Under the microscope
Established in 2015, the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Microbeam Laboratory houses various state-of-the-art instruments for use by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and beyond.
Learn about available instruments
Recent news from the Mackay School
Undergraduate students prepare fossils found during class field trip
Alumnus and department chair provide unique opportunity to prepare fossils as part of paleobiology course
Northern Nevada Heat Summit draws experts from across the region
The summit was designed to align efforts toward mitigating and adapting to heat in Northern Nevada
Researchers call for increased collaboration around domino effect of natural hazards
Early identification of risks can mitigate future harm