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

Four ATMS graduate students receive $5,000 Graduate Dean’s Merit Scholarship

October 07, 2024

Four ATMS graduate students, Palina Bahdanovich, Rahele Barjeste Vaezi, Ghazal Mehdizadeh, and Ananya Sen, were awarded the $5,000 Graduate Dean’s Merit Scholarship for the 2024-25 academic year in recognition of their academic excellence and scholarly potential

Kathleen Clough received $10,000 Robert E. Dickenson Scholarship

September 30, 2024

ATMS Ph.D. student Kathleen Clough received $10,000 Robert E. Dickenson Scholarship.

Sean O'Neil presents in Mountain Climate Conference

September 19, 2024

Sean O'Neil, an ATMS Ph.D. student advised by Dr. Dan McEvoy, presented research on rain-on-snow climatology and its implications for structural snow load estimates at the Mountain Climate Conference 2024 in Tahoe City, California.

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Upcoming events

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

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