Topic
Technology
Montana State Celebrates 20 Years of Building Young Engineers Through Lego Robotics
State finals set for February as students tackle archaeology-inspired robotics challenge
Missoula, Billings Courts Create New Rules for AI-Drafted Filings
Self-represented litigants raise concerns about barriers to AI tools that help navigate complex court procedures
Montana Signs Agreement With Mitsubishi Heavy Industries for Data Centers, Energy Projects
MOU signed during Japan trade mission to explore data center, power infrastructure investment in southern Montana
Montana State Chosen as Defense Department Hub, Opening Doors for Businesses and Research
MSU joins elite group of eight states with access to $983 million defense innovation budget
Downing Bill Would Help Montana Businesses Spot AI Hype
Cost-neutral legislation aims to help Montana businesses determine when AI tools are worth adopting—and when they aren’t
Montana First State to Receive Federal Broadband Funding Approval
Over 68,000 unserved and underserved in Montana to receive broadband coverage
MSU Satellite Detecting Space Particles as Engineers Work to Optimize Performance
Four months into orbit, Montana-built satellite tracking dangerous radiation belt particles
MSU Grant Creates ‘One-Stop Shop’ for Photonics Development in Montana
$1.1M federal grant eliminates testing bottleneck that forced Montana companies to seek services elsewhere
Gianforte Uses Montana’s Quantum Computing Reputation as Diplomatic Tool in Japan Trade Talks
Traditional wheat trade relationships provide foundation for Montana’s emerging technology diplomacy in Asia
What Parents Need to Know About Montana’s New AI Rules for Schools
State guidelines ensure teachers stay in control while students benefit from new technology
Montana State Locks in Long-Term VA Research Deal
TechLink Center’s five-year agreement expands university’s role in commercializing veterans’ healthcare innovations
New Montana Law Creates $5 Million Penalties for Child Abuse Material Online
Law took effect Oct. 1, allows private lawsuits against social media platforms
Montana State Builds on DARPA Partnership to Court Regional Innovators
University hosts Sept. 24 event connecting Montana businesses with federal defense research opportunities
Agriculture and National Security Drive MSU’s Record $289M Research Year
University’s research enterprise now larger than all other Montana institutions combined, supporting over 1,400 student researchers
Montanans for Life Launches Mobile App to Connect Pro-Life Advocates
Free platform aims to connect advocates and overcome communication barriers
Montana’s Labor Paradox: Record Jobs, Missing Workers, and the Crises Behind the Gap
State reaches historic employment levels while facing severe worker shortages as housing costs, industry shifts, and workforce barriers keep qualified workers on the sidelines
Montana Approves $308 Million in Broadband Grants Under New Federal Rules
32 projects will connect all unserved locations statewide as Trump administration’s technology-neutral policy delivers results


