Introduction:

Montana State University-Bozeman is conveniently located only a 15 minute walk from downtown. The MSU campus offers spectacular scenery, with views of the Spanish Peaks, Gallatin, Bridger, and Tobacco Root Mountains. The Strand Union (with bookstore, restaurants, recreation center, copy service, lounges and many other services) will serve as the base of operations for the Solar Physics Division of the AAS Annual Meeting. The Renne Library, residence halls and athletic facilities are immediately at hand. The academic buildings offer spacious modern classrooms, laboratories, art, film & television studios, theaters and auditoriums as well as conference rooms to accommodate seminars.

Founded in 1893 as a land grant college, MSU offers bachelors' degrees in 48 fields covering 127 different majors. Masters degrees are offered in 38 areas and doctorates in 15 disciplines. The Conference Services Department provides year-round living and learning facilities for intensive educational programs. Students and Professionals can meet and interact with others in their fields, sharing important new information and technologies.