The Montana Board of Regents formally approved the Network and Information Security Certificate program at Missoula College. The program, developed by Professor(s) Penny Jakes, Dianne Burke, and Tom Gallagher, fills an important niche in educating individuals for a growing high-technology sector in the Missoula economy. A recent Kauffman Foundation report ranked Missoula fifth among
cities with a population of less than 250,000 for its number of
high-tech launches. It also provides a response to address the rapidly increasing number of cyber-crime attacks throughout the world most recently seen in Western Montana when electronic payment systems of supermarkets were accessed by hackers in November.
Courses for the program will ensue during Spring Term. Details of the program of study can be found at http://ace.mc.umt.edu/programs/NIS/
UM Provost Perry Brown states “This certificate program means that one of the foundational pieces of
all this cyber and data science stuff we’re moving on is solidly in
place. You put that together with the Cyber Innovation Lab
and some other things people are working on, plus the big data courses
we already teach, and you see the pieces coming together.”
Complete details of media coverage of the story can be found online at the Missoulian
Montana Community and Two-Year Colleges Partner with InsideTrack to Prepare Students for Careers in Advanced Manufacturing and Energy
Partnership will provide students with executive coaches to support them in completing their degrees and provide colleges with valuable data on the student experience
InsideTrack announced today that it has partnered with the Strengthening Workforce Alignment in Montana’s Manufacturing and Energy Industries (SWAMMEI) consortium to expand and improve training and employment opportunities for students.
About InsideTrack
InsideTrack works with colleges and universities to improve student and institutional success. Our one-on-one student coaching, process expertise, analytics and technology have been proven to increase graduation rates by an average of 15 percent and enhance the student experience. Since 2001, we’ve partnered with a broad range of universities to drive continuous improvement, including Penn State University, University of Dayton, Arizona State University, and Columbia University. For additional information, please visit: www.insidetrack.com.
Rural Health Education Scholarships Available
The Montana Rural Health Information Technology Workforce Network Grant project is providing scholarships for tuition, fees, and books for incumbent workers at rural health care facilities. Scholarships can be used to complete a Health Information Technology Certificate from Missoula College, Montana Tech, Great Falls College, or Flathead Community College. Further information on this scholarship is available through Cindra Stahl (cindra.stahl@montana.edu) at the Montana Office of Rural Health/AHEC. Further information on the Health IT Certificate at Missoula College can be found online at http://ace.mc.umt.edu/programs/HIT/Cert/default.html. Applications can be downloaded here:http://ace.mc.umt.edu/forms/RHITapp.docx.
CIA Chief Technology Officer Speaks on Cybersecurity
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Chief Technology Officer Gus Hunt is slated to present on the future of Cybersecurity Tuesday, December 17 from 10-11am at the University Center room 330. Students and faculty are encouraged to attend.
Mr. Hunt joined the CIA in 1985. He has served as Director of Architecture and Systems Engineering (ASE), Chair of the CIA Architecture Review Board and the Architecture and Systems Engineers Occupational Panel, and Chief of the CIO's Advanced Technology Group within the Directorate of Intelligence (DI). He also served as Chief of Research and Development for the Director of Central Intelligence's (DCI) Crime and Narcotics Center and Deputy Chief of the Operations Support Group in the DCI’s Non‐Proliferation Center.
C++ Programming - Spring Term 2014
CSCI 113 C++ Programming has been added to the Spring 2014 schedule. Topics covered in the course will include the control structures used in C programming along with the object-oriented features found in the C++ programming language. M 090 Basic Algebra is the recommended pre-requisite for this introductory programming experience. We're hopeful to include some discussion in programming embedded control systems for students studying Electronics Engineering Technology.
More course name and numbering changes
Many of the courses offered by the Department of Applied Computing and Electronics took on new names and/or numbers this fall semester as a result of a common course numbering initiative. The initiative is designed to allow students to more easily transfer courses from one Montana University System school to another.
We have been alerted to another wave of changes that will affect the Spring 2014 courses. The new changes are as follows:
When you are searching for courses, the ETEC rubric can be found under Electronics Technology. The ELCT rubric can be found under Electrical Technology. Complete changes for the academic year can be found at http://ace.mc.umt.edu/Advising/CCN%20FY14%20changes.pdf
As always, please consult your advisor if you have any questions about your specific courses or graduation requirements.
We have been alerted to another wave of changes that will affect the Spring 2014 courses. The new changes are as follows:
Electronics Technology
- EET 105 is now ETEC 105 DC Circuit Analysis
- EET 106 is now ETEC 106 AC Circuit Analysis
- EET 113 is now ETEC 113 Circuits Lab
- EET 205 is now ETEC 250 Solid State Electronics I
- EET 206 is now ETEC 251 Solid State Electronics II
- EET 227 is now ETEC 245 Digital Electronics
- EET 234 is now ETEC 234 Automatic Controls
- EET 237 is now ELCT 237 Intro to Prog Logic Controller
- EET 240 is now ETEC 240 Robotics
- EET 241 is now ETEC 241 Instrumentation
- EET 242 is now ETEC 242 Electronics Lab II
- EET 260 is now ETEC 260 Data Communications
- EET 270 is now ETEC 270 Wireless Communications
- EET 280 is now ETEC 299 Electronics Capstone
Energy Technology
- NRG 213 is now ETEC 213 Power Systems
- NRG 214 is now ETEC 214 Energy Storage & Distribution
When you are searching for courses, the ETEC rubric can be found under Electronics Technology. The ELCT rubric can be found under Electrical Technology. Complete changes for the academic year can be found at http://ace.mc.umt.edu/Advising/CCN%20FY14%20changes.pdf
As always, please consult your advisor if you have any questions about your specific courses or graduation requirements.
UM Named a Top-50 College for Advancing Women in STEM Careers
UM Named a Top-50 College for Advancing Women in STEM Careers
Sep. 26, 2013
MISSOULA – The Online College Database recently ranked the University of Montana 43rd on its “50 Colleges Advancing Women in STEM” list. UM offers 66 science, technology and math programs, and the 450 women enrolled in them make up 56 percent of STEM students.
The list identifies public, fully accredited higher education institutions that graduate a high number of women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields and successfully encourage female students’ participation in a variety of STEM programs. UM is the only Montana university on the list.
“This listing in the top 50 colleges nationwide is a testament to the high quality of our science, mathematics and technology programs at UM, and it is extra special since we do not have undergraduate engineering programs, which are a major factor for many of the other universities on the list,” said UM Provost Perry Brown. “We are proud of the many female students who have chosen to pursue degrees in the STEM fields, and to do it in the challenging programs we have at UM.”
View the full list online at http://www.onlinecollegesdatabase.org/50-colleges-advancing-women-in-stem/. The Online College Database uses demographic information from the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System when compiling its rankings. Data includes college majors, enrollment status, financial aid awarded, race, ethnicity, gender and more.
For more information call Brown at 406-243-4689 or email perry.brown@mso.umt.edu.
UM Boasts Efforts in Cybersecurity and Big Data
Several new Information Technology related initiatives were announced during the recent Montana Economic Summit. The Summit, organized by Montana Senator Max Baucus featured an impressive line-up of speaker CEO/COO/CIOs from the technical industry including: Google, Facebook, Tesla, Conoco-Phillips, Boeing, Oracle, Ford, and HP. These industry leaders spoke on topics covering economic growth, job creation, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
In a related development, the University of Montana announced a new facility that will allow students to learn about cybersecurity and use “big data” to solve real-world problems. The Cyber Innovation Laboratory is a collaboration with state technology companies. The lab is an outgrowth of UM’s programs, research and technology, and it will be funded initially through donations from private tech companies. “The Cyber Innovation Laboratory at UM will be a place where students are given real-world experience and learn the technical skills that employees require in this dynamic and growing industry,” stated UM president Royce Engstrom. Cybersecurity is a proposed new plan of study offered at Missoula College.
Missoula Economic Partnership (MEP) President James Grunke’s focus at the summit was spreading the word and making connections to help boost the organization’s Big Data Alliance, focused on creating educational and business opportunities in the big data and cybersecurity industries in Missoula.
Complete details are available from the Missoula and Summit Websites: Gruenke | Cyber Innovation Lab | Montana Economic Summit
In a related development, the University of Montana announced a new facility that will allow students to learn about cybersecurity and use “big data” to solve real-world problems. The Cyber Innovation Laboratory is a collaboration with state technology companies. The lab is an outgrowth of UM’s programs, research and technology, and it will be funded initially through donations from private tech companies. “The Cyber Innovation Laboratory at UM will be a place where students are given real-world experience and learn the technical skills that employees require in this dynamic and growing industry,” stated UM president Royce Engstrom. Cybersecurity is a proposed new plan of study offered at Missoula College.
Missoula Economic Partnership (MEP) President James Grunke’s focus at the summit was spreading the word and making connections to help boost the organization’s Big Data Alliance, focused on creating educational and business opportunities in the big data and cybersecurity industries in Missoula.
Complete details are available from the Missoula and Summit Websites: Gruenke | Cyber Innovation Lab | Montana Economic Summit
Jay Moore and Mark Hansen cited in a recent install
Energy Technology students Jay Moore and Mark Hansen were both mentioned in a Billings Outpost article for their role in a recent photovoltaic installation.
New online course as part of professional certificate in Cybersecurity
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PV under the Big Sky
Energy Technology Alum, Mark Hansen '13 and current student, "Jay" Moore recently had the opportunity to assist Orion Thornton on several PV installations. Here's a shot Jay took of Mark sporting his Griz cap as he aligns a panel near Georgetown Lake.
2013 Wind Farm Visit
During the 2013 Energy Technology Practicum, we had the opportunity to
suit up and spend a day with Energy Technology alumnus, Robert Potts
'12.
It was a great day for making wind energy, and we all gained new-found
respect for these modern-day Don Quixotes! Thanks to Professor Bowe for
the great photo!
Energy Technology Practicum Videos Now Available
The 2013 Energy Technology Summer Practicum was another resounding success this year. Students completed three projects which included building a mobile wind turbine, a solar forge, and an e-waste recovery strategy.
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Jesse, Tim and Kadin pose with their 1 kW mobile wind turbine. Major innovations include the ability to erect the tower by hand, charge their battery bank, and produce 110 V AC with an integrated charger/inverter.
Grant poses with the solar forge. Major innovations included the ability to adjust the intensity of the solar energy, and to make metallic casts.
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Nick shows the before and after of a few CPUs. Major achievements included the recovery of over $1000 worth of precious metals and the diversion of all computer parts from the landfill stream.
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Grant poses with the solar forge. Major innovations included the ability to adjust the intensity of the solar energy, and to make metallic casts.
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Msla College Professor Presents on Health IT
Applied Computing & Electronics Professor, Tom Gallagher, delivered the presentation Building an Education Program to Develop Qualified IT Professionals for the Clinical Health Environment to students and faculty at the School of Engineering and Advanced Technology (SEAT) at Massey University in New Zealand. The seminar provided a brief overview of Health IT developments taking place in the United States and the successes and challenges at UM in developing a new program of study for educating individuals for careers in Health IT. The presentation was delivered from the Palmerston North campus and simulcast to the Auckland and Wellington campuses. Professor Gallagher has been working from Massey's Palmerston North campus throughout Spring Term.
Missoula College Professor Bradley Layton Discusses Energy Technology on Talk Back
Layton gives interview on KGVO's Talk Back.
Energy Technology Program Director, Bradley Layton was recently interviewed by Bob Seidenschwarz of the Montana World Affairs Council, Jon King and Peter Christian on Talk Back. During the interview, Layton had the opportunity to discuss peak oil, energy returned on energy invested, and some of the issues surrounding energy security. He also had the opportunity to tout many of the unique features of Missoula College's unique Energy Technology Program.
Missoula College Kiwi Reunion
Missoula College IT program graduate Tim Friendson (2010) and IT program director Tom Gallagher were recently reunited in Wellington New Zealand. Tim is an international exchange student at Massey University’s Wellington Campus, while Tom is stationed at Massey’s Palmerston North campus. Tim is completing media arts courses while on exchange. He will be graduating from UM in May 2013 with a bachelor’s degree in Media Arts.
Tom was in Wellington working with Massey faculty as a consultant in the use of simulation software for New Zealand extramural (online) students.
Tom was in Wellington working with Massey faculty as a consultant in the use of simulation software for New Zealand extramural (online) students.
FY14 Common Course Numbering Changes
As the Montana University System (MUS) common course numbering (CCN) project continues, please note that several rubrics and course numbers have been changed in the Applied Computing & Electronics Department. These changes will impact Energy Technology, Information Technology, and Computer-Aided Design students. The CCN project is a Board of Regents mandate to establish a system of equivalency for course offered at institutions of higher education across the state of Montana. See the FY2014 updates for complete details.
Human Powered Vehicle Team arrives in San Jose
Team members Nathan Ferro (captain), Clay Cooper, Paul Sinclair, Nathan Lucas, Kristen Hoon, Michele Powers and Andres Orozco pose for a quick photo before heading to the safety inspection at the 2013 American Society of Mechanical Engineering Human Powered Vehicle Challenge.
Team members Nathan Ferro (captain), Clay Cooper, Paul Sinclair, Nathan Lucas, Kristen Hoon, Michele Powers and Andres Orozco pose for a quick photo before heading to the safety inspection at the 2013 American Society of Mechanical Engineering Human Powered Vehicle Challenge.
Energy Technology Seminar Series off to a good start
Dear Fellow Sustainable Energy Technology Enthusiasts,
This year's seminar series is off to a great start. Thus far, we've hosted The University's own Sustainability Coordinator, Cherie Peacock, as well as Ryan Pitcher, Director of Idaho State's Energy Systems Technology Education Center. This week features Tom Bishop, President of Sunelco, and a veteran of sustainable Energy Technology.
The remainder of the schedule is as follows:
All talks are held from 12:10 to 1pm in HB06 on East Campus.
This year's seminar series is off to a great start. Thus far, we've hosted The University's own Sustainability Coordinator, Cherie Peacock, as well as Ryan Pitcher, Director of Idaho State's Energy Systems Technology Education Center. This week features Tom Bishop, President of Sunelco, and a veteran of sustainable Energy Technology.
The remainder of the schedule is as follows:
6-Mar
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Cherie Peacock
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LEED Certification, Climate Action Plan, Carbon Neutrality
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13-Mar
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Ryan Pitcher
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College of Technology at Idaho State University
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20-Mar
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Tom Bishop
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A View of Sustainble Energy from the Bitterroot Valley
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27-Mar
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Christopher Preston
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Geoengineering
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3-Apr
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Steve Corrick
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Algae and Biomass Applications in Montana
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10-Apr
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Marc Olsen
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Strategies for Passing the NABCEP Certificate of Knowledge Exam
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17-Apr
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Laurie Pratti
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A Perspective on Local Jobs in Energy Technology for Missoula
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24-Apr
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Edi Stan
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An Overview of The University of Montana's Recycling Initiatives
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1-May
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Martin Knight
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Local Employment Opportunities in the Energy Technology Sector
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All talks are held from 12:10 to 1pm in HB06 on East Campus.
The University of Montana’s
Energy Technology Program 2013 Spring Seminar series proudly presents:
“A View of Sustainable Energy
from the Bitterroot Valley”
Tom
Bishop’s perspective on where we’ve come from and where we’re headed as an
industry
Wednesday, March 20th
12:10pm – 1:00pm
HB06 East Campus
909 South Avenue
West, Missoula, MT 59801
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