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Science news, events and activities

From stories of world-changing research to public events for curious minds, find out what's going on at the College of Science.

All College of Science news

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s mining industry and the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ maintain close connections

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

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Empowering Amazonian Indigenous communities with energy solutions

Kichwa researcher visited ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ for six weeks to learn about renewables

A group of people stand in front of a whiteboard wearing PPE. Two of them are holding models of chemical structures and everyone is holding up the "Wolf Pack" hand symbol.
Chemistry course and Makerspace collaboration puts the β€œA” in STEAM

Chemistry students practice teamwork before diving into experiments

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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

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CREG aims to fill gaps in mining needs

The Center for Research in Economic Geology has helped unearth ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s mineral riches

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Keck Museum welcomes the public to visit Dec. 7

The museum is open the first Saturday of every month

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Westfall Scholars make the College of Science proud

Nine students were celebrated at the biannual luncheon

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Expansion and opportunities for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Tech Hub funding helps program expand to all degrees starting in spring 2025

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Laboratory continues making waves

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

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Global Water Center makes local and international impacts

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

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'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

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Neuroscience program continues to build capacity

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

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s rich mining history showcased in the Keck Museum

The museum has been on campus for over a century

A graphical depiction of buckminsterfullerene. Buckminsterfullerene is the same shape as a soccer ball.
Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science

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

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New ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs

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

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden

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

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Making their MARC: Riley Gillis

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

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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

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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

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Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes

Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle

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

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

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Keck Museum ranked third best museum in Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Over 56,000 votes were cast

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

The ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology hosts annual Earth Science Week field trip

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Faces of the Pack: Salem Neufeld

Honors College student Neufeld discusses his passion for inspiring future leaders

Jon Wellinghoff addresses an audience with a screen behind him.
Energy Solutions Forum explores grid-enhancing technologies

Speaker Jon Wellinghoff discusses efficiency opportunities on the electrical grid

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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

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International collaborations strengthened at Lake Tahoe Summit

USAID group hosted by ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ attends Lake Tahoe Summit

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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

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Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond

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

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

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

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Peatland geographer Julie Loisel funded by NSF CAREER Award

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

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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

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Moving closer to β€œone protein, one drug”

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

Assistant Professor Mark Lescroart.
NSF CAREER Award recipient Mark Lescroart studies mechanisms of attention

$700,000 research project funded to explore neurological disorders and everyday tasks; β€˜Perception depends on the goal’

Julie Loisel and Cody Reed stand in the Tahoe Meadows smiling.
Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a β€œscience vacation”

Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ at Lake Tahoe

Assistant Professor, Ehsan Vahidi, posing in front of a building and trees.
SME Career Development Grant awarded to Metallurgical Engineering Assistant Professor Ehsan Vahidi

The John N. Butler Endowed Professor in Extractive Metallurgy becomes one of three recipients nationally to receive grant in 2024

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Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship

Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research

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Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?

Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol

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Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked 70th in the country

Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ program in the top 100 in the U.S.

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Banking on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s native seeds

An effort to supply ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding

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Westfall Scholars of spring 2024 celebrate their academic accomplishments

These students earned the highest GPA in their programs

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River β€˜plastisphere’ serves as home to ecosystem-draining organisms

New research explores the microbial communities that live on plastic waste and how they impact the 2nd most biodiverse river in the world

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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

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Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology 2024 symposium merges disciplines at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ at Lake Tahoe

Smoke from the Caldor Fire over Lake Tahoe.
Lakes across North America are being impacted by wildfire smoke, even when the blaze is nowhere nearby

99% of lakes were impacted by wildfire smoke for at least one day each year between 2019-2021, 89% saw 30 days or more of smoke

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Better bike paths as one solution to heat and climate change-induced traffic congestion around Lake Tahoe

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency approves the 2024 Active Transportation Plan as warming temperatures and congestion continue to impact the region

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Andrei Derevianko elected AAAS Fellow in the field of physics

From being recognized as ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Outstanding Researcher to Sara Louise Hartman Endowed Professor, Derevianko is adding another item to his impressive list of accolades

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College of Science 2024 awards

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

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Mackay School celebrates another year of excellence

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

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Visit Lake Tahoe on May 30 to learn about β€œThe Promise of Chemical Ecology”

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

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Lake Tahoe Wildfire Summit explores interdisciplinary solutions

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ researchers and scholars share their expertise and collaborate on potential wildfire management solutions

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ group of award recipients pose for a photo at the NCET Tech Awards evening, May 13, 2024.
President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipient

University leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards

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Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez

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

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Grads of the Pack: Sabrina Ma

β€œI am passionate about inspiring others and finding a path to help make a difference”

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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

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Catalyzing carbon and plastic recycling

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

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Creating quantum sensors - chemistry meets physics

Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device

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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

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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

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Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?

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

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Making their MARC: Yajahira Dircio

Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort

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

Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts

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University geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall

The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

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STEM Sisters in Panamá

Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime

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Mackay Muckers take gold in International Collegiate Mining Competition

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

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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

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Using bacteria to make useful products out of carbon

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

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Seeking fundamental truths in mathematics

Associate Professor Chris Rogers receives grant to study symmetry and support historically underrepresented research students

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University team working on smartphone-based technology that could help doctors diagnose health conditions

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Xiaoshan Zhu receives NSF grant for project

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Making their MARC: Nandini Naidu

Naidu is part of the second cohort in the MARC program

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University team is studying ways to purify rare earth elements necessary for smart phones and other technological devices

Chemical Engineering Associate Professor David Cantu leads DOE-supported project

Portrait of Jevin West.
What can be done to stop misinformation in and about science?

Discover Science lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of science

A group of students sitting at graduation. One student's graduation cap is decorated and reads, "I wanted to give up but then I remembered who was watching."
Student Emergency Fund donations doubled until Giving Day

Donations to the College of Science’s student emergency fund will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to generous alumni

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The chickadee in the snowbank

A β€˜canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ mountains

Three women work at a booth surrounded by maps, documents and booklets. They are tabling for the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology.
Mackay shines at AEMA 2023

Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference

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Discover Science Podcast: Colby Pellegrino on the water challenges of the Colorado River

Political science professor Elizabeth Koebele is joined by Colby Pellegrino

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Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – January through March

Interim ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Climatologist Tom Albright reviews the past three months and what it means for the state

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NBMG geoscientist wins Young Scientist Award from GSA

The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding research

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Exploring nuclear as an energy solution

Marc Nichol from the Nuclear Energy Institute shares nuclear technology developments

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Discover Science Podcast: Joe Schwarcz on the magic of chemistry

Chemistry student Jesus Diaz Sanchez and chemistry professor Brian Frost are joined by Joe Schwarcz

Louisa Hope-Weeks stands at a podium with a large screen behind her.
State of the College of Science

Prep day tradition continues under leadership of Dean Hope-Weeks

A group of 18 people stands in front of the physics building.
Two years on, quantum research project gets renewed funding

The goals of the interdisciplinary project are both scientific and educational

Louisa Hope-Weeks addresses an audience at a podium with her hands clasped. There are glass awards on a table behind her.
College of Science alumni celebrated

Alumni from the College of Science and Mackay School were honored at an event in October

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Westfall Scholars graduate with top grades in the College of Science

Westfall Scholars honored with a luncheon with faculty mentors, friends and family

Victoria Matthews in graduation attire
Grads of the Pack: Victoria Matthews

"I am a proud advocate and professional mentor in the fields of adolescence and disability."

A compilation of images from the Mineral Processing Lab.
Key labs for lithium and other critical minerals extraction get upgrade

Historical University commitment to mining continues

Sam Stynen
Grads of the Pack: Sam Stynen, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach Biology

β€œI love science, and what better way to share that love with others than through teaching.”

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SACNAS provides opportunities for (old) new ideas in science

A new community for Chicano/Hispanic and Native American STEM students officially arrives on campus

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Perfectly precarious positions

Rocks that naturally lay in precarious positions remained upright during an earthquake, surprising seismologists

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Faces of the Pack: Angelica Perez

Breaking barriers

An aerial photo of Lake Mead with a boat on it.
Colorado River expert gives talk Nov. 2

Colby Pellegrino to discuss status of the Colorado River for Discover Science Lecture Series

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University researchers studying Lahaina fire; work could help emergency responders in the future

Hamed Ebrahimian, Neil Lareau are part of interdisciplinary team led by the University of Hawai’i.

The path between the Block N and the MIKC with people walking past. The sky has some clouds, and the leaves on the trees are bright orange.
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – October through December

Interim ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Climatologist Tom Albright reflects on the wet summer in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and what the next few months might bring

Two people in hard hats sit in front of a computer with seismology data on it.
Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut drill 10/19 at 10:19 a.m.

University takes part in annual earthquake preparedness drill

Aerial drone image of the Lake Tahoe shoreline
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ at Lake Tahoe researchers present at the 2023 Tahoe Science Conference

Scientists and natural resource managers gather to collaborate on environmental policy

An aerial view of the massive stingray sitting in water atop a green tarp held by people all around the stingray.
Giant freshwater stingray tracked by University project makes it into Guinness Book of World Records

Researchers from the Wonders of the Mekong project tagged the fish when it was caught over a year ago

Six people stand in a lab around a piece of equipment with a gauge and control panel on it. They are all smiling.
Using lithium mining waste to store carbon

Researcher partners with Lithium Americas to find sustainable carbon solutions

Joe Schwarcz, wearing a suit and tie, holds a large apple and smiles as he pretends to bite into it.
Chemist, author and radio host Joe Schwarcz to visit campus

Schwarcz will be kicking off the 13th season of the Discover Science Lecture Series

A large group of people sits on the steps outside of the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center. Some of the students are holding biological models.
Anatomy course provides unique opportunities to work with human cadavers

The Advanced Human Dissection Team is made up of undergraduate students

A woman, illuminated in golden hour light, stands in front of Morrill Hall, with two students in the foreground facing her and speaking with her.
Louisa Hope-Weeks named Dean of the College of Science

Hope-Weeks brings her experience as an associate dean and chemistry professor

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NSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology

Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program

A south-facing shot of the University Quad, with students lying against trees, walking along the Quad, and throwing a football.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Drought Update for September 2023

This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ county under drought watch

The foreground shows where a block of earth collapsed on a ridge. The background shows a community on a hillside, and in the background are snow-capped mountains.
Amidst the rubble, Turkey’s earthquake scars reveal important information

Earthquake geologists on the GEER research team gain greater understanding of the impacts of the February earthquake

Teachers and students in a classroom
$1 Million grant powers collaboration between STEM educators and students

The STEM and Educator Student Partnership supports educators and provides mentorship for undergraduate students

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University faculty part of XPRIZE team that advances to finalist round in global competition

Team Waponi is one of six teams from around the world to advance to the finals

A rainstorm passes between a mountain range and a marshy area, with sagebrush and a road in the foreground.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Drought Update for August 2023

Drought still remains in southern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, but has disappeared in most of the state

Overlooking Lake Tahoe on a fairly sunny day with several clouds in the sky.
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – July through September

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Climatologist Steph McAfee shares a report on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s climate over the past few months, and what to expect in the next quarter

Four photos of students: at the top left, Alexia Carver, at the top right, Kamal Mousavi, at the bottom left, Trisha McLaughlin and at the bottom right, Ash Thompson.
Mackay student team takes second place in national competition

The competition is focused on carbon management

A photo from a high vantage point of Lake Mead. The water levels are low as indicated by the bathtub rings around the lake.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Drought Update for July 2023

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ reservoirs are in good condition across the state; Lake Mead's levels have been rising

A plastic cup floats on the shoreline of Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe has high concentration of microplastics, global research shows

Research published in Nature reveals concentrations of microplastics in 38 lakes with plastic debris from textiles frequently identified

Jimson Huang and Paul Hurtado, an associate professor of math, both holding a single certificate cover.
University’s top student heads to Purdue this fall

Jimson Huang, a dual Engineering-Math major, is the spring 2023 Herz Gold Medal winner

Canadian geese, mallard ducks and a swan swim in Manzanita Lake.
What makes water an important molecule for life?

Water is widely thought to be critical to life. But why is that the case?

A screengrab from a video recording of a Zoom meeting. There are 7 participants in the Zoom meeting on 6 screens. Two men share a screen in the middle.
American Geophysical Union’s Hydrology Section Fellows discuss the future of science

The session took a deep dive into the responsibilities of scientists to diversify the field

Students hold a banner that reads, "ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ has Pack PRIDE!" at the annual Pride parade in downtown Reno. Many people are dressed in rainbow UNR t-shirts.
How can people who are part of the LGBTQ+ community boost their resilience?

Those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community can use several techniques to boost their resilience in the face of discrimination

The back of the Mackay statue facing toward the Quad. The grass is green and the trees lining the Quad are fully leafed out. The sky is blue with some scattered clouds.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Drought Update for June 2023

The wet spring across much of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ alleviated drought and may provide a buffer against a rapid return to drought

Presentation in the Prim Library
Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology hosts Symposium at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ at Lake Tahoe

Interdisciplinary researchers meet in Incline Village to discuss advances in the field of chemical ecology

Nick Memsgern with students
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach preparing students to become the teachers of tomorrow

Future STEM educators are learning to incorporate technology into the classroom

Yet-Ming Chiang stands at a podium laughing. There is a window looking toward the Joe Crowley Student Union behind him, and a projected slide presentation next to him.
Speaker discusses how to use renewable energy efficiently at Energy Solutions Forum

Renewable energy’s intermittent nature poses challenges to energy storage

A man and woman set up a camera toward a cliff face.
Faces of the Pack: Jim Hammond

Jim Hammond is an alumnus who graduated with a degree in physics

Several Poggendorff triangles in blue and purple on a gray background. The Poggendorff triangles are two triangles that appear to share an edge.
Psychology professor’s illusion in top ten for Best Illusion Contest

Vote for the illusion Gideon Caplovitz created with his two daughters by May 27

A giant freshwater stingray sits on a green tarp held by a group of people. The fish is over 13 feet long including its tail.
World’s largest freshwater fish tracking provides Wonders of the Mekong researchers with more information about the mysterious species

The giant freshwater stingray faces numerous threats, data gives insight into conservation needs

A large group of people sit and stand for a photo outside of the Joe Crowley Student Union Ballrooms.
Westfall Scholars graduate at the top of their class

The spring 2023 graduates include future urban planners, doctors, physicists and more

Tristan Morrice leans against a wall next to a plaque that reads, "The Edward Morrice Mineral Processing Laboratory."
Freshman recognizes his grandfather’s contributions to the University

Tristan Morrice uses the Edward Morrice Mineral Processing Laboratory

A table tent listing sponsors of the Mackay School. There is a fork and plate in the foreground.
Mackay Banquet celebrates excellence in Mackay community

The annual banquet was held on April 28

(From left to right) Robert Quinn; Meghan Trowbridge; Megan Beckham; Jessie Ross; Mandi Collins, Glenn Waddell, Jr.; Melanie Duckworth; Colly Fisher and Nick Nemsgern
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach incorporates culturally relevant teaching practices throughout program

Master teachers present at UTeach Institute professional development event

A group of around 30 people stand in a classroom with tables in front of them.
Using carbon dioxide to recover more critical minerals

Chu receives $3.3M DOE ARPA-E grant to study mineral processing of rare earth minerals

A portrait of Ilya Zaliapin smiling outside of the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center.
Remembering Dr. Ilya Zaliapin

Dr. Ilya Zaliapin, a professor of mathematics, passed away on May 2, 2023

Arial shot of the University campus with a blue sky and sparse white clouds in the background.
Foundation Outstanding Letter of Appointment Teaching Award and Exceptional Letter of Appointment Instructional Faculty College/School Awards announced for spring 2023

Awardees are recognized for their exemplary service to students and their individual achievements

Mackay Mines from a low angle showing off the spring blooms.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Drought Update for May 2023

Only a small portion of the state is still in drought, and Lake Mead levels are forecasted to improve. Fire risk in northwestern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ is likely to be higher than normal by July.

The Mackay Muckers Women's Team sits on a pile of dirt in front of a mining cart. They are all covered in dirt.
Mackay Muckers Women’s Team strikes gold

The team won first place at the 45th International Collegiate Mining Competition

Karla Hernandez and Tom Kidd in the lab wearing lab coats and smiling. Kidd is holding a rack of tubes and syringes, and Hernandez is holding a lab notebook.
University alumna and current administrator publishes Hirschsprung disease research

Director of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations publishes research in developmental genetics

An aerial shot of the Fleischmann Planetarium.
Sci-On! International Film Festival returns to the Planetarium May 1 - 6

The annual science and science fiction film festival to feature a visit from time travel expert

Person holding up a picture of Cave Rock at Cave Rock at Lake Tahoe.
Land, Water, Place: An Art and Science Collaborative

Scholars, curators, academics and students will present interactive discussions focused on our complex relationships with land, water and place

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Talks on the future of geothermal energy in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ at the Energy Solutions Forum

Jack Norbeck spoke about Fervo Energy's project with Google using geothermal energy in Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Audience in the Full-Dome Theater in 1963 watching the blue sky and clouds projected on the ceiling at the Fleischmann Planetarium.
Explore science for free at Museum of Natural History, Keck Museum and Fleischmann Planetarium April 23-24

The museums are hosting guests as part of the Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Science and Technology Festival

Aaron Konig kneels on a riverbank preparing scientific samples.
Society for Freshwater Science announces Aaron Koning as recipient of Career Award

Global Water Center researcher pursues conservation solutions that sustain aquatic diversity and human needs

A view of Manzanita Lake, with blooming trees in the foreground.
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook - April through June

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides an outlook and report for climate and weather

A woman wearing blue scrubs and white gloves holds a leopard kitten.
Former Smithsonian Institution Under Secretary for Science closes out 12th season of Discover Science

Eva Pell will share what she learned while serving in the role and how she became a children’s book author

"I think the deep message of our work is that every voice matters."

Cultural evolution and its applications explored in new PNAS publication

Foundation Professor of Psychology Steven C. Hayes collaborates on new research highlighting the value of prosocial behavior at the individual and group level

Two women work side by side in a lab. The younger woman is looking at the other woman. Both are wearing lab coats.
Biology professor seeks to understand amphibian resilience

McMinn Research Professor Jamie Voyles works to bring diverse voices into pathogen science

A man stands in front of a crowded room pointing to a screen with two bar graphs on it.
Discussions on making solar energy efficient and accessible at Energy Solutions Forum

NREL Senior Research Fellow Joey Luther studies new types of semiconductors and their properties

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Monster Fish exhibition opens at Discovery Museum

Associate Research Professor Zeb Hogan's work to find, study and protect freshwater megafish featured

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Mackay School professor presents award to Senator Cortez Masto

Senator Cortez Masto received the AASG’s Pick and Gavel award

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Researchers work to identify new diagnostic tools for schizophrenia

All-female team of psychology researchers studying how low-cost biomarkers can be used in diagnostics

A photo of the Truckee River reaching the tops of the riverbanks. There is snow on the ground all around the river.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Drought Update for March 2023

State Climatologist shares a quarterly update about ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s ongoing drought

A man in front of a screen speaks to an audience.
Energy Solutions Forum speaker works on processes to take carbon out of the air

Christopher Jones says we need to transition to renewable energy as well as implement direct air capture

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For Interim Dean of the College of Science Katherine McCall, the people make the place

The interim dean has long worked to ensure everyone has access to STEM education

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How many states of matter are there?

Physics professor shares his thoughts on a surprisingly difficult question

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Ana de Bettencourt-Dias named AAAS Fellow

de Bettencourt-Dias is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University

Lee Dyer smiles on top of a mountain.
Lee Dyer named AAAS Fellow

Dyer is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University

A large mining haul truck drives toward the left of the photo. There are large mountains in the background.
Making autonomous mining safer

Researchers developing software to simulate autonomous mining operations

A man sits in a laboratory next to a metal device.
Nobel laureate physicist visits University on March 2

Discover Science Lecture Series brings renowned physicist to campus

Thomas White, wearing a dark blue button-up collared shirt, smiles on the Quad.
Using massive lasers to understand planetary physics

Clemons-Magee Endowed Professor in Physics Thomas White seeks to understand the internal workings of planets beyond Earth

Caitleen Navarro smiles in front of the Quad wearing a Circle K nametag.
BS-DMD student awarded scholarship for dental school

Caitleen Navarro’s standout experiences rewarded

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University expedition highlights long-term research on the Mekong River

International collaborations with the Global Water Center contribute to successful conservation efforts

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An optimistic view of climate solutions based on an energy transition

The first speaker of the Energy Solutions Forum, Chris Field, gave an introduction on climate change-related problems and possible solutions. More speakers are coming these following weeks.

A dog wearing a sweatshirt with a person's hand coming out of the sleeves looks as if it's writing in a notebook. There is a fireplace with stockings handing in the background.
Science Saves the World (and Santa's syrup recipe) in winning video for College of Science Video Competition

Lexi Timpone won first place for her science-themed video, three videos also recognized

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League of American Bicyclists invites University Bicycle Working Group members to National Bike Summit

Support from the national bicyclist organization continues after the Reno-Sparks area was selected as one of five communities nationwide to host a Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop.

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Connecting habitat in the Central Valley could help save California’s pollinators

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ teams with Xerces Society in study of agricultural fields, urban interface

Students and faculty pose in a the hall of a conference center.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ students to attend United States Hispanic Leadership Institute

National conference allows students to interact with most influential Hispanic leaders in the country

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Discover Science Podcast: Sarah Hörst on life as we do not know it

Atmospheric chemist and a leading researcher of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, talks with physics and astronomy alum Donna dePolo and astrobiology professor Carlos Marsical

A false-color satellite image shows a fractal-like coastal landmass with a river emptying into the ocean. The land is shown in red and the water is shown in blue.
How trees help a statistics professor understand rivers and earthquakes

McMinn Professor Ilya Zaliapin uses statistical methods for hierarchies to understand natural phenomena

A brown lizard sits on a rock covered in lichen with large green foliage in the background.
Changes in lizards’ microbiomes attributed to drought

Recent study on Panamanian lizards generates more questions on role of the microbiome

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Feeding Mountain Chickadees at Chickadee Ridge is okay, research says

Chickadee Cognition Lab showed supplemental feeding of the wild birds had no negative impacts when proper food is used

Jesus Diaz Sanchez smiles outside of the Mackay Mines building.
Making their MARC: Jesus Diaz Sanchez

First MARC ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ cohort includes chemistry major Jesus Diaz Sanchez

Ants swarm around a black device secured to an acacia tree. The tree has long, sharp spines and green leaves.
New ecological methods elucidate relationships between ants and their host plants

Kenyan ants and the trees they live with threatened by invasive ant species

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β€˜Edge to Edge’ project aims to help communities better handle wildfires, other natural disasters

University researchers will gather and analyze weather data in Tahoe Basin for public distribution

Daniel Trugman smiles in a selfie on a mountaintop. He is wearing a green beanie.
Assistant professor wins prestigious Seismology Society of America award

Daniel Trugman joined the University in 2022

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Notes from the 2022 State of the College of Science address

College successes, dean search launch and University Strategic Plan were subject of the annual State of the College presentation by Dean Katherine McCall

Two colorful quilts hang on a wall. They depict mountainous ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ landscapes at sunset.
New Keck Museum Exhibit opens to the public

New exhibit explores climate through art, utilizes previously closed space

A person wearing gloves holds a rock in their hand. The rock is dark gray on the exterior, but the interior is cut and is a shiny bronze color.
How do I know if I found a meteorite?

Geologist explains differences between meteorites and meteor-wrongs

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Daniel Trugman Honored with Charles F. Richter Early Career Award

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Laboratory professor receives prestigious award honoring outstanding contributions to the Seismological Society of America

Campus accessibility research sheds light on how to create more accessible spaces

Student researcher Lea Gifford suggests ways in which the Wolf Pack can help make spaces across campus more accessible

Scanned mud core samples
Centuries-long drought in the Great Basin shown to be a recurring pattern

A multi-centennial drought termed the Late Holocene Dry Period could serve as a map for future climate projections, Indigenous human responses a model for resilience and adaptability

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Can my tree be saved?

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists respond to questions about weather-damaged trees and how to respond when limbs break or trees fall

A person with a black cap with white electrodes and black cables running out of the cap sits in front of a computer. Her head is resting on a device meant to keep her head still, and she is looking at a computer screen with a blue background and a pink circle with vertical blue lines in it.
The link between memory and motor systems

Researchers attempt to better understand our mental landscape and actions we take to interact with it

An aerial view of the McDermitt Caldera shows a visible depression in the landscape in the shape of a lightbulb.
How lithium-rich ores are made

Philipp Ruprecht aims to identify how and when lithium deposits are enriched

Seven people stand in front of three Mackay School posters. There are three people in the front row and four in the back, all are smiling.
Mackay students shine at annual mining meeting

Three student posters won awards at the American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting

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Biden appoints College of Science’s Scott Tyler to nuclear waste panel

Brings extensive experience in hydrological sciences to DOE’s review board

Water runs down a valley through a dam, where pelicans are sitting at the base.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides some insight about our state of water

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ has been experiencing drought after drought

In a large room, a circular device three stories tall with wires and panels all over it sits with scaffolding around it to access various parts of the machine.
Why is the most recent fusion breakthrough so exciting?

Experts from the University community weigh in on what makes the fusion news out of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory so groundbreaking

Kimberly Giannantonio smiles, wearing a scarf, as she stands in front of the University Quad.
Making their MARC: Kimberly Giannantonio

First cohort of MARC ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ students includes chemistry student Kimberly Giannantonio

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Probable ichthyosaur birthing grounds revealed in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ with the help of undergraduate researcher

Research in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution provides a new explanation for why so many of the extinct marine reptiles died in the same location in central ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

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How can Reno become a greener city?

Reno faces challenges as a growing city in the era of climate change. Faculty in the College of Science are focused on solutions.

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Pollinators endangered by pesticides interacting with nectar

Bees pollinating plants and consuming plant nectar impacted by neonicotinoids

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Faces of the Pack: Alejandro Robles

Senior spotlight from the College of Science

Ying Yang wearing a patterned blazer smiles in her headshot.
NSF CAREER Award will sponsor lifelike materials development

Ying Yang plans to design polymers that mimic living cells

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The power of science (fiction)

Graduate student Lauren Sankovitch brings a MARVELous background of experience to the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering

Eight students bundled up for winter weather raise their arms up and throw snow in the air in front of the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center.
College of Science Departmental Giving Challenge

Will your department's name be on the plaque next year?

A butterfly with blue wings sits on a blue flower with a blurred background.
EntoGEM identifies the gaps in insect decline data

Postdoc Eliza Grames works to aggregate data for insect decline synthesis

Jonathan Taasan smiles, wearing glasses and a black coat and standing in front of the Mackay School of Mines building.
Making their MARC: Jonathan Taasan

First MARC ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ cohort includes biomedical engineering major Jonathan Taasan

Four people sit on the ground surrounded by jackets and cooking items. They are all facing the camera and smiling, dressed warmly.
How to cook chicken on a volcano

Six years of research leads to new theories (and new cooking methods) at the Puyehue Cordón Caulle volcano

A group of people stand and sit, all dressed nicely and facing the camera. Some are wearing medals.
Westfall Scholars luncheon celebrates another cohort of successful students

The event brought together students, faculty, family, friends and former and current College of Science deans

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Christine Johnson appointed to Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names

Department of Geography professor will use her professional experience to help remedy past erasures

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Professors Emeriti Jerry and Jeanne Johnson give back to support students of science

A generous donation will support a legacy of mathematicians and scientists

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Interdisciplinary team studies impact of housing on Latino health in Washoe County

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant helps geographers, health scientists and community leaders identify areas of need

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A major milestone in neuroscience research and teaching excellence

$5.3 million, NIH COBRE β€˜Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience

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Forever a Westfall Scholar

Westfall Scholar alumni sustain their undergraduate success

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Discover Science Podcast: Andrew Revkin on the state of journalism in the era of climate change

Graduate student Shelby Herbert leads a discussion between the renowned science journalist and professors Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan.

A microscopic image shows two large grains of pollen that look like spiky yellow balls on a butterfly leg, which is a straight line horizontally with grooves in it.
Museum collections shed light on butterfly adaptations over time

Research looking at preserved butterflies reveals the complex story in a grain of pollen

A person stands in a clearing holding a large drill. Another person stands nearby with a notebook under their arm. They are standing in a mountainous area with the ocean visible in the background.
Eroding rocks can put carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. What does that mean for the climate?

Graduate student Mara Nutt looks for answers in the Santa Ynez Mountains

A woman and man lean against a brightly-colored mural. The woman is laughing, holding up two fingers behind the man's head, while he leans in an awkward position into the mural.
Nerds rule the night

Science writer Michelle Werdann attends Reno's local chapter of the international Nerd Nite event

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Plasma physics researchers each awarded Department of Energy grant

The grants will be used in two different areas of plasma physics research

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Lithium battery recycling event on Nov. 16

Recycle your lithium and rechargeable batteries and devices at the Joe

A NASA artist's rendering of Titan shows a dust storm on a reddish-orange planet, with Saturn shown in the moon's "sky".
Planetary scientist to visit University: β€œI want to find the weird things”

Sarah M. Hörst’s Discover Science lecture on Dec. 1

Alligator lizard prepares to attack a black widow spider.
Black widow vs. alligator lizard: who wins?

Researchers from the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ found a lizard species that is not affected by the spider's deadly toxin.

A woman wearing a blue rain jacket stands next to a large rock face. She is surrounded by mosses and trees.
Nick Zentner Field Trip to the Cascades with Professor Stacia Gordon makes an impact on YouTube

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Professor Stacia Gordon hits the road for another YouTube cameo

A student wearing a ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ t-shirt leans against a bookshelf in the Knowledge Center with a book in his hands, reading.
Recommended Fall Reads: A well-researched book list

The books featured here were written or edited by faculty, alumni or students in the College of Science

A group of seven people wearing orange high-visibility vests and white hard hats stand next to a massive mining vehicle tire.
Immersive virtual reality used in metallurgical engineering education

Researchers from four distinct disciplines, engineers from ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Gold Mines, Kinross, and McClelland Laboratories and University Libraries will bring a new learning tool to students

A woman and a man shake hands in front of another woman holding a glass award.
Celebrating the 2022 College of Science Distinguished Alumni

Among the awardees are Las Vegas’s city planner, a globe-trotting fish biologist, a psychologist providing culturally sensitive services and more

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Aging infrastructure in rural ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ sees alumni-led improvements

Yerington nears the completion of a USDA-funded project to remove and replace the rural ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ city's 100-year-old sewer and water systems.

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University taking part in Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill 10/20 at 10:20 a.m.

Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on

People walk around the wooden and glass cases holding rock specimens in the Keck Museum. The photo is taken from above.
Explore Earth Science Week with the College of Science

Earth Science Week this year is celebrated from Oct. 9-15

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Pinocchio illusion inspires research into effects of aging

Wilson Award winner Amy Morris tackles questions related to proprioception

A girl with blonde hair stands along a pathway lined with tall oak trees. She is smiling and wearing jeans and a black sweater.
Making their MARC: Lauren Carriere

First cohort of MARC ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ students includes microbiology and immunology student Lauren Carreire

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Thwaites Glacier under threat from warming sea temperatures – College of Science scientists use fiber-optics to study ice-shelf melting

Chris Kratt travels to Antarctic to set up temperature sensing devices and retrieve data

A mountainous landscape shows a canyon carved by a river.
How old are the Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ mountains, really?

Researchers in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering weigh in on a hotly debated topic in tectonics and geomorphology: the age of the Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ mountain range

Chanchanok Sudta wearing a bright blue jacket stands in a jungle surrounded by foliage, smiling.
Grad student plans outreach program in Thailand

Earthwatch award helps student bring her caterpillar research home

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Leading Tahoe researcher Sudeep Chandra first speaker for Talks@Tahoe

Inaugural talk to be held at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ at Lake Tahoe

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Feared extinct, the β€˜Mekong Ghost’ fish resurfaces

Adult giant salmon carp documented in the Mekong River for first time in 18 years

Isabel Peñaloza Araujo poses for the camera. She has dark hair, wears glasses and a blue Mackay polo, smiling.
Faces of the Pack: Isabel Peñaloza Araujo

As a first-generation Latina in mining, Isabel Peñaloza Araujo feels proud of her accomplishments, especially as an international student in the U.S. She is well on her way to accomplishing plenty more

A house’s porch stands unsupported by the ground that used to lie beneath it.
Yellowstone flooding response includes geotechnical surveys

Assistant geological engineering professor Michael Gardner visited the sites of flooding in Yellowstone National Park to determine how geostructure integrity was compromised

A man in a black suit and turquoise bolo tie smiles in front of a cast of a mammoth skeleton.
Alumnus becomes director of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Museum

Joshua Bonde β€˜03 (biology) brings expertise and personal experiences to revitalize museum

Students sit in a classroom. Some of them are eating nachos.
Golden Scholars Program provides guidance and support

For first-generation college students in the College of Science, a support system has reemerged

Colorful hot air balloons fill up and begin to ascend behind a white picket fence with blue skies in the background.
How do hot air balloons fly?

Atmospheric scientist Pat Arnott shares how hot air balloons ascend into the Reno skies

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Store-bought milkweed plants can expose monarch caterpillars to harmful pesticides

Researchers found pesticide-contaminated plants in nurseries in 15 states

A group of students stands, looking upward at a drone against a clear blue sky. There are trees at the right and left edges of the photo.
ScienceFIT welcomes a new cohort of future scientists

The weeklong bootcamp helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first semester of college.

Eleven people stand, ten of whom are wearing graduation regalia, and smile on the steps outside of the Pennington Student Achievement Center.
Biology Peer Instruction Program propels students to success

The Biology Peer Instruction Program provides leadership and teaching opportunities to undergraduates. Those experiences follow them through their lives.

Green, computer-generated fractal art on a purple background, with a signature on the bottom.
Math as art

Many mathematicians in the College of Science work in pure mathematics, but the field often blurs the lines between math and art.

A man stands on a causeway that is flooding.
Climate journalist asks, β€œSustain what?”

Andrew Revkin, an award-winning environmental and sustainability journalist, will bring some of the insights he’s gained in his 34 years of reporting experience to the University on September 8. Revkin’s lecture will kick off the 12th season of the Discover Science Lecture Series.

Four images in a grid. Top left shows a man standing on a flooded causeway. Top right shows a man leaning over equipment with tubes and lenses. Bottom left shows a woman sitting at a laboratory bench. Bottom right shows a woman standing at a podium.
Discover Science Lecture Series opens its 12th season

This season's lineup includes a range of disciplines. Registration for the first lecture on September 8 is now open.

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Philanthropy under 30

Two young alums give back to the University.

Collage of the individual photos of the University's seven CAREER Awardees for 2022.
7 faculty members receive CAREER Awards in support of early-career success

With the latest round of this prestigious NSF award, the University’s community of faculty-recipients grows

Six people stand in two rows on brick stairs. They are standing in front of a brick building with white columns.
Making their MARC: the MARC program recruits its first cohort of students

New program aims to diversify fields of biomedical research and practice.

A man stands at a microphone in front of a crowd of people sitting in chairs on the University Quad, with several seated people holding instruments beside him. He is standing in front of brick buildings and large trees on a sunny day.
String Theory meets music theory at Artown on the Quad

Theoretical physics inspires harmony on the University Quad

A male and a female stand on an ice sheet, posing with a LGBTQ+ Pride flag.
Exploring ice and expanding access

Hydrogeology student Drake McCrimmon found space to be himself while doing science on the Greenland ice sheet.

Students gather around a black workbench with their hands folded. The workbench has beakers and plastic tubes with bees and blue and yellow paper strips in them. The beakers have sucrose and water labels on them.
Kids explore frogs, bees and science at the University

Students in Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ got the opportunity to learn from graduate students and professors at the Daugherty Summer Science Exploration program.

Nicole Choma receiving a Regents' award.
Environmental science student-researcher wins Regents’ award for notable accomplishments

Nicole Choma reflects on how experiences in undergraduate research, marching band and other scholarly activities have enhanced her college journey

A man wearing a hat and sunglasses stands on red rocks in front of a rock arch.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Garrett Vice β€˜08

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

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World’s largest freshwater fish found, released in the Cambodian Mekong River by Global Water Center team

International team now tracking the 661-pound giant freshwater stingray's movements to better understand, protect the species and key freshwater habitats

A large group of nicely-dressed people sit and stand, smiling.
Westfall Scholars for Spring 2022 headed for success

Many of the students plan to continue their education, while others start work upon graduating.

Award recipients
Regents, University and College-level awards highlight College of Science achievements

A jetty of rocks spits out to the left with the clear turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe in the foreground and alpine mountains in the background.
State geologists gather in the Sierras for annual meeting

The 2022 meeting is being hosted by the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology.

A crowd of people blurred in the foreground watch a presentation by a woman standing on a stage.
Celebrating award-winning students in the College of Science

This year, seven students won awards from the Board of Regents or the University.

A collage of individual photos of the 2022 NSF Graduate Research Fellows attending ΒιΆΉΣ³»­
Banner year for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards

An all-time high of 13 student-awardees affiliated with the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ receive the prestigious NSF fellowship

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Sustainable resource management research the focus of new open-access journal

Metallurgical Engineering professor Ehsan Vahidi to serve as associate editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

Attendees at the Mackay Banquet pose for a photo
Mackay School honors exceptional students and industry partners

The Mackay School honored donors, alumni, faculty and staff with a focus on celebrating the successes of students at the 2022 Mackay Banquet.

Discover Science Podcast with Harrison Schmitt
Discover Science podcast: Harrison Schmitt on his trip to the Moon

Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt discusses what it was like to be on the Moon's surface, what we're still learning from the samples brought back to Earth and what the future of lunar exploration looks like

de Bettencourt-Dias wears a black shirt with a necklace and smiles in front of a gray background.
Ana de Bettencourt-Dias named Foundation Professor

de Bettencourt-Dias has a lengthy list of contributions to her field, as well as invaluable service to the University and its students.

Two women and a man stand, with the woman in the middle and the man holding plaques. They stand in front of a screen that says "College of Science" on the top line and "Live a life of discovery" on the bottom line in italics. The ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Block N is above the words.
Linda Hayes recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award

The psychology professor, who has worked at the University for 32 years, received the award in her final year before retirement.

Melissa Harmon smiles, wearing a blue top under a black blazer.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Melissa Harmon

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

Kizzmekia Corbett, Christopher Sanchez and Melanie Duckworth in a collage with the Discover Science podcast identifier.
Discover Science podcast: Kizzmekia Corbett on going where you are loved

Scientific Lead in the development of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine discusses her research and work, the importance of good mentorship, and finding her place in science.

The "Weclome to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­" sign posted along a highway in eastern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­.
Lucas Ingvoldstad named USDA Director of Rural Development in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Alumnus of the Department of Geography’s Land Use Planning Master’s program aims to address climate change and invest in climate-smart infrastructure in rural ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

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Recent expedition and monster fish rescue highlight Mekong River's global significance

Deep pools in Mekong River may be home to world's largest freshwater fish

Heavy smoke filled the skies above Lake Tahoe during the Caldor Fire in 2021
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ receives $20 million National Science Foundation research award for fire science

NSF EPSCoR investment will increase capacity for wildland fire research, education, and workforce development

Lyndsay Munro and presenting party in her classroom
Caring in chemistry: Lyndsay Munro wins Tibbitts

Tibbitts winner known for her enthusiasm for her subject matter

Steve Hayes at his desk
Professor Steven Hayes receives 2022 NSHE Career Distinguished Researcher Award

Internationally renowned for development of ACT, evidenced based form of psychotherapy

Illustration of an astronaut on Mars.
Fleischmann Planetarium hosts the seventh annual Sci-On! Film Festival

View and vote on short science and science fiction films in the Planetarium's full-dome theater May 4-6

An overhead view of a child sitting on the floor reading a book.
New program aims to improve access to support for children with autism in Kenya

The course will be available to University students this fall

Funding in flight: Making climate change prediction models more accurate

Researchers from the Department of Geography are making use of new drone technology with support from the Global Climate Change Foundation.

Alexis Palma shakes faculty mentor's hand.
Undergraduate researcher and McNair Scholar reflects on impressive academic journey

Experience in Undergraduate Research and McNair Scholars Program leads to NSF graduate fellowship award for CABNR student

Nine women in white lab coats smile for a photo on the green University quad.
NSHE Regents' Mid-Career Researcher Award goes to dedicated biologist

Jamie Voyles will be celebrated with her colleagues at the University's Honor the Best event

Diana Moss smiles, wearing a blue top.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Diana Moss

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

Zeb Hogan with giant stingray in river
Earth Day expedition to search unexplored deepest pools of Mekong River

International effort led by USAID Cooperative Project, Wonders of the Mekong, to launch April 22

Three portraits of podcast participants and the Discover Science podcast identifier.
Discover Science podcast: Ken Ono and "The Man Who Knew Infinity"

Renowned number theorist Dr. Ken Ono shares his deep connection to the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan in the latest episode of the Discover Science podcast.

Kizzmekia Corbett, wearing a white lab coat, smiles and leans over a bannister.
COVID-19 Vaccine developer Kizzmekia Corbett to visit University for Discover Science lecture April 28

The scientific lead for the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine research team was named a TIME Magazine Hero of the Year. Registration for her lecture is now open.

Elizabeth Pringle smiles, wearing a blue shirt.
NSF CAREER Award recipient studies how plants respond to drought

Elizabeth Pringle will study how plant chemistry changes in response to drought in the Great Basin.

Children play-growl at a taxidermy mountain lion.
Museum of Natural History welcomes CFRC class of four-year-olds

The Museum uses interactive experiences to teach visitors about the natural world.

Chemistry Department Graduate Teaching Assistant, Md Azizul Islam, helps Organic Chemistry students Bailey Fasick and Kamryn Montegna analyze a sample of a material they synthesized using an infrared spectrometer.
University awarded for outstanding comprehensive safety program

Dedicated teamwork and resource-efficient initiatives secured the American Chemical Society award for the second time

Truckee River
Gloomy water supply outlook in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ prompts new collaborative effort

College of Science researcher leading one-year project to address urban and rural water issues

A black and white portrait of Elizabeth Racao Durfee
The Elizabeth Racao Durfee Hallway

College of Science Interim Dean Katherine McCall named a hallway in the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center after her great aunt.

Eli Everest (right) leans over with a man to her right to tag a fish.
World Water Day 2022: Faculty around the globe work to protect water resources

The Global Water Center is made up of faculty from all over the University community. Learn about their work to better understand and protect our most precious resource.

releasing Mekong giant catfish into lake
World’s largest, most endangered freshwater fishes released in Cambodian lake

Tagging and release of Mekong giant catfish, giant barb and river catfish highlight the immense value of biodiversity and ecosystems in the region

Astronaut and flag in the foreground with Earth in the background far away.
Apollo 17 astronaut, scientist and moonwalker Harrison Schmitt visits University March 31

The Discover Science Lecture Series continues with a visit from Apollo 17 astronaut and scientist Harrison Schmitt who stepped off the Moon's surface on December 19 during the last lunar visit.

Josh Hallas, wearing a plaid shirt, holds a garter snake with a shelf holding terrariums behind him.
Guide to garter snakes

As flowers start to bloom and the weather warms, garter snakes begin to emerge from their hibernations.

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Southern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ water supply faces Colorado River restrictions

Creative strategies needed to address long-term shortages, say three ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ professors

A University student demonstrates how nerves control movement.
Brain Awareness Week extends through the year

Professional chapters, students and University clubs reach out to the community with brain science.

Lisa LeMond smiles, wearing a black jacket over a floral print shirt.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Lisa LeMond

Celebrating Mayo Clinic cardiologist alumna on International Women's Day

Nick Zentner (left panel) wears headphones in front of a chalkboard. Stacia Gordon is sitting in the right panel.
YouTube becomes SciComm avenue for geological sciences professor

Stacia Gordon has been featured in several videos on CWU Professor Nick Zentner's YouTube channel.

A screengrab from the movie shows the actors playing Hardy (left) and Ramanujan (right) as they walk at Trinity College.
Why does "The Man Who Knew Infinity" matter?

Mathematician Ken Ono will present his Discover Science lecture answering this question on March 10, following a screening of the movie β€œThe Man Who Knew Infinity.”

A bright green caterpillar with red spots marking an "X" across its back sits on a leaf.
Caterpillar range is correlated with their eating habits

Researchers asked whether caterpillars that aren't picky about what they eat occupy larger habitats.

Seven women stand and smile in front of a screen with birds on it.
Young women in science

The STEM Sisters is a program associate biology professor Jamie Voyles started to encourage girls to explore the possibility of a STEM career.

Anne Nolin snowshoeing
Anne Nolin talks climate change, wildfire and snowpack on CNN International

Protect Our Winters group featured in "Winter Sports are on Thin Ice"

Kyra Morgan sits at a table with a microphone in front of her.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Kyra Morgan '10 and '16

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

The principle investigators of the project stand in a line, smiling in front of the Effie Mona Mack building.
DoE Center aims to design new molecules to improve quantum sciences

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry were awarded $2.5 million to study molecular magnetism.

Students walk past the Leifson Physics building on a sunny day.
What is quantum computing?

Physics professor Timur Tscherbul explains some of the intricacies of quantum computing.

Two students wearing lab coats and goggles on their foreheads stand talking in front of a wooden door.
Curiosity wins at the College of Science

The annual competition selected the top three videos, along with two honorable mentions and a most-engaged watch party to win prizes.

Brown (left) and Vahidi are wearing goggles and are in focus in the background, with lab equipment out of focus in the foreground.
Mission Support and Test Services supports undergraduate research

Student researchers studied security in a variety of fields.

Jon DeBoer kneels, holding a brown lizard out in front of him.
New lizard defense mechanism observed

Two graduate students in the geography program spotted a new behavior in a lizard species.

A view of the Earth's horizon from space, with a smoke cloud hanging over part of the atmosphere.
What were some of the atmospheric effects of the Tongan volcano eruption?

Atmospheric scientist Neil Lareau explains the global impacts of the Tongan volcano eruption.

Hyung K. Shin holds a black and white photo in front of him featuring several men around a table.
How to drive in snow and other lessons

Associate Dean Vincent Catalano reflects on colleague Hyung Kyu Shin's 60 years of ongoing research and support.

Aerial photo of the Gayepare research Station in the Amazon jungle on the banks of the Nushino River.
Indigenous Knowledge could inform sustainability efforts in the Amazon

From wind turbines to a pepper plant: a multi-disciplinary team of University and Indigenous Amazonian researchers work to untangle a complex web of interactions

Faculty mentor and student present their research.
What makes a successful undergraduate mentor?

In honor of National Mentoring Month, six faculty members reflect on what it means to be an impactful mentor to undergraduate researchers

Rick Kraus smiles, wearing a blue shirt in the foreground with green foliage in the background.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Rick Kraus '07

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

Construction workers erect concrete building frames.
Building greener buildings

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering professor finds ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector, up to 9.4 gigatons of carbon dioxide through 2050

A vial of bright yellow crystalline vulpinic acid sits on a lab bench next to various fuzzy lichens.
NASA grant funds research for sunscreen on Mars

High radiation on Mars is one of the many reasons the Red Planet seems inhospitable. Two chemistry professors from the University are using solutions from early Earth to solve that problem on Mars.

Brian Huynh, wearing a white work helmet and a reflective vest, stands smiling with his arms crossed in the foreground of a mine site.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Brian Huynh '18

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

People sit and stand in two rows, smiling for a photo.
Westfall Scholars honored at biannual event

The lunch banquet celebrated the students who graduated at the top of their class in each department in the College of Science.

A girl with dark hair, a white shirt and a floral print skirt walks along a beach near a pier.
The pieces of a puzzle

Alumna Lily Liu reflects on her time as an undergraduate in the College of Science and how she found a role as a peer mentor.

Two people each stand in front of a booth display for CREG and the Mackay School.
AEMA 2021 annual meeting sees prominent Mackay School presence

Students, faculty and alumni participated in many aspects of this year's AEMA conference

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ receives grants from ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Humanities for 2022

Museum, history, indigenous peoples, documentary projects benefit community

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NIH grant-funded research to look at how the brain processes visual stimuli

Researcher Jennifer Hoy hopes to better understand how the brain identifies stimuli as positive or negative, and the behaviors that follow.

A child's hands are shown playing with wooden toys.
Spectrum Learning Center opens on campus to serve community

The center opened early last month to provide services for young children with learning disabilities.

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Scientists find genetic link to individual differences in spatial memory in Mountain Chickadees

High elevation field lab yields mountains of research data

A baby Lahontan Cutthroat Trout swims in its new tank with colorful pebbles and a log in the background.
The College of Science Museum Complex welcomes guest for three unique museum experiences

New exhibits and updates have reinvigorated the Museum of Natural History, the Keck Museum and the Fleischmann Planetarium, all now open to the public after extended closures related to the ongoing pandemic

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Snow cover critical for revegetation following forest fires

College of Science study finds climate change a factor in decrease of snowpack in the Western United States

Planetarium Director Paul McFarlane stands on the left and is surrounded by space-related exhibits.
Fleischmann Planetarium: a gateway to science

Reflecting on its rich history and looking toward the future, the Fleischmann Planetarium as it finds its new home in the College of Science

Harrison Schmitt stands on the surface of the Moon in front of the American flag with Earth visible behind him.
Rescheduled: March 31 lecture with Harrison Schmitt

The Wednesday Discover Science lecture with astronaut Harrison Schmitt canceled with the potential to reschedule

Yareli Navarro Chavez in a lab holding a vial.
Faces of the Pack: Yareli Navarro Chavez finds first-generation opportunities through Undergraduate Research

Pack Research Experience Program and TRIO STEM Scholars offer mentorship and sense of belonging to sophomore pre-med student

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Faces of the Pack: Luke Miers

University freshman Luke Miers represented the USA at the Snowshoe MTB World Cup

Astronauts perform various tasks on the lunar surface next to rovers.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Gold Mines Professor Pengbo Chu connects with industry, plans for lunar mining project

Chu will use the professorship to establish connections with the mining industry, support his other research and expand opportunities for students.

Christopher Barile stands in his lab while a postdoctoral fellow works at the lab bench behind him.
Recyling CO2 and the chemistry of climate change

Christopher Barile's research aims to create a new renewable energy source by recycling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into useful fuels.

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Dramatic ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ scenery featured in 2022 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Geology photo calendar

Funds raised support ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology

Students on the quad in autumn.
College of Science celebrates 2021 distinguished alumni

Alumni from the College of Science and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering were commended at last night's annual event.

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University taking part in Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill

Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on

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Finding ways to make the behavior-analytic services that Latinx people deserve

Detailing the actions individuals and organizations can take to make more equitable healthcare

Autumn Harry hikes atop a mountain peak wearing a backpacking pack.
Reclaiming the land, remapping history

Through research and mapping, geography graduate student and member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Autumn Harry recognizes Indigenous place names to honor her Numu (Northern Paiute) homelands.

House and building debris from flooding in Europe
Devastating floods in Europe bring geoengineers to study impact on infrastructure

Michael Gardner visited Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium as part of a reconnaissance team to see how geo-structures performed with severe flooding.

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Fire tornado prediction tools to be developed for public safety during extreme wildfires

Researchers at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and DRI launch new citizen science project to gather ashfall data

Photo of the Truckee River in fall.
Earth Science Week guided tour explores water in western ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Tour western ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s hydrologic cycle and rapidly evolving landscapes with the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology Saturday, October 16

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Proporcionando asistencia culturalmente sensible y basada en evidencia científica a la comunidad Latina

La Profesora Asociada Lorraine Benuto capacita a los estudiantes para brindar servicios psicológicos en español

Group photo of DICE Center members
Providing culturally sensitive, evidence-based care to the Latinx community

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto trains students to deliver psychological services in Spanish

Overview of the Zebra Pulsed Power Lab
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ high energy density plasma group gets three grants

College of Science professors study fourth state of matter

Aerial photograph of Caldor Fire encroaching on Lake Tahoe
Caldor Fire impact on Lake Tahoe’s clarity, ecology studied amidst ongoing wildfire season

As extended smoke and ash continue to impact the Lake Tahoe Basin, researchers hope to better understand if and how the iconic alpine lake can recover.

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Team to study frogs' ability to withstand disease and its application to humans and other living systems

NSF funds $12.5 million for institute to study resilience to infectious disease

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Psychometrics and statistical computing research funded by NSF

Assistant Professor Yinghan Chen's research will advance statistical methods for estimation in the design of educational assessment, psychiatric diagnosis techniques

(Left) Headshot of Jena Casas. Top-right: wildland firefighters trudge through challenging terrain in Desolation Wilderness while working on the Caldor Fire. Bottom-right: A hand-made sign for the firefighters on the Caldor Fire reads "Thank you firefighters. You kick ash!".
How can I support wildland firefighters?

From handwritten letters to donating hot meals, postdoctoral fellow and clinical psychology Ph.D. Jena Casas offers advice on how you can support wildland firefighters this challenging fire season.

A volunteer and postdoc researcher conduct field testing in a mountain meadow.
A ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ first: University-based Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit established

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats

Sudeep Chandra, wearing a red coat, sits in a boat with Ganzorig Batsaikhan, who is wearing a purple hat.
Building a global community

International researcher and professor of biology Sudeep Chandra is named new director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies.

Psychology professors Trixie and Allen Gardner with Washoe the chimp
Groundbreaking researcher Gardner dies at age 91

Psychology professor Allen Gardner and his wife Trixie earned worldwide acclaim teaching Washoe the chimpanzee American Sign Language

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Thermal cameras installed by ALERTWildfire to help firefighters see through Caldor Fire smoke

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and DigitalPath technicians deploy latest technology onto mountaintop camera platform

President Joe Biden greets Kizzmekia Corbett, an immunologist with the Vaccine Research Center at the National Institutes of Health during a visit at the Viral Pathogenesis Laboratory at the National Institutes of Health on Thursday, February 11, 2021 in Bethesda, Maryland.
Discover Science Lecture Series kicks off

The College of Science welcomes an astronaut, leading COVID-19 vaccine developer and more for its 2021/2022 season

Photo collage of three portraits and the "Discover Science" podcast logo.
COVID-19: Thinking back and looking forward

Members of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology discuss the COVID-19 vaccine technology, hesitancy, distribution and more for the Discover Science podcast

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Chemistry professor named 2021 American Chemical Society Fellow

Ana de Bettencourt-Dias, the Susan Magee and Gary Clemons Professor of Chemistry, is the only chemist in Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ to date to have received the honor of being named an ACS fellow

algae bloom at Lake Tahoe beach
Algal blooms an emerging threat to clear lakes worldwide

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ part of comprehensive study

A hand holds an iPhone taking a. photo of a flower.
Summer ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Nature Blitz

Take photos of the organisms you see anywhere in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, post them to iNaturalist, and experts will help you identify which species you observed!

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Collaboration key in University Libraries new β€œThin Sections” collection

Community Collection available for browsing online, featured in new Libraries exhibit

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ scientists and engineers collaborating on seismic survey for earthquakes

Unraveling the sub-surface geology of the Truckee Meadows using fiber-optics

Group of teachers at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ PITS event in 2019
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Gold Mines partner to bring mining curriculum to rural communities

Rural ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ teachers get support in offering earth sciences curriculum

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Wildfire smoke alters lake ecosystems on regional scale

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Global Water Center researchers studied impacts of six major 2018 wildfires

Assistant Professor in the Department of Biology David Alvarez Ponce holds a molecule model.
Mammals with small populations do not exhibit larger genomes

Department of Biology paper tests the Drift-Barrier hypothesis to determine why genomes of species vary so much in size

Confocal image of neurons
Journal of Neuroscience cover story features University neuroscience research

Assistant Professor Simon Pieraut’s paper was featured in the May 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience

Collage of the individual photos of the University's 7 CAREER awardees in 2021
Most ever CAREER Awards received by University faculty

8 awardees representing 4 colleges/school receive NSF’s prestigious award in support of early-career success and continued development

A student wearing a mask holds up a gold and green graduation tassel which hangs around her neck.
Class of 2021 exceeds the Senior Class fundraising goal at the Go for the Gold event

College of Science event encourages student philanthropy as they become young alumni

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Mackay School alumnus elected to the National Academy of Engineers

Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi, '70 Metallurgical Engineering M.S., is awarded one of the highest professional honors accorded an engineer.

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Lorraine Benuto missioned around providing culturally sensitive evidence based care to the Latinx community and other underserved populations

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto receives this year's Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Leadership Award

Photo of Blaize Abuntori with his arms crossed, standing in front of a brick wall posing for a photo.
Blaize Abuntori acts on a simple idea, makes a big impact

Statistics and data science master's student receives the Cavanaugh Community Volunteer Award for launching the Reno Burrito Project

Portrait of Anna Panorska
Anna Panorska takes a holistic approach to graduate advising

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Anna Panorska has received the University’s Graduate Academic Advisor Award

Jacob Molina poses for a photo at the quad.
Goldwater Scholar Jacob Molina continues pursuit of "innate" passion for physics

Molina's research focuses on plasma and condensed matter physics under the mentorship of Assistant Professor Thomas White

Scott Mensing
Every class 'should be the best class I’ve ever had'

The University’s Distinguished Faculty award tops Scott Mensing’s decorated career

Herz Gold Medalist Lily Liu
Lily Liu selected as Spring 2021 Herz Gold Medalist

Biology major and dual chemistry, business administration minor, moves on to medical school

Elizabeth Leger opens a drawer containing boxed bird eggs
Elizabeth Leger’s exceptional career β€œshows no sign of slowing”

Professor of Biology and Director of the Museum of Natural History named Foundation Professor for extraordinary record of achievement

Headshot of Pamela Sandstrom
Pamela Sandstrom pairs mentorship with collaboration to engage her students in learning

Teaching Associate Professor of Biology receives the Regents' Teaching Award

Student Jayde Powell builds on a family legacy of community service and engagement

College of Science student receives the Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship

Portrait of Jena Casas
Jena Casas' evolving research focuses on filling the need for behavioral health services in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Doctoral student in clinical psychology receives the Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship

Headshot of Jennifer Hollander on top of a background image of the Davison Math and Science Center
Jennifer Hollander helps students build a love for learning

Teaching Associate Professor Jennifer Hollander receives the Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award

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Sci-On! Film Festival brings science and science fiction short films to Reno

Festival offers in-person and online passes May 4-9 for films from around the world

Amy Altick poses for a photo in front of the quad on the balcony of Morrill Hall.
Amy Altick asks "What did your brain do for you today?"

Dr. Altick receives the Outstanding Outreach and Engagement Faculty Award for her work with the Society for Neuroscience

Compilation image of a striped dress that sparked debate on the internet over it's color.
Calibrating Vision, a Discover Science at Home lecture

Foundation Professor and Director of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience Michael Webster discusses the complex adaptations of our visual senses in his March 11 Discover Science virtual lecture.

Tom Bell stands in front of a whiteboard.
Chemistry professor named Outstanding Researcher of the Year

Professor Thomas Bell receives prestigious award for his numerous scientific accomplishments.

Portrait of Christopher Barile.
Christopher Barile employs electrochemistry, inorganic chemistry, and materials chemistry in the fight against climate change

Barile receives the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Foundation Early Career Innovator Award

Mackay Mines building on campus.
Energy Resource Governance Initiative (ERGI) Academy to facilitate global governance of energy resource minerals

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering will bring delegates from around the world for hands-on trainings in energy resource minerals governance related topics.

Man in an underground mine wears a face covering.
Knock-on effects of COVID-19 on the mining industry

Kinross Term Assistant Professor in Mining Engineering Javad Sattarvand comments on the challenges overcome by the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ mining industry over the past year.

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Mountain chickadees resist age-related cognitive declines

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ long-standing research yields new data

A sepia-toned photo shows the Mars landscape with a hill and rocky features.
Is there life on Mars?

Professor and Chair of the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering and member of the Mars Exploration Rover Team answers questions about roving on Mars.

James Church sits at his desk in his campus office.
University professor’s invention from over a century ago continues to be impactful today

In 1908, James Church’s interest in snow and the mountains led to the invention of the snow sampler, a device that greatly advanced the development of snow science

Portrait of Thomas White
NSF CAREER Award recipient Thomas White explores the most extreme states of matter in the Universe

Assistant professor of physics receives funding to include undergraduate students in cutting edge physics research

Chris Barile in his lab
NSF CAREER award recipient Christopher Barile explores chemical reactions central to renewable energy and environmental technologies

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Christopher Barile's research aims to create processes for recycling carbon dioxide and nitrogen

Female student next to Mackay Statue
College of Science Student Emergency Fund supports students impacted by the pandemic

Students receive financial assistance for everything from tuition to groceries.

Chris Halsch on Castle Peak
Fewer butterflies seen across the warming, drying landscapes of the American West

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ leads collaborative study on insect declines

High-Resolution Still Image of Perseverance's Landing
Roving Mars: From Sojourner to Perseverance

Foundation Professor and planetary scientist Wendy Calvin will discuss the evolution of Mars rovers in her March 11 Discover Science virtual lecture.

Graham Kent visiting the site of the 2020 Valley Fire in Southern California
Research technology transforms how first responders fight fires

Video highlights technology and thought-leadership behind ALERTWildfire, developed through the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Laboratory

Davidson Math and Science Building on the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ campus at dusk.
Jeff Thompson, longtime College of Science dean, named Acting Provost

Katherine McCall, associate dean, assumes acting College of Science dean position

researchers at Eg River Mongolia
Macrosystems biology: science journal explores new knowledge in ecological frontier

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ conducts international rivers study based on new approaches in science

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Climate change is a stressor of insect populations around the world

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ leads study on insect declines

Woman points at brain scans.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ENDURE seeks to improve diversity in neuroscience

New program aims to raise interest and opportunities in neuroscience research for individuals who are typically underrepresented in the field.

The FYRE Robotics team of students, ages 13-18, builds a robot in the Makerspace of the Innevation Center.
Workforce development downtown: K-12 Robotics Center|ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Southside Studio becomes home to robotics-based education and competition teams, strengthening the path to degrees and careers

Cynthia Lancaster sits at a desk on a video call with her mentee, Erick Herrera
Gain professional and academic experience through paid undergraduate research programs

With the help of a mentor, undergraduate students can apply for paid research opportunities

Lahontan Dam low water
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Interdisciplinary approach from ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Extension keeps people informed and involved

Mick Hitchcock addresses students in The Center located in the University's Joe Crowley Student Union.
New, donor-supported equipment and infrastructure will advance research

Philanthropist and scientist Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. continues to support scientific progress and research capacity

Video screenshot showing a cartoon illustration of a skeleton.
'Anyone can be a (mad) scientist' and other College of Science video competition winners announced

Students take home cash prizes for short videos depicting life as science students in annual competition.

Microscopic image of marine plankton.
Marine Plankton face threat of extinction as planet warms

Census of marine plankton fossils reveals inability to adapt to large shifts in climate

Sean Casey, pictured here with Lisa LeMond at the 2019 College of Science and Mackay School Distinguished Alumni of the Year event.
Mayo Clinic Cardiologist and alumna Lisa LeMond gives time, hope comfort when hearts fail

The College of Science recognizes exceptional alumna Lisa LeMond.

Two students pose for a photo at a club fair to promote the new MAPS club on campus last spring.
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) chapter launched at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Students launch a new club aimed at increasing diversity in the field of medicine

Morrill Hall on the south end of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­
University honors Fall 2020 Senior Scholar recipients

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Alumni Association recognize 9 graduates with top grade-point average

Freshwater fish
Study in Thailand identifies benefits of community-based freshwater fish reserves

Results of research published in science journal Nature could help freshwater fisheries worldwide

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Geology-themed 2021 calendar available from College of Science

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology compiles scenic photos, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ facts in annual calendar

Carr Fire vortex
Wildfire plume dynamics: Discover Science at Home series Nov. 19

College of Science public event moves online, high-intensity wildfires subject of third talk

brains on display
Taissa Lytchenko receives international neuroscience society award

Graduate student recognized for Cognitive Brain Sciences outreach and education for community

msueum exhibit prep
Tales from the Crypt: Discover Science at Home series Oct. 22

College of Science public event moves online, Museum of Natural History focus of second talk

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Explore ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Hot Springs Mountains in virtual Earth Science Week field trip

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Bureau of Mines and Geology event Sat., Oct. 17

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University taking part in Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill (2020)

Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on

Bridget Ayling sampling water
Geothermal energy exploration to get boost from University research

College of Science awarded $10 million DOE grant to develop comprehensive β€˜toolkit’ for industry

geothermal pool
Discover Science at Home Speaker Series debuts Sept. 24

College of Science public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic

Blaize and his team handing out burritos downtown
Burritos bridge the gap in Reno communities

University graduate student Blaize Abuntori teams up with Colleges to aid homeless

Staheli Meyer sits at a table with a young child in the foreground and binders on the table between them.
The Early Childhood Autism Program leaves a legacy of changed lives

The Department of Psychology's Early Childhood Autism Program has served patients, families, students and program founder Patrick Ghezzi.

Laboratory training manager presents a certificate to teaching assistant in the lab, while both wear Personal Protective Equipment
Celebrating what goes RIGHT in chemistry-lab safety

EH&S safety program to recognize the role of teaching assistants and students receives national award

Lab technician's gloved hands holds an instrument putting a chemical substance into a vial.
Working to protect the public’s health

EPA awards $800,000 to the School of Community Health Sciences for research into the distribution of chemicals within the body

UV Vessel works at night to kill invasive aquatic plants
Vessel equipped with ultraviolet light attacks invasive aquatic plants at Tahoe

Public-private partnership project shows favorable results

white sturgeon in the fraser river
Global decline of migratory fish, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ fish migration affected by dams, development

College of Science’s Zeb Hogan co-author of comprehensive global report

James Simmons holds a Lahontan Cutthroat Trout at Summit Lake
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout thrive at Paiute’s Summit Lake in far northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

University collaborates with tribe to protect the longest self-sustaining population of trout

Kyra Morgan and Paul Hurtado stand on the quad wearing masks.
Taking on COVID-19 with math and stats

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Paul Hurtado and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Biostatistician and College of Science alumna Kyra Morgan talk COVID-19 and how they’re using numbers to make sense of it all.

Grid of three podcast participant headshots along with the Discover Science Podcast Series logo.
Exploring the relationship between space, race and STEM attainment on the Discover Science podcast

Dr. William F. Tate IV speaks with the College of Science about his research revealing the uneven contours of the education pipeline.

Leopard Laser array
Scientists develop numerical capability of laser-driven x-ray imaging

College of Science experiments validate numerical modeling method for variety of uses

Undergraduate Research awardee Cesar Piedra stands in front of his sculptural project: a white animal figure with a textured paper surface.
Research-based work of 58 undergraduate students highlighted at symposium

Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium pivots to virtual with project presentations from a variety of disciplines, from STEM to the social sciences, arts and humanities

Student sampling milkweed plants
Milkweed, only food source for monarch caterpillars, ubiquitously contaminated

Harmful pesticides found in Western Monarch breeding ground

Professor Geoff Blewitt sits alongside a GPS station on a mountain that overlooks the valley of Reno and Sparks, Nev.
Using worldwide GPS data to study changes in Earth’s crust, from the Ice Age to today

The University’s 2020 Outstanding Researcher award recognizes the amazing discoveries, scientific contributions and career of Geoff Blewitt

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ chemical biologist Yftah Tal-Gan
Department of Chemistry’s Yftah Tal-Gan receives the 2020 Foundation Early Career Innovator Award

In his first five years, the chemical biologist has led important research on bacterial communication and raised the bar for grant funding

Mick Hitchcock speaks to a room full of University students.
Mick Hitchock offers a message of inspiration to College of Science 2020 graduates

Leading biomedical researcher Mick Hitchcock shares a message of congratulations online in lieu of a traditional graduation speech.

Photo of Matt Forister with a butterfly on his cheek.
Matt Forister named ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Foundation Professor

Trevor J. McMinn Research Professor of Biology works to understand insects including butterflies and other pollinators, and to affect public perception of insects in the Western United States

Monte Cristo faultline
Monte Cristo Earthquake fault still active with 6,500 aftershocks

University geoscience teams monitoring, finding, mapping damage and surface ruptures

Zeb Hogan holding Payara in rewa river
World-traveling biologist honored with Ozmen’s Global Engagement Award

Research to find, study and protect freshwater megafish and freshwater biodiversity a major focus

Tibbitts Award winner Amy Fitch Zooms with her CHS 440 class
In classroom or on Zoom, Tibbitts winners impacting students' lives

Amy Fitch and Elena Pravosudova are 2020 Tibbitts Teaching Excellence award winners

Davidson Mathematics and Science building
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP) awarded to five College of Science students and one recent graduate

Faculty share congratulations with NSF GRFP recipients and students offer advice for others interested in applying.

Split screen showing screen grab of a young girl (left) and a man flyfishing (right) both with Sci-On Official Selection laurels overlain on the images.
Sci-On! Film Festival to feature two College of Science films

Watch the short documentary Fertile Waters and an episode of Mineral Monday, both official selections in the festival, on May 5 at 7 p.m. at the virtual festival.

tiny worms under microscope
Obesity linked to sleep loss? Researchers identify how metabolism regulates sleep

Energy conservation may be a major function of sleep, according to new study

fox in natural history museum
Want to advance museum science? Citizen scientists can help from home

College of Science biologist contributes to global effort

Elizabeth Everest dons a sun hat while on a boat in Cambodia with local Wonders of the Mekong team members.
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award recipients pursue overseas teaching and research opportunities

Elizabeth Everest (WiSE graduate) and Connor Billman of the Department of Biology both received the prestigious award.

A person with both hands on their face
How do I stop touching my face?

Leading researcher and psychologist Professor Steven Hayes reveals a scientifically proven trick for dramatically reducing how often you touch your face

Matteo Aureli, Mohammed Ben-Idris and Jamie Voyles-Ensor are panel presentation speakers.
What does it take to receive a National Science Foundation CAREER award?

The latest prestigious early-career awards will advance research in wildfire-smoke forecasting, battery performance and understanding brain function

students studying earthquake trench
Carson City aftershocks continue after magnitude 4.5 earthquake

College of Science seismological lab tracks seismic activity in Silver State

Heather Winslow standing on the crater wall.
AGU Outstanding Student Presentation awarded to graduate student Heather Winslow

Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering student receives prestigious award granted to the top 5% of student participants.

Headshot of Annie Huhta.
Upholding the Mackay School's long legacy

Geologist and newly appointed Director of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering plans to continue Mackay’s proud legacy with a fresh vision for the school in mind.  

radio observatory
Shedding new light on black hole behavior

Physics department assistant professor part of international team that tracked jets ejected from black hole

Image of a glass door with "Department of Mathematics and Statistics" etched on it.
At the Putnam Mathematical Competition and Intermountain Math Competition, the University's team showed up strong

Between the two competitions, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics brought home numerous prizes and accolades.

Cartoon illustration of a scientist in a lab coat with three thought bubbles above his head.
2019 College of Science video competition winners announced

Students take home cash prizes for short videos depicting life as College of Science students.

Tanya Kelley and Scott Mensing at the Fall 2019 Community Based Research Symposium
Undergraduate Research: growing interest, growing support, new director

Tanya Kelley named to guide the range of programs and services to encourage pursuit of research, scholarly and creative activities by undergraduates

William Tate
Relationship of place, race and STEM education topic of William Tate Discover Science lecture

Free public Discover Science Lecture Series Thursday at Redfield Auditorium

Researcher Yftah Tal-Gan in a white lab coat and safety glasses standing near lab equipment
A promising breakthrough against a deadly foe: Streptococcus pneumoniae

Prestigious science journal publishes College of Science researchers’ milestone findings

Assistant professor and students calibrate video headset
First-person video dataset aims to catch people looking (at everything)

Three universities collaborating to develop visual archive to be used for research, artificial intelligence development

Dani Salcido with Earthwatch volunteers
Caterpillar loss in tropical forest linked to extreme rain, temperature events

Plant, caterpillar, parasitoid interaction studied for 22 years by biologists in College of Science

William Tate Discover Science Lecture
William Tate to present lecture on relationship of place, race and STEM education

Free public Discover Science Lecture Series to be held at Davidson Mathematics and Science Center

Himesh Patel (left) stands with Society of Mining Engineers Young Leaders Emily Rose and Bijan Peik.
The Mackay School shows up strong at the American Exploration & Mining Association (AEMA) Annual Meeting

Graduate Students in the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering took home 1st and 3rd in the meeting's poster competition

Four larger black dots surrounding a smaller black dot with a smaller white dot in the center.
Psychology Department professor and team enter the Best Illusion of the Year contest

Voting is open for University Professors Gideon Paul Caplovitz and Jean-Paul Perrotte's illusion entry: the Rotating Circles.

Portrait of Zachary Brounstein
Young alum Zachary Brounstein is moving forward and giving back

Brounstein, Class of 2016, endowed the Zachary R. Brounstein Scholarship fund.

Joel Scheingross and his PhD adviser Michael Lamb surveying waterfall plunge pools on Dry Meadow Creek in the Southern Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ (credit: Roman DiBiase)
Joel Scheingross receives the 2019 Luna B. Leopold Award

Assistant Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering honored as an early career scientist by the American Geophysical Union.

old photograph of a large group of miners, circa 1890.
Mineral Monday in Virginia City: The Chollar Mine

Mineral Monday heads up to Virginia City with two very special guests in this three-part season finale.

Mathematics & Statistics Department Chair Tin-Yau β€œT.Y.” Tam stands in the department’s hallway.
Building it bigger

Department Chair Tin-Yau Tam on his growing Mathematics & Statistics Department

Dr. Voronova point to a beaker filled with a liquid and a white opaque gas while a group of young students look on.
Bringing chemistry into K-12 classrooms

The Chemistry Demonstration Series, launched by a professor-student duo, ignites a passion for science in K-12 learners.

Close up shot of a white gloved hand holding a trilobite specimen
Mineral Monday: Epidote

Learn about the mineral epidote on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Close up shot of a white gloved hand holding a trilobite specimen
Mineral Monday: Trilobite

Watch this week's episode about the Keck Museum's trilobite collection.

White gloved hand holding a specimen of cerussite
Mineral Monday: Cerussite

Learn about the stunning mineral cerussite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

The collapsed San Marin Hotel
Drop, Cover and Hold On in the Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill

College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ns learn, prepare for earthquakes

Close up shot of a hemimorphite specimen
Mineral Monday: Hemimorphite

Watch this week's episode about the mineral, hemimorphite, and check it out in the Keck Museum for yourself.

Portrait of Steven Hayes
Linking individual behavior change to social transformation

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program and originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Steven Hayes, publishes two books.

Mountains of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ with interesting geology coloring different sections
Public invited to annual Earth Science Week field trip

Participants will learn about the geology of the Truckee Meadows and Virginia City

White gloved hands holding a specimen of wolframite.
Mineral Monday: Wolframite

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday featuring the Keck Museum's wolframite specimens.

Doug Smith posing for a photo with a gray wolf in snowy Yellowstone National Park.
College of Science honor exceptional alumni

The College of Science and Mackay School honored an impressive group of alumni at the annual Alumni of the Year reception on September 25.

An artist's conception showing two merging black holes.
Astrophysicist Gabriela González to speak about gravitational wave discovery

College of Science invites top scientists for free Discover Science Lecture Series public lectures

Granite Range near Gerlach
Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill Oct. 17

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s seismological lab uses drill to help ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ns learn and prepare for earthquakes

A blast outside of a mine.
Capacity building in artificially intelligent mining systems

University receives $1.25 million grant to create an interdisciplinary team of professionals, partnered with the world’s largest mining companies, in order to advance technology and automation in mines.

Garrett Barmore standing on a boulder of granite in Lake Tahoe
Mineral Monday Field Trip: Lake Tahoe Granite

A young Cambodian boy sorts fish on a dai net fishery boat.
Wonders of the Mekong Project receives USAID award funding

Biology professors Zeb Hogan and Sudeep Chandra receive 4 years of funding for their research in Cambodia.

Close-up of Garret Barmore holding a talc specimen
Mineral Monday: Talc

Learn about the mineral that holds the number 1 spot on the Mohs Hardness Scale.

Two specimens of corundum
Mineral Monday: Corundum

Learn about the mineral, corundum, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday with Garrett Barmore.

Rick Kraus poses for a photo with his young daughter and wife on the stage at the PECASE awards ceremony
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) awarded to alumnus Rick Kraus

Department of Physics alumnus Rick Kraus ('07) was awarded the PECASE for materials and planetary science research

Mackay statue on Quad
John Mackay expert is first speaker in Discover Science Lecture Series

Gregory Crouch is biographer of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ benefactor

Lake Tahoe
Mineral Monday field trip to Lake Tahoe

The College of Science favorite is back for a new season

Khmer man with giant catfish in the Tonle Sap River
Freshwater megafauna populations declining globally

First comprehensive global population study of giant freshwater fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians shows sharp declines, highlighting the need for timely and targeted conservation efforts.

Faculty member and student in front of research-project poster
Ahmad Itani named associate vice president for research

His career studying and improving engineering of bridges now shifts to building connections to resources, opportunities, colleagues

AlertTahoe camera and tower install
Final AlertTahoe fire camera installation complete near Emerald Bay

Camera goes live on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s AlertWildfire website

A sunrise over some red rocks in the Mojave Desert.
STEM professors draw inspiration from art

From photography to winemaking and illustration, professors in science and engineering combine passions for art with careers in STEM

Wells ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ earthquake damage
Seismic ΒιΆΉΣ³»­: Sequence of 60 earthquakes in Sun Valley, Washoe Valley earthquake

College of Science leads effort to monitor, research, assess earthquake hazards

Yellow and black harlequin frog sitting on a rock
Amphibian extinction research takes next step to study how disease outbreaks subside

Biologist Jamie Voyles receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award to continue research

Ken Nussear sits in a plane wearing vintage army gear and a vintage parachute pack. He sits behind another similarly dressed man.
Remembering Normandy, a commemorative jump

Professor of Geography and US Army veteran paratrooper Ken Nussear participated in the 75th anniversary reenactment of D-Day

Jennifer Hollander
Biology professor wins ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Regents' Teaching Award for 2019

Jennifer Hollander nominated by faculty and awarded for teaching success

teaching geothermal class in a trench
Machines being trained to enhance geothermal exploration in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

College of Science geologists are successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy

Leopard laser table section
Scientists reveal how an ultrashort-pulse laser heats metal to one million degrees in one trillionth of a second

College of Science physics professor Hiroshi Sawada leads high-energy-density plasma group

Female student in graduation attire walks towards the stage at the 2019 graduation ceremony.
NASA ISS Chief Scientist Julie Robinson asks graduates to make a commitment to scientific discourse

Robinson, an alumna of the College of Science, delivered the commencement address at the 2019 College of Science and College of Engineering graduation ceremony.

Drilling rig on the Play Fairway project. Drill is extended vertically from the truck
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ in hot water: Geothermal industry gets boost with discoveries of β€˜blind’ systems

College of Science team successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy

Happy graduate waving
Spring Commencement 2019: 'Catch your breath for a moment ... but don't stop'

Record number of degrees, 3,201, conferred during University's 129th Commencement

Blue Mud
Mineral Monday season finale with Vera: Ichthyosaur

Mineral Monday competition winner, Vera, co-hosts this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the Ichthyosaur.

unloading fish nets on the Tonle Sap River in Cambodia
Few remaining free-flowing rivers identified in global study

College of Science biologist Zeb Hogan on international team of scientists

University student with faculty member/mentor and community partner
Developing regional solutions through undergraduate research

Community-based undergraduate researchers join with faculty mentors to explore problems and offer understanding and ideas to make a difference

Blue Mud
Mineral Monday: Blue Mud

Learn about the mineral Blue Mud on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Sphalerite
Mineral Monday: Sphalerite

Learn about the mineral sphalerite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Two children outside their with faces painted at a craft table with an adult.
Day at the Museum: May 4, 2019

Take an interactive walking tour of 10 University museums on and around campus

Fox Creek waterfall
New mechanism found for waterfall formation

Earth history calculations could change

Girl holding sign that reads "Welcome to Fossil Fridays"
Mineral Monday competition winner

Congratulations to Vera for submitting her winning video, Fossil Fridays: Mosasaurus!

dry grass
Science and policy: the Yin and Yang dynamic of global food security

Plant pathologist Bob Zeigler to present at Discover Science Lecture Series

Sylvite
Mineral Monday: sylvite

Learn about the mineral sylvite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

President Marc Johnson and Henry Neeman at CI Day 2019
Researchers, technology providers, and leadership discuss vision for University Cyberinfrastructure

Cyberinfrastructure Day 2019 highlighted where we are and where we are going with research technology support

Lazurite
Mineral Monday: lazurite

Learn about the mineral lazurite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

2 faculty member sitting at desk in office with neuroscience-related images on the computer screens
Institute for Neuroscience to help a multidisciplinary center of excellence become even stronger

James Kenyon named director of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ institute designed to complement and extend the energy, experience and potential in the neurosciences

calcite
Mineral Monday: Calcite

Learn about the mineral calcite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

healthy frog
Global amphibian mass extinctions caused by fungal disease

College of Science biology professor Jamie Voyles participated in international study

The Lady Muckers take on the 41st Annual International Collegiate Mining Competition

The Mackay Muckers had enough female recruits for both men's and a women's teams for the first time in five years.

Margery McKnight Carr infront of Mackay Mines building
A woman among men: Margery's story

Margery McKnight Carr was the only woman and the third in history to have graduated from the Mackay School of Mines in 1951

Crocoite
Mineral Monday: crocoite

Learn about the mineral crocoite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Felicity Muth with bee
Bees, bugs and breaking down stereotypes

Anne Leonard and Felicity Muth sit down to talk about their research, what's coming next and overcoming stereotypes

Jamie verifying the soil type with a collection of tools around her
Women in science: Jamie Ludwig Dafoe, rangeland specialist

Dafoe, a graduate of the College of Biotechnology, Agriculture & Natural Resources rangeland science program, takes us through life as a rangeland consultant

Wildflowers in the lab
As bee populations decline, study aims to understand plant and pollinator interactions

Anne Leonard awarded National Science Foundation grant to fund bumblebee research

Karen Lloyd near a small body of water.
Microbes in weird places: what life is like in the deep Earth

Karen Lloyd will speak on her recent research at the Discover Science Lecture, Thursday March 14

Barile lab makes windows smart
Adjustable tinted windows now electronically controlled

Chemistry professor creates new technology for vastly improved smart window performance

Wendy Calvin with Mars Rover
Wendy Calvin looks back at 15 years of working on Mars

College of Science geologist on the science team for the rover Opportunity

chickadee eating a bug
Natural selection and spatial memory link shown in mountain chickadee research

Long-term, extensive study in Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ range yields behavior, memory and selection data

Adamite
Mineral Monday: adamite

Learn about the mineral adamite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Garrett Barmore with young co-host
Mineral Monday competition announcement

The Keck Museum is excited to announce its first-ever Mineral Monday competition!

Garrett Barmore with child
Mineral Monday Competition

Mineral Monday is back for season three with an exciting announcement

Yan lab male infertility research
Research on sperm transportation reveals new cause of male infertility

UNR Med-led research team corrects a 150-year-old wrong concept regarding sperm transport; findings could lead to new treatment for male infertility

Someone looking through a book of pressed plants and flowers. Hands are visible holding up a page.
Scientists: 'Time is ripe' to use big data for planet-sized plant data

Professor Julie Allen leads research using big data to address biodiversity issues at the global scale

old photograph of two women in front of Mackay Statue
A place in history: the Mackay School

A look back at some remarkable images from the Mackay School's past.

Lahontan cutthroat trout
Environmental discoveries, men's hoops lead most popular stories of 2018

Lahontan cutthroat trout species re-discovery was the most clicked on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Today story in 2018

Image of river basin developed through airborne lidar mapping technology
Revealing our dynamic landscape through new high-resolution topographic data

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology’s regional-scale lidar mapping provides novel insights into earthquake, flood and glacial history

BUtterfly on plant
The Promise of Chemical Ecology

The Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology welcomes Dr. Paul Cox at December 2018 Launch Symposium

Grateful College of Science student
2018 Winter Commencement: 'What path will you take?'

1,864 degrees conferred during two ceremonies on Saturday

Carr Fire Firenado
Scientists find causes of firenado in deadly Carr Fire

Climate, weather set the stage for uncontrollable inferno in Redding, California

Hand holding gold slurry
Mineral Monday: how gold is made

Learn how gold goes from in the ground to the finished product.

Mihye Ahn
Decoding the mind

Mathematics & Statistics Assistant Professor Mihye Ahn on her research and rise in academia

Dioptase
Mineral Monday: Dioptase

Learn about the beautiful green mineral, dioptase, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Herkimer Diaomond
Mineral Monday: Herkimer Diamond

This week's specimen looks like a diamond, is called a diamond, but is not a diamond at all!

students with desert bighorn sheep
Genetic studies set new standards for managing ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s recovering bighorn sheep herds

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ biologists study effect of herd restoration over past 50 years

Opal
Mineral Monday: Opal

This week, learn about common opal, precious opal and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s state mineral, black fire opal.

Hillis Plot
Evolutionary biologist David Hillis to speak on genomic sequencing of β€œTree of Life”

Free public event, College of Science Discover Science Lecture, Nov. 15

Smithsonite
Mineral Monday: Smithsonite

This week's mineral shares its namesake with a famous group of museums and research centers. Any guesses?

Blane Harding
Blane Harding receives Leading Light Award from national academic advising association

College of Science Director of Advising, Recruitment and Retention honored at annual national conference

Bed in room
Why and how do we sleep?

Associate Professor Alexander M. van der Linden explains the need for sleep, and how simple organisms with a completely mapped nervous system are key in understanding sleep regulation and function.

Gold
Mineral Monday field trip to Twin Creeks Gold Mine, part 1

Take a trip out to Newmont Mining Operations Twin Creeks facility on this week's episode of Mineral Monday!

Damaged two-story building in Wells, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, after a 6.0 earthquake in 2008
Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill Thursday, Oct. 18

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s seismological lab uses drill to help ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ns learn, prepare for earthquakes

Barite
Mineral Monday: Barite

Learn about the common mineral, barite, on this week's episode.

Soda Lake, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­
Visit ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s youngest volcano, geothermal power plant and other geologic wonders for Earth Science Week

College of Science's ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead free public tour Saturday

Mineral Monday: Topaz

Topaz, often used in jewelry, is the subject of this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Kirkwood camera installation
Historic Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ peak site for newest AlertTahoe network camera

College of Science's ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab goes to great heights to help firefighters

Topaz
Mineral Monday: Aragonite

Learn about the tabular mineral aragonite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Two students in a garden
Geography students help Reno refugees cultivate roots through community garden

Service learning opportunities offered in the geography department at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ has students building community ties for marginalized populations

Wells earthquake damage 2008
Register now for Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill

College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ns learn, prepare for earthquakes

Researcher in jungle
The Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology opens, supports collaboration across disciplines

The Hitchcock Center will formalize and enhance the highly successful interdisciplinary and international collaborations in the fields of chemical ecology and natural products chemistry.

Sand Mountain
Mineral Monday: Field Trip to Sand Mountain

Garrett heads out on the road again this week for another field trip edition of Mineral Monday!

Students study with each other.
University adds 13 new academic programs

New programs range from a minor in graphic design to a B.S. in biotechnology

Photo of Jim Bell's book: The Ultimate Interplanetary Travel Guide: A Futuristic Journey Through the Cosmos
Planetary Scientist Jim Bell will take you on a vacation through space

Discover Science Lecture Series brings solar system tour guide and astronomer to talk with community

Carbide Lamps
Mineral Monday: Carbide Lamps

This week, Garrett shows us a few exciting pieces in the Keck Museum's mining history collection.

Azurite
Mineral Monday: Azurite

This relatively common mineral is popular with collectors because of its beautiful blue hues.

Fly Geyser
Mineral Monday: Plesiosaur

Learn about this ancient marine reptile on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Fly Geyser
Mineral Monday: field trip to Fly Ranch

Explore this incredible geological site and hear the Burning Man Organization's plans for the property in this special field trip edition of Mineral Monday.

Holy Fire captured on Alert Wildfire camera
Seismo Lab's AlertWildfire mountaintop camera network slated for Sonoma County

College of Science and UC San Diego team with regional agencies to help firefighting efforts

Discover Science Lecture speaker Jaime Casap
Jaime Casap launches 2018-2019 Discover Science Lecture Series Aug. 22

Casap is the Education Evangelist at Google and speaks to education influencers about the role of web and tech-based learning

Seven students in white ΒιΆΉΣ³»­FIT T-shirst pose for a photo while gathered on the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ campus.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­FIT: Freshman Intensive Transition boot camp begins

More than 1,700 incoming freshman – nearly half of all ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ freshmen – to participate in program designed to increase college success

Graham Kent speaks at Tahoe Summit about AlertTahoe fire camera system
Funding for AlertTahoe fire camera network announced at Tahoe Summit

College of Science’s Graham Kent talks about successful mountaintop fire tracking system

Cinnabar on display
Mineral Monday: Cinnabar and a special announcement

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral cinnabar.

Stibnite on display
Mineral Monday: Stibnite

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral stibnite.

Researcher shines light on a test tube in a darkened lab
Center for Advanced Studies advocates for researchers

Past University research honorees offer faculty community a voice on campus and beyond

Fluorite on display
Mineral Monday: Fluorite

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the many fluorite specimens on display at the Keck Museum.

Christopher Barile working on smart window in lab
Smart Window technology, adjustable tinted glass, offers energy saving solutions

University’s Christopher Barile discusses how smart windows can be the future of windows

Drawer of ore samples
Mineral Monday: Vivianite

This week, learn about the spectacular mineral vivianite.

2 separate, side-by-side photos of Dr. Chalifoux and Dr. Snow
Chalifoux, Snow named 2018 Regents’ Rising Researchers

Recognized for early successes and discoveries in research fields of chemistry, psychology

Zeb Hogan in Salween River
Nat Geo WILD’s β€œMonster Fish with Zeb Hogan” season premieres June 1

Biology professor travels off the grid to the dangerous Salween River in Myanmar to start the new season

Drawer of ore samples
Mineral Monday: Mackay Stanford Ore Deposit Collection

Explore one of the Keck Museum's off-site storage locations with curator Garrett Barmore.

Professor holds a large-scale model of a molecule.
Innovation and commercialization: Chemistry research by Tom Bell has global impact

2018 Foundation Established Innovator Awardee is working with compounds that have the potential to save lives and improve health

Quartz on display
Mineral Monday: Quartz

For this week's episode of Mineral Monday, learn about this common mineral that comes in many different colors.

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach student with Sparks High School Students
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach graduates first cohort of dual-degreed students

University program addresses qualified math, science teacher shortage and continues to expand as students develop a love for teaching

University student Shawnice Kraeber working on a patient at the Student Outreach Clinic
University’s Post-Bac program offers second chance at medical school

Shawnice Kraeber is the first post-baccalaureate student to graduate from ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ School of Medicine

Professor Jeff Harper with a student in his biochemistry lab
On the genetic frontier: Helping plants develop, survive and produce in extreme conditions

Jeff Harper, University’s 2018 Outstanding Researcher, contributes to advancements in plant biology through β€˜extraordinary’ research

Mohs Hardness Scale minerals on display
Mineral Monday: Mohs Hardness Scale

The Mohs Hardness Scale is often used as a first step when classifying rocks and minerals.

Mackay Mucker hammer in handsteel event
University’s Mackay Muckers place second at 2018 International Mining Games

Students in the School of Mines traveled to Camborne, England for 40th international competition

Student Jolene Norton holds up her report titled "Reno Local Food Assessment."
Developing regional solutions through undergraduate research (May 2018)

Through Community-Based Research, students explore problems and offer understanding, tools and ideas to make a difference

Mine Cage
Mineral Monday: Native Silver

This week on Mineral Monday, learn about two unique formations of native silver or silver nuggets.

Mine Cage
Mineral Monday: Mine Cage

For this week's episode of Mineral Monday, Garrett takes us back in time to the early days of mining on the Comstock here in our home state of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­.

Adam Csank cores tree in Bermuda
National Geographic names Adam Csank Geography Steward for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography Adam Csank is representing ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ as the National Geographic Geography Steward

Helicoprion fossil on display
Mineral Monday: Helicoprion Fossil

This week's specimen illustrates a unique feature of this ancient shark species.

mt lincoln weather station
Sierra mountaintop laboratory keeps track of some of the worst weather in the country

Sugar Bowl Resort, University partner to study regional weather, climate and water impacts for California and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Tektites on display
Mineral Monday: Tektites

Learn about the mysterious tektites for this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Fish and Wildlife Services measures Lahontan cutthroat
Lahontan cutthroat trout species thought to be extinct rediscovered in Utah Creek

University’s Mary Peacock publishes research on recovering ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s local monster fish

Mackay Silver on display
Mineral Monday: Mackay Silver

The Mary Louise and John Mackay Silver Collection showcases about 58 ornately designed silver service pieces, and is one of the Keck Museum's more famous collections.

Wakabayashilite on display
Mineral Monday: Wakabayashilite

Wakabayashilite is one of the rarest minerals in the Keck Museum's collection.

Fleischmann Planetarium among the trees
Tour nine interactive museums at β€˜Day at the Museum’ May 5

Community welcome to attend family-fun event at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Mick Hitchcock
Biochemist and developer of groundbreaking anti-viral drugs to speak at the College of Science

Mick Hitchcock will speak April 5 at 7 p.m. as part of the Discover Science Lecture Series

Wulfenite on display
Mineral Monday: Wulfenite

Learn about this yellow tabular mineral called wulfenite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Davidson Mathematics and Science Building
Mick Hitchcock closes out Discover Science Lecture Series April 5

Hitchcock is a ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ trustee and bio-pharmaceutical researcher revolutionizing HIV treatment

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Mineral Monday: Mastodon

Learn about this prehistoric species of elephant on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

smoke enters tahoe basin
Innovation award presented to AlertTahoe mountaintop fire camera team

College of Science leads efforts to bring internet to the wilderness for hazard monitoring

Pyrite on display
Mineral Monday: Pyrite

This stunning mineral is very common and is better known by it's nickname.

Halite on display
Mineral Monday: Halite

Learn about the fast-moving mineral halite in this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

S. James Gates, Jr.
College of Science talks with S. James Gates, Jr.

S. James Gates, Jr. talks about his career, the physics question that has become his "white whale," and what fulfills him most in life.

carrying equipment to AlertTahoe fire camera site
AlertWildfire mountaintop camera network tracked 240 western wildfires in 2017

College of Science leveraging technology for public safety

Garrett stands in front of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ relief Map
Mineral Monday: ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Relief Map

Learn something new about ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ on this week's episode of Mineral Monday!

Two men on a boat smiling at each other and holding a core
The messy history of pristine landscapes

Researchers reconstruct the relationship between changing sociopolitical conditions and their effect on the landscape.

Four variations of hematite
Mineral Monday: Hematite

The mineral hematite is considered the most important iron ore because it is mined and then refined into iron.

S. James Gates Jr.
S. James Gates Jr. to speak at the College of Science March 8

World-renowned theoretical physicist S. James Gates Jr. is known for his research on supersymmetry as well as his advocacy for diversity in education.

Two staurolite crystals
Mineral Monday: Staurolite

This week, learn about the mineral staurolite and its unique twinned formation.

Giant sloth track fossils on display
Mineral Monday: Giant Sloth Tracks

The Keck Museum houses the only public collection of fossils found at the Carson City trackway.

Volcano viewing in Kamchatka
Active volcanoes lure College of Science geologist to remote Kamchatka

Philipp Ruprecht and team get treated to several eruptions in trek on northern peninsula

Native copper
Mineral Monday: Native Copper

This week, explore the Keck Museum's extensive native copper collection.

Professor Wendy Calvin with two students using a portable field spectrometer.
College of Science program helps launch the first multi-university graduate course

The ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ partners with five other universities nationwide to offer new topics in hydrology research.

Fulgurite on display at the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
Mineral Monday: Fulgurite

Each Monday, explore the many amazing minerals, fossils and historical objects on display at the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum with curator Garrett Barmore.

Campus aerial image from north campus looking toward south Reno
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab reports swarm of 90 earthquakes in south Reno

University reports several magnitude 2 and lower quakes, no damage reported

Ganzorig Batsaihan (left) sits with Sudeep Chandra on a river boat
College of Science supported film selected for the 2018 Wild & Scenic Film Festival

The film "Ganzorig and the River Wolf" offers a unique perspective into the work of local Mongolian scientist, Ganzorig Batsaihan.

One hundred dollar bills with a beaker on top.
Is commercialization the new status symbol for academic scientists?

A ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ faculty member interviewed 61 scientists at four top research universities, examining how they think about commercial rewards

A group of students dressed in lab coats and goggles pose in a chemistry lab around their TA.
New program awards chemistry lab safety

Three Teaching Assistants recognized for their success in undergraduate chemistry lab safety

Two professors and two students stand infront of a tree.
The gene tree: mapping the evolutionary history of a sugar gene

University research into Neu5Gc sugar lays groundwork for research in diets, transplants, and diseases.

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Game of drones: College of Science students test the use of unmanned aircraft systems for research

The ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ partners with five universities nationwide to teach new topics in hydrological research.

Fang Jiang studies fMRI technology images
Lightning Talks provide early-career faculty members opportunity to network, collaborate

Presentations represented a variety of disciplines, including sustainable plant production and street art in virtual reality

Great Basin of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­
Great Basin seed study experiment targets rangeland restoration

New genetic study methods, targeted seed production in four-year study by CABNR, College of Science

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NASA Chief Scientist Julie Robinson visits with students, community

College of Science and Davidson Academy students and professors meet with Julie Robinson prior to her lecture

College of Science researcher fly fishing
Fly fishing in Mongolia with the College of Science

Zeb Hogan and Sudeep Chandra's research on taimen in Mongolia could inform sustainable fly fishing and ecosystem management globally.

The International Space Station
Space station chief scientist to talk about medicine, world, technology

Discover Science Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 9, free and open to the public

Students walking outside Mackay Science in the fall leaves
19 new programs join University academics

New programs include a doctorate in mathematics, a major in dance, a minor in Middle Eastern studies and more

Explaining search for dark matter
One step closer to defining dark matter, celebrate Dark Matter Day

Cross-campus collaboration brought together a quantum physicist and a geophysicist to look for particles

Student Brian Huynh speaks to a crowd of guests at the College of Science Scholarship Luncheon
College of Science students speak at the 2017 Scholarship Luncheon

Scholarship recipients met with donors at the annual College of Science Scholarship Luncheon

The International Space Station Over Florida
Space station chief scientist Julie Robinson featured speaker at lecture series

Discover Science Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 9, free and open to the public

Andrew Geraci and his team work in an environment of laser light and super-clean equipment as they study the mysteries of matter.
College of Science professor seeks to answer the mysteries of the universe

Experimental physicist and professor Andrew Geraci studies ultralight matter at the College of Science

A destroyed building in Wells, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ following a 6.0 magnitude earthquake.
Practicing for pizza: The Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut is 10:19 on 10-19

Students can win a pizza or donut party for their class if they take and post a picture with #ShakeOutPizza

Felicity Muth examines samples in the field
College of Science’s Felicity Muth receives national L’Oréal Fellowship

Biology scholar receives $60,000 For Women in Science Fellowship for her work with bees

The Davidson Math and Science Center at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­
How β€œThe Diversity Bonus” improves Science, Finance, Sports

Scott E. Page comes to the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Thursday, Oct. 12.

From M*A*S*H to intestines, Alan Alda speaks to journalism students

Alan Alda engages students and professors about science communication

Two students and a professor examine a bird's nest box.
Going back to school: ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Jenny Ouyang travels for the birds

NSF grant funds ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ research, expeditions, education about birds and urbanization

Hamilton Lab at the University
New STEM education program to increase participation for Hispanic students

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ leads effort to increase workforce in life sciences for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ industries

Davidson Math and Science Center at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­
College of Science talks Diversity, Space, Superstrings, HIV

Discover Science Lecture Series begins its seventh year at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Thomas Kidd and fruit fly pic
Split-brain fruit fly research gives insight into autism

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ neuroscientists find clues in genetic studies

Photographer in wet suit takes photos under water in Lake Tahoe
InNEVenture Fund enters second year of ramping up ideas and technologies for commercialization

Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Research and Innovation Corporation program

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ΒιΆΉΣ³»­FIT: Freshman Intensive Transition boot camp begins Saturday, Aug. 19

Nearly 1,450 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success

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Drilling to begin in University’s Great Basin geothermal exploration project

College of Science receives $1.5 million from DOE for Phase III of project to find β€œblind” systems

Solar Eclipse in Reno
Social event of the (solar) season: ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ prepares for eclipse

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Fleischmann Planetarium is excited for upcoming solar eclipse

A group of four looks at one of the laser systems at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Terawatt Facility
University collaboration leads HIL Applied Medical to name Reno as North American headquarters

Win-win-win: ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Terawatt Facility hosts research, Israeli-based company invests in equipment and proton-therapy advances for cancer treatment

biologists show newly found toad species
Rare discovery of three new toad species in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Great Basin by College of Science

Biologists work to identify small toads published in science journal

A group of kids participate in a Maker Faire
Fourth Annual Reno Mini Maker Faire scheduled for July 8 at Idlewild Park

Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth unites engineers, artists, scientists, crafters to share their hobbies, experiments and projects

Governor Sandoval Signs three legislative bills on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ campus
Gov. Sandoval signs, seals and now University to deliver a new Engineering Building

A day of firsts –ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ governor the first governor to arrive in an autonomous vehicle to the University’s first bill signing

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AlertTahoe fire camera network readies for robust fire season, adds cameras

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab system helps firefighters respond to wildfires with mountaintop monitoring

Angela Hornsby poses for a photo in a science lab
Meet more of the University's student and faculty Regents’ award winners

University honorees receive Teaching Award, Academic Advising Awards and Student Scholar Awards; in addition to Regents' Researcher and Rising Researcher of the Year

Greene with snake
Herpetologist Harry Greene to close Discover Science Lecture Series

The award-winning author and professor will discuss how natural history influences values

Student researcher presenting at the Undergraduate Research Symposium
Symposium highlights research, creative, scholarly activity by undergraduate students

Undergraduate Research develops resources to further facilitate students in pursuit of research in various fields

Planetarium
University's third annual "Day at the Museum" promises learning, fun

The event will feature 11 museums covering diverse interests from astronomy to art

Bee
Scientific community buzzing about work of Anne Leonard and Felicity Muth

The biology professor and researcher have been making waves with their work on bees

Harry Greene
Discover Science Lecture Series to wrap up with snake expert

Celebrated herpetologist and rewilding proponent Harry W. Green will talk snakes and returning developed land to its natural state

W.M. Keck Museum
The University invites you to a 'Day at the Museum'

11 museums covering a range of interests will participate in the campus-wide event

Fishing on the Tonle Sap River in Cambodia
Wonder of the Mekong: Billions of fish migrate across Cambodia each year

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ teams with international agencies to study fish migration in Tonle Sap River

Saturn
Prepare for lift off with planetary scientist and Saturn expert Carolyn Porco

Discover Science Lecture Series takes a spin through the solar system on March 16

Neurobiologist and philosopher conduct β€˜smelly’ research

Seed-grants support creative, interdisciplinary research such as effort to explain why smell plays such a key role in life

Chickadees studied at University
Biology professor is elected a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society

Vladimir Pravosudov has spent his career studying behavior and cognition in small birds

Saturn
Planetary scientist and Saturn expert Carolyn Porco will speak at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Discover Science Lecture Series turns its eyes to the sky March 16 as part of the series

Cephalotus
University biologist aids research on carnivorous plants

David Alvarez-Ponce is a contributor to a new paper that explores the evolution of the cephalotus plant

Tom Albright
Climate change increases lethal dehydration risk in desert songbirds

College of Science-led multi-institution study focuses on southwest United States

Fishing on Tonle Sap River in Cambodia
Mekong River biodiversity, ecosystem initiative launches in Cambodia

College of Science's Global Water Center team begins work to conserve one of world’s largest rivers

Fly guy
Fly expert to explain mystery of why swatting flies is tough

Michael Dickinson, will speak as part of the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Discover Science Lecture Series

SEM Lab
From the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ to the moon

Sid Pathak and his students’ work on carbon nanotubes will soon grace the lunar surface

Zuza in South Africa
New ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology faculty geologist

Andrew Zuza will study the unique history of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s geology, tectonics and crustal deformation

Forister at Silver Lake
University scientists unite to study biodiversity with help of NSF grant

The five-year grant will fund research on interactions between insects, microbes and their environment

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Ambitious, University-led effort explores mobility technologies

Coalition of partners launches Intelligent Mobility to develop and test solutions for safe, clean and efficient transportation in Reno-Sparks-Carson β€˜Living Lab’

Michael Dickinson
Neuroscientist and bioengineer to speak about aerodynamic feats of fruit flies

Michael Dickinson to present Feb. 16 in free Discover Science Lecture Series at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Geothermal Plant
Meet the Geothermal Energy Center’s new director

Bridget Ayling took over the director position at the GBCGE last spring

Seismo Communication Installation
Hawthorne, Nev. hit by three magnitude 5.5 to 5.7 earthquakes

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ seismologists work with other agencies to monitor, respond to events

Jill Heaton handles black mamba snakes
What Namibia can teach us

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ associate professor Jill Heaton's work in the southern African nation benefits students both there and here

Unloading a dai net on Tonle River
New Mekong River initiative will highlight values of biodiversity, ecosystems

University’s Global Water Center builds team to conserve one of world’s largest rivers

Wesnousky studies Nepal earthquake trench
Seismically active Kathmandu region in store for larger earthquake

College of Science geophysics team identifies new dangers

Francis L. Macrina
Leader in scientific research, Francis L. Macrina, comes to campus Dec. 1

Evening presentation will explore the evolution of science and how research conduct has made a significant impact on the world around us

AlertTahoe fire camera
AlertTahoe fire camera system helps firefighters respond to catastrophic wildfires

University’s partnership with Tahoe Prosperity Center expands mountaintop monitoring

Davidson Mathematics and Science
History of periodic table, relation to quantum physics topic of public lecture

Eric Scerri to speak Nov. 10 at Discover Science Lecture Series at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Pyramid Lake
Celebrate Earth Science Week with tour of Truckee River, open house at Great Basin Library

Public invited to have fun while learning with the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology

Derrick Pitts
Will cell phones change the way we look at the universe?

Astronomer, Astrobiology Ambassador Derrick Pitts to speak at College of Science lecture series Oct. 13

Hogan and young fan at Tennessee opening
Monster Fish leave Reno, invade Chattanooga, Tenn

National Geographic exhibition featuring the work of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ researcher Zeb Hogan opens at the Tennessee Aquarium

Register now for the Oct. 20 Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut public earthquake drill

University’s seismological lab uses drill to help ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ns learn, prepare for earthquakes

South Hills crossbill
Biologists identify evolving new bird species in southern Idaho using genomics

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and University of Wyoming team up to trace coevolution of trees and birds

DerrickPitts
Astronomer, Astrobiology Ambassador Derrick Pitts to speak at lecture series

Next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series Oct. 13 at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Hunting for bees on a hillside
Felicity Muth gets distinguished AAUW Award

Grant to help further her bee behavior research in Anne Leonard Lab

Associate Professor Matt Forister
Common ag insecticides associated with sharp decline in California butterfly populations

Research team led by College of Science Associate Professor Matt Forister

President Obama at the Tahoe Summit
20th anniversary of Tahoe Summit a time to celebrate and look ahead

President Barack Obama praises ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Sen. Reid for saving Lake Tahoe

Students work on a table. One student is measuring a length of wood.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­FIT: Freshman Intensive Transition boot camp begins Sunday, Aug. 21

More than 1,000 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success

multi-hazard monitoring
USGS awards $3.7 million for ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab to initially integrate eastern California within the Tahoe-Truckee corridor

tahoe invasive fish removal research
World’s water ecology, ecosystem issues addressed by new Global Water Center

New University collaboration approved by the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ System of Higher Education Board of Regents

Hot Pot fire July 3, 2016
Mountaintop cameras part of BLM firefighting arsenal as 10,000 acres an hour burned

Fire camera system built and maintained by ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab

2016 Douglas High Signing Day
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Scholars Signing Days celebrate 8 years

The University includes 50 National Merit Scholarship Finalists and 300 Presidential Scholars - and growing

Don Hardy with his class
Tibbitts 2016 Award winners: Two disciplines, two human-based approaches

Don Hardy in English and Sarah Cummings in Chemistry, the University's finest teachers for 2016, share many common traits

Granite Range near Gerlach ΒιΆΉΣ³»­
Magnitude 3.9 one of 300 earthquakes near Gerlach, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab in College of Science continues to monitor seismic activity

Mining Competition Team
University places First overall at Intercollegiate Mining Competition

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering students compete in a variety of events

Emily Ann Weissgerber
Emily Weissgerber named University’s Spring 2016 Herz Gold Medalist

Biology student earns top grade-point average, plans for a career in healthcare

Inside the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Historical Society
A 'Day at the Museum' to open campus' treasures to public

Annual 'Day at the Museum' event to open 11 Museum District locations to the community

Robert Williams, Hubble Telescope scientist
Hubble telescope director reveals passion for astronomy, exploring universe

Robert Williams is next speaker for the Discover Science Lecture Series, April 21

Fire Camera at Lake Tahoe
Earthquake scientists convene in Reno for premiere annual convention

Seismological Society of America’s annual meeting to address latest earthquake research

Earthquake damage in 2015 Nepal earthquake
Students to talk about experiencing 7.3 Nepal aftershock, field studies

Two grad students and professor studied seismic effects of devastating, deadly earthquake

2008 Wells, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ earthquake
Global experts to inform region on economic recovery after devastating earthquakes

Earthquake Economic Resiliency Forum for public, economic leaders and disaster officials

Robert Williams
Hubble Telescope project director to talk on searching for the ends of the universe

Robert Williams next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series April 21 at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Mackay Club Mine Design Team
University takes 2nd place at National Mine Team Competition

Students compete against other top schools by engaging in real world engineering problems

UAS SAR Symposium
Emergency responders to learn about, explore uses of unmanned autonomous vehicles

Symposium on UAS applications for search and rescue hosted by ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

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University program designed to address qualified math, science teacher shortage

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach offers STEM majors interested in secondary education a dual degree, without added cost or time, ensuring practiced teachers enter the classroom

Mars Explorer Wendy Calvin
Mars explorer Wendy Calvin continues work with NASA’s Jet Propulsion Lab

College of Science researcher studies planetary geology

Paul Alan Cox
Ethnobotanist to talk on search for plants that may lead to disease cures

Paul Alan Cox next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series March 10

Cartographers Award
College of Science cartographers receive awards at state GIS conference

Cartographers and GIS Specialists recognized for their work on two maps

search and rescue UAS symposium
Emergency responders can register to learn about, explore uses of autonomous vehicles

Registration open now for symposium on drone and robotic applications for search and rescue

David Quammen
Author, adventurer David Quammen to talk on scary viruses that plague the world

Next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series Feb. 4 at Davidson Mathematics and Science Center

Bees
University researchers uncover new findings about bees and memory

Project in the College of Science Leonard Lab funded through National Science Foundation

Zeb Hogan with Monster Fish
Three of the craziest Monster Fish caught in 2015 featured on Nat Geo WILD

Zeb Hogan, ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ biologist hosts new season of popular Monster Fish series

1915 Pleasant Valley Earthquake
Thousands of 2015 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Earthquakes

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ earthquake expertise spans the globe

Author, adventurer David Quammen to talk on scary viruses that plague the world (2015)

Next speaker in the College of Science Discover Science Lecture Series

Innevation Center opening
Top Stories of 2015

A list of the most-visited ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Today stories of 2015

Ken Smith at Seismology Lab
Magnitude 4.4 strongest in series of earthquakes in south Reno reported by ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Laboratory

Quakes centered six miles south of downtown; minor damage reported

The beauty of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ on full display in 2016 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Geology Calendar

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology’s new calendar includes geological images and information on ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s scenic wonders

What was really incredible is that I happened to be visiting at the time of the catch. It's a one-in-a-million opportunity.

Rare, freshwater monster fish caught in Cambodia

University Biologist and National Geographic Explorer Zeb Hogan on hand to tag and release Giant Mekong Catfish

Zeb Hogan Monster Fish museum exhibition
Zeb Hogan’s work comes to life at The Discovery museum

National Geographic’s Monster Fish traveling exhibition visits Reno

Scott Tyler CTEMPs at Shasta Lake
Scott Tyler – taking the world’s temperature on land, in the sea and in the air

Lasers and fiber optic cable used for research projects around the world

University to host 12th Annual Student World Water Forum

Key water issues explored through student presentations and panel discussions

Grand Canyon expert Karl Karlstrom to talk on origins of natural wonder of world

Next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Community helps University track bird of prey habitats in Reno Hawk Project

College of Science grad student continues to lead team on hawk sighting adventures

Raul Rojas Autonomous Drive in Mexico
Autonomous car finishes record-setting trip in Mexico

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ math professor, researcher successfully rides from Nogales to Mexico City

Discover ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s geology in annual College of Science open house

Public invited to have fun while learning with experts in two-night adventure at Great Basin Science and Sample Records Library

College of Science geologists to show signs of local volcano, glacier and quake activity

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead community on Earth Science Week field trip Oct. 17-18

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1915 Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Earthquake spurs reminder for 2015 Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Shakeout

Register now for Drop, Cover, Hold On public earthquake drill

Governor Sandoval and President Johnson
The Block β€˜N’ goes downtown: University Innevation Center opens

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Innevation Center, β€˜Powered by Switch,’ will propel innovation, economic impact

Pleasant Valley 1915 earthquake
Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Earthquake occurred 100 years ago in Pleasant Valley

College of Science to hold talk and field trip Oct. 3 to commemorate ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s largest earthquake

Tahoe Science Conference highlights a decade of research in the Lake Tahoe Basin

Conference encouraging open discussion of Tahoe’s environment now in its final year

Foundation Professor Scott Tyler named Fellow of American Geophysical Union

Recognized for advancements in environmental processes through novel measurement, theory and international collaboration

World-exploring journalist, author Simon Winchester to give free public lecture

College of Science’s Discover Science lecture Oct. 1

A catastrophic fire could undo decades of protecting Lake Tahoe

College of Science 24/7 fire monitoring camera system unveiled at annual Tahoe Summit

sheldon earthquake swarm
Earthquake activity in far northwest ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ continues

College of Science's ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Laboratory monitors the year-long earthquake swarms

tahoe fish removal project provides fish to needy
Electrofishing project provides fish fillets to local charity

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ invasive fish removal project at Lake Tahoe continues

New science-based roadmap to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invaders

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ teams with agencies in private-public partnership to preserve ecosystem

Richard Kelley demos quadcopter
Pioneering air traffic management system aims for safer drone air traffic

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, Flirtey and Drone America team with NASA

Forging new geothermal resources through research

U.S. Department of Energy project calls on University expertise in geologic modeling and geothermal exploration

Midas Peak Fire Camera
Fire-spotting camera system installed on Great Basin mountain peaks

Bureau of Land Management and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ team up to protect rangeland and forests

University provides opportunities for students during NASA Rover Challenge

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center helps students from Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology design and construct space rover for competition

University to host first-ever Sierra Systems and Synbio Symposium

Registrations for symposium is free and open until July 24

AlertTahoe scans Washington Fire
AlertTahoe fire camera network tracks Washington Fire, seeks crowd sourcing and monitoring

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­'s Seismo Lab building comprehensive system to cover region with fire-spotting technology

sandoval in earthquake engineering lab
Separating five facts from earthquake fiction in β€œSan Andreas,” the movie

College of Science seismological lab director offers science-grounded view of Hollywood disaster film

Seismology lab professor, grad students safe in Kathmandu after magnitude 7.3 earthquake

Team experiences shaking as they survey structures for ground motion clues

Foundation Professor Steve Wesnousky in Himalayas studying earthquake fault

College of Science team searching for geophysical clues south of Kathmandu

Goldwater Scholarship awarded to University sophomore for neuroscience research

Josh Regalado receives a scholarship to pursue research at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ in biological processes

University honors 2015 Spring Senior Scholar recipients

Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 13

grad students go to Nepal
Earthquake scientists go to Himalayas for seismic research

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ team to continue ongoing research south of Kathmandu, Nepal

Zeb Hogan, researcher and Monster Fish expert, to talk about big fish

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ College of Science’s Discover Science lecture May 7

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach co-directors Regina Temple and Robert Quinn stand surrounded by a group of college students.
ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Teach set to make significant impact on secondary STEM education

University cross-college collaboration, active student recruitment and support, compact and flexible degree plans, and early and intensive field teaching experience set this national UTeach program apart as the gold standard in secondary STEM education

Day at the Museum
Conglomeration of arts, sciences, history at University’s Day at the Museum

Consortium of 12 museums on and near the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ hosts May 2 event

Professor receives 2015 Bruce A. Bolt Medal at Seismological Society of America’s annual meeting

John Anderson recognized for work in the field of strong-motion earthquake research

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Tour the arts, sciences and history at University’s Day at the Museum May 2

Twelve museums connect for community event

Monster Fish expert Zeb Hogan to talk about big fish

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ College of Science’s Discover Science lecture May 7

Governor calls on University drought experts

As appointees to the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Drought Forum, Doug Boyle and Mark Walker will help set the course to water sustainability for ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

University research informs public, agencies on drought response

From historic role to today’s rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise, faculty members help ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, western U.S.

Toxicology and genetics laboratory finding success with the help of University graduates

Reno company provides cutting edge clinical toxicology and pharmacogenetics testing to health care providers across the nation

Monster fish, indicator of ecosystem health, face extinction crisis

A decade of discovery by College of Science researcher Zeb Hogan shows big fish disappearing

NOVA host, science fan David Pogue to give free public lecture

College of Science’s Discover Science lecture April 2

Raul Rojas
Robotics and intelligent systems math professor Raul Rojas joins College of Science

Sets his sights on cross-discipline and industry collaborations

Mackay Mine Design Team competes in international competition

College of Science team uses experience to look ahead toward next year’s event

River Giants
Monster Fish traveling exhibition debuts at National Geographic Museum in D.C.

Exhibit features work of College of Science's Zeb Hogan, star of Nat Geo WILD’s Monster Fish show

Mancini named Fellow of American Physical Society

Physics professor recognized by peers for contributions to plasma physics research and education

Scientists reveal global patterns of specialized feeding in insect herbivores

College of Science's Matt Forister authored important paper in leading science journal

Leader in molecular chemistry and designer molecules to give public lecture

College of Science Discover Science lecture Feb. 12 features Paul Wender

Earthquake Engineering Lab
Top 10 stories of 2014

2014: Earthquake Engineering's cool building, a student's triumph and renowned Shakespeare expertise

Funding sought for Tahoe fire camera system build out

College of Science's ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab seismic network does double duty as fire lookout system

New tutoring course in development at University

University and Washoe County School District partner to provide STEM tutoring for high school students

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Geoff Blewitt receives top European science award in geodesy

College of Science professor studies wide range of topics based in earth science and physics

Earthquake swarm rumbles this week with 50 small quakes, largest magnitude 4.3

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Laboratory continues to monitor ongoing activity in far northwest ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

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Hiding in plain sight: elusive dark matter may be detected with GPS

In Nature Physics journal, Derevianko proposes to detect macroscopic imperfections in space-time

Professor receives Simons Fellow Award in theoretical physics

Andrei Derevianko recognized by Simons Foundation

tyler at antarctica
Climate change effects on Antarctic ice shelf monitored 24/7 with fiber optics

McMurdo ice shelf and sea water interface temperatures recorded for first time by ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ researcher

National Science Foundation supports University networking event

Students engage with professionals for Statfest 2014

Study shows tectonic plates not rigid, deform horizontally in cooling process

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and Rice University professors challenge old assumptions of tectonics

Northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ businesses get fraud and cybercrime prevention tips in forum

Sen. Reid hosts national, state and local experts at event at University’s Lawlor Events Center

Secretary of Energy Moniz visits ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ to talk geothermal

Students, faculty, industry leaders, agency reps participate in informal forum on geothermal in ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Campus joins Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut Thursday

560,000 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ participants, including the University, will practice Drop, Cover and Hold-on earthquake response

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ geologists host inaugural event for National Earth Science Week

Public invited to University’s first Discover ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ open house at Great Basin Science and Sample Records Library in north Reno Oct. 15 and 16

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ geologists host interactive field trip in northern ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Public invited to join a one-day excursion in the Carson City area for Earth Science Week

Mathematics comes to life in a musically entertaining evening of education

Award-winning professor David Kung featured in Discover Science Lecture Series.

Statisticians play β€œMoneyball” to accurately predict how weather impacts baseball

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ student and faculty member find temperature directly impacts Major League Baseball teams and how they perform at home, on the road and in different stadiums

New business director joins NAASIC, University’s autonomous systems innovation center

Lt. Col (ret) Warren Rapp hired to build industry collaborations, economic development

tahoe fire cams
University fire cameras activated at Tahoe, newest camera tracking smoke from King Fire

College of Science seismological network does double duty as fire lookout system

student union and knowledge center
University leaders applaud Tesla gigafactory decision

Colleges contributes to economic development through workforce development, research, and industry collaboration

Climate change puts endangered Devils Hole pupfish at risk of extinction

University and DRI research shows rare fish struggling to survive

350 freshmen take challenge of academic boot camp

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­Fit expanded to all colleges to drive student success

tahoe research
Fire cameras activated, invasive species and nearshore work continues at Lake Tahoe

University and DRI continue important research work in many areas

Young students play at computer programming and 3D design in NCLab summer camp

Professor makes learning mathematics and logic fun for elementary, middle and high school students

summer of statistics
Award-winning summer statistics institute prepares students for graduate studies

New Math Department Chair Javier Rojo brings program to University

NevCAN monitoring station
Tracking socio-environmental systems of mountain areas topic of international meeting

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ chosen for first-of-its-kind scientific gathering

Assistant professor receives NIH grant to study genetic regulators of sleep

Alex Keene awarded more than $1.4 million dollars to study the link between sleep and metabolism

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Zeb Hogan hosts new season of Nat Geo WILD’s popular series Monster Fish

College of Science researcher studies planet’s largest freshwater fish

mountain observatories
Mountain ecosystems scientists to convene at University July 16-19

International workshop to discuss socio-ecologic issues of mountain environments

Reno High Signing Day
They’re coming to the University of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­!

University recognized best-and-brightest scholars during sixth annual signing ceremonies

Students get shaken up in earthquake simulator; trailer comes to University campus

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab brings training and education trailer to area schools

Making science fun for children

University's Science Partners Program joins with Washoe County School District

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Research finds human impact may cause Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ mountains to rise, increase seismicity of San Andreas Fault

College of Science researchers go to science conference in Vienna to present findings

Interdisciplinary graduate programs give University distinction

Offers academic buffet for tailoring degree program, contributes to student employability

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ honors 2014 Foundation Professors

Names of outstanding teaching, research honorees engraved in University’s granite pillars

Top-performing students honored as 2014 Senior Scholars

Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 14

Student engineering team wins top honors at Inaugural NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge

Team of students from Reno's Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology builds and races moon-rover vehicle in partnership with Fleischmann Planetarium

University undergraduate wins first place at international research conference

Kurtresha Worden succeeds with her memory research in a poster competition

ConcreteCanoe
Campaigns, cups and canoes

Students learn teamwork and gain real-life experience in collegiate competitions

VIP event for University’s College of Science first art exhibit

Proceeds from art auction support biology scholarships

Tamzen Stringham
University research informs public, agencies on drought response (2014)

Rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise helps ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, western U.S.

David Zeh named vice provost for graduate education, dean of Graduate School

Department of Biology chair and past Faculty Senate chair brings research, teaching and administrative experience to new leadership role

Stevens, Jr., and Cline are SEC's March Employees of the Month

Both honorees cited for exemplary work

University’s College of Science debuts first art exhibit

Half of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s counties represented in 85 scenic photos available to public

Zeh named vice provost for graduate education and dean of Grad School

Former chair of Faculty Senate cited for impressive credentials

Robert Ballard, discoverer of Titanic wreckage, featured at University lecture

Ocean explorer final speaker in this year’s free public Discover Science Lecture Series

Terawatt Facility
Grad programs ranked among the nation’s best

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings

University alumna receives prestigious mathematics research fellowship

Deanna Needell will continue her studies on signal and image processing and compression

Business of Science Lecture features Charles River Exec Stephen Durham

Science integrated in business a cornerstone to innovative interdisciplinary lecture series

Brain awareness photo
University's 'Brain Awareness Week' features multitude of activities, March 11-13

Address by world's leading neuroscientist headlines a series of student- and campus-oriented events

Museum Fox
University’s Museum of Natural History opens March 5

New facility will offer science education and a look at historic collections of preserved plants and animals from the Great Basin and beyond

Javier Rojo joins College of Science as new Mathematics and Statistics Department chair

Distinguished scholar comes from Rice University in Houston, Texas

Geology student wins best in Basin and Range presentation at national conference

University graduate student’s research mapped out fault lines and geothermal areas of the Black Rock Desert

Public invited to showing of internationally acclaimed energy film

Q&A with local scientists to follow the film

Alan Krause, CEO of firm that designed new $5 billion Panama Canal, to lecture Thursday

Mackay School of Mines alumnus featured in public Discover Science Lecture Series talk

Fifteen-student math team places second at Intermountain Math Competition

Team member Chris Salls places fifth overall in competition at BYU

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab reports swarm of 100 earthquakes near Virginia City, Reno

Several magnitude-3.2 quakes, no damage reported

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Geology and Mines director awarded fellowship

Jim Faulds recognized for work in tectonics and structural geology

Alan Krause, CEO of firm that designed new Panama Canal to speak in Discover Science Lecture Series

Mackay School of Mines grad to talk on trade, technology and environment

Physics department offers free telescope viewing of new supernova

Experts on hand Friday night at observatory on Redfield Campus in south Reno

History of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s second oldest museum to be displayed at Keck Museum

The β€œEarthquakes, Chukars and Millionaires: The β€˜Mackay Mines’ Story” exhibit will open Feb. 1

New Cyber Security Center to develop education, research, industry collaboration

Innovative multi-disciplinary approach to build new and existing programs

Physics professor visits University to discuss education transformation

Noah Finkelstein will give lecture on improving student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes

FAA and UAS
University poised to support selection of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ as UAV development center

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ partners with industry, state to enhance education, research and outreach in support of unmanned aerial system development

Professor receives international accolades for geological research

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ professor Stacia Gordon to discuss her research on partial melting at awards banquet in Vienna

University’s Keck Museum to exhibit ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s moon rocks

Public invited to open house/unveiling Dec. 13 in historic Mackay School of Mines building

Great Basin natural resource issues and research to be discussed by agencies

University hosts annual Great Basin Consortium conference Dec. 9 and 10

Physicist Brian Greene brings β€œWhy Science Matters” lecture to University

Best-selling author, NOVA science-show host featured in public Discover Science Lecture Series talk

David Leitner's paper in Chemical Physics chosen for 80th anniversary collection

Groundbreaking work in computational methods to locate signaling pathways in proteins featured

Planetarium
Fleischmann Planetarium celebrates 50 years

Science center continues its history of connecting the public to the University campus; offers $1 roll-back admission price now through Jan. 12

Goldcorp continues mining education support with $750,000 gift to University

Professor begins second year of teaching and mining ventilation research at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Biology’s Baguley on team investigating Gulf of Mexico oil spill effects

Ecosystem could take decades to recover from Deepwater Horizon blowout and oil spill

University hosts Earth Science Week Field Trip October 12 and 13

Participants can take part in earth science discovery hike to collect rocks and map local geology

Get ready to drop, cover and hold on for The Great ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut

University faculty, staff and students will partake in earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m., Oct. 17

University’s new BioFit academic boot camp to help students succeed

48 biology, neuroscience students complete College of Science pilot project

Electrochemistry professor awarded $650,000 CAREER chemistry grant

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Mario Alpuche, receives five year grant from National Science Foundation

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ researchers collaborate to preserve Lake Tahoe

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ conducts invasives, forest health and environmental monitoring research

Albright's research applicable to piecing together Tahoe's big picture

Geography professor brings broad scale data to Tahoe research

Profiles in Tahoe research: University graduates help bring Tahoe to the people

Will Richardson and Kirk Hardie, University graduates, advance wonders of Lake Tahoe through education

Professor Gupta's final exam: Passing grades for all

Foundation Professor Chaitan Gupta remembered for a brilliant life, teaching career

University leaders joined ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Governor in trade mission to Mexico

Mission supported ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s efforts to connect state businesses with new opportunities

College of Science seismological lab tracks fires with multi-hazard camera network

New platform in works to monitor environment, multi-hazards for use by statewide emergency managers

Biology researcher receives sleep research grant

National Science Foundation grants Alex Keene $341,541 to study Mexican cavefish

Carson City earthquake swarm attracts attention of emergency managers

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab and ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Department of Emergency Management send preparedness messages

Professor Franco Biondi awarded prestigious Fellowship to Harvard

College of Science forest researcher to study climate, environment over past centuries

$23 million research to study links between environment, water, solar energy

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ to build cyber infrastructure, workforce development related to NSHE-wide project

First-year professor receives $465,000 National Science Foundation grant

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s Anne Leonard investigates specialization by bumble bees

Justin Lopez named ΒιΆΉΣ³»­β€™s 2013 Herz Gold Medalist

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School graduate caps academic career

New method proposed for detecting gravitational waves from ends of universe

Physics department researcher proposes new approach to fill missing piece of Einstein’s theory

Biology student wins impressive undergraduate award, continues research as a graduate

Jade Keehn researches the effects of renewable energy on reptile communities

Chemistry's Young named April Employee of Month

Brock Young, whose work has gone well beyond the Chemistry stockroom, named SEC Employee of Month

Steven Strogatz, mathematician, radio show host, author to lecture April 4

Public invited to free lecture in Discover Science Lecture Series

Nerve regeneration research and therapy may get boost from new discovery

College of Science, School of Medicine neuroscience team publishes research results in Cell Reports publication

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ awards its first renewable energy certificate

Online program teaches professionals, government officials variety of renewable energy topics

Brain Awareness Week comes to ΒιΆΉΣ³»­, K-12 students get to touch human brain

Students in rural ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ regions and Discovery Museum to participate in Brain Awareness Week events

Kids in Panama
Students bring inspiration to village

Funds, materials and motivation go a long way for SAIWI students in Panama

EarthScope selects Graham Kent to participate in national lecture series

Seismo Lab leader to talk on novel methods for underwater paleoseismology

Michio Kaku, renowned physicist and TV science show host, comes to campus

College of Science's Discover Science Lecture Series features public lecture Feb. 7

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Seismological Lab used quake-monitoring network to track Sutter’s Mill meteorite

Ken Smith's work helped locate impact area quickly, accurately

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Terawatt Facility explores plasma, powers up for industry collaborations

Largest university laser and pulsed-power accelerator combo in US studies plasma physics, fusion

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A faculty mentor who's twice as sweet

School of Journalism's Bob Felten honored not once, but twice, by Senior Scholars

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Welcomes First BS-DMD Student

Gifted pre-dentistry student Milan Montero makes her mark at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

Yellowstone Wolf Project director to speak Dec. 6

Renowned biologist to make appearance as part of Discover Science Lecture Series

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Bureau of Mines and Geology produces 2013 ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ landscape calendar

The NBMG is selling a 15-month calendar including different geological themes in the state of ΒιΆΉΣ³»­.

Engineering grad students bring energy research into K-12 classrooms

Mechanical Engineering receives $1.2 million NSF grant for new science/engineering initiative

Biology lecturer internationally recognized for neuroscience education work

University’s Amy Altick wins award for Brain Awareness Week events

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Geologist wins geothermal award

The University's James Faulds wins Peer Review Excellence award for geothermal technology project

Duck, cover and hold-on in β€œGreat ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut” earthquake drill 10/18 at 10:18

Series of 145 small quakes recorded by seismological lab in past week 10 miles from campus bring awareness to drill

Robert Trivers to speak on deceit, self-deception as part of Discover Science Lecture Series

Renowned evolutionary biologist to make appearance Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.

College of Science's Frybarger is Oct. Employee of Month

Program Officer is named SEC Classified Employee of Month

Register now for β€œGreat ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ ShakeOut” public earthquake drill

College of Science seismological lab uses drill to help ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ns learn, prepare for earthquakes

Bill Nye the Science Guy to bring his science to Lawlor Events Center Sept. 6

College of Science, ASUN team up to bring popular scientist-entertainer to campus

Alpine Fault study shows new evidence for regular magnitude 8 earthquakes

College of Science seismologist Glenn Biasi co-authors report with GNS Science in New Zealand

University’s National Geothermal Academy recognized for outstanding leadership

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Academy snags spot as finalist in Geothermal Energy Association’s Honors awards

Doug Boyle
Geography Department's Douglas Boyle appointed new ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ State Climatologist

Heads State Climate Office in College of Science public service department

Telescope viewing of Transit of Venus hosted at Redfield Campus observatory June 5

College of Science makes filtered telescopes available to public

University receives international award for web-based biology course

Fourth consecutive year University course has received the award

Goldwater Scholar awarded prestigious national fellowship

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ student Anna Koster awarded major awards for excellence in academics, research

Seismic Characterization and Offshore Seismic Research Project at San Onofre

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ and Scripps Institution of Oceanography to collaborate

Rapid Sierra ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ uplift tracked by scientists at the ΒιΆΉΣ³»­

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Geodetic Lab uses GPS and radar for most precise measurements over entire mountain range

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ research team first to show transgenerational effect of antibiotics

Greatly reduced sperm viability caused by tetracycline passes from father to son in pseudoscorpions

GPS technology developed at ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ used for NASA quake monitoring test

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ Geodetic Lab operates largest GPS network processing system in world

Climate change scientist to debunk debunkers at free Discover Science Lecture Series

Noted author and scientist Naomi Oreskes to speak April 17

University promotes Brain Awareness Week; lets students, public touch human brains

School of Medicine interactive presentation travels to schools, libraries in Washoe County, Truckee

University hosts Science Olympiad for state’s middle and high school students (2012)

Young scientists compete for national tournament placement at state event on campus March 3

Tohoku grim reminder of potential for Pacific Northwest megaquake

College of Science geophysicist John Anderson presents study at science conference in Vancouver, B.C.

Renewable energy, public policy graduate certificate offered to professionals

Enrollment now open for new spring semester online courses

University using new tech to record Antarctic Ocean, ice temps

Climate change effects to be monitored continuously with new fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing

University renews renewable energy push

Center for Renewable Energy works to clear ideas, resources

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ scientists take the world’s temperature with $1 million grant

Tyler of geosciences to travel to Antarctica to measure ocean temperatures under McMurdo Ice Shelf

WISE Prospering in Fifth Year

Women in Science and Engineering program marks fifth year and largest class ever

MacLean Observatory at Redfield Campus
New astronomy complex at Redfield Campus unveiled

Two high-power telescopes and public viewing area featured for outreach and education

Archeologist and Amazon expert Anna Roosevelt to lecture

Chandra’s study found that 58 percent of the 26 historically sampled locations surveyed around the lake showed a decline of species or no native species at all.

Tahoe native fish population falls sharply, invasives increase

Campus hosts STEM open house

charles goldman with students
Water expert Goldman to speak on world water crisis

New faculty member to present Dec. 2 in Discover Science Lecture Series

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Students enter international genetic engineering competition

Reno team travels to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to present research

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ earthquake information now more easily accessible

Science majors learn from and listen to the β€œMusic of Earthquakes”

Many variables can come together to impact the planet’s harmony.

Understanding climate change through many disciplines

implanting fish tracking device
University and DRI release 2010 publication for Tahoe Summit

β€œTop 10” list highlights research being done to preserve Lake Tahoe

mapping lake bottom with high tech gear
New technology makes history with high definition underwater mapping at Tahoe

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ teams with Scripps Institution of Oceanography to test run cutting-edge acoustic technology in basin

The Color of Chemistry

NSF post-doctoral chemistry fellowship a rarity for special field

chandra sampling water in arctic
International team of researchers to study climate change in Siberian Arctic

ΒιΆΉΣ³»­ researcher and student to explore impact of Arctic’s permafrost thaw

Science Fair director feels strong affinity for event

George Ochs brings more than 30 years experience to the event

Professor challenges β€˜Science’ on citation article

Adjunct professor receives science award

To tee or not to tee...

The annual College of Science Golf Tournament serves to support the Dean David P. Westfall Award for Academic Excellence Endowment, which aims to recognize the success of our highest achieving students in the College of Science.

Learn more about the 2024 tournament
The fairway at Red Hawk Golf and Resort
 

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