Two 鶹ӳ professors earn prestigious AAAS fellowships
Steve Vander Wall and Bob Ryan add to list of University professors with this accolade
New interdisciplinary Forensic Studies Certificate: forensic science panel event on April 9, 2025
In partnership with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division, this program provides students with the opportunity to dive into the world of forensics
鶹ӳ Medical Research Consortium launches on campus
The consortium will serve undergraduates interested in medical research
Holistic precipitation models in the age of climate change
Two statistics professors developed a stochastic model used to predict precipitation intensity
鶹ӳ NASA Space Grant recipients share progress on projects
Students in three colleges received funding for their research projects
200-year-old prediction of Fourier confirmed in extreme plasmas for the first time
Discovery reshapes our understanding of heat transfer in extreme materials, with implications for inertial confinement fusion and high-energy-density science
Mechanisms for silencing duplicated genes revealed in recent article
Biology professor utilizes bioinformatics techniques to advance understanding of genetics
You’re more complex than a worm, and researchers now believe they know why
Drivers of organismal complexity may lie in the number of protein families, rather than the number of genes
Tiny bacterial motions could provide big help in medical diagnosis
Statisticians trained a machine learning model to classify bacterial states
鶹ӳ ENDURE students shine after graduating
The program provides a paid stipend to undergraduate researchers
The 鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology nears its centennial year
Outgoing director Jim Faulds shares some of the bureau’s impressive accomplishments
鶹ӳ’s mining industry and the 鶹ӳ maintain close connections
Mining success in the state has long supported the University with funding
Empowering Amazonian Indigenous communities with energy solutions
Kichwa researcher visited 鶹ӳ for six weeks to learn about renewables
Chemistry course and Makerspace collaboration puts the “A” in STEAM
Chemistry students practice teamwork before diving into experiments
It takes a leader to build a legacy
20 years after starting as founding dean of the College of Science, David Westfall remains steadfast in his mission to support the College's students
CREG aims to fill gaps in mining needs
The Center for Research in Economic Geology has helped unearth 鶹ӳ’s mineral riches
Keck Museum welcomes the public to visit Dec. 7
The museum is open the first Saturday of every month
Westfall Scholars make the College of Science proud
Nine students were celebrated at the biannual luncheon
Expansion and opportunities for 鶹ӳ INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science
鶹ӳ Tech Hub funding helps program expand to all degrees starting in spring 2025
鶹ӳ Seismological Laboratory continues making waves
The lab has expanded its mission to provide 24/7 wildfire monitoring
Global Water Center makes local and international impacts
Water research on campus buoyed by the center is far-reaching
'A discipline in which discovery is still very much in order'
Faculty and students in the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology are making great strides in the field
Neuroscience program continues to build capacity
The program, started less than 20 years ago, has grown into one of the largest on campus
Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science
Research published in the journal 'Science' shows 'buckyballs' exhibit interesting behavior
New 鶹ӳ State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs
With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights
鶹ӳ Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden
The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera
Making their MARC: Riley Gillis
Gillis is one of the four students in the second MARC cohort
Feared Extinct, the "Mekong Ghost" Fish Reappears
Rediscovery of the elusive giant salmon carp is a call to action for the protection of the Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity
Changing winters are impacting Lake Tahoe and other freshwater ecosystems
Recent research sheds light on how freshwaters are threatened by climate change and impacts to winter
Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes
Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle
Day at the Museum returns to University campus on Oct. 19
A dozen museums offering free admission from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Faces of the Pack: Salem Neufeld
Honors College student Neufeld discusses his passion for inspiring future leaders
Energy Solutions Forum explores grid-enhancing technologies
Speaker Jon Wellinghoff discusses efficiency opportunities on the electrical grid
Chickadees with better spatial memory live longer
A research study published in Science shows better spatial memory is linked to longer lifespan in food-caching chickadees
Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond
Physicists develop a new method to study high-density plasmas using X-ray Free Electron Lasers
Research published in PNAS proposes a new model that predicts river tributary length and spacing
The work may improve scientists’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks
Moving closer to “one protein, one drug”
Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B
NSF CAREER Award recipient Mark Lescroart studies mechanisms of attention
$700,000 research project funded to explore neurological disorders and everyday tasks; ‘Perception depends on the goal’
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
Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship
Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research
Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?
Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol
Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked 70th in the country
Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the 鶹ӳ program in the top 100 in the U.S.
Banking on 鶹ӳ's native seeds
An effort to supply 鶹ӳ plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding
River ‘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
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
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
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
Andrei Derevianko elected AAAS Fellow in the field of physics
From being recognized as 鶹ӳ Outstanding Researcher to Sara Louise Hartman Endowed Professor, Derevianko is adding another item to his impressive list of accolades
College of Science 2024 awards
The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards
Mackay School celebrates another year of excellence
The annual John W. Mackay Banquet took place on April 26
Visit Lake Tahoe on May 30 to learn about “The Promise of Chemical Ecology”
Neurodegenerative disease prevention, “blue zones” and environmental conservation to be discussed at the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology keynote presentation
Lake Tahoe Wildfire Summit explores interdisciplinary solutions
鶹ӳ researchers and scholars share their expertise and collaborate on potential wildfire management solutions
President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipient
University leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern 鶹ӳ’s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards
Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez
Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT
Grads of the Pack: Sabrina Ma
“I am passionate about inspiring others and finding a path to help make a difference”
Sci-On! Film Festival returns to Fleischmann Planetarium May 1 – 4
The festival will feature a NASA space film, introductions from directors, receptions, refreshments and live music
Catalyzing carbon and plastic recycling
Energy Solutions Forum speaker Karen Goldberg spoke about the methods her lab is pursuing to recycle carbon and plastic
Creating quantum sensors - chemistry meets physics
Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device
Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why
The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate
Reno/Sparks selected to be part of Urban Heat Mapping Campaign
The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch
Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?
A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits
Making their MARC: Yajahira Dircio
Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort
Researchers and students gain new insights and make new connections in Panama
Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts
University geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall
The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in 鶹ӳ
STEM Sisters in Panamá
Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime
Mackay Muckers take gold in International Collegiate Mining Competition
Ten students traveled to Montana to show off their traditional mining skills
Discover Science Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about science
Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West
Using bacteria to make useful products out of carbon
Executive Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing at LanzaTech speaks at Energy Solutions Forum
Seeking fundamental truths in mathematics
Associate Professor Chris Rogers receives grant to study symmetry and support historically underrepresented research students
Making their MARC: Nandini Naidu
Naidu is part of the second cohort in the MARC program
What can be done to stop misinformation in and about science?
Discover Science lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of science
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
The chickadee in the snowbank
A ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra 鶹ӳ mountains
Mackay shines at AEMA 2023
Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – January through March
Interim 鶹ӳ State Climatologist Tom Albright reviews the past three months and what it means for the state
NBMG geoscientist wins Young Scientist Award from GSA
The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding research
Exploring nuclear as an energy solution
Marc Nichol from the Nuclear Energy Institute shares nuclear technology developments
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
State of the College of Science
Prep day tradition continues under leadership of Dean Hope-Weeks
Two years on, quantum research project gets renewed funding
The goals of the interdisciplinary project are both scientific and educational
College of Science alumni celebrated
Alumni from the College of Science and Mackay School were honored at an event in October
Westfall Scholars graduate with top grades in the College of Science
Westfall Scholars honored with a luncheon with faculty mentors, friends and family
Grads of the Pack: Victoria Matthews
"I am a proud advocate and professional mentor in the fields of adolescence and disability."
Grads of the Pack: Sam Stynen, 鶹ӳTeach Biology
“I love science, and what better way to share that love with others than through teaching.”
SACNAS provides opportunities for (old) new ideas in science
A new community for Chicano/Hispanic and Native American STEM students officially arrives on campus
Perfectly precarious positions
Rocks that naturally lay in precarious positions remained upright during an earthquake, surprising seismologists
Colorado River expert gives talk Nov. 2
Colby Pellegrino to discuss status of the Colorado River for Discover Science Lecture Series
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.
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – October through December
Interim 鶹ӳ State Climatologist Tom Albright reflects on the wet summer in 鶹ӳ and what the next few months might bring
Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut drill 10/19 at 10:19 a.m.
University takes part in annual earthquake preparedness drill
鶹ӳ at Lake Tahoe researchers present at the 2023 Tahoe Science Conference
Scientists and natural resource managers gather to collaborate on environmental policy
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
Using lithium mining waste to store carbon
Researcher partners with Lithium Americas to find sustainable carbon solutions
Chemist, author and radio host Joe Schwarcz to visit campus
Schwarcz will be kicking off the 13th season of the Discover Science Lecture Series
Anatomy course provides unique opportunities to work with human cadavers
The Advanced Human Dissection Team is made up of undergraduate students
Louisa Hope-Weeks named Dean of the College of Science
Hope-Weeks brings her experience as an associate dean and chemistry professor
NSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology
Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program
鶹ӳ Drought Update for September 2023
This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one 鶹ӳ county under drought watch
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
$1 Million grant powers collaboration between STEM educators and students
The STEM and Educator Student Partnership supports educators and provides mentorship for undergraduate students
鶹ӳ Drought Update for August 2023
Drought still remains in southern 鶹ӳ, but has disappeared in most of the state
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – July through September
鶹ӳ State Climatologist Steph McAfee shares a report on 鶹ӳ’s climate over the past few months, and what to expect in the next quarter
鶹ӳ Drought Update for July 2023
鶹ӳ reservoirs are in good condition across the state; Lake Mead's levels have been rising
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
University’s top student heads to Purdue this fall
Jimson Huang, a dual Engineering-Math major, is the spring 2023 Herz Gold Medal winner
What makes water an important molecule for life?
Water is widely thought to be critical to life. But why is that the case?
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
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
鶹ӳ Drought Update for June 2023
The wet spring across much of 鶹ӳ alleviated drought and may provide a buffer against a rapid return to drought
Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology hosts Symposium at the 鶹ӳ at Lake Tahoe
Interdisciplinary researchers meet in Incline Village to discuss advances in the field of chemical ecology
鶹ӳTeach preparing students to become the teachers of tomorrow
Future STEM educators are learning to incorporate technology into the classroom
Faces of the Pack: Jim Hammond
Jim Hammond is an alumnus who graduated with a degree in physics
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
Westfall Scholars graduate at the top of their class
The spring 2023 graduates include future urban planners, doctors, physicists and more
Freshman recognizes his grandfather’s contributions to the University
Tristan Morrice uses the Edward Morrice Mineral Processing Laboratory
Using carbon dioxide to recover more critical minerals
Chu receives $3.3M DOE ARPA-E grant to study mineral processing of rare earth minerals
Remembering Dr. Ilya Zaliapin
Dr. Ilya Zaliapin, a professor of mathematics, passed away on May 2, 2023
鶹ӳ 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 鶹ӳ is likely to be higher than normal by July.
Mackay Muckers Women’s Team strikes gold
The team won first place at the 45th International Collegiate Mining Competition
University alumna and current administrator publishes Hirschsprung disease research
Director of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations publishes research in developmental genetics
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
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
Talks on the future of geothermal energy in 鶹ӳ at the Energy Solutions Forum
Jack Norbeck spoke about Fervo Energy's project with Google using geothermal energy in Northern 鶹ӳ
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
Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook - April through June
鶹ӳ State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides an outlook and report for climate and weather
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
Biology professor seeks to understand amphibian resilience
McMinn Research Professor Jamie Voyles works to bring diverse voices into pathogen science
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
Monster Fish exhibition opens at Discovery Museum
Associate Research Professor Zeb Hogan's work to find, study and protect freshwater megafish featured
Mackay School professor presents award to Senator Cortez Masto
Senator Cortez Masto received the AASG’s Pick and Gavel award
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
鶹ӳ Drought Update for March 2023
State Climatologist shares a quarterly update about 鶹ӳ’s ongoing drought
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
How many states of matter are there?
Physics professor shares his thoughts on a surprisingly difficult question
Ana de Bettencourt-Dias named AAAS Fellow
de Bettencourt-Dias is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University
Lee Dyer named AAAS Fellow
Dyer is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University
Making autonomous mining safer
Researchers developing software to simulate autonomous mining operations
Nobel laureate physicist visits University on March 2
Discover Science Lecture Series brings renowned physicist to campus
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
University expedition highlights long-term research on the Mekong River
International collaborations with the Global Water Center contribute to successful conservation efforts
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.
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.
鶹ӳ students to attend United States Hispanic Leadership Institute
National conference allows students to interact with most influential Hispanic leaders in the country
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
How trees help a statistics professor understand rivers and earthquakes
McMinn Professor Ilya Zaliapin uses statistical methods for hierarchies to understand natural phenomena
Changes in lizards’ microbiomes attributed to drought
Recent study on Panamanian lizards generates more questions on role of the microbiome
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
Making their MARC: Jesus Diaz Sanchez
First MARC 鶹ӳ cohort includes chemistry major Jesus Diaz Sanchez
‘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
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
New Keck Museum Exhibit opens to the public
New exhibit explores climate through art, utilizes previously closed space
How do I know if I found a meteorite?
Geologist explains differences between meteorites and meteor-wrongs
Daniel Trugman Honored with Charles F. Richter Early Career Award
鶹ӳ 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
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
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
The link between memory and motor systems
Researchers attempt to better understand our mental landscape and actions we take to interact with it
How lithium-rich ores are made
Philipp Ruprecht aims to identify how and when lithium deposits are enriched
Mackay students shine at annual mining meeting
Three student posters won awards at the American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting
Biden appoints College of Science’s Scott Tyler to nuclear waste panel
Brings extensive experience in hydrological sciences to DOE’s review board
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
Making their MARC: Kimberly Giannantonio
First cohort of MARC 鶹ӳ students includes chemistry student Kimberly Giannantonio
Probable ichthyosaur birthing grounds revealed in 鶹ӳ 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 鶹ӳ
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.
Pollinators endangered by pesticides interacting with nectar
Bees pollinating plants and consuming plant nectar impacted by neonicotinoids
Faces of the Pack: Alejandro Robles
Senior spotlight from the College of Science
The power of science (fiction)
Graduate student Lauren Sankovitch brings a MARVELous background of experience to the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering
College of Science Departmental Giving Challenge
Will your department's name be on the plaque next year?
EntoGEM identifies the gaps in insect decline data
Postdoc Eliza Grames works to aggregate data for insect decline synthesis
Making their MARC: Jonathan Taasan
First MARC 鶹ӳ cohort includes biomedical engineering major Jonathan Taasan
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
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
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
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
A major milestone in neuroscience research and teaching excellence
$5.3 million, NIH COBRE ‘Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience
Forever a Westfall Scholar
Westfall Scholar alumni sustain their undergraduate success
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.
Museum collections shed light on butterfly adaptations over time
Research looking at preserved butterflies reveals the complex story in a grain of pollen
Nerds rule the night
Science writer Michelle Werdann attends Reno's local chapter of the international Nerd Nite event
Plasma physics researchers each awarded Department of Energy grant
The grants will be used in two different areas of plasma physics research
Lithium battery recycling event on Nov. 16
Recycle your lithium and rechargeable batteries and devices at the Joe
Black widow vs. alligator lizard: who wins?
Researchers from the 鶹ӳ found a lizard species that is not affected by the spider's deadly toxin.
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
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
Immersive virtual reality used in metallurgical engineering education
Researchers from four distinct disciplines, engineers from 鶹ӳ Gold Mines, Kinross, and McClelland Laboratories and University Libraries will bring a new learning tool to students
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
Aging infrastructure in rural 鶹ӳ sees alumni-led improvements
Yerington nears the completion of a USDA-funded project to remove and replace the rural 鶹ӳ city's 100-year-old sewer and water systems.
Explore Earth Science Week with the College of Science
Earth Science Week this year is celebrated from Oct. 9-15
Pinocchio illusion inspires research into effects of aging
Wilson Award winner Amy Morris tackles questions related to proprioception
Making their MARC: Lauren Carriere
First cohort of MARC 鶹ӳ students includes microbiology and immunology student Lauren Carreire
How old are the Sierra 鶹ӳ 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 鶹ӳ mountain range
Grad student plans outreach program in Thailand
Earthwatch award helps student bring her caterpillar research home
Feared extinct, the ‘Mekong Ghost’ fish resurfaces
Adult giant salmon carp documented in the Mekong River for first time in 18 years
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
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
Alumnus becomes director of 鶹ӳ State Museum
Joshua Bonde ‘03 (biology) brings expertise and personal experiences to revitalize museum
Golden Scholars Program provides guidance and support
For first-generation college students in the College of Science, a support system has reemerged
How do hot air balloons fly?
Atmospheric scientist Pat Arnott shares how hot air balloons ascend into the Reno skies
ScienceFIT welcomes a new cohort of future scientists
The weeklong bootcamp helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first semester of college.
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.
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.
Climate journalist asks, “Sustain 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.
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.
Philanthropy under 30
Two young alums give back to the University.
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
Making their MARC: the MARC program recruits its first cohort of students
New program aims to diversify fields of biomedical research and practice.
String Theory meets music theory at Artown on the Quad
Theoretical physics inspires harmony on the University Quad
Exploring ice and expanding access
Hydrogeology student Drake McCrimmon found space to be himself while doing science on the Greenland ice sheet.
Kids explore frogs, bees and science at the University
Students in Northern 鶹ӳ got the opportunity to learn from graduate students and professors at the Daugherty Summer Science Exploration program.
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
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Garrett Vice ‘08
Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.
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
Westfall Scholars for Spring 2022 headed for success
Many of the students plan to continue their education, while others start work upon graduating.
State geologists gather in the Sierras for annual meeting
The 2022 meeting is being hosted by the 鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology.
Celebrating award-winning students in the College of Science
This year, seven students won awards from the Board of Regents or the University.
Banner year for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards
An all-time high of 13 student-awardees affiliated with the 鶹ӳ receive the prestigious NSF fellowship
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
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: 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lucas Ingvoldstad named USDA Director of Rural Development in 鶹ӳ
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 鶹ӳ
鶹ӳ 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
Caring in chemistry: Lyndsay Munro wins Tibbitts
Tibbitts winner known for her enthusiasm for her subject matter
Professor Steven Hayes receives 2022 NSHE Career Distinguished Researcher Award
Internationally renowned for development of ACT, evidenced based form of psychotherapy
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
Museum of Natural History welcomes CFRC class of four-year-olds
The Museum uses interactive experiences to teach visitors about the natural world.
University awarded for outstanding comprehensive safety program
Dedicated teamwork and resource-efficient initiatives secured the American Chemical Society award for the second time
Gloomy water supply outlook in 鶹ӳ prompts new collaborative effort
College of Science researcher leading one-year project to address urban and rural water issues
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.
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.
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
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.
Guide to garter snakes
As flowers start to bloom and the weather warms, garter snakes begin to emerge from their hibernations.
Southern 鶹ӳ water supply faces Colorado River restrictions
Creative strategies needed to address long-term shortages, say three 鶹ӳ professors
Brain Awareness Week extends through the year
Professional chapters, students and University clubs reach out to the community with brain science.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Lisa LeMond
Celebrating Mayo Clinic cardiologist alumna on International Women's Day
YouTube becomes SciComm avenue for geological sciences professor
Stacia Gordon has been featured in several videos on CWU Professor Nick Zentner's YouTube channel.
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 “The Man Who Knew Infinity.”
Caterpillar range is correlated with their eating habits
Researchers asked whether caterpillars that aren't picky about what they eat occupy larger habitats.
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.
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.
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.
What is quantum computing?
Physics professor Timur Tscherbul explains some of the intricacies of quantum computing.
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.
New lizard defense mechanism observed
Two graduate students in the geography program spotted a new behavior in a lizard species.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
AEMA 2021 annual meeting sees prominent Mackay School presence
Students, faculty and alumni participated in many aspects of this year's AEMA conference
鶹ӳ receives grants from 鶹ӳ Humanities for 2022
Museum, history, indigenous peoples, documentary projects benefit community
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.
Spectrum Learning Center opens on campus to serve community
The center opened early last month to provide services for young children with learning disabilities.
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
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
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
Rescheduled: March 31 lecture with Harrison Schmitt
The Wednesday Discover Science lecture with astronaut Harrison Schmitt canceled with the potential to reschedule
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
Faces of the Pack: Luke Miers
University freshman Luke Miers represented the USA at the Snowshoe MTB World Cup
鶹ӳ 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.
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.
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.
University taking part in Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut public earthquake drill
Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on
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
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.
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.
Earth Science Week guided tour explores water in western 鶹ӳ
Tour western 鶹ӳ’s hydrologic cycle and rapidly evolving landscapes with the 鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology Saturday, October 16
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
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
鶹ӳ high energy density plasma group gets three grants
College of Science professors study fourth state of matter
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.
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
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 鶹ӳ first: University-based Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit established
鶹ӳ becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats
Building a global community
International researcher and professor of biology Sudeep Chandra is named new director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies.
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
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
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
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 鶹ӳ to date to have received the honor of being named an ACS fellow
Summer 鶹ӳ Nature Blitz
Take photos of the organisms you see anywhere in 鶹ӳ, post them to iNaturalist, and experts will help you identify which species you observed!
Collaboration key in University Libraries new “Thin Sections” collection
Community Collection available for browsing online, featured in new Libraries exhibit
鶹ӳ scientists and engineers collaborating on seismic survey for earthquakes
Unraveling the sub-surface geology of the Truckee Meadows using fiber-optics
Wildfire smoke alters lake ecosystems on regional scale
鶹ӳ Global Water Center researchers studied impacts of six major 2018 wildfires
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Every class 'should be the best class I’ve ever had'
The University’s Distinguished Faculty award tops Scott Mensing’s decorated career
Lily Liu selected as Spring 2021 Herz Gold Medalist
Biology major and dual chemistry, business administration minor, moves on to medical school
Elizabeth Leger’s exceptional career “shows no sign of slowing”
Professor of Biology and Director of the Museum of Natural History named Foundation Professor for extraordinary record of achievement
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
Jena Casas' evolving research focuses on filling the need for behavioral health services in 鶹ӳ
Doctoral student in clinical psychology receives the Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship
Jennifer Hollander helps students build a love for learning
Teaching Associate Professor Jennifer Hollander receives the Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award
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 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
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.
Chemistry professor named Outstanding Researcher of the Year
Professor Thomas Bell receives prestigious award for his numerous scientific accomplishments.
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.
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 鶹ӳ mining industry over the past year.
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.
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
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
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.
Research technology transforms how first responders fight fires
Video highlights technology and thought-leadership behind ALERTWildfire, developed through the 鶹ӳ Seismological Laboratory
Jeff Thompson, longtime College of Science dean, named Acting Provost
Katherine McCall, associate dean, assumes acting College of Science dean position
鶹ӳ 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.
Workforce development downtown: K-12 Robotics Center|鶹ӳ
Southside Studio becomes home to robotics-based education and competition teams, strengthening the path to degrees and careers
Gain professional and academic experience through paid undergraduate research programs
With the help of a mentor, undergraduate students can apply for paid research opportunities
Scientists keep watch on climate and weather as drought grips 鶹ӳ
Interdisciplinary approach from 鶹ӳ Extension keeps people informed and involved
New, donor-supported equipment and infrastructure will advance research
Philanthropist and scientist Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. continues to support scientific progress and research capacity
'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.
Marine Plankton face threat of extinction as planet warms
Census of marine plankton fossils reveals inability to adapt to large shifts in climate
Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) chapter launched at the 鶹ӳ
Students launch a new club aimed at increasing diversity in the field of medicine
University honors Fall 2020 Senior Scholar recipients
鶹ӳ and the 鶹ӳ Alumni Association recognize 9 graduates with top grade-point average
Study in Thailand identifies benefits of community-based freshwater fish reserves
Results of research published in science journal Nature could help freshwater fisheries worldwide
Geology-themed 2021 calendar available from College of Science
鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology compiles scenic photos, 鶹ӳ facts in annual calendar
Wildfire plume dynamics: Discover Science at Home series Nov. 19
College of Science public event moves online, high-intensity wildfires subject of third talk
Taissa Lytchenko receives international neuroscience society award
Graduate student recognized for Cognitive Brain Sciences outreach and education for community
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
University taking part in Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut public earthquake drill (2020)
Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on
Geothermal energy exploration to get boost from University research
College of Science awarded $10 million DOE grant to develop comprehensive ‘toolkit’ for industry
Discover Science at Home Speaker Series debuts Sept. 24
College of Science public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic
Burritos bridge the gap in Reno communities
University graduate student Blaize Abuntori teams up with Colleges to aid homeless
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.
Celebrating what goes RIGHT in chemistry-lab safety
EH&S safety program to recognize the role of teaching assistants and students receives national award
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
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout thrive at Paiute’s Summit Lake in far northern 鶹ӳ
University collaborates with tribe to protect the longest self-sustaining population of trout
Taking on COVID-19 with math and stats
Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Paul Hurtado and 鶹ӳ State Biostatistician and College of Science alumna Kyra Morgan talk COVID-19 and how they’re using numbers to make sense of it all.
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.
Scientists develop numerical capability of laser-driven x-ray imaging
College of Science experiments validate numerical modeling method for variety of uses
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
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
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 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.
Matt Forister named 鶹ӳ 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 Earthquake fault still active with 6,500 aftershocks
University geoscience teams monitoring, finding, mapping damage and surface ruptures
World-traveling biologist honored with Ozmen’s Global Engagement Award
Research to find, study and protect freshwater megafish and freshwater biodiversity a major focus
In classroom or on Zoom, Tibbitts winners impacting students' lives
Amy Fitch and Elena Pravosudova are 2020 Tibbitts Teaching Excellence award winners
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.
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.
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
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
Carson City aftershocks continue after magnitude 4.5 earthquake
College of Science seismological lab tracks seismic activity in Silver State
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.
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.
Shedding new light on black hole behavior
Physics department assistant professor part of international team that tracked jets ejected from black hole
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.
2019 College of Science video competition winners announced
Students take home cash prizes for short videos depicting life as College of Science students.
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
A promising breakthrough against a deadly foe: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Prestigious science journal publishes College of Science researchers’ milestone findings
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
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 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
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
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.
Young alum Zachary Brounstein is moving forward and giving back
Brounstein, Class of 2016, endowed the Zachary R. Brounstein Scholarship fund.
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.
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.
Building it bigger
Department Chair Tin-Yau Tam on his growing Mathematics & Statistics Department
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.
Mineral Monday: Epidote
Learn about the mineral epidote on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Mineral Monday: Trilobite
Watch this week's episode about the Keck Museum's trilobite collection.
Mineral Monday: Cerussite
Learn about the stunning mineral cerussite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
Drop, Cover and Hold On in the Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut public earthquake drill
College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help 鶹ӳns learn, prepare for earthquakes
Mineral Monday: Hemimorphite
Watch this week's episode about the mineral, hemimorphite, and check it out in the Keck Museum for yourself.
Linking individual behavior change to social transformation
鶹ӳ Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program and originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Steven Hayes, publishes two books.
Public invited to annual Earth Science Week field trip
Participants will learn about the geology of the Truckee Meadows and Virginia City
Mineral Monday: Wolframite
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday featuring the Keck Museum's wolframite specimens.
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.
Astrophysicist Gabriela González to speak about gravitational wave discovery
College of Science invites top scientists for free Discover Science Lecture Series public lectures
Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut public earthquake drill Oct. 17
鶹ӳ’s seismological lab uses drill to help 鶹ӳns learn and prepare for earthquakes
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.
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.
Mineral Monday: Talc
Learn about the mineral that holds the number 1 spot on the Mohs Hardness Scale.
Mineral Monday: Corundum
Learn about the mineral, corundum, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday with Garrett Barmore.
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
Mineral Monday field trip to Lake Tahoe
The College of Science favorite is back for a new season
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.
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
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
Seismic 鶹ӳ: Sequence of 60 earthquakes in Sun Valley, Washoe Valley earthquake
College of Science leads effort to monitor, research, assess earthquake hazards
Amphibian extinction research takes next step to study how disease outbreaks subside
Biologist Jamie Voyles receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award to continue research
Remembering Normandy, a commemorative jump
Professor of Geography and US Army veteran paratrooper Ken Nussear participated in the 75th anniversary reenactment of D-Day
Biology professor wins 鶹ӳ Regents' Teaching Award for 2019
Jennifer Hollander nominated by faculty and awarded for teaching success
Machines being trained to enhance geothermal exploration in 鶹ӳ
College of Science geologists are successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy
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.
鶹ӳ in hot water: Geothermal industry gets boost with discoveries of ‘blind’ systems
College of Science team successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy
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
Mineral Monday season finale with Vera: Ichthyosaur
Mineral Monday competition winner, Vera, co-hosts this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the Ichthyosaur.
Few remaining free-flowing rivers identified in global study
College of Science biologist Zeb Hogan on international team of scientists
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
Mineral Monday: Blue Mud
Learn about the mineral Blue Mud on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
Mineral Monday: Sphalerite
Learn about the mineral sphalerite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
Day at the Museum: May 4, 2019
Take an interactive walking tour of 10 University museums on and around campus
Mineral Monday competition winner
Congratulations to Vera for submitting her winning video, Fossil Fridays: Mosasaurus!
Science and policy: the Yin and Yang dynamic of global food security
Plant pathologist Bob Zeigler to present at Discover Science Lecture Series
Mineral Monday: sylvite
Learn about the mineral sylvite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
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
Mineral Monday: lazurite
Learn about the mineral lazurite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
Institute for Neuroscience to help a multidisciplinary center of excellence become even stronger
James Kenyon named director of 鶹ӳ institute designed to complement and extend the energy, experience and potential in the neurosciences
Mineral Monday: Calcite
Learn about the mineral calcite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
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.
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
Mineral Monday: crocoite
Learn about the mineral crocoite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
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
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
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
Adjustable tinted windows now electronically controlled
Chemistry professor creates new technology for vastly improved smart window performance
Wendy Calvin looks back at 15 years of working on Mars
College of Science geologist on the science team for the rover Opportunity
Natural selection and spatial memory link shown in mountain chickadee research
Long-term, extensive study in Sierra 鶹ӳ range yields behavior, memory and selection data
Mineral Monday: adamite
Learn about the mineral adamite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
Mineral Monday competition announcement
The Keck Museum is excited to announce its first-ever Mineral Monday competition!
Mineral Monday Competition
Mineral Monday is back for season three with an exciting announcement
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
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
A place in history: the Mackay School
A look back at some remarkable images from the Mackay School's past.
Environmental discoveries, men's hoops lead most popular stories of 2018
Lahontan cutthroat trout species re-discovery was the most clicked on 鶹ӳ Today story in 2018
Revealing our dynamic landscape through new high-resolution topographic data
鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology’s regional-scale lidar mapping provides novel insights into earthquake, flood and glacial history
The Promise of Chemical Ecology
The Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology welcomes Dr. Paul Cox at December 2018 Launch Symposium
2018 Winter Commencement: 'What path will you take?'
1,864 degrees conferred during two ceremonies on Saturday
Scientists find causes of firenado in deadly Carr Fire
Climate, weather set the stage for uncontrollable inferno in Redding, California
Mineral Monday: how gold is made
Learn how gold goes from in the ground to the finished product.
Decoding the mind
Mathematics & Statistics Assistant Professor Mihye Ahn on her research and rise in academia
Mineral Monday: Dioptase
Learn about the beautiful green mineral, dioptase, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Mineral Monday: Herkimer Diamond
This week's specimen looks like a diamond, is called a diamond, but is not a diamond at all!
Mineral Monday: Opal
This week, learn about common opal, precious opal and 鶹ӳ's state mineral, black fire opal.
Mineral Monday: Smithsonite
This week's mineral shares its namesake with a famous group of museums and research centers. Any guesses?
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
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.
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!
Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut public earthquake drill Thursday, Oct. 18
鶹ӳ’s seismological lab uses drill to help 鶹ӳns learn, prepare for earthquakes
Mineral Monday: Barite
Learn about the common mineral, barite, on this week's episode.
Mineral Monday: Topaz
Topaz, often used in jewelry, is the subject of this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Historic Sierra 鶹ӳ peak site for newest AlertTahoe network camera
College of Science's 鶹ӳ Seismological Lab goes to great heights to help firefighters
Mineral Monday: Aragonite
Learn about the tabular mineral aragonite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Geography students help Reno refugees cultivate roots through community garden
Service learning opportunities offered in the geography department at the 鶹ӳ has students building community ties for marginalized populations
Register now for Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut public earthquake drill
College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help 鶹ӳns learn, prepare for earthquakes
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.
Mineral Monday: Field Trip to Sand Mountain
Garrett heads out on the road again this week for another field trip edition of Mineral Monday!
University adds 13 new academic programs
New programs range from a minor in graphic design to a B.S. in biotechnology
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
Mineral Monday: Carbide Lamps
This week, Garrett shows us a few exciting pieces in the Keck Museum's mining history collection.
Mineral Monday: Azurite
This relatively common mineral is popular with collectors because of its beautiful blue hues.
Mineral Monday: Plesiosaur
Learn about this ancient marine reptile on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
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.
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
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
鶹ӳFIT: Freshman Intensive Transition boot camp begins
More than 1,700 incoming freshman – nearly half of all 鶹ӳ freshmen – to participate in program designed to increase college success
Funding for AlertTahoe fire camera network announced at Tahoe Summit
College of Science’s Graham Kent talks about successful mountaintop fire tracking system
Mineral Monday: Cinnabar and a special announcement
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral cinnabar.
Mineral Monday: Stibnite
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral stibnite.
Center for Advanced Studies advocates for researchers
Past University research honorees offer faculty community a voice on campus and beyond
Mineral Monday: Fluorite
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the many fluorite specimens on display at the Keck Museum.
Smart Window technology, adjustable tinted glass, offers energy saving solutions
University’s Christopher Barile discusses how smart windows can be the future of windows
Mineral Monday: Vivianite
This week, learn about the spectacular mineral vivianite.
Chalifoux, Snow named 2018 Regents’ Rising Researchers
Recognized for early successes and discoveries in research fields of chemistry, psychology
Nat Geo WILD’s “Monster 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
Mineral Monday: Mackay Stanford Ore Deposit Collection
Explore one of the Keck Museum's off-site storage locations with curator Garrett Barmore.
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
Mineral Monday: Quartz
For this week's episode of Mineral Monday, learn about this common mineral that comes in many different colors.
鶹ӳTeach 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’s Post-Bac program offers second chance at medical school
Shawnice Kraeber is the first post-baccalaureate student to graduate from 鶹ӳ School of Medicine
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 ‘extraordinary’ research
Mineral Monday: Mohs Hardness Scale
The Mohs Hardness Scale is often used as a first step when classifying rocks and minerals.
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
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
Mineral Monday: Native Silver
This week on Mineral Monday, learn about two unique formations of native silver or silver nuggets.
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 鶹ӳ.
National Geographic names Adam Csank Geography Steward for 鶹ӳ
Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography Adam Csank is representing 鶹ӳ as the National Geographic Geography Steward
Mineral Monday: Helicoprion Fossil
This week's specimen illustrates a unique feature of this ancient shark species.
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 鶹ӳ
Mineral Monday: Tektites
Learn about the mysterious tektites for this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Lahontan cutthroat trout species thought to be extinct rediscovered in Utah Creek
University’s Mary Peacock publishes research on recovering 鶹ӳ’s local monster fish
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.
Mineral Monday: Wakabayashilite
Wakabayashilite is one of the rarest minerals in the Keck Museum's collection.
Mineral Monday: Wulfenite
Learn about this yellow tabular mineral called wulfenite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Mick Hitchcock closes out Discover Science Lecture Series April 5
Hitchcock is a 鶹ӳ trustee and bio-pharmaceutical researcher revolutionizing HIV treatment
Mineral Monday: Mastodon
Learn about this prehistoric species of elephant on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Innovation award presented to AlertTahoe mountaintop fire camera team
College of Science leads efforts to bring internet to the wilderness for hazard monitoring
Mineral Monday: Pyrite
This stunning mineral is very common and is better known by it's nickname.
Mineral Monday: Halite
Learn about the fast-moving mineral halite in this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
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.
Mineral Monday: 鶹ӳ Relief Map
Learn something new about 鶹ӳ on this week's episode of Mineral Monday!
The messy history of pristine landscapes
Researchers reconstruct the relationship between changing sociopolitical conditions and their effect on the landscape.
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. 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.
Mineral Monday: Staurolite
This week, learn about the mineral staurolite and its unique twinned formation.
Mineral Monday: Giant Sloth Tracks
The Keck Museum houses the only public collection of fossils found at the Carson City trackway.
Active volcanoes lure College of Science geologist to remote Kamchatka
Philipp Ruprecht and team get treated to several eruptions in trek on northern peninsula
Mineral Monday: Native Copper
This week, explore the Keck Museum's extensive native copper collection.
College of Science program helps launch the first multi-university graduate course
The 鶹ӳ partners with five other universities nationwide to offer new topics in hydrology research.
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.
鶹ӳ Seismological Lab reports swarm of 90 earthquakes in south Reno
University reports several magnitude 2 and lower quakes, no damage reported
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.
Is commercialization the new status symbol for academic scientists?
A 鶹ӳ faculty member interviewed 61 scientists at four top research universities, examining how they think about commercial rewards
New program awards chemistry lab safety
Three Teaching Assistants recognized for their success in undergraduate chemistry lab safety
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.
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 seed study experiment targets rangeland restoration
New genetic study methods, targeted seed production in four-year study by CABNR, College of Science
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
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.
Space station chief scientist to talk about medicine, world, technology
Discover Science Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 9, free and open to the public
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
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
College of Science students speak at the 2017 Scholarship Luncheon
Scholarship recipients met with donors at the annual College of Science Scholarship Luncheon
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
Practicing for pizza: The Great 鶹ӳ 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
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
From M*A*S*H to intestines, Alan Alda speaks to journalism students
Alan Alda engages students and professors about science communication
Going back to school: 鶹ӳ’s Jenny Ouyang travels for the birds
NSF grant funds 鶹ӳ research, expeditions, education about birds and urbanization
College of Science talks Diversity, Space, Superstrings, HIV
Discover Science Lecture Series begins its seventh year at 鶹ӳ
InNEVenture Fund enters second year of ramping up ideas and technologies for commercialization
Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for 鶹ӳ Research and Innovation Corporation program
鶹ӳFIT: Freshman Intensive Transition boot camp begins Saturday, Aug. 19
Nearly 1,450 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success
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 “blind” systems
Social event of the (solar) season: 鶹ӳ prepares for eclipse
鶹ӳ’s Fleischmann Planetarium is excited for upcoming solar eclipse
University collaboration leads HIL Applied Medical to name Reno as North American headquarters
Win-win-win: 鶹ӳ Terawatt Facility hosts research, Israeli-based company invests in equipment and proton-therapy advances for cancer treatment
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
Gov. Sandoval signs, seals and now University to deliver a new Engineering Building
A day of firsts –鶹ӳ governor the first governor to arrive in an autonomous vehicle to the University’s first bill signing
AlertTahoe fire camera network readies for robust fire season, adds cameras
鶹ӳ Seismological Lab system helps firefighters respond to wildfires with mountaintop monitoring
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
Herpetologist Harry Greene to close Discover Science Lecture Series
The award-winning author and professor will discuss how natural history influences values
Symposium highlights research, creative, scholarly activity by undergraduate students
Undergraduate Research develops resources to further facilitate students in pursuit of research in various fields
University's third annual "Day at the Museum" promises learning, fun
The event will feature 11 museums covering diverse interests from astronomy to art
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
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
The University invites you to a 'Day at the Museum'
11 museums covering a range of interests will participate in the campus-wide event
Wonder of the Mekong: Billions of fish migrate across Cambodia each year
鶹ӳ teams with international agencies to study fish migration in Tonle Sap River
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 ‘smelly’ research
Seed-grants support creative, interdisciplinary research such as effort to explain why smell plays such a key role in life
Biology professor is elected a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society
Vladimir Pravosudov has spent his career studying behavior and cognition in small birds
Planetary scientist and Saturn expert Carolyn Porco will speak at 鶹ӳ
Discover Science Lecture Series turns its eyes to the sky March 16 as part of the series
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
Climate change increases lethal dehydration risk in desert songbirds
College of Science-led multi-institution study focuses on southwest United States
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 expert to explain mystery of why swatting flies is tough
Michael Dickinson, will speak as part of the 鶹ӳ’s Discover Science Lecture Series
From the 鶹ӳ to the moon
Sid Pathak and his students’ work on carbon nanotubes will soon grace the lunar surface
New 鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology faculty geologist
Andrew Zuza will study the unique history of 鶹ӳ’s geology, tectonics and crustal deformation
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
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 ‘Living Lab’
Neuroscientist and bioengineer to speak about aerodynamic feats of fruit flies
Michael Dickinson to present Feb. 16 in free Discover Science Lecture Series at 鶹ӳ
Meet the Geothermal Energy Center’s new director
Bridget Ayling took over the director position at the GBCGE last spring
Hawthorne, Nev. hit by three magnitude 5.5 to 5.7 earthquakes
鶹ӳ seismologists work with other agencies to monitor, respond to events
What Namibia can teach us
鶹ӳ associate professor Jill Heaton's work in the southern African nation benefits students both there and here
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
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 system helps firefighters respond to catastrophic wildfires
University’s partnership with Tahoe Prosperity Center expands mountaintop monitoring
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
Monster Fish leave Reno, invade Chattanooga, Tenn
National Geographic exhibition featuring the work of 鶹ӳ researcher Zeb Hogan opens at the Tennessee Aquarium
Register now for the Oct. 20 Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut public earthquake drill
University’s seismological lab uses drill to help 鶹ӳns learn, prepare for earthquakes
Felicity Muth gets distinguished AAUW Award
Grant to help further her bee behavior research in Anne Leonard Lab
鶹ӳFIT: Freshman Intensive Transition boot camp begins Sunday, Aug. 21
More than 1,000 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success
USGS awards $3.7 million for ShakeAlert Earthquake Early Warning System
鶹ӳ Seismological Lab to initially integrate eastern California within the Tahoe-Truckee corridor
World’s water ecology, ecosystem issues addressed by new Global Water Center
New University collaboration approved by the 鶹ӳ System of Higher Education Board of Regents
鶹ӳ Scholars Signing Days celebrate 8 years
The University includes 50 National Merit Scholarship Finalists and 300 Presidential Scholars - and growing
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
Magnitude 3.9 one of 300 earthquakes near Gerlach, 鶹ӳ
鶹ӳ Seismological Lab in College of Science continues to monitor seismic activity
University places First overall at Intercollegiate Mining Competition
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering students compete in a variety of events
Emily Weissgerber named University’s Spring 2016 Herz Gold Medalist
Biology student earns top grade-point average, plans for a career in healthcare
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
Hubble telescope director reveals passion for astronomy, exploring universe
Robert Williams is next speaker for the Discover Science Lecture Series, April 21
Earthquake scientists convene in Reno for premiere annual convention
Seismological Society of America’s annual meeting to address latest earthquake research
Students to talk about experiencing 7.3 Nepal aftershock, field studies
Two grad students and professor studied seismic effects of devastating, deadly earthquake
Global experts to inform region on economic recovery after devastating earthquakes
Earthquake Economic Resiliency Forum for public, economic leaders and disaster officials
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 鶹ӳ
University takes 2nd place at National Mine Team Competition
Students compete against other top schools by engaging in real world engineering problems
University program designed to address qualified math, science teacher shortage
鶹ӳTeach offers STEM majors interested in secondary education a dual degree, without added cost or time, ensuring practiced teachers enter the classroom
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
College of Science cartographers receive awards at state GIS conference
Cartographers and GIS Specialists recognized for their work on two maps
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
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
University researchers uncover new findings about bees and memory
Project in the College of Science Leonard Lab funded through National Science Foundation
Thousands of 2015 鶹ӳ Earthquakes
鶹ӳ earthquake expertise spans the globe
Top Stories of 2015
A list of the most-visited 鶹ӳ Today stories of 2015
The beauty of 鶹ӳ on full display in 2016 鶹ӳ Geology Calendar
鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology’s new calendar includes geological images and information on 鶹ӳ’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’s work comes to life at The Discovery museum
National Geographic’s Monster Fish traveling exhibition visits Reno
University to host 12th Annual Student World Water Forum
Key water issues explored through student presentations and panel discussions
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
Autonomous car finishes record-setting trip in Mexico
鶹ӳ math professor, researcher successfully rides from Nogales to Mexico City
Discover 鶹ӳ’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
鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead community on Earth Science Week field trip Oct. 17-18
The Block ‘N’ goes downtown: University Innevation Center opens
鶹ӳ Innevation Center, ‘Powered by Switch,’ will propel innovation, economic impact
Great 鶹ӳ Earthquake occurred 100 years ago in Pleasant Valley
College of Science to hold talk and field trip Oct. 3 to commemorate 鶹ӳ’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
A catastrophic fire could undo decades of protecting Lake Tahoe
College of Science 24/7 fire monitoring camera system unveiled at annual Tahoe Summit
Earthquake activity in far northwest 鶹ӳ continues
College of Science's 鶹ӳ Seismological Laboratory monitors the year-long earthquake swarms
New science-based roadmap to protect Lake Tahoe from aquatic invaders
鶹ӳ teams with agencies in private-public partnership to preserve ecosystem
Forging new geothermal resources through research
U.S. Department of Energy project calls on University expertise in geologic modeling and geothermal exploration
Fire-spotting camera system installed on Great Basin mountain peaks
Bureau of Land Management and 鶹ӳ 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
AlertTahoe fire camera network tracks Washington Fire, seeks crowd sourcing and monitoring
鶹ӳ's Seismo Lab building comprehensive system to cover region with fire-spotting technology
Separating five facts from earthquake fiction in “San Andreas,” the movie
College of Science seismological lab director offers science-grounded view of Hollywood disaster film
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 鶹ӳ in biological processes
University honors 2015 Spring Senior Scholar recipients
Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 13
Earthquake scientists go to Himalayas for seismic research
鶹ӳ team to continue ongoing research south of Kathmandu, Nepal
鶹ӳTeach 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
Monster Fish expert Zeb Hogan to talk about big fish
鶹ӳ College of Science’s Discover Science lecture May 7
Governor calls on University drought experts
As appointees to the 鶹ӳ Drought Forum, Doug Boyle and Mark Walker will help set the course to water sustainability for 鶹ӳ
University research informs public, agencies on drought response
From historic role to today’s rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise, faculty members help 鶹ӳ, 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
Mackay Mine Design Team competes in international competition
College of Science team uses experience to look ahead toward next year’s event
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
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 鶹ӳ 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
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
鶹ӳ Seismological Laboratory continues to monitor ongoing activity in far northwest 鶹ӳ
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
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 鶹ӳ researcher
Northern 鶹ӳ 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 鶹ӳ to talk geothermal
Students, faculty, industry leaders, agency reps participate in informal forum on geothermal in 鶹ӳ
Campus joins Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut Thursday
560,000 鶹ӳ participants, including the University, will practice Drop, Cover and Hold-on earthquake response
鶹ӳ geologists host inaugural event for National Earth Science Week
Public invited to University’s first Discover 鶹ӳ open house at Great Basin Science and Sample Records Library in north Reno Oct. 15 and 16
鶹ӳ geologists host interactive field trip in northern 鶹ӳ
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 “Moneyball” to accurately predict how weather impacts baseball
鶹ӳ 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
University leaders applaud Tesla gigafactory decision
Colleges contributes to economic development through workforce development, research, and industry collaboration
350 freshmen take challenge of academic boot camp
鶹ӳFit expanded to all colleges to drive student success
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
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
Mountain ecosystems scientists to convene at University July 16-19
International workshop to discuss socio-ecologic issues of mountain environments
They’re coming to the University of 鶹ӳ!
University recognized best-and-brightest scholars during sixth annual signing ceremonies
Making science fun for children
University's Science Partners Program joins with Washoe County School District
Interdisciplinary graduate programs give University distinction
Offers academic buffet for tailoring degree program, contributes to student employability
鶹ӳ 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
Campaigns, cups and canoes
Students learn teamwork and gain real-life experience in collegiate competitions
University research informs public, agencies on drought response (2014)
Rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise helps 鶹ӳ, 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
University’s College of Science debuts first art exhibit
Half of 鶹ӳ’s counties represented in 85 scenic photos available to public
Robert Ballard, discoverer of Titanic wreckage, featured at University lecture
Ocean explorer final speaker in this year’s free public Discover Science Lecture Series
Grad programs ranked among the nation’s best
鶹ӳ 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
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
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
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
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
鶹ӳ Bureau of Geology and Mines director awarded fellowship
Jim Faulds recognized for work in tectonics and structural geology
Physics department offers free telescope viewing of new supernova
Experts on hand Friday night at observatory on Redfield Campus in south Reno
History of 鶹ӳ’s second oldest museum to be displayed at Keck Museum
The “Earthquakes, Chukars and Millionaires: The ‘Mackay Mines’ Story” exhibit will open Feb. 1
Physics professor visits University to discuss education transformation
Noah Finkelstein will give lecture on improving student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes
University poised to support selection of 鶹ӳ as UAV development center
鶹ӳ partners with industry, state to enhance education, research and outreach in support of unmanned aerial system development
Professor receives international accolades for geological research
鶹ӳ professor Stacia Gordon to discuss her research on partial melting at awards banquet in Vienna
University’s Keck Museum to exhibit 鶹ӳ’s moon rocks
Public invited to open house/unveiling Dec. 13 in historic Mackay School of Mines building
Physicist Brian Greene brings “Why 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
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 鶹ӳ
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 鶹ӳ 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
鶹ӳ’s Mario Alpuche, receives five year grant from National Science Foundation
鶹ӳ researchers collaborate to preserve Lake Tahoe
鶹ӳ conducts invasives, forest health and environmental monitoring 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 鶹ӳ Governor in trade mission to Mexico
Mission supported 鶹ӳ’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
鶹ӳ Seismological Lab and 鶹ӳ 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
鶹ӳ to build cyber infrastructure, workforce development related to NSHE-wide project
Justin Lopez named 鶹ӳ’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
Chemistry's Young named April Employee of Month
Brock Young, whose work has gone well beyond the Chemistry stockroom, named SEC Employee of Month
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
鶹ӳ awards its first renewable energy certificate
Online program teaches professionals, government officials variety of renewable energy topics
Brain Awareness Week comes to 鶹ӳ, K-12 students get to touch human brain
Students in rural 鶹ӳ regions and Discovery Museum to participate in Brain Awareness Week events
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
鶹ӳ Terawatt Facility explores plasma, powers up for industry collaborations
Largest university laser and pulsed-power accelerator combo in US studies plasma physics, fusion
A faculty mentor who's twice as sweet
School of Journalism's Bob Felten honored not once, but twice, by Senior Scholars
鶹ӳ Welcomes First BS-DMD Student
Gifted pre-dentistry student Milan Montero makes her mark at 鶹ӳ
Yellowstone Wolf Project director to speak Dec. 6
Renowned biologist to make appearance as part of Discover Science Lecture Series
鶹ӳ Bureau of Mines and Geology produces 2013 鶹ӳ landscape calendar
The NBMG is selling a 15-month calendar including different geological themes in the state of 鶹ӳ.
Engineering grad students bring energy research into K-12 classrooms
Mechanical Engineering receives $1.2 million NSF grant for new science/engineering initiative
鶹ӳ 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 “Great 鶹ӳ 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
College of Science's Frybarger is Oct. Employee of Month
Program Officer is named SEC Classified Employee of Month
Register now for “Great 鶹ӳ ShakeOut” public earthquake drill
College of Science seismological lab uses drill to help 鶹ӳns 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
鶹ӳ Academy snags spot as finalist in Geothermal Energy Association’s Honors awards
Geography Department's Douglas Boyle appointed new 鶹ӳ State Climatologist
Heads State Climate Office in College of Science public service department
Goldwater Scholar awarded prestigious national fellowship
鶹ӳ student Anna Koster awarded major awards for excellence in academics, research
Rapid Sierra 鶹ӳ uplift tracked by scientists at the 鶹ӳ
鶹ӳ Geodetic Lab uses GPS and radar for most precise measurements over entire mountain range
鶹ӳ 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 鶹ӳ used for NASA quake monitoring test
鶹ӳ Geodetic Lab operates largest GPS network processing system in world
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.
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
鶹ӳ 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
New astronomy complex at Redfield Campus unveiled
Two high-power telescopes and public viewing area featured for outreach and education
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
Water expert Goldman to speak on world water crisis
New faculty member to present Dec. 2 in Discover Science Lecture Series
Students enter international genetic engineering competition
Reno team travels to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to present research
Many variables can come together to impact the planet’s harmony.
Understanding climate change through many disciplines
University and DRI release 2010 publication for Tahoe Summit
“Top 10” list highlights research being done to preserve Lake Tahoe
New technology makes history with high definition underwater mapping at Tahoe
鶹ӳ 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
Science Fair director feels strong affinity for event
George Ochs brings more than 30 years experience to the event