University of Nevada, Reno geologist receives national mining award
March 4, 2013 • By Stephany Kirby
Jonathan Price, former director of the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology at the University of Nevada, Reno and state geologist emeritus, received a Gold Medal.

John Muntean new director of Center for Research in Economic Geology
January 18, 2013 • Staff Report
John Muntean has been named director of the Ralph J. Roberts Center for Research in Economic Geology at the University of Nevada, Reno.

EarthScope selects Graham Kent to participate in national lecture series
January 17, 2013 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Graham Kent to lecture at several universities this year as part of EarthScope annual speaker series.

Nevada Seismological Lab used quake-monitoring network to track Sutter’s Mill meteorite
December 21, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Nevada Seismological Lab tracks low-flying meteorite across Nevada sky

Geological Sciences' Russell is Dec. Employee of Month
December 7, 2012 • Staff Report
Known for her ability to help, Marie Russell earns honor

Duck, cover and hold-on in “Great Nevada ShakeOut” earthquake drill 10/18 at 10:18
October 17, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Duck, cover and hold-on in “Great Nevada ShakeOut” earthquake drill 10/18 at 10:18

2012 Earth Science Week provides free geological field trip
October 8, 2012 • By Stephany Kirby
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology is holding its 15th annual Earth Science Week field trip, part of a national celebration of earth sciences.

Alpine Fault study shows new evidence for regular magnitude 8 earthquakes
July 27, 2012 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Glenn Biasi of the Nevada Seismological Lab co-authors Science journal article showing regular magnitude 8 earthquakes in New Zealand.

University’s National Geothermal Academy recognized for outstanding leadership
July 25, 2012 • By Megan Akers
University of Nevada Reno's National Geothermal Academy was recently named a finalist in the Geothermal Energy Association’s Honors awards.

Director of Geology receives Lifetime Achievement Award
May 22, 2012 • By Jaclyn McBride
University of Nevada, Reno Director of Geology recognized for his contributions in earthquake risk reduction.

Seismic Characterization and Offshore Seismic Research Project at San Onofre
May 3, 2012
Nevada Seismological Lab Director Graham Kent is part of team with Scripps Institution of Oceanography to gather seismic data off the coast of San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

University of Nevada, Reno researchers discover new research use for plaque
May 1, 2012 • By Claudene Wharton
Researchers G. Richard Scott and Simon R. Poulson discovered that very small particles of plaque removed from the teeth of ancient populations may provide good clues about their diets.

University using new tech to record Antarctic Ocean, ice temps
December 23, 2011 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Scott Tyler takes temperature of McMurdo Ice Shelf and ocean below in Antarctica

Nevada scientists take the world’s temperature with $1 million grant
September 6, 2011 • By Mike Wolterbeek
$1 million grant continues temperature data gathering center in College of Science

Seismo lab director co-authors report on cause of San Andreas earthquakes
June 29, 2011 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Seismo lab director Kent co-authors report on Salton Sea flooding as cause of San Andreas earthquakes

Hydrologist Scott Tyler named to national science panel
February 24, 2010 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Scott Tyler has been appointed to a select National Academy of Sciences panel.

Suarez develops new solar distillation pond methods
January 5, 2010 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Ecosystems of terminus lakes around the world could benefit from a new system being developed at the University of Nevada.

National hydrological facility on campus funded by NSF
October 26, 2009 • By Mike Wolterbeek
As part of an $890,000 grant from the National Science Foundation, Scott Tyler is developing a national community-user facility for environmental sensing.

National Geographic to feature student in documentary
January 2, 2009 • By Jon Fortenbury
National Geographic will feature Wendy Orr, a Nevada graduate research assistant, in a one-hour documentary on Canyonlands National Park that will air this spring.

Taking nature's temperature
December 16, 2008 • By Mike Wolterbeek
Using innovative and incredibly long thermometers, Scott Tyler is making environmental observations that once were impossible.

Nevada second in Mars University Rover competition
June 11, 2008 • By Sue Putnam
The competition combines engineering and science into a single competition and provides an invaluable experience for the students.

Three grad programs rank in top 50
April 23, 2008 • By Sue Putnam
For the first time, a trio of Nevada programs are ranked in U.S. News & World Report's listings of top graduate programs.

Making 'mom' proud, Wesnousky accepts Tibbitts Award
April 8, 2008 • By John Trent
In a surprise ceremony Tuesday in the classroom of Steve Wesnousky, Provost Jannet Vreeland announces that Wesnousky, professor of geology and seismology, is the University’s top teacher.