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

People walk through a museum with objects in wood and glass cases.

University of Nevada, Reno’s Day at the Museum returns Oct. 18

The event is free and open to the public

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What does it take to break a continent?

Geologists propose new ideas about old continents

Burnett standing in front of Mars replica.

From Fernley to Space: Fayth Burnett is shaping her future and making a difference

First-generation aerospace engineering student finds inspiration through experiences at the University’s Fleischmann Planetarium

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.

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