Vision 2004

Files

Publishers

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

Publication Date

2004

Rights

© 2004 University of Montana--Missoula

Contents

Contents of this issue include:

Welcome

Quick Looks

Students launch near-space balloon -- MUS works to build a better economy -- UM starts Montana Climate Office -- Scientist's Genesis work may not be in vain -- UM scientists lead international fusion conference -- UM hosts international nanotech symposium -- University adds more lab space -- Researchers attract record funding -- UM researchers promote 'economic literacy' -- University brings brain science to junior high students -- Montana joins northern states in bid for Internet2 connection -- Oops - better give credit where it's due

Feature Stories

• Pharmacy: School on the grow
• School of the Mind: Brain studies may combat central nervous system diseases
• Pathways of Life: New lab tackles vascular disease
• Genetic Healing: Biologist seeks DNA-level cures for hearing loss, cancer pain
• High Tech Instrument Center: Super computing aids UM research
• Return to Black Mountain: Less than a year after fire, nature thrives
• Extreme Living: Hot pool creatures may offer glimpse of life beyond earth
• Tunnels to Safety: Animals use culverts to cross highways
• Vienna Experience: Study-abroad program leaves a lasting impression
• Proteins May Unlock Mad Cow Disease: UM researcher Michele McGuirl works to protect food supplies
• When Speech Wasn't Free: Professors delve into Montana's troubled past
• Family Alchemy: Researchers balance science, marriage and kids
• Culture Clash: Differences impact academic success
• Invisible Space Rain: Researcher studies mysterious cosmic rays
• Brain Pain: Researcher offers tips for migraine sufferers
• Camas Magazine: Voices rising in the West