Computing and Information Services
Computing and Information Services (CIS) is located in the basement
of the Liberal Arts Building as well as in Brantly Hall, and in the
Physical Plant. The CIS office is in Liberal Arts 144. CIS offers
a variety of services and facilities to support the faculty, staff,
and students who use computer technology.
CIS operates a computer network that links hundreds of computers in
offices and labs, plus several central computer for administrative
computing, e-mail, and other campus-wide programs. Full Internet access
is provided for such activities as exchanging e-mail, participating
in online discussions, browsing through World-Wide Web resources,
and searching through library catalogs.
Several CIS-managed computer labs on campus offer a variety of equipment,
including Macintoshes, PCs running Windows, and adaptive machines
for users with disabilities. Software includes a wide selection of
tools for statistics, graphics, database management, spreadsheets,
word processing, and Internet browsing. These facilities are used
by faculty, staff, and students in accordance with University policies.
Call the Help Desk at 243-4357 for more information on any of these
services.
CIS offers free, non-credit short courses, the Help Desk (LA 139)
and other consulting services, and numerous free documents to help
users become proficient with information technology.
Montana Forest and Conservation Experiment Station
The Montana Forest and Conservation Experiment Station was established
by the Montana Legislature in 1937 as a non profit organization devoted
to scientific investigation of natural resource problems. The station
serves as the research unit of The University of Montana School of
Forestry with the dean functioning as station director. The station
seeks, through its research and publications, to enhance public understanding
of forestry and conservation and contribute to responsible management
of our nation's natural resources.
The Shafizadeh Rocky Mountain Center for Wood and
Carbohydrate Chemistry
The Center is a research facility specializing in development of new
chemical products from carbohydrates (monosaccharides to polysaccharide)
found in grains and wood. Targeted applications include consumer products
and environmentally safe industrial products such as biodegradable
synthetic polymers, pharmaceutical components, and materials for industrial
processing.
Stella Duncan Memorial Research Institute
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The Institute was created initially by a bequest from an alumna of
the University; the funds were designated originally for research
on the cause and treatment of bronchial asthma. Current work focuses
on the mechanisms by which transcription can enhance DNA secondary
structures and mutations similar to those found in some cancers.
Institute for Tourism and Recreation
Research
The Institute was created by the Montana University System Board of
Regents in June 1987 to conduct the travel research authorized by
the 1987 Legislature. The Institute is the research arm for Montana's
travel and recreation industry; its mission is to conduct research
that will strengthen the travel component of the state's economy.
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The Institute seeks to encourage and support teaching, research and
outreach programs focusing on wilderness. The Institute administers
the Wilderness and Civilization program of interdisciplinary undergraduate
education, a program leading to the Wilderness Studies minor (see
the School of Forestry).