College of Science program helps launch the first multi-university graduate course

The University of Nevada, Reno partners with five other universities nationwide to offer new topics in hydrology research.

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Professor Wendy Calvin with two students using a portable field spectrometer.

College of Science professors Scott Tyler and Wendy Calvin (pictured here) led one of the six virtual university modules here at the University of Nevada, Reno.

College of Science program helps launch the first multi-university graduate course

The University of Nevada, Reno partners with five other universities nationwide to offer new topics in hydrology research.

Jan. 25, 2018
Jennifer Theresa Kent

College of Science professors Scott Tyler and Wendy Calvin (pictured here) led one of the six virtual university modules here at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Professor Wendy Calvin with two students using a portable field spectrometer.

College of Science professors Scott Tyler and Wendy Calvin (pictured here) led one of the six virtual university modules here at the University of Nevada, Reno.

Jan. 25, 2018
Jennifer Theresa Kent

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