In 2019, we partnered with the MJ Murdock Charitable Trust through a $15,000 grant to join their Partners in Science program. We partnered local high school science educator Tory Dille from the The Bozeman Field School for two summers of scientific research and mentorship with a focus on bringing the knowledge gained over the course of the program back into the teacher’s classroom. We are excited for this partnership and to support local education and student learning through engagement in the scientific research process and incorporating hands-on understanding of ecosystems into K-12 education through a mentored experience. You can follow Tory’s progress and the Brookshire lab group @thefulgur_ite on twitter. For more information on the Partners in Science program or how to apply for grants, go to murdocktrust.org.