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, and co-sponsored by the non-profit community service organization Hopa Mountain, the talks for the 2025 spring series will be moving to a new venue: the Bozeman Public Library, with talks beginning at 6:30 pm.
The talks are free to the public, with seating on a first come, first served basis. Face masks are recommended but not required.
Spring 2025 Science Inquiry Series
March 5 – Cosmic Conundrums: Things We Still Don’t Know About the Universe
What are the big mysteries about the universe that scientists are still seeking to solve? James Manning, former executive director of the Astronomical Society of the Pacific, will discuss current cosmic enigmas from how the universe formed, to dark matter and energy, to whether life exists elsewhere, and how scientists are trying to find answers.

April 16 – Dr. Matthew Revelle, MSU Assistant Professor of Computer Science, will discuss how active areas of research in cybersecurity can help to protect individual data and property.
May 14 (tentative) – TBA