Gallatin College's Annual Career and Technical Education Expo!

 

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Hands-on Experiences and Demos

Introduce students to the exciting world of Career and Technical Education with hands-on experiences, unique demonstrations, and engaging industry partners.

This year's event includes a special photonics and optics laser show from noon-1pm! More information below.

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Connect with Industry Partners

Students and community members can engage one-on-one with industry partners to learn about innovative products, the latest technologies, and a myriad of career opportunities. This year's event includes a wide range of industries including healthcare, business, building trades and advanced technology. View the 2025 industry partners list below.

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Join Us!

Thursday, April 17, 2025
9am-1:30pm
Gallatin County Fairgrounds | Bozeman, MT

9:00am-10:30am - 7th & 8th grades students 

10:30am-12pm - High School, homeschool students, and community members

12:15pm-1:30pm Mr. G Light Show (participation in the expo beforehand is highly recomended) 



Don't miss Mr. G's Laser Light Show at GC-360 2025! 

Picture of Mr. GFrom 12:15-1:30pm at this year's GC-360, MSU's Science Math Resource Center will host a special Photonics and Optics presentation: the Mr. G Laser Light Show! 
 
Mr. Glenn Goversten is "Mr. G" and his Photonics & Optics science show combines the dynamics of music, lasers, raw eggs, and a fun combo of science materials, to clearly explain complex science to students of all ages. This is a special opportunity for students, parents and teachers to participate in a unique demonstration of scientific concepts and captivating phenomena! 
 
Mr. G has an impressive 31-year career teaching High School Physics in Missoula, Montana and during that time he inspired his students with his ability to make science both fun and accessible. He was awarded the Presidential Award for Excellence in Science teaching, the Tandy Technology Scholars Award, the Whitman College Outstanding Secondary Teacher Award and the Montana Science Teacher’s Association Award for physics. 
 
Students- don't miss this memorable event!! 
 
 
 

2025 Industry Partners 

Ambient Air 
AmeriCOM
Black Timber Furniture
CACI Ascent Vision 
Feast Raw Bar & Bistro 
First Security Bank 
General Distributing 
Headwaters Orthodontics 
Hoplite Industries
Jackson Contractor Group
Lattice Materials
Lumibird
Montana Instruments
MSU Science & Math Resource Center
MT Department of Labor and Industry
MT Robotics Club 
MT Weatherization Training Center 
Optics and Photonics Society at MSU
Quantum Composers
Tuscano 
West Paw 
X-Series 
Xtant Medical 
 
 
 

Previous Expos In the News:

man with black hat giving snowboard binding demo

Gallatin College MSU Holds Second Annual Photonic Con

MSU News Service article

 
two middle school students testing a robotic arm

Where the Future is Going, Students Get a Glimpse at Local High Tech Jobs

Bozeman Daily Chronicle article

 

 
two women assisting student in testing a robotic arm

Gallatin College aims to get students excited about a career in photonics  

NBC Montana video