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Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that’s 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8
Chinese AI firm DeepSeek releases new coding model that costs a fraction of leading frontier systems; 1 million output tokens cost 28 cents, 99% cheaper than Claude’s Opus 4.8
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Montana Career Opportunities – Director of Retail, Staff Accountant, Sales Associate – The Glacier National Park Conservancy
The Glacier National Park Conservancy is the official nonprofit fundraising partner for Glacier National Park. The Conservancy enriches the Glacier National Park experience by providing strategic investment in preservation, education and research programs that meaningfully…
Harmen Steele is halfway through his second week as Director of Technology Transfer at the University of Montana and he’d like to talk with you.
I’d like to talk with you if you’re a researcher with an idea, an entrepreneur looking for help, a company interested in working with the University, or someone who simply isn’t sure where to start.
The Montana Council for Economic Education improves economic and financial literacy for Montana’s youth through simulations, competitions and teacher training.
Economic education is vital to the future health of our nation’s economy. It gives our students the building blocks for a successful financial future.
Montana Career Opportunity – Senior Product Manager – User Generated Data – onX
onX is seeking a Senior Product Manager who will contribute to meaningful, real-world outcomes that have a lasting impact for customers and the business. In this role, you’ll focus on unlocking the unique, ground-truth knowledge…
AMERICAN PRAIRIE ASKS FEDERAL COURT TO HALT BLM’S UNPRECEDENTED REVOCATION OF BISON GRAZING PERMITS
The filing asks the court to preserve the status quo while it considers the legality of the agency’s unprecedented decision, which reversed decades of settled federal practice recognizing bison as eligible livestock under federal grazing law.
ADROIT Employer Resources
ADROIT Employer Resources is a Montana-based workforce and talent solutions partner that helps employers solve complex hiring challenges through recruiting, workforce strategy, and employment consulting. We specialize in supporting organizations including deep tech, advanced technology,…
“The Future of AI” Conference – 10/1-2 – Montana State University
The event will feature MSU experts and guest speakers from across the nation to address topics including the modes of research and creative work that are possible with AI, how AI will affect the transmission and preservation of human knowledge, whether AI will be a reliable source of knowledge and whether AI poses a threat to having an informed citizenry.
University of Montana Office of Research and Creative Scholarship Newsletter – Special Edition Limited Submissions – Call for Proposals
When a program announcement limits the number of proposals that we may submit, we have an internal process to ensure that we do not exceed that limit. If you’re interested in one of the following opportunities, follow the instructions to submit a concept by the internal deadline indicated below. PIs must confirm eligibility prior to submission.
Stanford University has a class called: “How To Rule The World”. What’s “Pre-Idea” Funding?
Fareed Zakaria spoke with Stanford University recent graduate and award-winning journalist Theo Baker about his new memoir, “How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University,” in which he documents what he sees as the worrying influence of Silicon Valley on his school.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
GFDA Top Ten for 8/2/26
Touro University will launch its new Montana law school with the first class in Great Falls in the fall of 2027. The unique law school is designed for students working full time.
Northwestern Energy Uses 95 Weather Stations to Prevent Wildfires in Montana
Northwestern Energy’s Fire Mitigation Program employs weather stations, smoke cameras, and vegetation management to reduce wildfire risks along 18,000 miles of power lines. This comprehensive approach helps protect Montana’s communities and landscapes from catastrophic fires.
High Plains Financial
“High Plains Financial (HPF) is a Montana-based Certified Development Company and SBA 504 lender affiliated with the Great Falls Development Alliance (GFDA). HPF provides SBA 504 loans statewide, helping businesses access long-term, fixed-rate financing for…
What Would A Montana Data Center Cost? 10% of a data center’s total cost would go toward Montana jobs and goods.
The University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research estimates a $20 billion data center would support 750 jobs and generate $33 million in local property taxes. However, concerns about water use and rising utility costs have sparked opposition in several communities.
Public Rally Supports Hamilton, Montana’s Rocky Mountain Lab Scientists Laid Off Because of Federal Budget Cuts
On June 26, community members rallied to support employees affected by federal funding reductions.
Community members rallied in support of Rocky Mountain Lab scientists laid off due to federal budget cuts that have impacted the lab. In early May, 41 employees were let go or had their contracts canceled and research budgets were cut.
“Our Youth in the Age of AI” Code Girls United – Aug. 27 – Whitefish, Montana
Code Girls United (CGU) is proud to announce its upcoming event, \”Our Youth in the Age of AI\”, an interactive reception and panel discussion scheduled for Thursday, August 27, 2026, at the O’Shaughnessy Cultural Arts Center in Whitefish, at 5 p.m.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
406 Transfusion: Injecting youth into the care continuum
This dynamic two-day event brings together key partners to strengthen the Montana healthcare talent pipeline through creative solutions and career-connected learning.
University of Montana College of Business
Make Your Future in the College of Business The College of Business at the University of Montana is a special place focused on making students feel engaged, supported and connected. Students receive access to opportunities…
National Parks Traveler Shuts Down After 21 Years of Coverage Due to Trump Pressures and Media Struggles
If properly appreciated, National parks, he said, “are so important in helping people reconnect with themselves, with forgetting about checking their email, checking their texts.” And that’s only the beginning of their value. With high burnout and low morale, he believes the park service is in danger of lasting. And because the agency has drastically scaled back communications, trying to report on it is very frustrating. It got so bad that Traveler reporters couldn’t even secure interviews on stories of park service successes, he said.
Great Falls Development Alliance
“Anything Business – Think GFDA. The Great Falls trade area offers a strategic location, competitive operating costs, and strong industry advantages in food and agriculture, value-added processing, bioprocessing, energy, and advanced support services. As the…
Sharing Shack Offers Free Camping Gear to Glacier Park Visitors
The Sharing Shack in Columbia Falls lends essential camping equipment at no cost to Glacier National Park visitors. This donation-based program aims to ease access to the wilderness while honoring local ambassador Mia Totten.
Montana Employment Law Seminar – Parsons Behle & Latimer – 9/15 – Missoula
Please join Big Sky SHRM and Parsons Behle & Latimer for the Montana Employment Law Seminar, geared toward providing contemporary legal information in employment and labor matters to business owners, human resource professionals and corporate counsel.
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