Vision 2008

Files

Publishers

Office of the Vice President for Research and Creative Scholarship; University Relations

Publication Date

2008

Rights

© 2008 University of Montana--Missoula

Contents

Contents of this issue include:

Message from the Vice President

Quick Looks

UM scientists reel in research dollars -- Degrees offered with international partners -- Glaciologist projects sea level rise -- University scientists help map edge of solar system -- Research center earns grant to assist rural people with disabilities -- UM releases report on campus greenhouse gas -- MonTEC laboratory named for energetic campus contributor -- Fire center develops new Web site -- Invading honeybee virus discovered -- Building brings more lab space to UM -- UM study: Polluted city air may predispose children to diseases later in life -- Blossoms signal changing climate -- Kids enjoy science fun center -- Lab engages American Indian students

Feature Stories

• Unlocking the Secrets of Flight: UM releases new theory of bird evolution
• One Howl of a Good Idea: Scientists create innovative listening device to track wolves
• Controversial Caribou: Researcher provides tools to track their habitat
• Student Scientist: Anicka Kratina-Hathaway
• Doubly Blessed: Wildlife biologists snare two prestigious grants
• Hare Today, Gone Tomorrow?: The snowshoe hare may become a climate change poster child
• Troubled Trout: Projects tackle dams, invaders, hybrids and more
• Cracking a Mystery: Researcher suggests inattentive bird parents may produce larger eggs