2008

MESSAGE FROM THE VICE PRESIDENT
This University, amidst this natural laboratory, is a special place.

QUICK LOOKS
A rundown of science stories during the past year.

UNLOCKING THE SECRETS OF FLIGHT
UM releases new theory of bird evolution.

ONE HOWL OF A GOOD IDEA
Scientists create innovative listening device to track wolves.

CONTROVERSIAL CARIBOU
Researcher provides tools to track their habitat.

STUDENT SCIENTIST
Young researcher studies raptors impacted by metal contamination.

DOUBLY BLESSED
Wildlife biologists snare two prestigious grants.

HARE TODAY, GONE TOMORROW?
The snowshoe hare may become a climate change poster child.

TROUBLED TROUT
Projects tackle dams, invaders, hybrids and more.

CRACKING A MYSTERY
Researcher suggests inattentive bird parents may produce larger eggs.

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Cover: While studying how chukar partridges grow and develop the ability to fly, UM researcher Ken Dial developed an original theory for the evolution of flight.

Vision is published annually by The University of Montana Office of the Vice President for Research and Development and University Relations. It is printed by UM Printing & Graphic Services.

PUBLISHER: Daniel J. Dwyer. MANAGING EDITOR AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER: Cary Shimek. PHOTOGRAPHER: Todd Goodrich. CONTRIBUTING EDITORS: Jacob Baynham, Brianne Burrowes, Brenda Day, Judy Fredenberg, Rita Munzenrider, Dan Pletscher, Jennifer Sauer and Ashley Zuelke. WEB DESIGN: Cary Shimek. EDITORIAL OFFICE: University Relations, Brantly Hall 330, Missoula, MT 59812, 406-243-5914. MANAGEMENT: Judy Fredenberg, Office of the Vice President for Research and Development, 116 Main Hall, Missoula, MT 59812, 406-243-6670.

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