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Portrait of Yinghan Chen

Psychometrics and statistical computing research funded by NSF

Assistant Professor Yinghan Chen's research will advance statistical methods for estimation in the design of educational assessment, psychiatric diagnosis techniques

September 21, 2021
Impact & Student Success
Engineering dean and students gathered on the steps of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building

College of Engineering welcomes 8 National Merit Scholars, 55 Presidential Scholars

On August 20, the College of Engineering held a welcoming ceremony for the 8 National Merit Scholars and 55 Presidential Scholars who joined the College this fall.

September 17, 2021
Education & Public Service
educators receive award and checks

Two Early Educator of the Year awards go to University of Nevada, Reno

Child care workers in College of Education & Human Development honored

September 17, 2021
(Left) Headshot of Jena Casas. Top-right: wildland firefighters trudge through challenging terrain in Desolation Wilderness while working on the Caldor Fire. Bottom-right: A hand-made sign for the firefighters on the Caldor Fire reads "Thank you firefighters. You kick ash!".

How can I support wildland firefighters?

From handwritten letters to donating hot meals, postdoctoral fellow and clinical psychology Ph.D. Jena Casas offers advice on how you can support wildland firefighters this challenging fire season.

September 16, 2021
Campus Life & Athletics
Quim Vidal Mora teeing off on a beautiful green golf course

Pack posts runner-up finish at Gene Miranda Invitational

Nevada men's golf continued its upward movement in Sunday's final round of the Gene Miranda Invitational, firing a collective three-under to climb two spots and bag a runner-up finish at the event.

September 16, 2021
Matt Little

Graduate student in Gender, Race, and Identity helps create a more inclusive campus

Matt Little builds upon the Bonner Leadership Program to be more supportive of marginalized communities

September 15, 2021
Education & Public Service
Teacher reading to smiling students

Stopping stereotypes about teaching in rural areas

Researcher records narrative experiences of rural teachers for a new study

September 15, 2021
Nathan Allen headshot.

Innevation Center Member Highlight - Nathan Allen

Nathan Allen named as Innevation Center Member of September 2021

September 15, 2021
Research & Innovation
Two professors in masks standing in front of electron microscope

DOE grant expands materials testing ability, increases capacity for nuclear research

Researchers can now investigate nano-scale materials with expanded in-situ transmission electron microscope capabilities.

September 15, 2021
Impact & Student Success
Employer and student shaking hands at table

Mark your calendars: College of Engineering’s Internship and Career Fair

On September 22, the College of Engineering will connect students with employers and agencies offering internships and jobs.

September 15, 2021
Education & Public Service
A group gathered around sprinklers for QWEL training.

Online green-industry trainings teach water-efficient landscape principles

Extension classes teach homeowners and landscapers irrigation auditing skills and water-efficiency tips

September 15, 2021
Business & Entrepreneurship
Photos of Dan Jones, Ph.D. and Mark Packard, Ph.D.

What are mental health best practices for entrepreneurs and business leaders?

Associate Professor Dan Jones and Assistant Professor Mark Packard discuss mental health amid National Suicide Prevention Month

September 13, 2021