Under the microscope
Established in 2015, the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Microbeam Laboratory houses various state-of-the-art instruments for use by researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno and beyond.
Learn about available instruments
Recent news from the Mackay School
Scientists capture elusive imagery of volcano’s inner workings
Researchers suggest new volcanic formation processes and publish images of the volcano in Nature
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
New clock in Nevada Museum of Art tells a different kind of time
Professor and alumnus consulted on the exhibit