Our Impact
We Are Montana in the Classroom connects Montana K-12 students with UM role models— faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and staff— to inspire students about higher education and career pathways.
A middle school teacher says:
“Our students were clearly engaged and enjoyed this experience, with many conversations continuing on the bus ride back to school and after about what they had seen and/or done. The hope was to ignite a spark in these students’ minds, and that was certainly achieved!”
A public librarian says:
“The joy these role models conveyed... was infectious and the kids were so enraptured. Adults and kids alike learned so much from these role models. We'd love to have them back!”
By the Numbers (academic year 2025-2026)
350+
Students Reached
From kindergarten through high school
6
Communities Reached
From across Montana
30+
UM Role Models
Including UM faculty, staff, graduate students, postdocs, and other researchers and scholars
15+
Educators Engaged