2009 PRESIDENT'S REPORT

2009 Highlights

Scientists Detect Ring At Edge Of Solar System

Two UM researchers were behind a Science cover story about the discovery of a vast ribbon of energized particles at the edge of the solar system. Dan Reisenfeld and Paul Janzen from the Department of Physics and Astronomy are part of the NASA team that operates the Interstellar Boundary Explorer spacecraft, or IBEX. The article ran in the November issue of Science.

Martin Named Science Fellow

Bird researcher Tom Martin has one more feather in his cap now that he’s been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Martin is assistant leader of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Montana Cooperative Wildlife Research Unit and has joint faculty appointments in the Division of Biological Sciences and the Wildlife Biology Program. The fellowship recognizes his service and contributions to evolutionary ecology.

Lauren Records Lecture Series On Human Rights

Regents Professor of History Paul Lauren recorded a 24-part lecture series on DVD titled “The Rights of Man: Great Thinkers and Great Movements” for the Teaching Company’s “Great Courses” series. The company follows a rigorous selection process for its multimedia lecture series, which are similar to PBS documentaries. One of the world’s foremost human rights experts, Lauren has shared his expertise with governments, the United Nations and the Nobel Institute.

UM In Top 10 For Producing
Peace Corps Volunteers

UM is now No. 10 in the nation for producing Peace Corps volunteers. The 2009 ranking includes colleges and universities with 5,001 to 15,000 students, placing Montana ahead of such schools as Brown, Notre Dame and Yale. UM currently has 30 alumni serving as Peace Corps volunteers.

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