The Lending Library is filled with STEM books, kites, and hands-on resources for use in educational outreach. MSU students, staff, and faculty can check out materials.  The SMRC staff is happy to make recommendations of appropriate resources for age groups and situations.

Researchers who wish to create and disseminate an educational kit for broader impacts and outreach.

Summer hours are by appointment.  Call us at (406) 994-7476 or email [email protected]

Resources available

The list is constantly growing, but this is a sampling of what we have

  • Technologies / STEM toys likeMicroBit,Snap Circuits,Foldscopes - origami microscope,PocketLabs
  • Building toys/materials
  • Children's books to combine with STEM activities
  • Books with STEM activity ideas in science, engineering and math
  • Curriculum sets such as Project WET
  • Ready-to-go kits

We can help with broader impacts and outreach

The SMRC team can also consult with researchers who wish to create and disseminate an educational kit, activity or other STEM resource for broader impacts and outreach.

Contact Suzi Taylor at [email protected]