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Events at the College of Science
The College of Science welcomes the public to engage in our Discover Science Lecture Series, graduate program seminars and other activities and events for curious minds.
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Explore the Department of Chemistry's seminar program with invited speakers of international stature, including regular presentations by Nobel laureates.
Department news
The University’s 2020 Outstanding Researcher award recognizes the amazing discoveries, scientific contributions and career of Geoff Blewitt
In his first five years, the chemical biologist has led important research on bacterial communication and raised the bar for grant funding
Leading biomedical researcher Mick Hitchcock shares a message of congratulations online in lieu of a traditional graduation speech.
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
Prestigious science journal publishes College of Science researchers’ milestone findings
The Chemistry Demonstration Series, launched by a professor-student duo, ignites a passion for science in K-12 learners.
James Kenyon named director of University of Nevada, Reno institute designed to complement and extend the energy, experience and potential in the neurosciences
Chemistry professor creates new technology for vastly improved smart window performance
New directors named to centers for bioinformatics and genomics
The Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology welcomes Dr. Paul Cox at December 2018 Launch Symposium
The Hitchcock Center will formalize and enhance the highly successful interdisciplinary and international collaborations in the fields of chemical ecology and natural products chemistry.
Past University research honorees offer faculty community a voice on campus and beyond
University’s Christopher Barile discusses how smart windows can be the future of windows
Recognized for early successes and discoveries in research fields of chemistry, psychology
2018 Foundation Established Innovator Awardee is working with compounds that have the potential to save lives and improve health
Mick Hitchcock will speak April 5 at 7 p.m. as part of the Discover Science Lecture Series
Three Teaching Assistants recognized for their success in undergraduate chemistry lab safety
Presentations represented a variety of disciplines, including sustainable plant production and street art in virtual reality
David Leitner and Wei Yan receive national recognition for their distinguished contributions to science
Discover Science Lecture Series begins its seventh year at Nevada
Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for Nevada Research and Innovation Corporation program
Technology leader Switch provides critical data-ecosystem infrastructure to power Pronghorn, the University's new cluster, and the regional economy
University honorees receive Teaching Award, Academic Advising Awards and Student Scholar Awards; in addition to Regents' Researcher and Rising Researcher of the Year
The biology professor and researcher have been making waves with their work on bees
The five-year grant will fund research on interactions between insects, microbes and their environment
College of Science researchers looking for solutions to world’s need for new medicines
Don Hardy in English and Sarah Cummings in Chemistry, the University's finest teachers for 2016, share many common traits
Canyon Springs High School graduate caps academic career as top-achieving student
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 23 graduate program rankings
Colleges contributes to economic development through workforce development, research, and industry collaboration
Offers academic buffet for tailoring degree program, contributes to student employability
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings
Groundbreaking work in computational methods to locate signaling pathways in proteins featured
48 biology, neuroscience students complete College of Science pilot project
University of Nevada, Reno’s Mario Alpuche, receives five year grant from National Science Foundation
Chemistry Professor David Leitner's well-rounded career now includes being named a prestigious American Physical Society fellow
Joe Cline, professor of chemistry and College of Science assistant dean, has been named vice provost, undergraduate education
University of Nevada, Reno student Anna Koster awarded major awards for excellence in academics, research
Brian Frost bonds through research and relationships.