AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCitizen Science: Young Vermont hunters are learning wildlife science alongside the sport: state biologists and UVM students weigh deer, measure antlers and collect samples to inform conservation. STEM Investment: Sensata Foundation awarded $624,100 to 49 nonprofits; 59% of the grants support STEM education, including funding for Burlington’s ECHO. AI & Infrastructure: Data-center development became a campaign issue, with voters backing limits in 40 of 41 local ballot measures nationwide. Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has also proposed pausing some advanced AI development and banning artificial superintelligence. Research to Market: UVM launched a $6 million initiative to turn research discoveries into solutions for Vermont, while electric-aircraft maker BETA nearly doubled its revenue in the third quarter. Climate Science: Dartmouth researchers say alpine greening threatens unique mountain plants; Middlebury received $2.1 million in federal funding for PFAS research.
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