Upcoming Presentations

 

Explore cutting edge science topics, their latest developments, and their relevance to society through speaker presentations followed by conversations between speaker and audience.

Sponsored by the Gallatin Valley Friends of the Sciences, co-sponsored by the non-profit community service organization Hopa Mountain, and hosted by the Museum of the Rockies, the talks for the 2024 winter/spring series will be presented in-person in the Museum of the Rockies’ Hager Auditorium on Wednesday evenings at 6 pm, followed by a question-and-answer period.

The talks are free to the public. Face masks are recommended but not required.

 

2024 Winter/Spring Science Inquiry Series

 

Apr 24 – Telecommunications to Teleportation: Making Light Work

How do photons—quantum particles of light—enable diverse applications ranging from the well-known to the exotic? Dr. Krishna Rupavatharam, Director of MSU’s Spectrum Lab, will share his experiences in photonics—the science of light—and how it can be manipulated for applications ranging from remote sensing and holographic imaging to quantum teleportation and communication. He will also provide insights into the growth and evolution of the photonics ecosystem in Montana and innovative research at MSU.  (Note the change in date to Apr 24.)

Image by Colter Peterson

 

May 15 – Feeding the World with Fewer Resources

How can the application of science and technology improve agricultural production with fewer resources?  Dr. Paul Nugent, Research Professor in the MSU College of Agriculture, will discuss how “precision agriculture,” including technological advancements and automation, can address resource use and labor declines to ensure efficient and sustainable agricultural practices while maintaining output and safeguarding the foundation of future food systems.

Photo by John Fike