first issue published under my tenure; and, secondly, as I am an avid fisherman, its theme of river and stream health is a topic of keen personal concern and interest.
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Dan
Dwyer |
Familiar with the West in general and having traveled over many years specifically to Montana to fish, my arrival in August at The University of Montana brought a sense of homecoming. With my return came a renewed acquaintance and understanding of the persevering pioneer spirit upon which this state — and later this University — was built. And this hard-working, no-holds-barred spirit is one of many attractive characteristics of our state, and one of the reasons The University of Montana has grown and, indeed, prospered. Determined teachers, dedicated researchers, visionaries all, have woven the individual threads of their expertise into the colorful and strong tapestry of this institution of higher education.
Today this tapestry reaches far beyond the borders of campus. Having surpassed $60 million in grant volume, the University's research enterprise is a significant economic development engine that stretches into all corners of the state and beyond.
In this economic continuum, research endeavors support faculty, students, staff and independent contractors. As a result, individuals and programs gain national recognition and additional funding is received. Programs advance. Staff members are hired. Small businesses develop, spin out from the University and expand in the community. The economy grows.
Thoughtful investment, concentrated attention and orchestrated cultivation have contributed to the current health and strength of The University of Montana's research enterprise. It is healthy and strong, and just as research teams study river and stream health, I intend to work as part of the existing team to diligently monitor and nurture the University's research and scholarship so that future generations will benefit from our stewardship. I'm delighted to be here and look forward to the journey.
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Dan
Dwyer
Vice President for Research and Development
The University of Montana