Innovating to advance our understanding and knowledge of the earth-atmosphere system

A dynamic field incorporating physics, chemistry, hydrology and mathematics that explores the structure of the Earth's atmosphere.

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The Interdisciplinary Atmospheric Sciences Graduate Program

Learn more about the Atmospheric Sciences graduate program, the admissions process and resources for student support.

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About us

Learn more about our research interests and interdisciplinary departments and partners that create our unique academic program.

About us

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Degree programs

Admission requirements, deadlines, program timelines, funding information and more outlining the doctoral and master's programs.

Program information

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Student resources

Program handbook, career information, and a list of student organizations and campus resources.

Student resources

Meet people who are as passionate about the planet as you are.

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People of Atmospheric Sciences

Our faculty come together from more than eight units across campus and the Reno area. Learn more about their areas of interest and current projects.

People

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Research areas

Research in Atmospheric Science is shaping the way we understand our planet, the resources on it, and how we protect it.

Research

Recent achievements

Joseph Marino received the Whittell Forest Graduate Research Grant

July 01, 2025

Joseph Marino received the Whittell Forest Graduate Research Grant.

Rajan Bhandari presented his research on mesoscale analysis

June 26, 2025

ATMS Ph.D. student Rajan Bhandari gave a presentation on mesoscale analysis.

Allison Krantz presented her research on fire weather

May 15, 2025

ATMS M.S. student Allison Krantz gave a presentation on fire weather.

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Upcoming events

View upcoming atmospheric sciences events, such as our seminar series, dissertation defense and more.

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