Giant sequoias evolved with fire – new study shows it can still save them
Study in the world's largest giant sequoia grove finds prescribed fire cut tree mortality by more than half during the 2020 Castle Fire
Tal-Gan lab earns University’s 2026 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award
Students and faculty make safety the first step
Protein engineering research backed by $2 million NIH grant
Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh’s work could lead to new therapies
NSF CAREER Award supports research in multi-robot systems for precision agriculture
Assistant Professor Parikshit Maini explores how drones and ground robots can work together
Nevada Engineering team earns spot in DARPA Challenge
Student-built drone will compete in national heavy-lift aviation competition in August
University alumnus off to Spain with Fulbright teaching program
Recent graduate Gabe Covington shares his next chapter teaching English
Undergraduate research curiosity leads to scientific publication
University alumna Isabella Durda transformed an unexpected opportunity into years of research, mentorship and a peer-reviewed article
Faces of the Pack: Lucero Ramirez Moreno
How PREP has shaped this student's academic trajectory
Faces of the Pack: Alexandria Sanchez
How the NV INBRE Tribal Academy shaped this student's college experience
Inaugural President’s Award for Research, Innovation and Scholarly Impact awardees announced
Awardees include 13 faculty members from across disciplines, receiving approximately $700,000 in funding
New discovery reveals hidden chemicals shaping wildfire recovery
Doctoral student Alyssa Radakovich advances research through University-PNNL partnership
Workshop explores a broader vision for lithium: fusion and fission energy applications
The interdisciplinary workshop brought scientists, businesspeople and government officials to the University campus
Four graduate students are asking what the mountains can still tell us
At an international workshop at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe, students shared their work with researchers from across the globe
From a single patient to global impact
How the Jones Lab is transforming diagnosis, research and hope for facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD)
University of Nevada, Reno lands $1 million gift to advance tick-borne disease research
Funding will support biosecure containment facilities for tick studies
Scientists convene to find solutions to threats from high-elevation climate change
Workshop at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe connects global experts to discuss pressures on communities who depend on mountain water
A new study by University faculty addresses the impacts of wildfire on freshwater ecosystems through smoke plume modeling
New research on wildfire science is shared through a recent publication and a National Science Foundation-supported FIRE-NET conference
Assistant Professor Ming Chen co-authors review paper in Nature Materials
Comprehensive review examines real-time behavior of materials using in situ and AI-driven techniques
Sagebrushers season 5 episode 3: The future of engineering education
Engineering Dean Tom Weller and Davidson Foundation Cleanroom Director Russ Renzas share how the college prepares students and partners with industry
Unlocking new paths in muscular dystrophy treatment
Dean Burkin’s research and mentorship are shaping future therapies and training tomorrow’s biomedical scientists
From the mound up: How ankle motion shapes a pitcher’s stride
A closer look at how small movements in the lower body can shape pitching mechanics
2026 Research & Innovation Awards
Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships
$3.55M federal award drives wildfire research and forest restoration at Little Valley and Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area
During National Wildfire Awareness Month, University expands effort to protect Sierra Front communities
From economics to policy: Student research bridges disciplines
Undergraduate researcher, Gabrielle Blunier, examines Nevada’s sex trafficking policies through an economic lens
Sixth annual Makerthon students design products to address extreme heat, urban cooling solutions
Team Niet Beef Jerky takes home $2,000 prize for 'Core Temp Cord,' a device that records construction workers' temperatures and alerts them before reaching heat stroke thresholds
MARC Nevada program creates opportunities and access
Applications for the next cohort close May 1
Associate Professor Debra Harry, Ph.D has been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
The College of Liberal Arts’ Department of Gender, Race, and Identity proudly celebrates this national achievement
Building awareness and saving lives on National Fentanyl Awareness Day
School of Public Health researchers and CASAT highlight prevention, training and access to naloxone across Nevada
From Brazil to Nevada: Research shows how tobacco messaging shapes public perception
Ph.D. candidate Luciana Borges studies how corporate messaging can influence perceived risk, with implications for global and U.S. public health policy
'Spanish Town' Latin Americans on the Comstock exhibit
A group of Shared History Program students, led by Teaching Associate Professor and Program Head Christopher von Nagy, highlight their efforts to uncover the Latin history of Nevada’s Virginia City during the Comstock era
University students earn national recognition through the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Record number of 11 promising young scientists recognized
Three Minute Thesis winners announced
Seven scholars across disciplines were awarded on April 9
Ask the Professor: How does elevation influence climate change impacts in mountains?
Natural Resources and Environmental Science Professor Adrian Harpold dives into mountain ecohydrology of the Sierra Nevada Mountains
Astronauts to test equipment created by Nevada Engineering professor April 22 and 23
Astronauts will use a virtual reality vision test designed to study Spaceflight Associated Neuroocular Syndrome aboard the International Space Station
Ask a NASA engineer: How does NASA protect astronauts from fires in space?
Mechanical engineering graduate Manuel Retana explains how he’s helping keep astronauts safe on Artemis II
Engineering Ph.D. student aims to monitor nuclear waste canisters from the inside
Lamia Belhassani receives Roy G. Post Foundation Scholarship, presents research at Waste Management Symposia
Robotics and AI to be employed on the range to raise sheep in harsh environments
University of Nevada, Reno researchers aim to improve flock performance and rangeland health through robotics, AI and genetics
2026 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced
Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 9
University of Nevada, Reno convenes global experts to safeguard the world’s largest trout
Leading scientists, conservationists, tribal representatives and students from around the world addressed urgent conservation challenges facing the largest trout species on Earth
Women in agriculture
Women of the Pack are advancing plant science through research, teaching and outreach
Computer Science and Engineering professors lead $1 million medical AI research project
Research looks at AI in breast cancer, medical text and sleep disorders; collaboration with local clinicians, teachers encouraged
Applications open for University’s Innevation Center Makerthon competition, April 24-26
Student teams have 48 hours to design, test and manufacture their prototype products in the downtown Reno build space
Brewing Better Health Episode 3: What Respect Makes Possible with Karla Wagner
Karla Wagner, Ph.D., joins Dean Muge Akpinar-Elci, M.D., MPH, for a conversation about harm reduction, trust and why respect is central to public health
Research to Reality symposium showcases Nevada’s innovation momentum
University convenes MIT experts, industry leaders, state partners and students to explore how discoveries scale into real-world impact
Lahontan Cutthroat Trout population modeling workshop explores historic and current trends at Summit Lake and Pyramid Lake
A multi-organizational team of experts convened at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe to share their research
Find Your Pack Deandre Presswood
Meet the path-forging snow hydrologist who is finding his family of scientists and making his own tracks here at Nevada
Department of Energy awards $9 million for national research project on cactus pear’s bioenergy potential
University of Nevada, Reno researchers will lead the multistate five-year project
From global innovation to local impact
Marissa Dean named director of the University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center
University faculty participate in a film screening and panel discussion of ‘The American Southwest’
Professors Koebele and Chandra join interdisciplinary panelists at the Nevada Museum of Art to speak about the Colorado River Basin and its cultural and environmental conservation needs
What if hybrids aren't rare, but fundamental?
Scientists can reliably predict where plant hybrids will thrive and can use this information in restoration efforts
Mercury from historic gold mining still affects Carson River watershed and waterfowl
University researchers link high river flows, floods to renewed mercury exposure in resident wood ducks
Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site and Eagle Field Airport form strategic partnership
Collaboration to accelerate UAS and Advanced Air Mobility testing across the western U.S.
New plastic film recycling receptacles arrive on campus
Environmental Health & Safety now offers support for recycling the most popular single-use plastic
University of Nevada expands global partnerships with leading institutions in Asia
Strategic alliances in Korea and Japan deepen research ties and broaden opportunities for faculty, students
Searching for understanding through elephants
Undergraduate researcher, Avery Nicholas, evaluates how anthropology and ecology work together to provide solutions for Human-Elephant Conflict
University of Nevada, Reno recognized with Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement
The University is one of only 277 institutions to earn distinction from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
Out of the lab, in front of the camera
Documentary on water reuse featuring Engineering researchers released
Science, Engineering faculty collaborate on black hole research
Project aims to answer a cosmic mystery and provide a standardized dataset of black holes
How is the use of computers relevant to the study of human language?
Professor Michael Wilson explains how computational linguistics powers the training of chatbots like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude and Copilot
Renovated Microbiome Undergraduate Boot Camp returns to Northern Nevada in January, Southern Nevada in March
Students gain real-world experience in biomedical data science
Graduate School Selected for prestigious NSF-funded study
One of ten institutions nationwide, the University will help shape research on how structured doctoral programs improve student success
Teagle Foundation awards $50,000 to the College of Liberal Arts' Core Humanities Program
This 'Learning for Living' Grant will gather Liberal Arts faculty to reimagine humanities in the twenty-first century
Lithium battery initiative to make recycling easier and safer for Nevadans
Redwood Materials, in partnership with Nevada Tech Hub and Washoe County, to deploy 20 smart battery recycling bins across Nevada
What happens when a university football player takes repeated head impacts?
Scientists studied eye movement in athletes in contact and non-contact sports to better understand brain injuries
Engineering students receive NASA fellowships and scholarships to advance space exploration
From 3D-printed rocket parts to advances in heat conduction, students’ research could help shape the future
Where do skills from art, science and fieldwork intersect?
Interdisciplinary University of Nevada, Reno professors participate in a lecture and panel discussion at the Nevada Museum of Art
University of Nevada, Reno showcases leadership and innovation at APLU Annual Meeting
University's active participation reflects its dedication to shaping the future of higher education
Power System Research Lab can help industry test new power grid technology
Shared-use facility opened Nov. 7
University herbarium publishes first complete list of Nevada plant species
Nevada is home to over 3,600 different plants
A once in a lifetime undergraduate research experience aboard an ocean vessel
Hiroka Winter reflects on the power of stepping out of her comfort zone and earning her sea legs
One synapse at a time
From sleeping finches to the neurons of fruit flies, 3-time undergraduate research awardee speaks on the impact of curiosity
The art in science: tackling climate change through creativity and collaboration
Scholars team up to discuss the intersection between art, biology and fieldwork in crafting solutions to contemporary issues
Geography professor navigates shifting geopolitics while conducting research in the Middle East
Questions and topics have necessarily changed over time
Former Makerspace Manager Daniel Smith reflects on his time with the Innevation Center
Community, creativity and connection at the heart of Reno’s entrepreneurial evolution
Local food systems get help from University to put healthy food on the table, statewide
Support helps Nevada’s farms adapt to arid conditions, expand local production and support rural economies
Nevada Tech Hub awards more than $15.5 million to strengthen Nevada’s lithium battery and critical materials supply chain
Funding supports 17 programs across workforce development, innovation, training, education, supply chain development and research
A mission of 'Founders Helping Founders' that continues to thrive
One of the original partners and long-time members, Matt Westfield, reflects on memorable moments at the Innevation Center
Sagebrushers Season 4 ep. 6: Nevada Tech Hub
Daphne Emm Hooper, director of Indigenous Relations and Fred Steinmann, director of the University Center for Economic Workforce, discuss building a sustainable workforce and closing the lithium loop
Grand opening showcases University’s new Main Station Farm Science Center
Faculty supports essential animal and meat science learning and research
From napkin sketch to innovation powerhouse
The University’s Innevation Center has spent the last decade turning bold ideas into real-world impact
Culture to culture: Striving and thriving in undergraduate research
First-generation student Audrie Escover researches parental development differences through childhood after reflecting on her own experiences across cultures
Unlocking the science behind Alzheimer’s: Ongoing research is targeting the disease at its roots
Scientists are unraveling the molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s to develop earlier diagnoses and breakthrough therapies
Find your Pack – Carson Petersen
Petersen gives a first-hand account of how his dreams have taken off through the Aerospace Engineering Club
New book takes a deep dive into the interplay between science and public policy at Lake Tahoe
The publication documents the role of the critical findings on climate change and their impacts on decision making about environmental policy at the lake
Reflecting on nearly a decade of growth, connection and impact at the University’s Innevation Center
Former business manager Ania Calvillo-Mason talks about memorable moments and future opportunities for innovation, entrepreneurship
From Reno roots to international reach
Daniel Price shares how the Innevation Center helped launch two companies, build global connections
Building visibility around her personal and business brand
Innevation Center member Lindsay Bradley celebrates six years in business
From Ghana to Nevada: Ph.D. student’s childhood connection with University dean sparks global conservation research
Faculty mentorship, support and friendship at the University of Nevada, Reno have been key to Akwasi Opoku’s success as an international student
Engineering for the 'Big One'
Associate Professor Floriana Petrone is developing new tools to help structures withstand large earthquakes and natural disasters
A meeting of the mines: The Lithium Loop, Nevada’s Silicon Valley of energy
How this emerging ecosystem is redefining the American West and positioning Nevada to lead the next era of global energy production
Professor Chris Morgan embarks on sabbatical to continue pioneering research on high-altitude adaptations in China
Traveling to China this October, Morgan plans to continue research alongside several international colleagues
Novel health screening tool to diagnose TB gets a shot
Xiaoshan Zhu and team receive $5 million NSF award to develop a point-of-care sensor
Energy Solutions Forum begins its fourth season with battery technology talk
Celina Mikolajczak is an expert on battery technology
Shaping Reno’s startup scene at the Innevation Center
EDAWN’s Doug Erwin shares how this community space has sparked big ideas, lasting connections and a few fun memories along the way
Volunteers sought to provide precipitation observations
Community science initiative can help provide more accurate weather forecasts
Biosafety module update empowers lab personnel with new approach
Environmental Health & Safety offers extended content to address the how and why of safety concerns
Strongly Coupled Coulomb Systems conference hosted at Lake Tahoe
Scientists and students spent a week on Tahoe’s south shore discussing and sharing cutting-edge physics research
Chemistry department chair awarded for distinguished service by American Chemical Society
Ana de Bettencourt-Dias is also a fellow of the ACS
Political climate linked to mental health challenges for LGBTQIA+ college students, University of Nevada, Reno study finds
Research led by Professor Lisa Thomas from the Orvis School of Nursing
Ira M. Gostin talks about his many roles and connections in and with the University's Innevation Center
The veteran marketer and investor relations advisor is forging new partnerships and greater connectivity with the community
Associate professor working to advance the field of protein engineering
Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh earns an NSF CAREER award to study multifunctional proteins that regulate complex biological systems
'If you have a project that you want to turn into a business ... estimate that everything will take ~10x longer than you expect'
Former Innevation Center resident and mechanical engineering alumnus Joe Hill talks about his startup journey
University of Nevada, Reno studying cover crops to boost soil health and drought resilience
New research supports regenerative and soil conservation farming for climate resilience in Nevada and the West
From New York to Reno: Connected Future Labs relocated its headquarters to the Innevation Center
Resident Sean Montgomery talks about his company's growing success due to University connections, entrepreneurs in the tech scene and a makerspace
'Success and progress are rarely solo journeys'
Innevation Center resident and managing director of gener8tor-Reno, Jessica Halsey talks about the value of community engagement
'The greatest time in history to do a startup'
Recent Sontag winner, kinesiology student, Innevation Center member and start-up co-founder Jonathan Berrien shares insight to his success
What are rivers really worth? University of Nevada, Reno and partners lead a global rethink of freshwater value
Local lessons from Lake Tahoe and the Truckee, Walker, and Colorado rivers inform new approaches to accounting for rivers’ economic, cultural, and ecological benefits
2025 Tahoe Co-Lab takes a deep dive into the ecology of the lake
Artists and scientists collaborate on an interactive exhibit, ‘Watershed,’ at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
University of Nevada, Reno launches artificial intelligence initiative, PACK AI
Effort will ensure students have competencies to compete in the global workforce
Research indicates more severe wildfires will result in more water quality challenges
University of Nevada, Reno researchers use the popular Lamoille Canyon recreation area to dig deeper into wildfires’ possible effects on water quality and wildlife
Are veterinarians human doctors too?
Undergraduate researcher Drew Haebler talks about One Health, a holistic approach to medicine
The Innevation Center's incredible stories of growth and collaboration over the past 10 years
Former member Eric Kanagy shares insight into his company's success
Graduate Neuroscience Outreach Club expands community impact through two signature events
Northern Nevada Brain Bee and Sage Stage events promote science education and public engagement
University's research development team recognized for national collaboration with NORDP Innovation Award
The team offers a range of services to enhance the competitiveness of proposals
Are lab-grown dairy proteins truly identical to natural dairy? New study raises questions
University of Nevada, Reno research finds key differences in animal-free dairy proteins that may impact gut microbiome diversity
Innevation Center celebrates 10 years of members, partners, alumni and collaborators
Long-term resident Matthew Starrett shares his journey of innovation and growth
Study: Social-media users exhibit subtle signs of racial bias
University researchers use powerful tool to analyze 70,000 Instagram posts from major brands
Microplastic Mayhem: How three researchers are analyzing particles in Lake Tahoe
The University of Nevada, Reno research team uses latest tech for long-term project
A library for the future of medicine
UNR Med’s Savitt Medical Library introduces new technology and learning spaces to support innovation and student success
Chemistry professor named Fulbright Scholar plans to visit Brazil
Sergey Varganov is a theoretical and computational chemist
Doctoral student explains metallic glass so it’s crystal clear
3-Minute Thesis winner Jerry Howard talks about research in Krista Carlson’s lab
Celebrating 10 years of impact: The University of Nevada, Reno’s Innevation Center
A decade of driving innovation and economic growth in Reno and beyond
Professor Emeritus Richard Tracy named an Ecological Society of America Fellow
ESA is the major professional society for ecologists in the US
Anita Montero recognized with Honorable Mention by the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Ph.D. student’s research on animal behavior and hybrid zones receives national recognition
Global experts gather at Lake Tahoe to protect migratory fish and freshwater corridors
Workshops hosted at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe will help inform discussions and actions for future international conferences
Ph.D. student Ai Ana Richmond named honorable mention from NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Turning a childhood curiosity into cutting-edge research, Richmond explores animal behavior and cognition in natural environments
Unlocking teff’s potential: Nevada researchers lead breakthrough in grain yields
A multiyear collaboration yields high-performing teff lines, offering hope for water-stressed farmers and advancing research on this underutilized crop
Pints with Professors: University of Nevada, Reno faculty present the science and ecology of Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability hosts a series of free, informational talks at Alibi Public House in Incline Village
Sagebrushers season 4 ep. 4: Understanding tobacco and cannabis use with Associate Professor Jennifer Pearson
President Sandoval and Pearson explore the impact of tobacco and cannabis regulation on public health
In search of the missing link
Audrey Lang named an Honorable Mention from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program for black hole research
Vladimir Pravosudov named Regents’ Outstanding Researcher
Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition
Abigail Chobany named honorable mention from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
Graduate student’s research on deep-crustal rocks in Tibet earns national recognition
Deborah Shindell awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to advance international health work in Uganda
Shindell has educated and mentored hundreds of students, many of whom now work as nurses, nurse practitioners and administrators in hospitals across Nevada and beyond
College of Liberal Arts Assistant Professor Sandhya K. Narayanan, Ph.D., receives prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award for language revitalization research
Excited to bring this achievement back to the University, Narayanan plans on multiple years of research supported by this grant
Civil Engineering faculty member recognized with NSF CAREER grant
Elnaz Seylabi’s CAREER project aims to advance earthquake engineering practice
How is a UNR Med lab helping to build a global defense against melioidosis?
Paul Brett’s lab leads pioneering work in melioidosis research, diagnostics and vaccine development through cross-continental collaboration
University of Nevada, Reno selected as member of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network
Joins a nationwide network working to accelerate transformative health solutions
Casey Varabkanich-Payne awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
Master’s student explores the effects of hormone replacement therapy on pelvic development
Human intervention or natural dynamics? Rethinking theories on woodland expansion
New research challenges long-standing beliefs about rising tree densities in the West’s dry woodlands
New study sheds light on how parents foster self-determination in children with congenital deafblindness
Researchers reveal critical role of family support, communication and adaptability in promoting independence among individuals with complex disabilities
Clemons-Magee Endowed Professor in Chemistry Chris Barile named 2025 Foundation Established Innovator
Barile builds on his success in innovation
Yang named 2025 Foundation Early Career Innovator
Ying Yang’s work has a strong upward trajectory
University Center for Economic Development earns recognitions from NCET
UCED receives the Lithium Loop Award; Dick Bartholet recognized as Sustainability Leader of the Year
Elizabeth Leger named 2025 Outstanding Researcher in STEM
The University-level award came with a 119-page award nomination document
What’s shaking in the Earthquake Lab?
Professor Ramin Motamed utilizes the Laminar Soil Box for U.S. Department of Energy supported research
Ruthie Meadows awarded prestigious Goizueta Fellowship for groundbreaking work on Cuban women in jazz
Meadows' upcoming project will lead her towards the development of her second book, which explores the intersection of gender, tradition and transformation within Cuba's evolving jazz landscape
Undergraduate students engage in hands-on research in the College of Education & Human Development
'I view each of my students as a collaborator, and it’s been a joy to see them grow into confident researchers who are eager to contribute to the broader academic community'
Regional water and environmental stakeholders gather for annual symposium
University researchers and water experts presented May 1-2 at the Truckee River Watershed Symposium
And the winners are …
Results of the 2025 University of Nevada, Reno 3-Minute Thesis competition
Reproduction made us all. So why do so many mysteries still persist?
Nevada researchers tackling one of maternal health’s biggest shortcomings: Preterm labor
Bridging engineering and medicine
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Josette El Zaklit’s research could improve the health of pilots and others working in extreme conditions
University researchers predict improved water yields after forest thinning
Runoff increases by 8% to 14% from thinned forests during drought years when it’s needed most
Scientific discovery without borders
A generous contribution from Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., expands the International Undergraduate Research Program, strengthening global partnerships and shaping the next generation of scientists
Leading with safety: professor of microbiology and immunology recognized for displaying excellence in lab safety
Subhash Verma, Ph.D., and research team voted recipient of 2025 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award
Engineering faculty developing wearable tech that could treat depression
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Jihwan Yoon’s device would deliver radiofrequency pulses to brain regions involved in mood regulation and cognitive function
Doctoral student and professor selected for prestigious International Science Education Institute
Spencer Eusden and Li Ke, Ph.D., chosen to participate in the 2025 Abell Institute
2025 Research & Innovation Awards
Bioengineering for the future
Chemical & Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh shares a few thoughts about her work and the potential impact of biomolecular engineering
Makerthon 5 has students design products to meaningfully enhance the aging journey
Team Turbo Toads takes home $2,000 prize for ‘RemiDeck,’ easier-to-handle deck of cards with meaningful personalization
University researchers aid in space exploration
Computer Science and Engineering faculty develop technologies for a new generation of autonomous space worker robots
Grad of the pack: Jade Beland
Materials science student recognized for nuclear waste research
Grads of the Pack: Alyssa Radakovich
Researcher working with Environmental Engineering Professor Yu Yang accepted into prestigious program at Pacific Northwest National Lab
No fiber? No problem: New enzyme technology could boost fiber intake in processed foods
University of Nevada, Reno researchers identify enzymes that can unlock fiber from processed proteins
Traffic safety, new technologies drive Transportation Engineering Program
Partnerships with state agencies and local municipalities have been successful
Nanofabrication Lab opens April 18
College of Engineering poised to develop a semiconductor workforce in Nevada
Honors College student Rebeca Reyes Diaz presents research on Rett Syndrome at Western Regional Honors Conference
Her research explores how RTT affects the enteric nervous system
University of Nevada, Reno awarded ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity’ designation by APLU
Association of Public Land-grant designation acknowledges public research universities supporting economic development
Two University of Nevada, Reno professors earn prestigious AAAS fellowships
Steve Vander Wall and Bob Ryan add to list of University professors with this accolade
Exploration between American Indian accessibility and nursing education
PREP Awardee Ruben Garcia gets introduced to research as an undergraduate student
2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced
Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 10
University of Nevada, Reno maintains prestigious accreditation by AAALAC International
Renewed ‘gold standard’ accreditation recognizes University’s commitment to ethical research
Holistic precipitation models in the age of climate change
Two statistics professors developed a stochastic model used to predict precipitation intensity
Transformative biomedical research program exposes undergrads to the world of microbiome science
Three-week, hands-on summer program is no cost to accepted applicants; applications due by April 24
NSF-funded mobile energy-water reuse system to support rural communities
The $6 million collaborative award with $1.7 million to the University, will advance technology for reliable and clean water access
Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 16: Professor Geoffrey Blewitt
Blewitt shares his discoveries about geodesy and science research in Nevada
Chasing answers: My journey into Parkinson’s disease research
Undergraduate researcher Anirudh Praveen explores complexities of brain aging and neurodegenerative disease
Nevada NASA Space Grant recipients share progress on projects
Students in three colleges received funding for their research projects
First detailed map of fruit fly brain links to human ‘master’ clock
Researchers, led in part by University of Nevada, Reno’s Meet Zandawala, identify specific clock neurons that govern daily bodily rhythms, including sleep and metabolic disorders
Mechanisms for silencing duplicated genes revealed in recent article
Biology professor utilizes bioinformatics techniques to advance understanding of genetics
Applications open for University’s Innevation Center Makerthon 5 competition, April 25-27
Nuclear Regulatory Commission funds new nuclear microreactor safety research
University faculty to help develop regulations that ensure safe and rapid deployment of sustained electric power capacity to military and disaster sites
University of Nevada, Reno retains R1 designation
Enduring commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, advancing innovation and driving Nevada's economic prosperity
You’re more complex than a worm, and researchers now believe they know why
Drivers of organismal complexity may lie in the number of protein families, rather than the number of genes
A race to map the rainforest: How a University of Nevada Ph.D. helped win the $10M XPRIZE
In a high-stakes, 48-hour challenge in the Amazon, Ari Grele deployed his "Bugnet" technology to map biodiversity
Newly appointed professor to advance maternal and fetal health research
Scott Barnett focuses on developing safer medications for women at risk of preterm labor
Tiny bacterial motions could provide big help in medical diagnosis
Statisticians trained a machine learning model to classify bacterial states
University of Nevada, Reno researcher develops potential game-changing sorghum varieties for dairy feed and gluten-free human nutrition
The new sorghum varieties provide a climate-smart alternative grain for food science, breweries and dairy farmers
Continuing the Data Science Initiative with second annual Data Science Conference
Expanding knowledge about data science at the University of Nevada, Reno, Feb. 18-20
Family Business Program launched in University’s College of Business
Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship initiative features symposiums, networking opportunities
New prediction model could improve response to wildfires and other environmental events
NSF CAREER grant supports the work of Assistant Professor Hamed Ebrahimian, helps train next generation of engineers
Empowering Amazonian Indigenous communities with energy solutions
Kichwa researcher visited University of Nevada, Reno for six weeks to learn about renewables
Anthony Czarnik elected to the National Academy of Inventors
University chemistry faculty member has filed more than 250 patent applications; once listed as one of the top 100 inventors in the U.S.
CREG aims to fill gaps in mining needs
The Center for Research in Economic Geology has helped unearth Nevada’s mineral riches
Anthropology doctoral candidate takes home a national Three-Minute Thesis competition title
Kendra Isable represented the University at the Council of Graduate Schools annual conference in St. Louis
Undergraduate researcher asks, ‘How do city councils address wildlife'?
PREP Awardee Ashley Payette explores the gap between political science and wildlife conservation
Ankita Shukla’s AI model identifying frog species helps multi-institutional academic team win global biodiversity contest
Interest in animals and expertise in machine learning combine to support conservation efforts
Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 13: Postdoctoral scholars Angie Lenard and Satish Manandhar
Postdoctoral work on campus advances the University’s mission as a top research university
How do special education professionals who are also mothers of children with disabilities navigate the very system they work within?
Study reveals the difficulties experienced by 25 mother-educators advocating for their own children with disabilities
3D-printed concrete project supports U.S. Army research
Civil engineering faculty are testing 3D-printed structures for use in military operations
University team finishes in top 10 in national entrepreneurship competition
Proposal for AI-powered recycling bins selected from field of 15,000 entrants
Expansion and opportunities for Nevada INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science
Nevada Tech Hub funding helps program expand to all degrees starting in spring 2025
Journeying into Costa Rica’s unexplored peatlands
Geography graduate students Hannah Mitchell and Mia Allison share their experience conducting exploratory fieldwork in Costa Rica searching for peatlands
Nevada Seismological Laboratory continues making waves
The lab has expanded its mission to provide 24/7 wildfire monitoring
'A discipline in which discovery is still very much in order'
Faculty and students in the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology are making great strides in the field
How do bears select spots for winter dens? New research provides answers
Team led by University of Nevada, Reno finds safety is key as black bears prepare to hibernate
Engineering professor partners with UNLV and University of Houston on project to reduce carbon emissions in the iron industry
Dev Chidambaram and team bring expertise and key laboratory infrastructure
Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science
Research published in the journal 'Science' shows 'buckyballs' exhibit interesting behavior
New Nevada State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs
With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights
Inaugural Pitch Mayhem Reno event to be held at University’s Innevation Center Nov. 18
Tech startups showcase their innovative companies in a tournament-style pitch competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week
Nevada Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden
The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera
University’s Graduate School’s GradFIT program awarded the NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award
The preparatory program is aimed at introducing first-generation and underrepresented students to the opportunities and expectations of graduate school
Making their MARC: Riley Gillis
Gillis is one of the four students in the second MARC cohort
Feared Extinct, the "Mekong Ghost" Fish Reappears
Rediscovery of the elusive giant salmon carp is a call to action for the protection of the Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity
Changing winters are impacting Lake Tahoe and other freshwater ecosystems
Recent research sheds light on how freshwaters are threatened by climate change and impacts to winter
ScholarWolf: A New Beginning for University Research and Collaboration
The University Libraries introduces re-launched institutional repository ScholarWolf
Sponsored Projects Academy training has launched once again
Guiding research administrators through the sponsored projects process
Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes
Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle
Wolf Pack Meats operating in the black, increasing production, training workforce
University of Nevada, Reno facility on track to double animals processed from two years ago
University members and community partners band together for second Homecoming Drone Show
Innovation and inspiration take center stage during Oct. 18 Nevada Wolf Pack football game
History student earns national prize for undergraduate research
Natalia Facio recognized with top award from New York Labor History Association
Northern Nevada Manufacturing Day on Oct. 22 to showcase growing industry, career opportunities
Regional manufacturing employers seeking to hire motivated University students
University of Nevada, Reno is a founding partner in a new Department of Defense Center of Excellence
New center could open opportunities for students interested in AI in military applications
Ecoatoms achieves milestones with NASA, Aerospace and Defense Academy leadership
University-based company takes research ‘out of this world’
Innovative study reveals literacy strategies for teaching children who are deafblind
Study uses Constant Time Delay in teaching sight words to students with dual sensory impairments
What can an insect’s sense of smell tell us about the neuroscience of decision-making?
Research study can shed light on decision-making based on hunger
International collaborations strengthened at Lake Tahoe Summit
USAID group hosted by University of Nevada, Reno attends Lake Tahoe Summit
Shakespearean mystery: What’s the story of newly discovered manuscript?
Handwriting similar to the playwright’s distinctive style abounds in previously unknown document
Humble hemp-seed and its byproducts hold promise to improve digestive health
University of Nevada, Reno researchers find hemp hulls may promote growth, diversity of gut biome
Professor Valerie Fridland receives competitive Fellowship for the second time
The National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship is supporting Fridland in the completion of another book
University’s Innevation Center a primary venue for second Reno Startup Week
Week-long event to facilitate interactions with investors, customers and influencers to promote region’s entrepreneurial community
Chickadees with better spatial memory live longer
A research study published in Science shows better spatial memory is linked to longer lifespan in food-caching chickadees
Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond
Physicists develop a new method to study high-density plasmas using X-ray Free Electron Lasers
Researchers use observations to remove bias in climate models in Southern Hemisphere
An unexpected cooling trend, followed by warming, threw models off
University Libraries launches new Visiting Scholar Award
The Award provides funding for one out-of-state scholar to spend time researching with collections in SCUA each summer
Peatland geographer Julie Loisel funded by NSF CAREER Award
Loisel awarded $816,000 to study peatlands in the tropics
Research published in PNAS proposes a new model that predicts river tributary length and spacing
The work may improve scientists’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks
Moving closer to “one protein, one drug”
Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B
Undergraduate researchers helping combat climate change by transforming greenhouse gases
Quinn Padovan and Caden Kuster awarded 3 Nevada Undergraduate Research Awards, presented twice at Wolf Pack Discoveries
University of Nevada, Reno signs agreements with two universities in Italy
The international collaborations focus on sustainability, student research and the study of lakes
University researchers share research on water reuse technologies
Nevada Center for Water Resiliency holds interim progress report meeting this week
Faces of the Pack: Jennifer Pearson
Tobacco control researcher and Associate Professor Pearson discusses her research, the moment that ignited her passion and her ongoing work to influence tobacco policies and regulations at the state and federal level
University researchers teaming with DOE to study environmental data in Alaska
Work could improve the health of people, wildlife on Unalaska Island
Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a “science vacation”
Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
SME Career Development Grant awarded to Metallurgical Engineering Assistant Professor Ehsan Vahidi
The John N. Butler Endowed Professor in Extractive Metallurgy becomes one of three recipients nationally to receive grant in 2024
New understanding of fly behavior has potential application in robotics, public safety
Mechanical Engineering faculty publish findings in Current Biology
Nevada partners with Idaho National Lab, Penn State on nuclear reprocessing project
Researchers studying the potential use of more cost-effective materials to reprocess nuclear waste
Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship
Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research
Nevada Tech Hub, led by University of Nevada, Reno, awarded $21 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration
Funding will advance lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state
Workshop on Matrices and Operators at the University was a success
Mathematicians from all over the world attended the conference
Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?
Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol
Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked 70th in the country
Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the University of Nevada, Reno program in the top 100 in the U.S.
Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network looks beyond the lake
A new multi-organization collaboration is collecting data on everything from wildlife to weather around the Lake Tahoe Basin and making it accessible to researchers, policymakers and the public
Banking on Nevada's native seeds
An effort to supply Nevada plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding
University of Nevada, Reno research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production
Spurred by climate change demands, three-year field trial identifies high-production varieties
Making their MARC: Jada Okaikoi
Okaikoi is part of the second cohort in the MARC program
Westfall Scholars of spring 2024 celebrate their academic accomplishments
These students earned the highest GPA in their programs
River ‘plastisphere’ serves as home to ecosystem-draining organisms
New research explores the microbial communities that live on plastic waste and how they impact the 2nd most biodiverse river in the world
Nature article proposes new way to identify faults that might pose earthquake risk
The researchers found geometric complexity of nearby faults could play a role in the risk of earthquakes
Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology 2024 symposium merges disciplines at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Professor Elizabeth Villalobos honored with 2024 Regents' Rising Researcher Award
University of Nevada, Reno scholar's interdisciplinary work on social issues earns prestigious NSHE recognition
Emily Hobson, second University faculty member ever selected National Humanities Center Fellow
Yearlong fellowship work focuses on the history of HIV/AIDS prison activism in the United States
Lakes across North America are being impacted by wildfire smoke, even when the blaze is nowhere nearby
99% of lakes were impacted by wildfire smoke for at least one day each year between 2019-2021, 89% saw 30 days or more of smoke
Engineering faculty researching solutions for the safe storage of spent nuclear fuels
Pradeep Menezes and Mano Misra lead $500,000 NRC-funded project
From lizards to humans, a journey in pursuit of science
Madison Glenwinkel, a student in the College of Liberal Arts, received the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) award
University of Nevada, Reno team develops new vegetation mapping tools
Improved management of rangeland, better recovery from wildfires, among likely benefits
Andrei Derevianko elected AAAS Fellow in the field of physics
From being recognized as University of Nevada, Reno Outstanding Researcher to Sara Louise Hartman Endowed Professor, Derevianko is adding another item to his impressive list of accolades
College of Science 2024 awards
The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards
Mackay School celebrates another year of excellence
The annual John W. Mackay Banquet took place on April 26
Visit Lake Tahoe on May 30 to learn about “The Promise of Chemical Ecology”
Neurodegenerative disease prevention, “blue zones” and environmental conservation to be discussed at the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology keynote presentation
University recognizes Engineering researchers this spring
Ebrahamian, Pagilla and Tavakkoli acknowledged at Honor the Best May 14
2024 Research & Innovation Awards
NEH names University Associate Professor Justin Gifford as new Fellow
Taking a step back from teaching to focus on writing a biography
Ur Next Route: Revolutionizing campus safety with innovation and inclusivity
Students combine innovative technology and collaborative efforts to create a safety app at the University of Nevada, Reno
President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipient
University leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern Nevada’s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards
Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 4: Associate Professor Thomas White
White works with some of the largest lasers in the world, some as long as three football fields
Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez
Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT
Professor of immunology recognized for displaying excellence in lab safety
Dorothy Hudig, Ph.D., and research team voted recipient of 2024 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award
Student wins $169,000 DOE fellowship to pursue a doctoral degree in nuclear materials
Broad experience led Thomas Selmi to specific area of study
Researchers, water managers gather to discuss challenges facing Truckee River watershed
Conference hosted by NWII draws stakeholders from around the region
Family-friendly casino areas contain unhealthy levels of second-hand smoke, new study finds
Unsafe levels were found regardless of size, age or ventilation system in the facility, according to School of Public Health study
Sci-On! Film Festival returns to Fleischmann Planetarium May 1 – 4
The festival will feature a NASA space film, introductions from directors, receptions, refreshments and live music
Catalyzing carbon and plastic recycling
Energy Solutions Forum speaker Karen Goldberg spoke about the methods her lab is pursuing to recycle carbon and plastic
Creating quantum sensors - chemistry meets physics
Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device
Nevada Lithium Circular Economy Conference held at University April 8 and 9
Conference discussions tackled trends in battery technology, workforce and economic development, and future needs for a successful lithium circular economy
Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why
The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate
Reno/Sparks selected to be part of Urban Heat Mapping Campaign
The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch
Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?
A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits
Grand opening of new School of Public Health building
Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the new home of the School of Public Health at the Edna S. Brigham Building
Makerthon competition has students design products to address challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness
Team Mathemusicians takes home $2,000 prize for ‘c-kube,’ a secure storage solution
University of Nevada, Reno researcher takes on fight against deadly cattle tick
Pioneering researcher wins highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for collaborative international research project
Making their MARC: Yajahira Dircio
Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort
Researchers develop innovative method of teaching self-help skills to preschoolers who are deafblind
Study demonstrate the effectiveness of System of Least Prompts (SLP) as part of an intervention
Researchers and students gain new insights and make new connections in Panama
Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts
University geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall
The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in Nevada
STEM Sisters in Panamá
Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime
FAA grants civil UAS operations waiver for University operated Nevada Autonomous Test Site
1,000 square-mile test site area in Northern Nevada, first in a series of sites planned for drone research, development, testing
Anthropology doctoral candidate places second in regional Three-Minute Thesis Competition
Kendra Isable represented the University at the Western Association of Graduate Schools annual conference
NSF CAREER Award recipient Jihwan Yoon is developing device prototype to help patients with mental health conditions
Yoon is creating more accessible neurological treatment options
Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto worked with University President Brian Sandoval to secure more than $4 million for research programs at the University of Nevada, Reno
The funding will support research initiatives across the state
2024 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced
Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 11
