Meet our Nevada State Climatologist, Baker Perry

Baker Perry, professor of climatology and the Nevada State Climatologist at the University of Nevada, Reno, will present his talk, "Insights from the Highest Weather Stations in the World" on Thursday, November 7, 2024. This Discover Science Lecture Series presentation will discuss the rationale, challenges and insights from new weather station networks on Mount Everest in the Nepal Himalaya and the Andes of Bolivia, Chile and Peru. 

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Happening at the College of Science

A graphical depiction of buckminsterfullerene. Buckminsterfullerene is the same shape as a soccer ball.

Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science

Research published in the journal 'Science' shows 'buckyballs' exhibit interesting behavior

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New Nevada State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs

With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights

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Nevada Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden

The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera

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