Chemistry Above the Clouds
University of Montana Student Research Soars Above Utah
As Western cities contend with air pollution from industry, automobiles and increased wildfire smoke, a scientific expert at the University of Montana and a team of students are tracking how these chemicals contribute to unhealthy air. Current air quality models may underestimate the presence of these chemicals and how they change the air we breathe.
The Lodge Wins Prestigious Award for Best New Facility of the Year
UM's Lodge Dining Center won the prestigious National Association of College & University Food Services 2026 Loyal E. Horton Dining Award in the category of New Facility of the Year. This award was announced at the NACUFS National Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana!
Paper Published in International Bear News
Understanding Bear Attractants in the Wildland Urban Interface in Western MT
UM alum Jessica Reyes and Professors Halvorson and Klene study ways to reduce bear-human conflicts in Missoula and in western Montana. Download the publication and find their paper on page 28.
Photo credit: MT Fish, Wildlife and Parks
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