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�鶹ӳ��’s mining industry and the �鶹ӳ�� maintain close connections

Mining success in the state has long supported the University with funding

Chemistry course and Makerspace collaboration puts the “A” in STEAM

Chemistry students practice teamwork before diving into experiments

It takes a leader to build a legacy

20 years after starting as founding dean of the College of Science, David Westfall remains steadfast in his mission to support the College's students

CREG aims to fill gaps in mining needs

The Center for Research in Economic Geology has helped unearth �鶹ӳ��’s mineral riches

Keck Museum welcomes the public to visit Dec. 7

The museum is open the first Saturday of every month

Westfall Scholars make the College of Science proud

Nine students were celebrated at the biannual luncheon

Preparing the next generation of educators

An influx in teachers with STEM degrees are reinvigorating secondary STEM education in �鶹ӳ��

�鶹ӳ�� Seismological Laboratory continues making waves

The lab has expanded its mission to provide 24/7 wildfire monitoring

Global Water Center makes local and international impacts

Water research on campus buoyed by the center is far-reaching

'A discipline in which discovery is still very much in order'

Faculty and students in the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology are making great strides in the field

Neuroscience program continues to build capacity

The program, started less than 20 years ago, has grown into one of the largest on campus

�鶹ӳ��'s rich mining history showcased in the Keck Museum

The museum has been on campus for over a century

Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science

Research published in the journal 'Science' shows 'buckyballs' exhibit interesting behavior

New �鶹ӳ�� State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs

With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights

�鶹ӳ�� Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden

The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera

Making their MARC: Riley Gillis

Gillis is one of the four students in the second MARC cohort

Feared Extinct, the "Mekong Ghost" Fish Reappears

Rediscovery of the elusive giant salmon carp is a call to action for the protection of the Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity

Changing winters are impacting Lake Tahoe and other freshwater ecosystems

Recent research sheds light on how freshwaters are threatened by climate change and impacts to winter

Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes

Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle

Day at the Museum returns to University campus on Oct. 19

A dozen museums offering free admission from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Keck Museum ranked third best museum in Sierra �鶹ӳ��

Over 56,000 votes were cast

Public invited to participate in free, expert-led geology field trip to Sierra Valley on Oct. 19

The �鶹ӳ�� Bureau of Mines and Geology hosts annual Earth Science Week field trip

Energy Solutions Forum explores grid-enhancing technologies

Speaker Jon Wellinghoff discusses efficiency opportunities on the electrical grid

What can an insect’s sense of smell tell us about the neuroscience of decision-making?

Research study can shed light on decision-making based on hunger

International collaborations strengthened at Lake Tahoe Summit

USAID group hosted by �鶹ӳ�� attends Lake Tahoe Summit

Chickadees with better spatial memory live longer

A research study published in Science shows better spatial memory is linked to longer lifespan in food-caching chickadees

Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond

Physicists develop a new method to study high-density plasmas using X-ray Free Electron Lasers

Researchers use observations to remove bias in climate models in Southern Hemisphere

An unexpected cooling trend, followed by warming, threw models off

Peatland geographer Julie Loisel funded by NSF CAREER Award

Loisel awarded $816,000 to study peatlands in the tropics

Research published in PNAS proposes a new model that predicts river tributary length and spacing

The work may improve scientists’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks

Moving closer to “one protein, one drug”

Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B

Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a “science vacation”

Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the �鶹ӳ�� at Lake Tahoe

Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship

Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research

Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?

Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol

Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked 70th in the country

Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the �鶹ӳ�� program in the top 100 in the U.S.

Banking on �鶹ӳ��'s native seeds

An effort to supply �鶹ӳ�� plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding

Making their MARC: Jada Okaikoi

Okaikoi is part of the second cohort in the MARC program

Westfall Scholars of spring 2024 celebrate their academic accomplishments

These students earned the highest GPA in their programs

Nature article proposes new way to identify faults that might pose earthquake risk

The researchers found geometric complexity of nearby faults could play a role in the risk of earthquakes

College of Science 2024 awards

The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards

Mackay School celebrates another year of excellence

The annual John W. Mackay Banquet took place on April 26

Visit Lake Tahoe on May 30 to learn about “The Promise of Chemical Ecology”

Neurodegenerative disease prevention, “blue zones” and environmental conservation to be discussed at the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology keynote presentation

Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez

Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT

Sci-On! Film Festival returns to Fleischmann Planetarium May 1 – 4

The festival will feature a NASA space film, introductions from directors, receptions, refreshments and live music

Catalyzing carbon and plastic recycling

Energy Solutions Forum speaker Karen Goldberg spoke about the methods her lab is pursuing to recycle carbon and plastic

Creating quantum sensors - chemistry meets physics

Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device

Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why

The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate

Reno/Sparks selected to be part of Urban Heat Mapping Campaign

The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch

Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?

A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits

Making their MARC: Yajahira Dircio

Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort

Researchers and students gain new insights and make new connections in Panama

Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts

University geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall

The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in �鶹ӳ��

STEM Sisters in Panamá

Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime

Mackay Muckers take gold in International Collegiate Mining Competition

Ten students traveled to Montana to show off their traditional mining skills

Discover Science Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about science

Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West

Using bacteria to make useful products out of carbon

Executive Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing at LanzaTech speaks at Energy Solutions Forum