Live a Life of Discovery.

At the College of Science, our accomplished faculty, inventive students, leading researchers and scientific pioneers take on complex challenges and unearth groundbreaking solutions for problems we all care about.

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Happening at the College of Science

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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

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Grads of the Pack: Cassie Eckroth

NevadaTeach student surfs past obstacles to inspire the next generation

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New clock in Nevada Museum of Art tells a different kind of time

Professor and alumnus consulted on the exhibit

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.

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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