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The Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering enjoys a long and proud history at the University of Nevada, Reno which continues to shape the School's success today. Learn how your unique interests in science and engineering align with our degree programs and the lucrative careers in high demand in Nevada and around the world.

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Six cutting edge departments with Infinite opportunity. Learn about how science and engineering align with our degree program and the demand in Nevada.
Compilation of videos showing scientists and engineers conducting research across a range of disciplines related to the mining industry, including chemistry, technology, sustainability and more.

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A view of a meadow-covered valley from the valley floor. There is snow in some parts of the meadow and mountains rising to the left and right.

Which questions do peatland scientists want to answer most?

University of Nevada, Reno researcher and colleagues surveyed hundreds of scientists worldwide to identify priority questions

Nevada State Geologist joins AEMA Board of Trustees

Jowitt’s expertise in critical minerals and his role in academia made him an excellent candidate

A camera feed with logos at the top including the Nevada Seismological Laboratory, the University of Nevada, Reno and the Bureau of Land Management. Information text is in a banner across the bottom of the feed. The feed shows several mountain ranges, most of which have little snow on them.

Heat wave breaks March monthly high temperature records in Nevada

Double whammy of low snowpack and record high temperatures may foreshadow drought conditions and elevated fire risk, climate and wildfire experts agree

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