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A group photo of the Nevada Seismo Lab outside the Reno Ice rink.

Outreach at the ice rink

Nevada Seismological Laboratory visits the Reno Ice Raiders

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Student intern at Idaho National Laboratory contributes to metallurgy science

Undergraduate student supports critical mineral research efforts

A woman and boy install a small device onto the passenger-side window of their car.

Reno-Sparks Heat Mapping Project releases detailed urban heat data | El proyecto de mapeo de calor de Reno-Sparks publica datos detallados sobre el calor urbano

Summer 2024 data collection effort results provide stakeholders with maps of region’s urban heat island

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