Only 48 percent of Montana students are ready for college mathematics, and only 30 percent are prepared for higher education science, according to 2009 ACT test data reported by the state Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education. To address this issue, the state university system hosted a meeting of the Montana Math and Science Teacher Initiative on Aug. 2 at the Carroll College Campus Center in Helena. It was titled "Statewide Transformation in STEM Education." (STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.) Featured speakers included Gov. Brian Schweitzer, Montana State University President Waded Cruzado, University of Montana President George M. Dennison, Carroll College Dean Paula McNutt, and Howard Gobstein, a Washington DC-based official with the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities.

The spectrUM Discovery Area is an interactive science center, located in the Skaggs Building on The University of Montana campus, committed to inspiring a culture of learning and discovery for all.

Robert Stubblefield (Faculty Advisor to the Oval) describes the idea behind The Oval Magazine. The Oval is published, produced and marketed by undergraduate students and caters to all disciplines throughout The University of Montana.

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Watch a time-lapse video of The University of Montana Commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 15, 2010, on the Oval. The video was produced by UM School of Journalism student Devin Schmit.

Watch a time-lapse video of The University of Montana Commencement ceremony held Saturday, May 15, 2010, on the Oval. The video was produced by UM School of Journalism student Devin Schmit.