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Steak on a cutting board with herbs

University meat scientist publishes article for farmers on beef grading

Amilton de Mello explains USDA's beef grading system and how Wolf Pack Meats can help farmers in Progressive Rancher magazine

November 15, 2019
Science & technology
woman holding out a glass of orange juice

Why is it important to limit 100% fruit juice? ¿Por qué es importante limitar el jugo de fruta 100%?

Nutrients in juice are not the same as whole fruit. | Los nutrientes en el jugo no son lo mismo que la fruta entera.

November 14, 2019
Members of the Professional Grounds Management Society stand on either side of University of Nevada, Reno Grounds Supervisors Travis Christiansen, second from the left, and Jeff Twedt, second from the right, who accepted the award, along with Grounds Maintenance Worker Jon Cady

Professional Grounds Management Society salutes University’s Ground Services with top maintenance award

University wins, for the second time, Green Star Grand Award for University and College Grounds Mid-Size category

November 14, 2019
Campus life & athletics
Clark Administration building

Presidential search forums held on campus

Recommendation on a national search or interim appointment to be made to Regents in December

November 14, 2019
Arts & culture
A student reads a script into a microphone in an audio recording booth.

How one journalism student reports on Latinx family and culture

Speaking Spanish helps sophomore Andrew Mendez feel more connected

November 14, 2019
Research & Innovation
Image of a flying airplane as it is seen through Casia, the collision-avoidance system

Iris Automation successfully completes beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operation

Innevation Center member-company achieves unmanned-aircraft-technology milestone, plus is named to CNBC’s Upstart 100 list

November 13, 2019
Science & technology
Mathematics & Statistics Department Chair Tin-Yau “T.Y.” Tam stands in the department’s hallway.

Building it bigger

Department Chair Tin-Yau Tam on his growing Mathematics & Statistics Department

November 13, 2019
A hand-drawn plat of a survey on lined paper that contains a colored sketch of the Truckee River and Steamboat Creek - Slough in 410 15/100 acres.

New Library Digital Collection: Washoe County Recorder Historical Records

Unique Nevada documents added to the Libraries’ Digital Archive.

November 08, 2019
Science & technology
child drinking from a bottle of water

Should you buy drinks with added electrolytes? ¿Debe comprar bebidas con electrolitos añadidos?

Electrolytes play important roles in the body, and many drinks have added electrolytes. Are these drinks worth the extra cost? | Los electrolitos tienen funciones importantes en el cuerpo, y muchas bebidas tienen electrolitos añadidos. ¿Vale la pena pagar el costo adicional de estas bebidas?

November 07, 2019
Dr. Voronova point to a beaker filled with a liquid and a white opaque gas while a group of young students look on.

Bringing chemistry into K-12 classrooms

The Chemistry Demonstration Series, launched by a professor-student duo, ignites a passion for science in K-12 learners.

November 06, 2019
Science & technology
Five children sitting in a row playing on various tech.

Is technology bad for my child?

Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Studies Samuel Ehrenreich talks about what parents need to know regarding their children and digital communication.

November 06, 2019
Impact & student success
Libby Rianda, Mackenzie Kent, and Julia Matossitting on Quad

Undergraduate research group examines homelessness in LGBTQ+ emerging adults

Human Development and Family Sciences students in College of Education included cities around the west for data collection

November 05, 2019