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  Timothy Covino

  Doctoral Student: Land Resources and Environmental Science
  Hometown: Vernon, Conn.

  Timothy received a grant to pursue his study of how to manage and protect aquatic ecosystems using topographic information generated with high-tech laser equipment.

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  Focus on Research

  MSU is a top 100 research university. Our faculty are awarded $100 million annually for research and creative projects. Our graduate students have access to world-class research facilities.  Read more about the Subzero Science and Engineering Research Facility, one of our many state-of-the-art laboratories.

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  Sara Wezensky

  Doctoral Student: Veterinary Molecular Biology
  Hometown: Louisville, Ky.

  Sara was awarded a peer-reviewed, predoctoral fellowship from the American Heart Association for her work in gaining a better understanding of drug resistant infections.

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  Tom Winston

  MFA Student: Science and Natural History Filmmaking
  Hometown: Wayzata, Minn.

  Tom is the first student in the Science and Natural History Filmmaking program to create a cable series that will be internationally distributed.

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  Frankee White Dress

  Doctoral Student: Education
  Hometown: Pine Ridge Reservation, S.D.

  Frankee was named one of only 18 Bush Leadership fellows for 2009, an honor that enabled her to pursue her doctorate in Indian Leadership Education and Development.

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  International Study at MSU

  Students from around the world choose to study at MSU for its research labs, faculty, and for the community that MSU and Bozeman offer to those a long way from home. Montana State University and the Bozeman community extend a warm welcome to international students.

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  Amin Nehrir

  Doctoral Student: Electrical Engineering
  Hometown: Bozeman, Mont.

  Amin recently received a NASA Student Researchers Program fellowship for his work on an instrument that will further our understanding of how hurricanes develop.

MSU graduate students are building components for NASA satellites, developing software for Google, growing sustainable food, discovering new treatments for medical patients, creating energy alternatives, and producing films for National Geographic and the Smithsonian. MSU's collaborative culture breaks down barriers and enables graduate students to excel by drawing on numerous disciplines as they explore solutions to critical issues. Students are empowered to design a curriculum that suits their interests and strengths, and prepares them for successful career endeavors.

At MSU you can choose from more than 50 master's programs and 27 doctoral options. As a graduate student, you have direct access to state-of-the art equipment and facilities, and will work alongside world-class faculty.