Celebrating the Class of 2024

Congratulations, Wolf Pack! The University conferred 3,027 degrees over the course of three days and five commencement ceremonies, including 2,340 bachelor’s degrees and 687 advanced degrees (master’s and doctoral degrees).

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The Mackay School

Explore degree programs and other opportunities within the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, an academic division within the College of Science.

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Mackay statue in front of the Mackay Mines building on the University campus.

Building a future of discovery, together

We are a college of accomplished faculty and inventive students, leading researchers and scientific pioneers. Every day, these great minds take on complex challenges and unearth groundbreaking solutions for problems we all care about. Imagine where we could go if we work together to support them. Will you join us?

Ways to support the College of Science

Happening at the College of Science

Assistant Professor, Ehsan Vahidi, posing in front of a building and trees.

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

Andrew Siciliano smiles in front of a brick building and a leafy tree.

Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship

Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research

A rainbow descends from the top left part of the photo toward downtown Reno.

Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?

Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol

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