Hamilton and Corvallis Students Are Science Winners
Hamilton and Corvallis teams were tops at the Montana Science Olympiad at Montana State University. Instead of the live team-to-team competition at the Bozeman campus, it was virtual this year, which was the first time for the event.
IN Division B, which are classes from 6th through ninth grades, Corvallis Middle school s team came in Second, followed by Hamilton Middle School in Third. The winner was Helen Area Christian Home Educators.
Division C for high school teams was won by Hamilton High School for the second straight tournament. Lewistown s Fergus High School team was Second and Corvallis High School was Third.
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Excellence in Outreach Award (Faculty) Excellence in Outreach Award (Faculty)
Michelle Flenniken
Michelle Flenniken, an associate professor in the Department of Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology, received the Excellence in Outreach Award for faculty, which recognizes significant engagement programming and achievements. The award carries a $2,000 honorarium.
Flenniken’s research focuses on genetics and virology with an emphasis on the impact of pathogens, particularly viruses, on honeybees. In addition to teaching and lab research, she actively engages with members of the public to educate them about bees and the threats they face as critical pollinators.
“Dr. Flenniken is one of MSU’s most visible professors,” said Mike Giroux, head of