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O'Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West

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Organization profile

The O’Connor Center for the Rocky Mountain West is a regional studies and public education program of the University of Montana, Missoula.  It focuses its work on the Interior West of North America that straddles the Rocky Mountains – the spine of North America and “headwaters” for many of the continent’s major rivers.  The University of Montana lies at the center of this large trans-national region.  Through cross-disciplinary programs in research, writing, and public education, the Center explores the region’s rich history, current trends and challenges, and aspirations.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  2. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  3. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  4. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  5. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  6. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land

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  • Environmental context differentially influences nitrogen and phosphorus uptake in streams

    Speir, S. L., Tank, J. L., Trentman, M. T., Dee, M. M. & Shogren, A. J., Mar 2025, In: Freshwater Science. 44, 1, p. 76-89 14 p.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review

    1 Scopus citations

  • Collaborative consortia can boost postdoctoral workforce development

    Lowman, H. E., DeSiervo, M., Hall, R. O., Jahner, J. P., Jimoh, S. O., Laughlin, D. C., Patterson, A. C., Weiss-Lehman, C., Barbosa, C. C., Bell, K. L., Blaszczak, J. R., Buerkle, C. A., Carter, A. M., Collins, S. M., DeLeo, V., Dunkle, M., Gannon, D., Grames, E. M., Harrison, J. G. & McFarlane, S. E. & 9 others, Oleksy, I., Powers, B. F., Ray, C., Stears, A., Summers, B., Torrens, C. L., Trentman, M., Werner, C. M. & Shoemaker, L. G., Jul 3 2024, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 121, 28, p. e2401812121 e2401812121.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

    Open Access
    4 Scopus citations

  • Reply to Hu: Postdoctoral consortia remove barriers to retention and effectively prepare participants for career advancement

    Lowman, H. E., DeSiervo, M., Hall, R. O., Jahner, J. P., Jimoh, S. O., Laughlin, D. C., Patterson, A. C., Weiss-Lehman, C., Barbosa, C. C., Bell, K. L., Blaszczak, J. R., Alex Buerkle, C., Carter, A. M., Collins, S. M., DeLeo, V., Dunkle, M., Gannon, D., Grames, E. M., Harrison, J. G. & Eryn McFarlane, S. & 9 others, Oleksy, I., Powers, B. F., Ray, C., Stears, A., Summers, B., Torrens, C. L., Trentman, M., Werner, C. M. & Shoemaker, L. G., Oct 24 2024, In: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America. 121, 45, p. e2418956121 e2418956121.

    Research output: Contribution to journal › Comment/debate

    Open Access
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