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GIS research on snow aims to prevent future rooftop collapses

GIS research on snow aims to prevent future rooftop collapses

In the winter of 2019, the roof of the North and South gyms of the Marga Hosaeus Fitness Center collapsed after unprecedented heavy snowfall. Now, researchers and undergraduate students are using geographic information system (GIS) technology to prevent future collapses. Eric Sproles, assistant professor of the Department of Earth Sciences,

University weighs benefits and risks of AI use in class settings

University weighs benefits and risks of AI use in class settings

ChatGPT (Chat Generative Pre-trained Transformer) is a tool that’s growing in popularity. But the benefits and risks of this artificial intelligence program in a university setting, and at MSU, are still up for discussion. According to ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence that can write students’ papers given a short

How TikTok security concerns swept the country and landed in Montana

How TikTok security concerns swept the country and landed in Montana

Suspicion about data collection by TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance, has swept the country and landed in the Montana University System (MUS) in the form of a ban of the app. On Wednesday, Jan. 11, MSU students received an email from the MUS and the Office of the Commissioner of

IT-SPINS; it enters orbit

While numerous experiments occur on our home planet, MSU’s Space Science and Engineering Laboratory (SSEL) has focused its experiments beyond Earth’s surface with its new satellite. On Saturday, Feb. 20, a bread loaf-sized satellite referred to as IT-SPINS, designed and built by MSU, launched aboard a

Influencers in the Time of COVID-19

Influencers in the Time of COVID-19

Everyone remembers the beginning of quarantine, marked by “Tiger King,” whipped coffee and frenzies at grocery stores. With people trapped inside, there was a huge social media usage spike, allowing people to see social media influencers even more than they had before. Because of this, the app TikTok also gained

Dear Expie: Coronavirus Conflict, Cooking and Cleanliness

"Dear Expie" is a semi-weekly, anonymous column answering student questions on relationship troubles, family woes and more. This week, Expie answers questions about homesickness, loneliness, and roommate troubles. If you’ve got a question for Expie, email ExponentOpinion@montana.edu. All submissions remain anonymous. Dear Expie, How

Social Media Smackdown on Suspicious Sources

From false headlines to doctored photos and videos, fake news is found in many forms. In particular, social media companies suffer from a glut of fake news originating from disinformation. Misinformation and disinformation are both, at their core, incorrect information. However, the impetus for sharing the content and those who