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Welcome to the Big Sky Institute
The Big Sky Institute (BSI) is an interdisciplinary science, education, and outreach institute that was created by Montana State University and like-minded members of the community to transform the role of science in our society by advancing and communicating objective and relevant place-based science and to increase the understanding and appreciation of the globally significant Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE). BSI is the only university-based institute entirely focused on the GYE.
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Our fall newsletter is now available online! Features this season include:
- An interview with Caitlyn Florentine, who will begin study of Lone Mountain’s rock glaciers this fall.
- Updates on BSI research and collaborative projects that can increase your knowledge of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.
- Details on September programs that will take a close look at the trees in our backyard, the problems they face, and the solutions.
- Fun and fascinating facts on the changing colors of fall and the unique sound of fall...bugling elk.4 weeks 1 day agoThe Greater Yellowstone Science Learning Center is announcing the debut of their new website, www.greateryellowstonescience.org. BSI has worked intimately with Yellowstone National Park and a variety of other constituencies to design and develop the site. Information can be found on a number of topics from amphibians, to geothermal features, to historic structures. Click here to read the press release.
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