SMART FIRES

Wildfire plays a vital role in Montana’s diverse ecosystems but also poses a growing threat to Montana’s health, safety and livelihoods. Join us to learn about a National Science Foundation-supported research and education program to understand and improve the use of prescribed fire across the state of Montana. We will also share the project’s connections to – and educational resources for teaching about –artificial intelligence, machine learning and smart optical sensors. You will go home with tools you can use right away in your classroom.

Suzi Taylor

Suzi Taylor is director of the Science Math Resource Center in the MSU Department of Education. She has a long history in outreach at MSU, including partnering with faculty on programs funded by NASA, USDA, and the National Science Foundation. Suzi is co-leader of the Montana Girls STEM Collaborative and serves as executive director of the Montana Science Teachers Association. She is also club advisor for MSU’s Aspiring Educators student chapter.