Building Up: A history of Montana Tech Library 1900 - 2006

This paper traces the history of the Library of the Montana State School of Mines from its inception in 1900 to 2006. The history includes sketches of the library directors over 106 years, and the library’s various campus locations and emerging collections and services.

Amphibian Biodiversity Survey - Wetland Area Southwest of Montana Tech

The primary goal of this project was to launch a pilot population study in the spring-fed wetland area southwest of Montana Tech to establish baseline data on density, distribution, abundance, and diversity of amphibians in the area. The current confirmed species at the select site is the Columbia spotted frog (Rana luteiventris). Based on preliminary habitat assessment and existing literature, other species possibilities included the long-toed salamander (Ambrystoma macrodactylum) boreal chorus frog (Pseudacris maculata), the Rocky Mountain tailed frog (Ascaphus montanus), and the leopard frog (Rana pipiens), (Werner et al. 2004) though the latter species is considered unlikely based on the specie’s declining status (Werner 2003; Werner et al. 2004). The project’s secondary goal was to collect basic habitat and environmental data: vegetation, precipitation, temperature. The third goal was to explore correlations between species prevalence and environmental data to expand the scientific understanding of population dynamics in the field of amphibian studies (see: Ferner, 2007; Dodd, 2010).

Naming a Mountain Peak - Montana Tech Peak

While conducting research to measure and confirm the elevation of Silver Bow County's highest point, Table Mountain, a group of Montana Tech students came across a heretofore unnamed peak designated as Peak 10131 (which denotes it's height).

Shaping a Bright Future for Montana Tech: Developing State, National and Global Leaders in Resource Sectors

Presentation by Leigh W. Freeman. Rachel Carson's book Silent Spring published in 1962 marked the birth of concepts leading to the development of mineral resources with a balance of economic, environmental and social imperatives. Montana plays a special role in this story. It is 'the last best place.' As such it can serve as a bell-weather state for Carson's revelations. Consider: Butte as a poster child for legacy problems resulting from resource development under solely economic imperatives; and Montana as a first-adapter in 1971 of state environmental laws based on imperatives heralded with Silent Spring. What better place is there to educate and develop leaders and incubate the future of resource development in global sustainability?

History of Petroleum Engineering at Montana Tech

In January, 2010, the Petroleum Engineering department at Montana Tech moved into a new building, the Natural Resources Building, to start a new chapter in the history of the program on campus. Occupying a new building is a positive event, and it coincides with a surge of student enrollment which is prompted by industry needs and world energy demand. This time of new facilities and growing student numbers leads to the question of what the future has in store for the department. It also leads to reflection about where the department has been in the past. This history is a record and a story of that past.

The Amplifier - v. 11, no. 5

In this issue...Mary McGrath, Geophysics Club, Marcus Daly, Intramurals, Constitution, Circle K Club, Homecoming, Kiwanis Club, Rose Parade

The Amplifier - v. 11, no. 8

In this issue...Chess Club, Yukon, Butte High School Science Fair, Social Security, Talent Show, Shakespear, Mineral Club, April Fool's Day

The Amplifier - v. 13, no. 2

In this issue...Faculty Women's Club, Miss Montana, Mining Museum, Climbing Club, NASA, Butte Civic Center, Oredigger Football, Mrs. Loretta Peck, Library Remodel

The Amplifier - v. 13, no. 8

In this issue...E Days, Petroleum Building, Montana Tech Boosters, Science Fair, Montana Tech Band, Library Exhibit, AAPG, Student Council, Easter Formal

The Amplifier - v. 16, no. 1

In this issue...Reference Librarian, Diana Davis, Yugoslavia, Vietnam, KXLF Radio, Deluxe Bar, Refugees, CIA, Bob Dylan, US Geological Survey, National Science Foundation

The Amplifier - v. 16, no. 2

In this issue...Who's Who, Vietnam War, Student Union Building, Cultural Programs, Library, Loretta Peck, Radio 1370, Film Festival, Elizabeth Lochrie, Big Sky Techettes

The Amplifier - v. 16, no. 3

In this issue...Library, Registration, Ugly Man Contest, Don Heater, Miners Bank, Copper Bowl, Abortion Legalization, AWS Convention, Student Council, Copper Lounge

The Amplifier - v. 16, no. 5

In this issue...Sweetheart Dance, Butte Symphony, Mineral Report, Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology, Noon Lecture Series, Poetry Contest, History of Tech, Library Fund

The amplifier - v. 17, no. 1

In this issue...Faculty, Mineral Club, Copper Bowl, Football, Jean Redpath, Faculty Women's Club, Library, World War I, Band, East Junior High, Mountaineering Club

The Amplifier - v. 17, no. 4

In this issue...Football, Free Films, Koehler Stout, Jodi Gouwens, Library, Vu Villa, Christmas Party, Fortin Foundation, Ted Ackerman, Final Examinations