Bozeman Magazine

Each public forum is free to attend and will consist of six brief lectures, a question and answer session, and a reception with light appetizers and beverages.  

Museum officials participating in the forum include: 
Museum of the Rockies: Pat Leiggi, Director of Paleontology & Exhibits, Carrie Ancell, Senior Preparator of Paleontology, Angie Weikert, Director of Operations, Education, & Public Programs, and J. Eric Loberg, Planetarium Manager
Carter County Museum: Nathan Carroll, Curator
Mifune Dinosaur Museum: Dr. Naoki Ikegami, Chief Curator and Yukiko Tomizawa, Museum Educator
Kumamoto City Museum: Mizuki Nomura, Curator of Astronomy & Planetarian
Goshoura Cretaceous Museum: Koji Hirose, Curator of Invertebrate Paleontology and Hiromi Kurosu, Curator of Vertebrate Paleontology
Aso Volcano Musem: Dr. Shinichiro Ikebe, Director
For centuries, the world has recognized museums as a source of inspiration, learning, and providing beneficial services to society. Building upon the successful sister relationships and associations established between Kumamoto, Japan, and Montana, U.S., the group collaborates throughout the year and gains community insight via public forums.   

The goal of the partnership is to create an innovative network of natural science museums in Kumamoto and Montana that will inspire professional dialogue for the advancement of museum activities and community engagement; advocate natural science research and education for the greater public benefit; promote science museum relationships and events in Kumamoto and Montana; provide technical assistance and training to all association members as needed; develop bilingual educational resources that can be disseminated to Japanese and American audiences; communicate useful information about the natural sciences through public lectures, workshops, and museum events.