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College of Engineering Dean Manos Maragakis: a retrospective on a distinguished tenure
Maragakis has served as dean since 2008, will transition to faculty at end of June
Campaign surpasses $500 million goal
To our Wolf Pack Family, thank you for helping us raise $502.86 million for students, faculty and programs.
Nevada in the news
- Scientist turned children's author explains what it means to be a bee
Two women scientists with ties to the University of Nevada, Reno published a children’s book that tells the story of solitary bees. KUNR contributor Shelby Herbert spoke with Felicity Muth, author of Am I Even a Bee? about why she thinks it’s important to get kids engaged in scientific topics and understand bee diversity. – KUNR - 13-foot-long stingray found in deep hole in Mekong River
“This is the last place on Earth where we find these creatures together,” says Hogan, who is a fish biologist at the University of Nevada, Reno, and leads the USAID-funded Wonders of the Mekong research project. In the week prior to the ray capture, Hogan, who is also a National Geographic Explorer, led a scientific expedition to the area. On the international team of researchers taking part were two other Nat Geo Explorers: Kakani Katija, a deep sea researcher, and Kenny Broad, an environmental anthropologist and cave diver. – National Geographic - Adapting to Life With an Alzheimer's Diagnosis: An Air Force Vet's 'How To'
When I was in New Mexico, I talked at the Senate twice. Here in Nevada, now I’m a member of the Governor’s task force on Alzheimer’s disease. I do a Zoom every Monday from 10 to 11:30 for people living with dementia through Dementia-Friendly Nevada, with Dr. Jennifer Carson out of the University of Nevada, Reno. We have probably 18 to 20 people there every week. – Being Patient
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Campaign surpasses $500 million goal
4/26/2022