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Student Scientist Tackles Wildfire Smoke with Light | Bozeman News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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A Montana State student is turning light into lifesaving data—Morgan Hasenmyer, one of just five women worldwide to win the 2026 Women in Optics Scholarship, is pioneering polarization imaging to track wildfire smoke and revolutionize air quality monitoring. Her tech could help airports navigate skies safely and support smarter wildfire management through AI-driven science. Beyond the lab, she leads her university’s optics society, earning top honors for student innovation. This is optics in action—where light meets impact. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/19b053dfa05ae520