Student Projects at the University of Montana
My name is Grace Dunnehoff. My internship with the Montana Conservation Voters was a great intersection of my Political Science major and Climate Change Studies minor. It gave me an opportunity to get more involved in the Missoula community and helped me feel more educated and connected.
My name is Jackson Crawford. My Practicum exposed me to world class environmentalists and filmmakers, opened my eyes to the robust and growing field of sustainability, and strengthened my resolve to dedicate my life to fighting climate change and supporting conservation and environmentalism worldwide.
My name is Mia Tompkins, and I am studying Environmental Literature and Climate Change Studies at the University of Montana. This past summer, I participated in a month long course called Cycle the Rockies. I learned that for each Montanan, despite having different occupations and environmental opinions, the land held power and significance.
Krista Tippett, author and podcast host of On Being, came to talk with a group of students about where to find hope in the midst of climate change, the value in taking local action, and the importance of letting joy be a part of the conversation. Story by Sydney Lang; photos by Grace Stavich.
By Sydney Lang. The lounge of the Davidson Honors College was full of smiles and thought-provoking conversation as five Climate Change Studies students presented on their research and internship projects.
At Climate Smart Missoula, I had the opportunity to create interactive maps using the ArcGIS online software. One product was an easy-to-navigate guide for finding a place to cool off and escape the smoky air during the summer. Another project was to develop a map highlighting solar installations and green buildings in Missoula.
I discovered that today’s urban landscape structure greatly contributes to the rapidly changing climate. My internship project involved gathering evidence to show that it is cheaper and healthier to use sustainable pavement methods.
It’s been incredibly valuable to me to gain insight into how sustainable food production can create community, mindfulness in consumers, and can play a role in mitigating the effects of our changing climate. Working for the UM gardens has given me confidence and motivation...
As an intern for the Watershed Education Network (WEN), I set out to develop curriculum that was introductory, yet informative, and valuable for younger students who are not frequently exposed to such an issue. Younger students are the future of our world and the future of climate change.
Climate Change Studies 