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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.
Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem
Upcoming events
- Science and Nature Hike(12 days)
- WildWatch Wednesday(13 days)
- Mountains & Minds Lecture Series: Science in Big Sky's Backyard(13 days)
- WildWatch Wednesday(20 days)
News
Tickets are now on sale for the Big Sky Institute's 4th Annual Evening Gala, which will be held on Saturday, August 1 at the BSI site adjacent to Ophir School. The event, which has sold out for the past three years , is fast becoming the can't-miss ticket in summer charitable events in Big Sky. Auction donation and sponsorship opportunities are available now, as are tickets. Contact Katie Alvin at 406-993-9355 or katiealvin@montana.edu for more information. Watch for updates on our Gala web page as well.
4 weeks 6 days agoDocumenting Science in Your Backyard
Biology, chemistry, physics – science is truly all around us, from changes in the snow as it melts to bears emerging from their dens early in a warmer spring. The Big Sky Institute is wondering what science you have seen in your backyard. To find out, BSI is hosting a contest to showcase your observations. BSI encourages creative entries of all sorts – from art to poems to original science experiments – and is accepting entries from backyard scientists of all ages. Entries for the contest are due June 15th.
Contest entries will be displayed at the Big Sky Institute’s 2nd Annual Open House on Wednesday, June 24th from 5:30 - 7pm. Everyone attending the Open House will also be able to vote on their favorite entries.
6 weeks 2 days ago