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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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Julie Loisel smiles in front of a mountainous landscape.

Peatland geographer Julie Loisel funded by NSF CAREER Award

Loisel awarded $816,000 to study peatlands in the tropics

A measuring stick in the foreground. The background, in focus, has two people standing in a slot canyon with water between them and the measuring stick.

Research published in PNAS proposes a new model that predicts river tributary length and spacing

The work may improve scientists’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks

Julie Loisel and Cody Reed stand in the Tahoe Meadows smiling.

Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a “science vacation”

Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

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