LRES Press Releases 2021

Graduate Erik Norderud, entomologist Bob Peterson and spatial scientist Scott Powell conducted a county-by-county risk assessment for four states in the Northwest focused on Asian giant hornets.

The 15-state project will examine the efficiency and profitability of agricultural management decisions by producers using data analytics and machine learning.

Professor Jane Mangold and plant diagnostician Noelle Orloff were featured discussing herbicides and how best for people to use them to manage invasive plants.

The partnership will provide internship opportunities, new courses and dedicated mentoring for Native American students in STEM disciplines, especially in environmental health, environmental science and community health.

William Kleindl assumed the post of president-elect of the Society of Wetland Scientists on June 10.

The interdisciplinary team used over a decade’s worth of data from Yellowstone National Park to study how methane is produced in lake environments. 

After a series of virtual events in 2020, the annual field days will return to in-person events at MSU’s seven off-campus research centers and the campus Post Farm.

The Outstanding Agricultural Leader award is presented annually during MSU’s Celebrate Ag Weekend, which will be held Nov. 12-13.

MSU students created conceptual designs for the park through a collaborative program called CATS.

Lexi Kyro was one of four students nationwide to be recognized by the Association of Environmental Health Academic Programs.

Jane Mangold was awarded the Weed Science Society of America’s Outstanding Extension Award last month.

Sasha Loewen was recognized by MontanaView, an organization that seeks to expand access and education in the fields of remote sensing and geospatial science.

Erik Killian uses drone technology to identify and monitor trends in the emergence date of wheat and other crops. His work was recognized by MontanaView, the state branch of a national remote sensing body.