BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 12 (TNSEve) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: Montana State University announced the keynote speakers for its upcoming 2021 Dyslexia and Innovation: Symposium of Changemakers, to be held Thursday, Oct. 28 and Friday, Oct. 29. The virtual event, which is free and open to the public, will spotlight the strengths of the dyslexic mind. It also aligns with National Dyslexia Month, which takes place in October. Nationally known dyslexia author Davi more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 16 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A junior in Montana State University's environmental health program became the first MSU student to be selected for a national toxicology mentorship program last month. Emory Hoelscher-Hull was one of 25 undergraduate students nationwide selected for the Toxicology Mentoring and Skills Development Training Program. The program is funded by the National Institutes of Health and pairs students with  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 13 (TNSOps) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: The Friends of MSU Library Book Group has announced its 2021-2022 reading list and public discussion dates. The book group was founded in 2000 as a way to engage the community in Montana State University Library activities while encouraging lifelong learning and reading. Since its founding, the book group has read over 230 titles. Participation in the book group is free and open to the public. Th more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 15 -- Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued the following news release: Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen issued legal guidance today on the status of the Biden administration's announced federal vaccine mandate and discrimination based on vaccine status, which is illegal in Montana. The guidance is intended to alleviate confusion resulting from President Biden's September 9 speech discussing his plans to compel private employers to force their employees to  more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the state of Montana achieved a 16-percent reduction in fire costs for Fiscal Year 2022 from the Fire Suppression Fund through cost-sharing negotiations between the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) and the federal government. "With a long and difficult fire season, our team at the DNRC achieved fantastic results f more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 14 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2021: After the Biden administration late yesterday announced it would reopen the border between the U.S. and Canada for vaccinated Canadians, Governor Greg Gianforte today urged President Biden to allow for a complete reopening of the northern border for trade and travel. "Though long, long overdue, reopening the northern border is welcome news to Montanans whose families, businesses, an more PR

HELENA, Montana, Oct. 15 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Oct. 14 2021: Governor Greg Gianforte today announced he is seeking public comment on applicants to the vacancies in the 13th Judicial District (Yellowstone County) and 18th Judicial District (Gallatin County). Members of the public can provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants through Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 5 p.m. The governor has received applications from the more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 12 (TNSRes) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: A Montana State University researcher was featured last week in The New York Times for his work studying ice cores taken from Antarctica. Dave McWethy, an associate professor in the College of Letters and Science's Department of Earth Sciences, worked with researchers from Argentina, Australia, Austria, Norway, the United Kingdom and a number of American institutions examining the ice samples, whi more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 12 (TNSGra) -- Montana State University issued the following news release: With a $600,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, Montana State University will offer a summer program for elementary schoolteachers to gain hands-on research experience and fresh ideas for bringing science, technology, engineering and math into their classrooms. The funding will support 10 Montana teachers annually for three years in a new MSU program called Research Experience for Teac more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 15 (TNSOps) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: University of Montana sophomore Christian Newby spent the summer with his suitcase packed and fingers crossed. Like hundreds of other Grizzlies, the Whitefish native had hoped to study abroad this year but the continuing COVID-19 pandemic has put a full stop to his Japan adventure for now. The situation will change, he's convinced, but it may be a year or more before he can finally pursue his pa more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 14 (TNSGra) -- The University of Montana issued the following news release: With a $450,000 grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, an interdisciplinary team from the University of Montana and statewide partner organizations are launching ResilienceMT. The project will support community climate resilience in Montana's rural and tribal communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Working with the Blackfeet Nation, Fort Belknap more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, Oct. 13 (TNSRes) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA researcher investigates region's ancient shift from wet to dry climate * * * A geologist from The University of Texas at Arlington is investigating the origin of loess, a sediment formed by the accumulation of wind-blown dust, in the western United States. The National Science Foundation awarded Majie Fan, associate professor of earth and environmental sciences, a thre more PR