The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch
The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in Nevada
Ten students traveled to Montana to show off their traditional mining skills
Political science professor Elizabeth Koebele is joined by Colby Pellegrino
Interim Nevada State Climatologist Tom Albright reviews the past three months and what it means for the state
The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding research
Historical University commitment to mining continues
Rocks that naturally lay in precarious positions remained upright during an earthquake, surprising seismologists
Colby Pellegrino to discuss status of the Colorado River for Discover Science Lecture Series
Interim Nevada State Climatologist Tom Albright reflects on the wet summer in Nevada and what the next few months might bring
University takes part in annual earthquake preparedness drill
Researcher partners with Lithium Americas to find sustainable carbon solutions
This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one Nevada county under drought watch
Earthquake geologists on the GEER research team gain greater understanding of the impacts of the February earthquake
Drought still remains in southern Nevada, but has disappeared in most of the state
Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee shares a report on Nevada’s climate over the past few months, and what to expect in the next quarter
The competition is focused on carbon management
Nevada reservoirs are in good condition across the state; Lake Mead's levels have been rising
The session took a deep dive into the responsibilities of scientists to diversify the field
The wet spring across much of Nevada alleviated drought and may provide a buffer against a rapid return to drought
Tristan Morrice uses the Edward Morrice Mineral Processing Laboratory
Chu receives $3.3M DOE ARPA-E grant to study mineral processing of rare earth minerals
Only a small portion of the state is still in drought, and Lake Mead levels are forecasted to improve. Fire risk in northwestern Nevada is likely to be higher than normal by July.
The team won first place at the 45th International Collegiate Mining Competition
Jack Norbeck spoke about Fervo Energy's project with Google using geothermal energy in Northern Nevada
Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides an outlook and report for climate and weather
Senator Cortez Masto received the AASG’s Pick and Gavel award
State Climatologist shares a quarterly update about Nevada’s ongoing drought
Researchers developing software to simulate autonomous mining operations
The first speaker of the Energy Solutions Forum, Chris Field, gave an introduction on climate change-related problems and possible solutions. More speakers are coming these following weeks.
Daniel Trugman joined the University in 2022
New exhibit explores climate through art, utilizes previously closed space
Geologist explains differences between meteorites and meteor-wrongs
Nevada Seismological Laboratory professor receives prestigious award honoring outstanding contributions to the Seismological Society of America
Student researcher Lea Gifford suggests ways in which the Wolf Pack can help make spaces across campus more accessible
A multi-centennial drought termed the Late Holocene Dry Period could serve as a map for future climate projections, Indigenous human responses a model for resilience and adaptability
Philipp Ruprecht aims to identify how and when lithium deposits are enriched
Three student posters won awards at the American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting
Brings extensive experience in hydrological sciences to DOE’s review board
Nevada has been experiencing drought after drought
Research in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution provides a new explanation for why so many of the extinct marine reptiles died in the same location in central Nevada
Reno faces challenges as a growing city in the era of climate change. Faculty in the College of Science are focused on solutions.
Will your department's name be on the plaque next year?
Six years of research leads to new theories (and new cooking methods) at the Puyehue Cordón Caulle volcano
Department of Geography professor will use her professional experience to help remedy past erasures
A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant helps geographers, health scientists and community leaders identify areas of need
Research looking at preserved butterflies reveals the complex story in a grain of pollen
Graduate student Mara Nutt looks for answers in the Santa Ynez Mountains
Recycle your lithium and rechargeable batteries and devices at the Joe
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Professor Stacia Gordon hits the road for another YouTube cameo
The books featured here were written or edited by faculty, alumni or students in the College of Science
Researchers from four distinct disciplines, engineers from Nevada Gold Mines, Kinross, and McClelland Laboratories and University Libraries will bring a new learning tool to students
Among the awardees are Las Vegas’s city planner, a globe-trotting fish biologist, a psychologist providing culturally sensitive services and more
Yerington nears the completion of a USDA-funded project to remove and replace the rural Nevada city's 100-year-old sewer and water systems.
Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on
Earth Science Week this year is celebrated from Oct. 9-15
Chris Kratt travels to Antarctic to set up temperature sensing devices and retrieve data
Researchers in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering weigh in on a hotly debated topic in tectonics and geomorphology: the age of the Sierra Nevada mountain range
As a first-generation Latina in mining, Isabel Peñaloza Araujo feels proud of her accomplishments, especially as an international student in the U.S. She is well on her way to accomplishing plenty more
Assistant geological engineering professor Michael Gardner visited the sites of flooding in Yellowstone National Park to determine how geostructure integrity was compromised
Hydrogeology student Drake McCrimmon found space to be himself while doing science on the Greenland ice sheet.
Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.
The 2022 meeting is being hosted by the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.
Metallurgical Engineering professor Ehsan Vahidi to serve as associate editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management
The Mackay School honored donors, alumni, faculty and staff with a focus on celebrating the successes of students at the 2022 Mackay Banquet.
Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt discusses what it was like to be on the Moon's surface, what we're still learning from the samples brought back to Earth and what the future of lunar exploration looks like
Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.
Alumnus of the Department of Geography’s Land Use Planning Master’s program aims to address climate change and invest in climate-smart infrastructure in rural Nevada
Researchers from the Department of Geography are making use of new drone technology with support from the Global Climate Change Foundation.
College of Science researcher leading one-year project to address urban and rural water issues
The Discover Science Lecture Series continues with a visit from Apollo 17 astronaut and scientist Harrison Schmitt who stepped off the Moon's surface on December 19 during the last lunar visit.
Stacia Gordon has been featured in several videos on CWU Professor Nick Zentner's YouTube channel.
Protect Our Winters group featured in "Winter Sports are on Thin Ice"
Student researchers studied security in a variety of fields.
Two graduate students in the geography program spotted a new behavior in a lizard species.
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering professor finds ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector, up to 9.4 gigatons of carbon dioxide through 2050
Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.
Students, faculty and alumni participated in many aspects of this year's AEMA conference
College of Science study finds climate change a factor in decrease of snowpack in the Western United States
Chu will use the professorship to establish connections with the mining industry, support his other research and expand opportunities for students.
Funds raised support University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Alumni from the College of Science and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering were commended at last night's annual event.
Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on
Through research and mapping, geography graduate student and member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Autumn Harry recognizes Indigenous place names to honor her Numu (Northern Paiute) homelands.
Michael Gardner visited Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium as part of a reconnaissance team to see how geo-structures performed with severe flooding.
Tour western Nevada’s hydrologic cycle and rapidly evolving landscapes with the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Saturday, October 16
University of Nevada, Reno and DigitalPath technicians deploy latest technology onto mountaintop camera platform
Unraveling the sub-surface geology of the Truckee Meadows using fiber-optics
Rural Nevada teachers get support in offering earth sciences curriculum
Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi, '70 Metallurgical Engineering M.S., is awarded one of the highest professional honors accorded an engineer.
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering will bring delegates from around the world for hands-on trainings in energy resource minerals governance related topics.
Kinross Term Assistant Professor in Mining Engineering Javad Sattarvand comments on the challenges overcome by the Nevada mining industry over the past year.
Professor and Chair of the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering and member of the Mars Exploration Rover Team answers questions about roving on Mars.
Students receive financial assistance for everything from tuition to groceries.
Foundation Professor and planetary scientist Wendy Calvin will discuss the evolution of Mars rovers in her March 11 Discover Science virtual lecture.
Students take home cash prizes for short videos depicting life as science students in annual competition.
Census of marine plankton fossils reveals inability to adapt to large shifts in climate
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology compiles scenic photos, Nevada facts in annual calendar
University of Nevada, Reno’s Bureau of Mines and Geology event Sat., Oct. 17
Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on
College of Science awarded $10 million DOE grant to develop comprehensive ‘toolkit’ for industry
College of Science public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic
The University’s 2020 Outstanding Researcher award recognizes the amazing discoveries, scientific contributions and career of Geoff Blewitt
University geoscience teams monitoring, finding, mapping damage and surface ruptures
Watch the short documentary Fertile Waters and an episode of Mineral Monday, both official selections in the festival, on May 5 at 7 p.m. at the virtual festival.
College of Science seismological lab tracks seismic activity in Silver State
Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering student receives prestigious award granted to the top 5% of student participants.
Geologist and newly appointed Director of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering plans to continue Mackay’s proud legacy with a fresh vision for the school in mind.
Graduate Students in the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering took home 1st and 3rd in the meeting's poster competition
Assistant Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering honored as an early career scientist by the American Geophysical Union.
Mineral Monday heads up to Virginia City with two very special guests in this three-part season finale.
Learn about the stunning mineral cerussite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday
College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes
Watch this week's episode about the mineral, hemimorphite, and check it out in the Keck Museum for yourself.
Participants will learn about the geology of the Truckee Meadows and Virginia City
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday featuring the Keck Museum's wolframite specimens.
The College of Science and Mackay School honored an impressive group of alumni at the annual Alumni of the Year reception on September 25.
University of Nevada, Reno’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn and prepare for earthquakes
University receives $1.25 million grant to create an interdisciplinary team of professionals, partnered with the world’s largest mining companies, in order to advance technology and automation in mines.
Learn about the mineral that holds the number 1 spot on the Mohs Hardness Scale.
Learn about the mineral, corundum, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday with Garrett Barmore.
Camera goes live on University of Nevada, Reno’s AlertWildfire website
College of Science leads effort to monitor, research, assess earthquake hazards
Professor of Geography and US Army veteran paratrooper Ken Nussear participated in the 75th anniversary reenactment of D-Day
College of Science geologists are successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy
College of Science team successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy
Mineral Monday competition winner, Vera, co-hosts this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the Ichthyosaur.
Take an interactive walking tour of 10 University museums on and around campus
The Mackay Muckers had enough female recruits for both men's and a women's teams for the first time in five years.
Margery McKnight Carr was the only woman and the third in history to have graduated from the Mackay School of Mines in 1951
College of Science geologist on the science team for the rover Opportunity
The Keck Museum is excited to announce its first-ever Mineral Monday competition!
A look back at some remarkable images from the Mackay School's past.
Lahontan cutthroat trout species re-discovery was the most clicked on Nevada Today story in 2018
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology’s regional-scale lidar mapping provides novel insights into earthquake, flood and glacial history
Learn about the beautiful green mineral, dioptase, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
This week's specimen looks like a diamond, is called a diamond, but is not a diamond at all!
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology compiles scenic photos, Nevada facts in annual calendar
This week, learn about common opal, precious opal and Nevada's state mineral, black fire opal.
This week's mineral shares its namesake with a famous group of museums and research centers. Any guesses?
Take a trip out to Newmont Mining Operations Twin Creeks facility on this week's episode of Mineral Monday!
University of Nevada, Reno’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes
College of Science's Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead free public tour Saturday
College of Science's Nevada Seismological Lab goes to great heights to help firefighters
Topaz, often used in jewelry, is the subject of this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Learn about the tabular mineral aragonite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Service learning opportunities offered in the geography department at the University of Nevada, Reno has students building community ties for marginalized populations
College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes
Garrett heads out on the road again this week for another field trip edition of Mineral Monday!
Discover Science Lecture Series brings solar system tour guide and astronomer to talk with community
This week, Garrett shows us a few exciting pieces in the Keck Museum's mining history collection.
This relatively common mineral is popular with collectors because of its beautiful blue hues.
Learn about this ancient marine reptile on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Explore this incredible geological site and hear the Burning Man Organization's plans for the property in this special field trip edition of Mineral Monday.
College of Science and UC San Diego team with regional agencies to help firefighting efforts
College of Science’s Graham Kent talks about successful mountaintop fire tracking system
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral cinnabar.
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral stibnite.
Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the many fluorite specimens on display at the Keck Museum.
Explore one of the Keck Museum's off-site storage locations with curator Garrett Barmore.
For this week's episode of Mineral Monday, learn about this common mineral that comes in many different colors.
The Mohs Hardness Scale is often used as a first step when classifying rocks and minerals.
Students in the School of Mines traveled to Camborne, England for 40th international competition
This week on Mineral Monday, learn about two unique formations of native silver or silver nuggets.
For this week's episode of Mineral Monday, Garrett takes us back in time to the early days of mining on the Comstock here in our home state of Nevada.
This week's specimen illustrates a unique feature of this ancient shark species.
Recent donations from Newmont advances mining education at the University of Nevada, Reno
Sugar Bowl Resort, University partner to study regional weather, climate and water impacts for California and Nevada
Learn about the mysterious tektites for this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
The Mary Louise and John Mackay Silver Collection showcases about 58 ornately designed silver service pieces, and is one of the Keck Museum's more famous collections.
Wakabayashilite is one of the rarest minerals in the Keck Museum's collection.
Community welcome to attend family-fun event at the University of Nevada, Reno
Learn about this yellow tabular mineral called wulfenite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
Learn about this prehistoric species of elephant on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
College of Science leads efforts to bring internet to the wilderness for hazard monitoring
Learn about the fast-moving mineral halite in this week's episode of Mineral Monday.
College of Science leveraging technology for public safety
Learn something new about Nevada on this week's episode of Mineral Monday!
Researchers reconstruct the relationship between changing sociopolitical conditions and their effect on the landscape.
The mineral hematite is considered the most important iron ore because it is mined and then refined into iron.
This week, learn about the mineral staurolite and its unique twinned formation.
The Keck Museum houses the only public collection of fossils found at the Carson City trackway.
Philipp Ruprecht and team get treated to several eruptions in trek on northern peninsula
This week, explore the Keck Museum's extensive native copper collection.
The University of Nevada, Reno partners with five other universities nationwide to offer new topics in hydrology research.
Each Monday, explore the many amazing minerals, fossils and historical objects on display at the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum with curator Garrett Barmore.
University reports several magnitude 2 and lower quakes, no damage reported
The University of Nevada, Reno partners with five universities nationwide to teach new topics in hydrological research.
Scholarship recipients met with donors at the annual College of Science Scholarship Luncheon
Students can win a pizza or donut party for their class if they take and post a picture with #ShakeOutPizza
Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for Nevada Research and Innovation Corporation program
College of Science receives $1.5 million from DOE for Phase III of project to find “blind” systems
Nevada Seismological Lab system helps firefighters respond to wildfires with mountaintop monitoring
11 museums covering a range of interests will participate in the campus-wide event
College of Science-led multi-institution study focuses on southwest United States
Bridget Ayling took over the director position at the GBCGE last spring
University of Nevada, Reno seismologists work with other agencies to monitor, respond to events
Nevada comes to life in Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology’s 2017 calendar
College of Science geophysics team identifies new dangers
University’s partnership with Tahoe Prosperity Center expands mountaintop monitoring
Scripps-led study offers new insights for hazard assessment models
University’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes
President Barack Obama praises Nevada Sen. Reid for saving Lake Tahoe
Nevada Seismological Lab to initially integrate eastern California within the Tahoe-Truckee corridor
Fire camera system built and maintained by University of Nevada, Reno Seismological Lab
Nevada Seismological Lab in College of Science continues to monitor seismic activity
Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering students compete in a variety of events
Annual 'Day at the Museum' event to open 11 Museum District locations to the community
Seismological Society of America’s annual meeting to address latest earthquake research
Two grad students and professor studied seismic effects of devastating, deadly earthquake
Earthquake Economic Resiliency Forum for public, economic leaders and disaster officials
Students compete against other top schools by engaging in real world engineering problems
Register now for Drop, Cover, Hold On public earthquake drill
Recognized for advancements in environmental processes through novel measurement, theory and international collaboration
College of Science's Nevada Seismological Laboratory monitors the year-long earthquake swarms
University of Nevada, Reno teams with agencies in private-public partnership to preserve ecosystem
U.S. Department of Energy project calls on University expertise in geologic modeling and geothermal exploration
Bureau of Land Management and University of Nevada, Reno team up to protect rangeland and forests
University of Nevada, Reno's Seismo Lab building comprehensive system to cover region with fire-spotting technology
College of Science seismological lab director offers science-grounded view of Hollywood disaster film
College of Science team searching for geophysical clues south of Kathmandu
University of Nevada, Reno students get the chance to compete and network at international competition
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 23 graduate program rankings
College of Science team uses experience to look ahead toward next year’s event
College of Science's Nevada Seismological Lab seismic network does double duty as fire lookout system
College of Science professor studies wide range of topics based in earth science and physics
Nevada Seismological Laboratory continues to monitor ongoing activity in far northwest Nevada
McMurdo ice shelf and sea water interface temperatures recorded for first time by University of Nevada, Reno researcher
University of Nevada, Reno and Rice University professors challenge old assumptions of tectonics
Students, faculty, industry leaders, agency reps participate in informal forum on geothermal in Nevada
560,000 Nevada participants, including the University, will practice Drop, Cover and Hold-on earthquake response
Public invited to University’s first Discover Nevada open house at Great Basin Science and Sample Records Library in north Reno Oct. 15 and 16
Public invited to join a one-day excursion in the Carson City area for Earth Science Week
College of Science seismological network does double duty as fire lookout system
University and DRI research shows rare fish struggling to survive
University and DRI continue important research work in many areas
University of Nevada, Reno chosen for first-of-its-kind scientific gathering
International workshop to discuss socio-ecologic issues of mountain environments
University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Lab brings training and education trailer to area schools
College of Science researchers go to science conference in Vienna to present findings
Rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise helps Nevada, western U.S.
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings
University graduate student’s research mapped out fault lines and geothermal areas of the Black Rock Desert
Several magnitude-3.2 quakes, no damage reported
Jim Faulds recognized for work in tectonics and structural geology
Mackay School of Mines grad to talk on trade, technology and environment
The “Earthquakes, Chukars and Millionaires: The ‘Mackay Mines’ Story” exhibit will open Feb. 1
University of Nevada, Reno professor Stacia Gordon to discuss her research on partial melting at awards banquet in Vienna
Public invited to open house/unveiling Dec. 13 in historic Mackay School of Mines building
Scott Tyler will receive the John Hem Award for Excellence in Science and Engineering in December
Professor begins second year of teaching and mining ventilation research at University of Nevada, Reno
Participants can take part in earth science discovery hike to collect rocks and map local geology
Geography professor brings broad scale data to Tahoe research
New platform in works to monitor environment, multi-hazards for use by statewide emergency managers
University professor to sit on discussion panel at the National Geothermal Summit
Nevada Seismological Lab and Nevada Department of Emergency Management send preparedness messages
College of Science forest researcher to study climate, environment over past centuries
Middle and high school students tour campus labs as part of 11th annual Engineers Day.
2013 marks numerous anniversaries for the University of Nevada, Reno
One of several industry-specific educational programs the University has offered
Seismo Lab leader to talk on novel methods for underwater paleoseismology
Ken Smith's work helped locate impact area quickly, accurately
The NBMG is selling a 15-month calendar including different geological themes in the state of Nevada.
The University's James Faulds wins Peer Review Excellence award for geothermal technology project
Series of 145 small quakes recorded by seismological lab in past week 10 miles from campus bring awareness to drill
College of Science seismologist Glenn Biasi co-authors report with GNS Science in New Zealand
Heads State Climate Office in College of Science public service department
University of Nevada, Reno and Scripps Institution of Oceanography to collaborate
Nevada Geodetic Lab uses GPS and radar for most precise measurements over entire mountain range
Interdisciplinary work yields new, easier, less destructive way to examine diets of ancient peoples by using dental calculus
Nevada Geodetic Lab operates largest GPS network processing system in world
College of Science geophysicist John Anderson presents study at science conference in Vancouver, B.C.
Climate change effects to be monitored continuously with new fiber-optic distributed temperature sensing
James Taranik, late Mackay dean, director to be honored at celebration of life at DRI on Sept. 12
Student plays a central role in first-of-its-kind National Geothermal Academy
Continued support helps keep programs available to new and returning students
Geological Society of America honors service to the public, profession for 2010
Tyler to provide input on water resource management and research funding
Demonstration and presentation Nov. 4 at Nevada Earthquake Safety Council meeting