Science news, events and activities

Sergey Varganov is a theoretical and computational chemist

ESA is the major professional society for ecologists in the US

Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition

Alumnus and department chair provide unique opportunity to prepare fossils as part of paleobiology course

The summit was designed to align efforts toward mitigating and adapting to heat in Northern Nevada

Hitchcock Project for Visualizing Science student Katrina Perce interviews filmmaker Page Buono and "The Ice Cream Scientist" Maya Warren

Early identification of risks can mitigate future harm

The Keck Museum took third place last year

Barile builds on his success in innovation

The conference hosted STEM educators, students and alumni from across the country

Ying Yang’s work has a strong upward trajectory

Leitner is one of two College of Science faculty members honored with this award in 2025

The University-level award came with a 119-page award nomination document

Quantum geometry is an underexplored area of physics but could have far-reaching implications

Students from the Reynolds School of Journalism immersed themselves in a weeklong adventure at La Selva Research Station

The outreach visit was part of a beekeeping conference

Doctoral student Jessica Braun shares a moving experience of the potential outreach has to change minds and lives

The conference invites STEM educators to the Biggest Little City

Nevada Seismological Laboratory visits the Reno Ice Raiders

Panel funds are going toward renovation efforts for the new George W. Gillemot Dome

Steve Vander Wall and Bob Ryan add to list of University professors with this accolade

In partnership with Washoe County Sheriff’s Office Forensic Science Division, this program provides students with the opportunity to dive into the world of forensics

The consortium will serve undergraduates interested in medical research

Two statistics professors developed a stochastic model used to predict precipitation intensity

Students in three colleges received funding for their research projects

Discovery reshapes our understanding of heat transfer in extreme materials, with implications for inertial confinement fusion and high-energy-density science

Biology professor utilizes bioinformatics techniques to advance understanding of genetics

Funding will support training for future mental health experts

Drivers of organismal complexity may lie in the number of protein families, rather than the number of genes

The students took training courses related to neuroscience

Statisticians trained a machine learning model to classify bacterial states

Undergraduate student supports critical mineral research efforts

Summer 2024 data collection effort results provide stakeholders with maps of region’s urban heat island

The program provides a paid stipend to undergraduate researchers

'We are small but mighty'

Outgoing director Jim Faulds shares some of the bureau’s impressive accomplishments

Mining success in the state has long supported the University with funding

Kichwa researcher visited University of Nevada, Reno for six weeks to learn about renewables

Chemistry students practice teamwork before diving into experiments

20 years after starting as founding dean of the College of Science, David Westfall remains steadfast in his mission to support the College's students

The Center for Research in Economic Geology has helped unearth Nevada’s mineral riches

The museum is open the first Saturday of every month

Nine students were celebrated at the biannual luncheon

Nevada Tech Hub funding helps program expand to all degrees starting in spring 2025

The lab has expanded its mission to provide 24/7 wildfire monitoring

Water research on campus buoyed by the center is far-reaching

Faculty and students in the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology are making great strides in the field

The program, started less than 20 years ago, has grown into one of the largest on campus

The museum has been on campus for over a century

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

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

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

Gillis is one of the four students in the second MARC cohort

Rediscovery of the elusive giant salmon carp is a call to action for the protection of the Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity

Recent research sheds light on how freshwaters are threatened by climate change and impacts to winter

Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle

A dozen museums offering free admission from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Over 56,000 votes were cast

The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology hosts annual Earth Science Week field trip

Honors College student Neufeld discusses his passion for inspiring future leaders

Speaker Jon Wellinghoff discusses efficiency opportunities on the electrical grid

Research study can shed light on decision-making based on hunger

USAID group hosted by University of Nevada, Reno attends Lake Tahoe Summit

A research study published in Science shows better spatial memory is linked to longer lifespan in food-caching chickadees

Physicists develop a new method to study high-density plasmas using X-ray Free Electron Lasers

An unexpected cooling trend, followed by warming, threw models off

Loisel awarded $816,000 to study peatlands in the tropics

The work may improve scientists’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks

Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B

$700,000 research project funded to explore neurological disorders and everyday tasks; ‘Perception depends on the goal’

Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

The John N. Butler Endowed Professor in Extractive Metallurgy becomes one of three recipients nationally to receive grant in 2024

Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research

Mathematicians from all over the world attended the conference

Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol

Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the University of Nevada, Reno program in the top 100 in the U.S.

An effort to supply Nevada plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding

These students earned the highest GPA in their programs

New research explores the microbial communities that live on plastic waste and how they impact the 2nd most biodiverse river in the world

The researchers found geometric complexity of nearby faults could play a role in the risk of earthquakes

99% of lakes were impacted by wildfire smoke for at least one day each year between 2019-2021, 89% saw 30 days or more of smoke

The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency approves the 2024 Active Transportation Plan as warming temperatures and congestion continue to impact the region

From being recognized as University of Nevada, Reno Outstanding Researcher to Sara Louise Hartman Endowed Professor, Derevianko is adding another item to his impressive list of accolades

The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards

The annual John W. Mackay Banquet took place on April 26

Neurodegenerative disease prevention, “blue zones” and environmental conservation to be discussed at the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology keynote presentation

University of Nevada, Reno researchers and scholars share their expertise and collaborate on potential wildfire management solutions

University leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern Nevada’s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards

Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT

“I am passionate about inspiring others and finding a path to help make a difference”

The festival will feature a NASA space film, introductions from directors, receptions, refreshments and live music

Energy Solutions Forum speaker Karen Goldberg spoke about the methods her lab is pursuing to recycle carbon and plastic

Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device

The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate

The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch

A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits

Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort

Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts

The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in Nevada

Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime

Ten students traveled to Montana to show off their traditional mining skills

Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West

Executive Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing at LanzaTech speaks at Energy Solutions Forum

Associate Professor Chris Rogers receives grant to study symmetry and support historically underrepresented research students

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Xiaoshan Zhu receives NSF grant for project

Naidu is part of the second cohort in the MARC program

Chemical Engineering Associate Professor David Cantu leads DOE-supported project

Discover Science lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of science

Donations to the College of Science’s student emergency fund will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to generous alumni

A ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference

Political science professor Elizabeth Koebele is joined by Colby Pellegrino

Interim Nevada State Climatologist Tom Albright reviews the past three months and what it means for the state

The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding research

Marc Nichol from the Nuclear Energy Institute shares nuclear technology developments

Chemistry student Jesus Diaz Sanchez and chemistry professor Brian Frost are joined by Joe Schwarcz

Prep day tradition continues under leadership of Dean Hope-Weeks

The goals of the interdisciplinary project are both scientific and educational

Alumni from the College of Science and Mackay School were honored at an event in October

Westfall Scholars honored with a luncheon with faculty mentors, friends and family

"I am a proud advocate and professional mentor in the fields of adolescence and disability."

Historical University commitment to mining continues

“I love science, and what better way to share that love with others than through teaching.”

A new community for Chicano/Hispanic and Native American STEM students officially arrives on campus

Rocks that naturally lay in precarious positions remained upright during an earthquake, surprising seismologists

Breaking barriers

Colby Pellegrino to discuss status of the Colorado River for Discover Science Lecture Series

Hamed Ebrahimian, Neil Lareau are part of interdisciplinary team led by the University of Hawai’i.

Interim Nevada State Climatologist Tom Albright reflects on the wet summer in Nevada and what the next few months might bring

University takes part in annual earthquake preparedness drill

Scientists and natural resource managers gather to collaborate on environmental policy

Researchers from the Wonders of the Mekong project tagged the fish when it was caught over a year ago

Researcher partners with Lithium Americas to find sustainable carbon solutions

Schwarcz will be kicking off the 13th season of the Discover Science Lecture Series

The Advanced Human Dissection Team is made up of undergraduate students

Hope-Weeks brings her experience as an associate dean and chemistry professor

Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program

This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one Nevada county under drought watch

Earthquake geologists on the GEER research team gain greater understanding of the impacts of the February earthquake

The STEM and Educator Student Partnership supports educators and provides mentorship for undergraduate students

Team Waponi is one of six teams from around the world to advance to the finals

Drought still remains in southern Nevada, but has disappeared in most of the state

Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee shares a report on Nevada’s climate over the past few months, and what to expect in the next quarter

The competition is focused on carbon management

Nevada reservoirs are in good condition across the state; Lake Mead's levels have been rising

Research published in Nature reveals concentrations of microplastics in 38 lakes with plastic debris from textiles frequently identified

Jimson Huang, a dual Engineering-Math major, is the spring 2023 Herz Gold Medal winner

Water is widely thought to be critical to life. But why is that the case?

The session took a deep dive into the responsibilities of scientists to diversify the field

Those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community can use several techniques to boost their resilience in the face of discrimination

The wet spring across much of Nevada alleviated drought and may provide a buffer against a rapid return to drought

Interdisciplinary researchers meet in Incline Village to discuss advances in the field of chemical ecology

Future STEM educators are learning to incorporate technology into the classroom

Renewable energy’s intermittent nature poses challenges to energy storage

Jim Hammond is an alumnus who graduated with a degree in physics

Vote for the illusion Gideon Caplovitz created with his two daughters by May 27

The giant freshwater stingray faces numerous threats, data gives insight into conservation needs

The spring 2023 graduates include future urban planners, doctors, physicists and more

Tristan Morrice uses the Edward Morrice Mineral Processing Laboratory

The annual banquet was held on April 28

Master teachers present at UTeach Institute professional development event

Chu receives $3.3M DOE ARPA-E grant to study mineral processing of rare earth minerals

Dr. Ilya Zaliapin, a professor of mathematics, passed away on May 2, 2023

Awardees are recognized for their exemplary service to students and their individual achievements

Only a small portion of the state is still in drought, and Lake Mead levels are forecasted to improve. Fire risk in northwestern Nevada is likely to be higher than normal by July.

The team won first place at the 45th International Collegiate Mining Competition

Director of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations publishes research in developmental genetics

The annual science and science fiction film festival to feature a visit from time travel expert

Scholars, curators, academics and students will present interactive discussions focused on our complex relationships with land, water and place

Jack Norbeck spoke about Fervo Energy's project with Google using geothermal energy in Northern Nevada

The museums are hosting guests as part of the Northern Nevada Science and Technology Festival

Global Water Center researcher pursues conservation solutions that sustain aquatic diversity and human needs

Nevada State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides an outlook and report for climate and weather

Eva Pell will share what she learned while serving in the role and how she became a children’s book author

Foundation Professor of Psychology Steven C. Hayes collaborates on new research highlighting the value of prosocial behavior at the individual and group level

McMinn Research Professor Jamie Voyles works to bring diverse voices into pathogen science

NREL Senior Research Fellow Joey Luther studies new types of semiconductors and their properties

Associate Research Professor Zeb Hogan's work to find, study and protect freshwater megafish featured

Senator Cortez Masto received the AASG’s Pick and Gavel award

All-female team of psychology researchers studying how low-cost biomarkers can be used in diagnostics

State Climatologist shares a quarterly update about Nevada’s ongoing drought

Christopher Jones says we need to transition to renewable energy as well as implement direct air capture

The interim dean has long worked to ensure everyone has access to STEM education

Physics professor shares his thoughts on a surprisingly difficult question

de Bettencourt-Dias is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University

Dyer is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University

Researchers developing software to simulate autonomous mining operations

Discover Science Lecture Series brings renowned physicist to campus

Clemons-Magee Endowed Professor in Physics Thomas White seeks to understand the internal workings of planets beyond Earth

Caitleen Navarro’s standout experiences rewarded

International collaborations with the Global Water Center contribute to successful conservation efforts

The first speaker of the Energy Solutions Forum, Chris Field, gave an introduction on climate change-related problems and possible solutions. More speakers are coming these following weeks.

Lexi Timpone won first place for her science-themed video, three videos also recognized

Support from the national bicyclist organization continues after the Reno-Sparks area was selected as one of five communities nationwide to host a Bicycle Friendly Community Workshop.

University of Nevada, Reno teams with Xerces Society in study of agricultural fields, urban interface

National conference allows students to interact with most influential Hispanic leaders in the country

Atmospheric chemist and a leading researcher of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, talks with physics and astronomy alum Donna dePolo and astrobiology professor Carlos Marsical

McMinn Professor Ilya Zaliapin uses statistical methods for hierarchies to understand natural phenomena

Recent study on Panamanian lizards generates more questions on role of the microbiome

Chickadee Cognition Lab showed supplemental feeding of the wild birds had no negative impacts when proper food is used

First MARC Nevada cohort includes chemistry major Jesus Diaz Sanchez

Kenyan ants and the trees they live with threatened by invasive ant species

University researchers will gather and analyze weather data in Tahoe Basin for public distribution

Daniel Trugman joined the University in 2022

College successes, dean search launch and University Strategic Plan were subject of the annual State of the College presentation by Dean Katherine McCall

New exhibit explores climate through art, utilizes previously closed space

Geologist explains differences between meteorites and meteor-wrongs

Nevada Seismological Laboratory professor receives prestigious award honoring outstanding contributions to the Seismological Society of America

Student researcher Lea Gifford suggests ways in which the Wolf Pack can help make spaces across campus more accessible

A multi-centennial drought termed the Late Holocene Dry Period could serve as a map for future climate projections, Indigenous human responses a model for resilience and adaptability

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborists respond to questions about weather-damaged trees and how to respond when limbs break or trees fall

Researchers attempt to better understand our mental landscape and actions we take to interact with it

Philipp Ruprecht aims to identify how and when lithium deposits are enriched

Three student posters won awards at the American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting

Brings extensive experience in hydrological sciences to DOE’s review board

Nevada has been experiencing drought after drought

Experts from the University community weigh in on what makes the fusion news out of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory so groundbreaking

First cohort of MARC Nevada students includes chemistry student Kimberly Giannantonio

Research in collaboration with the Smithsonian Institution provides a new explanation for why so many of the extinct marine reptiles died in the same location in central Nevada

Reno faces challenges as a growing city in the era of climate change. Faculty in the College of Science are focused on solutions.

Bees pollinating plants and consuming plant nectar impacted by neonicotinoids

Senior spotlight from the College of Science

Ying Yang plans to design polymers that mimic living cells

Graduate student Lauren Sankovitch brings a MARVELous background of experience to the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering

Will your department's name be on the plaque next year?

Postdoc Eliza Grames works to aggregate data for insect decline synthesis

First MARC Nevada cohort includes biomedical engineering major Jonathan Taasan

Six years of research leads to new theories (and new cooking methods) at the Puyehue Cordón Caulle volcano

The event brought together students, faculty, family, friends and former and current College of Science deans

Department of Geography professor will use her professional experience to help remedy past erasures

A generous donation will support a legacy of mathematicians and scientists

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant helps geographers, health scientists and community leaders identify areas of need

$5.3 million, NIH COBRE ‘Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience

Westfall Scholar alumni sustain their undergraduate success

Graduate student Shelby Herbert leads a discussion between the renowned science journalist and professors Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan.

Research looking at preserved butterflies reveals the complex story in a grain of pollen

Graduate student Mara Nutt looks for answers in the Santa Ynez Mountains

Science writer Michelle Werdann attends Reno's local chapter of the international Nerd Nite event

The grants will be used in two different areas of plasma physics research

Recycle your lithium and rechargeable batteries and devices at the Joe

Sarah M. Hörst’s Discover Science lecture on Dec. 1

Researchers from the University of Nevada, Reno found a lizard species that is not affected by the spider's deadly toxin.

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Professor Stacia Gordon hits the road for another YouTube cameo

The books featured here were written or edited by faculty, alumni or students in the College of Science

Researchers from four distinct disciplines, engineers from Nevada Gold Mines, Kinross, and McClelland Laboratories and University Libraries will bring a new learning tool to students

Among the awardees are Las Vegas’s city planner, a globe-trotting fish biologist, a psychologist providing culturally sensitive services and more

Yerington nears the completion of a USDA-funded project to remove and replace the rural Nevada city's 100-year-old sewer and water systems.

Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on

Earth Science Week this year is celebrated from Oct. 9-15

Wilson Award winner Amy Morris tackles questions related to proprioception

First cohort of MARC Nevada students includes microbiology and immunology student Lauren Carreire

Chris Kratt travels to Antarctic to set up temperature sensing devices and retrieve data

Researchers in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering weigh in on a hotly debated topic in tectonics and geomorphology: the age of the Sierra Nevada mountain range

Earthwatch award helps student bring her caterpillar research home

Inaugural talk to be held at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

Adult giant salmon carp documented in the Mekong River for first time in 18 years

As a first-generation Latina in mining, Isabel Peñaloza Araujo feels proud of her accomplishments, especially as an international student in the U.S. She is well on her way to accomplishing plenty more

Assistant geological engineering professor Michael Gardner visited the sites of flooding in Yellowstone National Park to determine how geostructure integrity was compromised

Joshua Bonde ‘03 (biology) brings expertise and personal experiences to revitalize museum

For first-generation college students in the College of Science, a support system has reemerged

Atmospheric scientist Pat Arnott shares how hot air balloons ascend into the Reno skies

Researchers found pesticide-contaminated plants in nurseries in 15 states

The weeklong bootcamp helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first semester of college.

The Biology Peer Instruction Program provides leadership and teaching opportunities to undergraduates. Those experiences follow them through their lives.

Many mathematicians in the College of Science work in pure mathematics, but the field often blurs the lines between math and art.

Andrew Revkin, an award-winning environmental and sustainability journalist, will bring some of the insights he’s gained in his 34 years of reporting experience to the University on September 8. Revkin’s lecture will kick off the 12th season of the Discover Science Lecture Series.

This season's lineup includes a range of disciplines. Registration for the first lecture on September 8 is now open.

Two young alums give back to the University.

With the latest round of this prestigious NSF award, the University’s community of faculty-recipients grows

New program aims to diversify fields of biomedical research and practice.

Theoretical physics inspires harmony on the University Quad

Hydrogeology student Drake McCrimmon found space to be himself while doing science on the Greenland ice sheet.

Students in Northern Nevada got the opportunity to learn from graduate students and professors at the Daugherty Summer Science Exploration program.

Nicole Choma reflects on how experiences in undergraduate research, marching band and other scholarly activities have enhanced her college journey

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

International team now tracking the 661-pound giant freshwater stingray's movements to better understand, protect the species and key freshwater habitats

Many of the students plan to continue their education, while others start work upon graduating.

The 2022 meeting is being hosted by the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.

This year, seven students won awards from the Board of Regents or the University.

An all-time high of 13 student-awardees affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno receive the prestigious NSF fellowship

Metallurgical Engineering professor Ehsan Vahidi to serve as associate editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

The Mackay School honored donors, alumni, faculty and staff with a focus on celebrating the successes of students at the 2022 Mackay Banquet.

Apollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt discusses what it was like to be on the Moon's surface, what we're still learning from the samples brought back to Earth and what the future of lunar exploration looks like

de Bettencourt-Dias has a lengthy list of contributions to her field, as well as invaluable service to the University and its students.

The psychology professor, who has worked at the University for 32 years, received the award in her final year before retirement.

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

Scientific Lead in the development of the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine discusses her research and work, the importance of good mentorship, and finding her place in science.

Alumnus of the Department of Geography’s Land Use Planning Master’s program aims to address climate change and invest in climate-smart infrastructure in rural Nevada

Deep pools in Mekong River may be home to world's largest freshwater fish

NSF EPSCoR investment will increase capacity for wildland fire research, education, and workforce development

Tibbitts winner known for her enthusiasm for her subject matter

Internationally renowned for development of ACT, evidenced based form of psychotherapy

View and vote on short science and science fiction films in the Planetarium's full-dome theater May 4-6

The course will be available to University students this fall

Researchers from the Department of Geography are making use of new drone technology with support from the Global Climate Change Foundation.

Experience in Undergraduate Research and McNair Scholars Program leads to NSF graduate fellowship award for CABNR student

Jamie Voyles will be celebrated with her colleagues at the University's Honor the Best event

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

International effort led by USAID Cooperative Project, Wonders of the Mekong, to launch April 22

Renowned number theorist Dr. Ken Ono shares his deep connection to the life and work of Srinivasa Ramanujan in the latest episode of the Discover Science podcast.

The scientific lead for the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine research team was named a TIME Magazine Hero of the Year. Registration for her lecture is now open.

Elizabeth Pringle will study how plant chemistry changes in response to drought in the Great Basin.

The Museum uses interactive experiences to teach visitors about the natural world.

Dedicated teamwork and resource-efficient initiatives secured the American Chemical Society award for the second time

College of Science researcher leading one-year project to address urban and rural water issues

College of Science Interim Dean Katherine McCall named a hallway in the Davidson Mathematics and Science Center after her great aunt.

The Global Water Center is made up of faculty from all over the University community. Learn about their work to better understand and protect our most precious resource.

Tagging and release of Mekong giant catfish, giant barb and river catfish highlight the immense value of biodiversity and ecosystems in the region

The Discover Science Lecture Series continues with a visit from Apollo 17 astronaut and scientist Harrison Schmitt who stepped off the Moon's surface on December 19 during the last lunar visit.

As flowers start to bloom and the weather warms, garter snakes begin to emerge from their hibernations.

Creative strategies needed to address long-term shortages, say three University of Nevada, Reno professors

Professional chapters, students and University clubs reach out to the community with brain science.

Celebrating Mayo Clinic cardiologist alumna on International Women's Day

Stacia Gordon has been featured in several videos on CWU Professor Nick Zentner's YouTube channel.

Mathematician Ken Ono will present his Discover Science lecture answering this question on March 10, following a screening of the movie “The Man Who Knew Infinity.”

Researchers asked whether caterpillars that aren't picky about what they eat occupy larger habitats.

The STEM Sisters is a program associate biology professor Jamie Voyles started to encourage girls to explore the possibility of a STEM career.

Protect Our Winters group featured in "Winter Sports are on Thin Ice"

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry were awarded $2.5 million to study molecular magnetism.

Physics professor Timur Tscherbul explains some of the intricacies of quantum computing.

The annual competition selected the top three videos, along with two honorable mentions and a most-engaged watch party to win prizes.

Student researchers studied security in a variety of fields.

Two graduate students in the geography program spotted a new behavior in a lizard species.

Atmospheric scientist Neil Lareau explains the global impacts of the Tongan volcano eruption.

Associate Dean Vincent Catalano reflects on colleague Hyung Kyu Shin's 60 years of ongoing research and support.

From wind turbines to a pepper plant: a multi-disciplinary team of University and Indigenous Amazonian researchers work to untangle a complex web of interactions

In honor of National Mentoring Month, six faculty members reflect on what it means to be an impactful mentor to undergraduate researchers

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering professor finds ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector, up to 9.4 gigatons of carbon dioxide through 2050

High radiation on Mars is one of the many reasons the Red Planet seems inhospitable. Two chemistry professors from the University are using solutions from early Earth to solve that problem on Mars.

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of Science.

The lunch banquet celebrated the students who graduated at the top of their class in each department in the College of Science.

Alumna Lily Liu reflects on her time as an undergraduate in the College of Science and how she found a role as a peer mentor.

Students, faculty and alumni participated in many aspects of this year's AEMA conference

Museum, history, indigenous peoples, documentary projects benefit community

Researcher Jennifer Hoy hopes to better understand how the brain identifies stimuli as positive or negative, and the behaviors that follow.

The center opened early last month to provide services for young children with learning disabilities.

High elevation field lab yields mountains of research data

New exhibits and updates have reinvigorated the Museum of Natural History, the Keck Museum and the Fleischmann Planetarium, all now open to the public after extended closures related to the ongoing pandemic

College of Science study finds climate change a factor in decrease of snowpack in the Western United States

Reflecting on its rich history and looking toward the future, the Fleischmann Planetarium as it finds its new home in the College of Science

The Wednesday Discover Science lecture with astronaut Harrison Schmitt canceled with the potential to reschedule

Pack Research Experience Program and TRIO STEM Scholars offer mentorship and sense of belonging to sophomore pre-med student

University freshman Luke Miers represented the USA at the Snowshoe MTB World Cup

Chu will use the professorship to establish connections with the mining industry, support his other research and expand opportunities for students.

Christopher Barile's research aims to create a new renewable energy source by recycling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into useful fuels.

Funds raised support University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Alumni from the College of Science and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering were commended at last night's annual event.

Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on

Detailing the actions individuals and organizations can take to make more equitable healthcare

Through research and mapping, geography graduate student and member of the Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe Autumn Harry recognizes Indigenous place names to honor her Numu (Northern Paiute) homelands.

Michael Gardner visited Germany, the Netherlands and Belgium as part of a reconnaissance team to see how geo-structures performed with severe flooding.

Researchers at University of Nevada, Reno and DRI launch new citizen science project to gather ashfall data

Tour western Nevada’s hydrologic cycle and rapidly evolving landscapes with the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology Saturday, October 16

La Profesora Asociada Lorraine Benuto capacita a los estudiantes para brindar servicios psicológicos en español

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto trains students to deliver psychological services in Spanish

College of Science professors study fourth state of matter

As extended smoke and ash continue to impact the Lake Tahoe Basin, researchers hope to better understand if and how the iconic alpine lake can recover.

NSF funds $12.5 million for institute to study resilience to infectious disease

Assistant Professor Yinghan Chen's research will advance statistical methods for estimation in the design of educational assessment, psychiatric diagnosis techniques

From handwritten letters to donating hot meals, postdoctoral fellow and clinical psychology Ph.D. Jena Casas offers advice on how you can support wildland firefighters this challenging fire season.

Nevada becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats

International researcher and professor of biology Sudeep Chandra is named new director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies.

Psychology professor Allen Gardner and his wife Trixie earned worldwide acclaim teaching Washoe the chimpanzee American Sign Language

University of Nevada, Reno and DigitalPath technicians deploy latest technology onto mountaintop camera platform

The College of Science welcomes an astronaut, leading COVID-19 vaccine developer and more for its 2021/2022 season

Members of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology discuss the COVID-19 vaccine technology, hesitancy, distribution and more for the Discover Science podcast

Ana de Bettencourt-Dias, the Susan Magee and Gary Clemons Professor of Chemistry, is the only chemist in Northern Nevada to date to have received the honor of being named an ACS fellow

University of Nevada, Reno part of comprehensive study

Take photos of the organisms you see anywhere in Nevada, post them to iNaturalist, and experts will help you identify which species you observed!

Community Collection available for browsing online, featured in new Libraries exhibit

Unraveling the sub-surface geology of the Truckee Meadows using fiber-optics

Rural Nevada teachers get support in offering earth sciences curriculum

University of Nevada, Reno Global Water Center researchers studied impacts of six major 2018 wildfires

Department of Biology paper tests the Drift-Barrier hypothesis to determine why genomes of species vary so much in size

Assistant Professor Simon Pieraut’s paper was featured in the May 26 issue of the Journal of Neuroscience

8 awardees representing 4 colleges/school receive NSF’s prestigious award in support of early-career success and continued development

College of Science event encourages student philanthropy as they become young alumni

Dr. Nikhil C. Trivedi, '70 Metallurgical Engineering M.S., is awarded one of the highest professional honors accorded an engineer.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto receives this year's Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Leadership Award

Statistics and data science master's student receives the Cavanaugh Community Volunteer Award for launching the Reno Burrito Project

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Anna Panorska has received the University’s Graduate Academic Advisor Award

Molina's research focuses on plasma and condensed matter physics under the mentorship of Assistant Professor Thomas White

The University’s Distinguished Faculty award tops Scott Mensing’s decorated career

Biology major and dual chemistry, business administration minor, moves on to medical school

Professor of Biology and Director of the Museum of Natural History named Foundation Professor for extraordinary record of achievement

Teaching Associate Professor of Biology receives the Regents' Teaching Award

College of Science student receives the Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship

Doctoral student in clinical psychology receives the Sam Lieberman Regents' Award for Student Scholarship

Teaching Associate Professor Jennifer Hollander receives the Paul and Judy Bible Teaching Excellence Award

Festival offers in-person and online passes May 4-9 for films from around the world

Dr. Altick receives the Outstanding Outreach and Engagement Faculty Award for her work with the Society for Neuroscience

Foundation Professor and Director of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience Michael Webster discusses the complex adaptations of our visual senses in his March 11 Discover Science virtual lecture.

Professor Thomas Bell receives prestigious award for his numerous scientific accomplishments.

Barile receives the University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Early Career Innovator Award

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering will bring delegates from around the world for hands-on trainings in energy resource minerals governance related topics.

Kinross Term Assistant Professor in Mining Engineering Javad Sattarvand comments on the challenges overcome by the Nevada mining industry over the past year.

University of Nevada, Reno long-standing research yields new data

Professor and Chair of the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering and member of the Mars Exploration Rover Team answers questions about roving on Mars.

In 1908, James Church’s interest in snow and the mountains led to the invention of the snow sampler, a device that greatly advanced the development of snow science

Assistant professor of physics receives funding to include undergraduate students in cutting edge physics research

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Christopher Barile's research aims to create processes for recycling carbon dioxide and nitrogen

Students receive financial assistance for everything from tuition to groceries.

University of Nevada, Reno leads collaborative study on insect declines

Foundation Professor and planetary scientist Wendy Calvin will discuss the evolution of Mars rovers in her March 11 Discover Science virtual lecture.

Video highlights technology and thought-leadership behind ALERTWildfire, developed through the Nevada Seismological Laboratory

Katherine McCall, associate dean, assumes acting College of Science dean position

University of Nevada, Reno conducts international rivers study based on new approaches in science

University of Nevada, Reno leads study on insect declines

New program aims to raise interest and opportunities in neuroscience research for individuals who are typically underrepresented in the field.

Southside Studio becomes home to robotics-based education and competition teams, strengthening the path to degrees and careers

With the help of a mentor, undergraduate students can apply for paid research opportunities

Interdisciplinary approach from University of Nevada, Reno Extension keeps people informed and involved

Philanthropist and scientist Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. continues to support scientific progress and research capacity

Students take home cash prizes for short videos depicting life as science students in annual competition.

Census of marine plankton fossils reveals inability to adapt to large shifts in climate

The College of Science recognizes exceptional alumna Lisa LeMond.

Students launch a new club aimed at increasing diversity in the field of medicine

University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada Alumni Association recognize 9 graduates with top grade-point average

Results of research published in science journal Nature could help freshwater fisheries worldwide

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology compiles scenic photos, Nevada facts in annual calendar

College of Science public event moves online, high-intensity wildfires subject of third talk

Graduate student recognized for Cognitive Brain Sciences outreach and education for community

College of Science public event moves online, Museum of Natural History focus of second talk

University of Nevada, Reno’s Bureau of Mines and Geology event Sat., Oct. 17

Campus community encouraged to be earthquake aware and to Drop, Cover and Hold-on

College of Science awarded $10 million DOE grant to develop comprehensive ‘toolkit’ for industry

College of Science public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic

University graduate student Blaize Abuntori teams up with Colleges to aid homeless

The Department of Psychology's Early Childhood Autism Program has served patients, families, students and program founder Patrick Ghezzi.

EH&S safety program to recognize the role of teaching assistants and students receives national award

EPA awards $800,000 to the School of Community Health Sciences for research into the distribution of chemicals within the body

Public-private partnership project shows favorable results

College of Science’s Zeb Hogan co-author of comprehensive global report

University collaborates with tribe to protect the longest self-sustaining population of trout

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Paul Hurtado and Nevada State Biostatistician and College of Science alumna Kyra Morgan talk COVID-19 and how they’re using numbers to make sense of it all.

Dr. William F. Tate IV speaks with the College of Science about his research revealing the uneven contours of the education pipeline.

College of Science experiments validate numerical modeling method for variety of uses

Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium pivots to virtual with project presentations from a variety of disciplines, from STEM to the social sciences, arts and humanities

Harmful pesticides found in Western Monarch breeding ground

The University’s 2020 Outstanding Researcher award recognizes the amazing discoveries, scientific contributions and career of Geoff Blewitt

In his first five years, the chemical biologist has led important research on bacterial communication and raised the bar for grant funding

Leading biomedical researcher Mick Hitchcock shares a message of congratulations online in lieu of a traditional graduation speech.

Trevor J. McMinn Research Professor of Biology works to understand insects including butterflies and other pollinators, and to affect public perception of insects in the Western United States

University geoscience teams monitoring, finding, mapping damage and surface ruptures

Research to find, study and protect freshwater megafish and freshwater biodiversity a major focus

Amy Fitch and Elena Pravosudova are 2020 Tibbitts Teaching Excellence award winners

Faculty share congratulations with NSF GRFP recipients and students offer advice for others interested in applying.

Watch the short documentary Fertile Waters and an episode of Mineral Monday, both official selections in the festival, on May 5 at 7 p.m. at the virtual festival.

Energy conservation may be a major function of sleep, according to new study

College of Science biologist contributes to global effort

Elizabeth Everest (WiSE graduate) and Connor Billman of the Department of Biology both received the prestigious award.

Leading researcher and psychologist Professor Steven Hayes reveals a scientifically proven trick for dramatically reducing how often you touch your face

The latest prestigious early-career awards will advance research in wildfire-smoke forecasting, battery performance and understanding brain function

College of Science seismological lab tracks seismic activity in Silver State

Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering student receives prestigious award granted to the top 5% of student participants.

Geologist and newly appointed Director of the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering plans to continue Mackay’s proud legacy with a fresh vision for the school in mind.  

Physics department assistant professor part of international team that tracked jets ejected from black hole

Between the two competitions, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics brought home numerous prizes and accolades.

Students take home cash prizes for short videos depicting life as College of Science students.

Tanya Kelley named to guide the range of programs and services to encourage pursuit of research, scholarly and creative activities by undergraduates

Free public Discover Science Lecture Series Thursday at Redfield Auditorium

Prestigious science journal publishes College of Science researchers’ milestone findings

Three universities collaborating to develop visual archive to be used for research, artificial intelligence development

Plant, caterpillar, parasitoid interaction studied for 22 years by biologists in College of Science

Free public Discover Science Lecture Series to be held at Davidson Mathematics and Science Center

Graduate Students in the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering took home 1st and 3rd in the meeting's poster competition

Voting is open for University Professors Gideon Paul Caplovitz and Jean-Paul Perrotte's illusion entry: the Rotating Circles.

Brounstein, Class of 2016, endowed the Zachary R. Brounstein Scholarship fund.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering honored as an early career scientist by the American Geophysical Union.

Mineral Monday heads up to Virginia City with two very special guests in this three-part season finale.

Department Chair Tin-Yau Tam on his growing Mathematics & Statistics Department

The Chemistry Demonstration Series, launched by a professor-student duo, ignites a passion for science in K-12 learners.

Learn about the mineral epidote on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Watch this week's episode about the Keck Museum's trilobite collection.

Learn about the stunning mineral cerussite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes

Watch this week's episode about the mineral, hemimorphite, and check it out in the Keck Museum for yourself.

Nevada Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program and originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Steven Hayes, publishes two books.

Participants will learn about the geology of the Truckee Meadows and Virginia City

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday featuring the Keck Museum's wolframite specimens.

The College of Science and Mackay School honored an impressive group of alumni at the annual Alumni of the Year reception on September 25.

College of Science invites top scientists for free Discover Science Lecture Series public lectures

University of Nevada, Reno’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn and prepare for earthquakes

University receives $1.25 million grant to create an interdisciplinary team of professionals, partnered with the world’s largest mining companies, in order to advance technology and automation in mines.

Biology professors Zeb Hogan and Sudeep Chandra receive 4 years of funding for their research in Cambodia.

Learn about the mineral that holds the number 1 spot on the Mohs Hardness Scale.

Learn about the mineral, corundum, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday with Garrett Barmore.

Department of Physics alumnus Rick Kraus ('07) was awarded the PECASE for materials and planetary science research

Gregory Crouch is biographer of University of Nevada, Reno benefactor

The College of Science favorite is back for a new season

First comprehensive global population study of giant freshwater fish, mammals, reptiles and amphibians shows sharp declines, highlighting the need for timely and targeted conservation efforts.

His career studying and improving engineering of bridges now shifts to building connections to resources, opportunities, colleagues

Camera goes live on University of Nevada, Reno’s AlertWildfire website

From photography to winemaking and illustration, professors in science and engineering combine passions for art with careers in STEM

College of Science leads effort to monitor, research, assess earthquake hazards

Biologist Jamie Voyles receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award to continue research

Professor of Geography and US Army veteran paratrooper Ken Nussear participated in the 75th anniversary reenactment of D-Day

Jennifer Hollander nominated by faculty and awarded for teaching success

College of Science geologists are successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy

College of Science physics professor Hiroshi Sawada leads high-energy-density plasma group

Robinson, an alumna of the College of Science, delivered the commencement address at the 2019 College of Science and College of Engineering graduation ceremony.

College of Science team successful with new exploration methods for renewable energy

Record number of degrees, 3,201, conferred during University's 129th Commencement

Mineral Monday competition winner, Vera, co-hosts this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the Ichthyosaur.

College of Science biologist Zeb Hogan on international team of scientists

Community-based undergraduate researchers join with faculty mentors to explore problems and offer understanding and ideas to make a difference

Learn about the mineral Blue Mud on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Learn about the mineral sphalerite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Take an interactive walking tour of 10 University museums on and around campus

Earth history calculations could change

Congratulations to Vera for submitting her winning video, Fossil Fridays: Mosasaurus!

Plant pathologist Bob Zeigler to present at Discover Science Lecture Series

Learn about the mineral sylvite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Cyberinfrastructure Day 2019 highlighted where we are and where we are going with research technology support

Learn about the mineral lazurite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

James Kenyon named director of University of Nevada, Reno institute designed to complement and extend the energy, experience and potential in the neurosciences

Learn about the mineral calcite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

College of Science biology professor Jamie Voyles participated in international study

The Mackay Muckers had enough female recruits for both men's and a women's teams for the first time in five years.

Margery McKnight Carr was the only woman and the third in history to have graduated from the Mackay School of Mines in 1951

Learn about the mineral crocoite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Anne Leonard and Felicity Muth sit down to talk about their research, what's coming next and overcoming stereotypes

Dafoe, a graduate of the College of Biotechnology, Agriculture & Natural Resources rangeland science program, takes us through life as a rangeland consultant

Anne Leonard awarded National Science Foundation grant to fund bumblebee research

Karen Lloyd will speak on her recent research at the Discover Science Lecture, Thursday March 14

Chemistry professor creates new technology for vastly improved smart window performance

College of Science geologist on the science team for the rover Opportunity

Long-term, extensive study in Sierra Nevada range yields behavior, memory and selection data

Learn about the mineral adamite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

The Keck Museum is excited to announce its first-ever Mineral Monday competition!

Mineral Monday is back for season three with an exciting announcement

UNR Med-led research team corrects a 150-year-old wrong concept regarding sperm transport; findings could lead to new treatment for male infertility

Professor Julie Allen leads research using big data to address biodiversity issues at the global scale

A look back at some remarkable images from the Mackay School's past.

Lahontan cutthroat trout species re-discovery was the most clicked on Nevada Today story in 2018

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology’s regional-scale lidar mapping provides novel insights into earthquake, flood and glacial history

The Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology welcomes Dr. Paul Cox at December 2018 Launch Symposium

1,864 degrees conferred during two ceremonies on Saturday

Climate, weather set the stage for uncontrollable inferno in Redding, California

Learn how gold goes from in the ground to the finished product.

Mathematics & Statistics Assistant Professor Mihye Ahn on her research and rise in academia

Learn about the beautiful green mineral, dioptase, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

This week's specimen looks like a diamond, is called a diamond, but is not a diamond at all!

University of Nevada, Reno biologists study effect of herd restoration over past 50 years

This week, learn about common opal, precious opal and Nevada's state mineral, black fire opal.

Free public event, College of Science Discover Science Lecture, Nov. 15

This week's mineral shares its namesake with a famous group of museums and research centers. Any guesses?

College of Science Director of Advising, Recruitment and Retention honored at annual national conference

Associate Professor Alexander M. van der Linden explains the need for sleep, and how simple organisms with a completely mapped nervous system are key in understanding sleep regulation and function.

Take a trip out to Newmont Mining Operations Twin Creeks facility on this week's episode of Mineral Monday!

University of Nevada, Reno’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes

Learn about the common mineral, barite, on this week's episode.

College of Science's Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead free public tour Saturday

Topaz, often used in jewelry, is the subject of this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

College of Science's Nevada Seismological Lab goes to great heights to help firefighters

Learn about the tabular mineral aragonite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Service learning opportunities offered in the geography department at the University of Nevada, Reno has students building community ties for marginalized populations

College of Science’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes

The Hitchcock Center will formalize and enhance the highly successful interdisciplinary and international collaborations in the fields of chemical ecology and natural products chemistry.

Garrett heads out on the road again this week for another field trip edition of Mineral Monday!

New programs range from a minor in graphic design to a B.S. in biotechnology

Discover Science Lecture Series brings solar system tour guide and astronomer to talk with community

This week, Garrett shows us a few exciting pieces in the Keck Museum's mining history collection.

This relatively common mineral is popular with collectors because of its beautiful blue hues.

Learn about this ancient marine reptile on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Explore this incredible geological site and hear the Burning Man Organization's plans for the property in this special field trip edition of Mineral Monday.

College of Science and UC San Diego team with regional agencies to help firefighting efforts

Casap is the Education Evangelist at Google and speaks to education influencers about the role of web and tech-based learning

More than 1,700 incoming freshman – nearly half of all University of Nevada, Reno freshmen – to participate in program designed to increase college success

College of Science’s Graham Kent talks about successful mountaintop fire tracking system

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral cinnabar.

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday and learn about the mineral stibnite.

Past University research honorees offer faculty community a voice on campus and beyond

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday about the many fluorite specimens on display at the Keck Museum.

University’s Christopher Barile discusses how smart windows can be the future of windows

This week, learn about the spectacular mineral vivianite.

Recognized for early successes and discoveries in research fields of chemistry, psychology

Biology professor travels off the grid to the dangerous Salween River in Myanmar to start the new season

Explore one of the Keck Museum's off-site storage locations with curator Garrett Barmore.

2018 Foundation Established Innovator Awardee is working with compounds that have the potential to save lives and improve health

For this week's episode of Mineral Monday, learn about this common mineral that comes in many different colors.

University program addresses qualified math, science teacher shortage and continues to expand as students develop a love for teaching

Shawnice Kraeber is the first post-baccalaureate student to graduate from University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Jeff Harper, University’s 2018 Outstanding Researcher, contributes to advancements in plant biology through ‘extraordinary’ research

The Mohs Hardness Scale is often used as a first step when classifying rocks and minerals.

Students in the School of Mines traveled to Camborne, England for 40th international competition

Through Community-Based Research, students explore problems and offer understanding, tools and ideas to make a difference

This week on Mineral Monday, learn about two unique formations of native silver or silver nuggets.

For this week's episode of Mineral Monday, Garrett takes us back in time to the early days of mining on the Comstock here in our home state of Nevada.

Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography Adam Csank is representing Nevada as the National Geographic Geography Steward

This week's specimen illustrates a unique feature of this ancient shark species.

Sugar Bowl Resort, University partner to study regional weather, climate and water impacts for California and Nevada

Learn about the mysterious tektites for this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

University’s Mary Peacock publishes research on recovering Nevada’s local monster fish

The Mary Louise and John Mackay Silver Collection showcases about 58 ornately designed silver service pieces, and is one of the Keck Museum's more famous collections.

Wakabayashilite is one of the rarest minerals in the Keck Museum's collection.

Community welcome to attend family-fun event at the University of Nevada, Reno

Mick Hitchcock will speak April 5 at 7 p.m. as part of the Discover Science Lecture Series

Learn about this yellow tabular mineral called wulfenite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Hitchcock is a University of Nevada, Reno trustee and bio-pharmaceutical researcher revolutionizing HIV treatment

Learn about this prehistoric species of elephant on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

College of Science leads efforts to bring internet to the wilderness for hazard monitoring

This stunning mineral is very common and is better known by it's nickname.

Learn about the fast-moving mineral halite in this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

S. James Gates, Jr. talks about his career, the physics question that has become his "white whale," and what fulfills him most in life.

College of Science leveraging technology for public safety

Learn something new about Nevada on this week's episode of Mineral Monday!

Researchers reconstruct the relationship between changing sociopolitical conditions and their effect on the landscape.

The mineral hematite is considered the most important iron ore because it is mined and then refined into iron.

World-renowned theoretical physicist S. James Gates Jr. is known for his research on supersymmetry as well as his advocacy for diversity in education.

This week, learn about the mineral staurolite and its unique twinned formation.

The Keck Museum houses the only public collection of fossils found at the Carson City trackway.

Philipp Ruprecht and team get treated to several eruptions in trek on northern peninsula

This week, explore the Keck Museum's extensive native copper collection.

The University of Nevada, Reno partners with five other universities nationwide to offer new topics in hydrology research.

Each Monday, explore the many amazing minerals, fossils and historical objects on display at the W.M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum with curator Garrett Barmore.

University reports several magnitude 2 and lower quakes, no damage reported

The film "Ganzorig and the River Wolf" offers a unique perspective into the work of local Mongolian scientist, Ganzorig Batsaihan.

A University of Nevada, Reno faculty member interviewed 61 scientists at four top research universities, examining how they think about commercial rewards

Three Teaching Assistants recognized for their success in undergraduate chemistry lab safety

University research into Neu5Gc sugar lays groundwork for research in diets, transplants, and diseases.

The University of Nevada, Reno partners with five universities nationwide to teach new topics in hydrological research.

Presentations represented a variety of disciplines, including sustainable plant production and street art in virtual reality

New genetic study methods, targeted seed production in four-year study by CABNR, College of Science

College of Science and Davidson Academy students and professors meet with Julie Robinson prior to her lecture

Zeb Hogan and Sudeep Chandra's research on taimen in Mongolia could inform sustainable fly fishing and ecosystem management globally.

Discover Science Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 9, free and open to the public

New programs include a doctorate in mathematics, a major in dance, a minor in Middle Eastern studies and more

Cross-campus collaboration brought together a quantum physicist and a geophysicist to look for particles

Scholarship recipients met with donors at the annual College of Science Scholarship Luncheon

Discover Science Lecture Series Thursday, Nov. 9, free and open to the public

Experimental physicist and professor Andrew Geraci studies ultralight matter at the College of Science

Students can win a pizza or donut party for their class if they take and post a picture with #ShakeOutPizza

Biology scholar receives $60,000 For Women in Science Fellowship for her work with bees

Scott E. Page comes to the University of Nevada, Reno Thursday, Oct. 12.

Alan Alda engages students and professors about science communication

NSF grant funds University of Nevada, Reno research, expeditions, education about birds and urbanization

University of Nevada, Reno leads effort to increase workforce in life sciences for Nevada industries

Discover Science Lecture Series begins its seventh year at Nevada

University of Nevada, Reno neuroscientists find clues in genetic studies

Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for Nevada Research and Innovation Corporation program

Nearly 1,450 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success

College of Science receives $1.5 million from DOE for Phase III of project to find “blind” systems

University of Nevada, Reno’s Fleischmann Planetarium is excited for upcoming solar eclipse

Win-win-win: Nevada Terawatt Facility hosts research, Israeli-based company invests in equipment and proton-therapy advances for cancer treatment

Biologists work to identify small toads published in science journal

Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth unites engineers, artists, scientists, crafters to share their hobbies, experiments and projects

A day of firsts –Nevada governor the first governor to arrive in an autonomous vehicle to the University’s first bill signing

Nevada Seismological Lab system helps firefighters respond to wildfires with mountaintop monitoring

University honorees receive Teaching Award, Academic Advising Awards and Student Scholar Awards; in addition to Regents' Researcher and Rising Researcher of the Year

The award-winning author and professor will discuss how natural history influences values

Undergraduate Research develops resources to further facilitate students in pursuit of research in various fields

The event will feature 11 museums covering diverse interests from astronomy to art

The biology professor and researcher have been making waves with their work on bees

Celebrated herpetologist and rewilding proponent Harry W. Green will talk snakes and returning developed land to its natural state

11 museums covering a range of interests will participate in the campus-wide event

University of Nevada, Reno teams with international agencies to study fish migration in Tonle Sap River

Discover Science Lecture Series takes a spin through the solar system on March 16

Seed-grants support creative, interdisciplinary research such as effort to explain why smell plays such a key role in life

Vladimir Pravosudov has spent his career studying behavior and cognition in small birds

Discover Science Lecture Series turns its eyes to the sky March 16 as part of the series

David Alvarez-Ponce is a contributor to a new paper that explores the evolution of the cephalotus plant

College of Science-led multi-institution study focuses on southwest United States

College of Science's Global Water Center team begins work to conserve one of world’s largest rivers

Michael Dickinson, will speak as part of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Discover Science Lecture Series

Sid Pathak and his students’ work on carbon nanotubes will soon grace the lunar surface

Andrew Zuza will study the unique history of Nevada’s geology, tectonics and crustal deformation

The five-year grant will fund research on interactions between insects, microbes and their environment

Coalition of partners launches Intelligent Mobility to develop and test solutions for safe, clean and efficient transportation in Reno-Sparks-Carson ‘Living Lab’

Michael Dickinson to present Feb. 16 in free Discover Science Lecture Series at University of Nevada, Reno

Bridget Ayling took over the director position at the GBCGE last spring

University of Nevada, Reno seismologists work with other agencies to monitor, respond to events

University of Nevada, Reno associate professor Jill Heaton's work in the southern African nation benefits students both there and here

University’s Global Water Center builds team to conserve one of world’s largest rivers

College of Science geophysics team identifies new dangers

Evening presentation will explore the evolution of science and how research conduct has made a significant impact on the world around us

University’s partnership with Tahoe Prosperity Center expands mountaintop monitoring

Eric Scerri to speak Nov. 10 at Discover Science Lecture Series at University of Nevada, Reno

Public invited to have fun while learning with the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology

Astronomer, Astrobiology Ambassador Derrick Pitts to speak at College of Science lecture series Oct. 13

National Geographic exhibition featuring the work of University of Nevada, Reno researcher Zeb Hogan opens at the Tennessee Aquarium

University’s seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes

University of Nevada, Reno and University of Wyoming team up to trace coevolution of trees and birds

Next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series Oct. 13 at University of Nevada, Reno

Grant to help further her bee behavior research in Anne Leonard Lab

Research team led by College of Science Associate Professor Matt Forister

President Barack Obama praises Nevada Sen. Reid for saving Lake Tahoe

More than 1,000 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success

Nevada Seismological Lab to initially integrate eastern California within the Tahoe-Truckee corridor

New University collaboration approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents

Fire camera system built and maintained by University of Nevada, Reno Seismological Lab

The University includes 50 National Merit Scholarship Finalists and 300 Presidential Scholars - and growing

Don Hardy in English and Sarah Cummings in Chemistry, the University's finest teachers for 2016, share many common traits

Nevada Seismological Lab in College of Science continues to monitor seismic activity

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering students compete in a variety of events

Biology student earns top grade-point average, plans for a career in healthcare

Annual 'Day at the Museum' event to open 11 Museum District locations to the community

Robert Williams is next speaker for the Discover Science Lecture Series, April 21

Seismological Society of America’s annual meeting to address latest earthquake research

Two grad students and professor studied seismic effects of devastating, deadly earthquake

Earthquake Economic Resiliency Forum for public, economic leaders and disaster officials

Robert Williams next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series April 21 at University of Nevada, Reno

Students compete against other top schools by engaging in real world engineering problems

Symposium on UAS applications for search and rescue hosted by University of Nevada, Reno

NevadaTeach offers STEM majors interested in secondary education a dual degree, without added cost or time, ensuring practiced teachers enter the classroom

College of Science researcher studies planetary geology

Paul Alan Cox next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series March 10

Cartographers and GIS Specialists recognized for their work on two maps

Registration open now for symposium on drone and robotic applications for search and rescue

Next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series Feb. 4 at Davidson Mathematics and Science Center

Project in the College of Science Leonard Lab funded through National Science Foundation

Zeb Hogan, University of Nevada, Reno biologist hosts new season of popular Monster Fish series

University of Nevada, Reno earthquake expertise spans the globe

Next speaker in the College of Science Discover Science Lecture Series

A list of the most-visited Nevada Today stories of 2015

Quakes centered six miles south of downtown; minor damage reported

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology’s new calendar includes geological images and information on Nevada’s scenic wonders

University Biologist and National Geographic Explorer Zeb Hogan on hand to tag and release Giant Mekong Catfish

National Geographic’s Monster Fish traveling exhibition visits Reno

Lasers and fiber optic cable used for research projects around the world

Key water issues explored through student presentations and panel discussions

Next speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series at University of Nevada, Reno

College of Science grad student continues to lead team on hawk sighting adventures

University of Nevada, Reno math professor, researcher successfully rides from Nogales to Mexico City

Public invited to have fun while learning with experts in two-night adventure at Great Basin Science and Sample Records Library

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology to lead community on Earth Science Week field trip Oct. 17-18

Register now for Drop, Cover, Hold On public earthquake drill

University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center, ‘Powered by Switch,’ will propel innovation, economic impact

College of Science to hold talk and field trip Oct. 3 to commemorate Nevada’s largest earthquake

Conference encouraging open discussion of Tahoe’s environment now in its final year

Recognized for advancements in environmental processes through novel measurement, theory and international collaboration

College of Science’s Discover Science lecture Oct. 1

College of Science 24/7 fire monitoring camera system unveiled at annual Tahoe Summit

College of Science's Nevada Seismological Laboratory monitors the year-long earthquake swarms

University of Nevada, Reno invasive fish removal project at Lake Tahoe continues

University of Nevada, Reno teams with agencies in private-public partnership to preserve ecosystem

University of Nevada, Reno, Flirtey and Drone America team with NASA

U.S. Department of Energy project calls on University expertise in geologic modeling and geothermal exploration

Bureau of Land Management and University of Nevada, Reno team up to protect rangeland and forests

Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center helps students from Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology design and construct space rover for competition

Registrations for symposium is free and open until July 24

University of Nevada, Reno's Seismo Lab building comprehensive system to cover region with fire-spotting technology

College of Science seismological lab director offers science-grounded view of Hollywood disaster film

Team experiences shaking as they survey structures for ground motion clues

College of Science team searching for geophysical clues south of Kathmandu

Josh Regalado receives a scholarship to pursue research at the University of Nevada, Reno in biological processes

Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 13

University of Nevada, Reno team to continue ongoing research south of Kathmandu, Nepal

University of Nevada, Reno College of Science’s Discover Science lecture May 7

University cross-college collaboration, active student recruitment and support, compact and flexible degree plans, and early and intensive field teaching experience set this national UTeach program apart as the gold standard in secondary STEM education

Consortium of 12 museums on and near the University of Nevada, Reno hosts May 2 event

John Anderson recognized for work in the field of strong-motion earthquake research

Twelve museums connect for community event

University of Nevada, Reno College of Science’s Discover Science lecture May 7

As appointees to the Nevada Drought Forum, Doug Boyle and Mark Walker will help set the course to water sustainability for Nevada

From historic role to today’s rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise, faculty members help Nevada, western U.S.

Reno company provides cutting edge clinical toxicology and pharmacogenetics testing to health care providers across the nation

A decade of discovery by College of Science researcher Zeb Hogan shows big fish disappearing

College of Science’s Discover Science lecture April 2

Sets his sights on cross-discipline and industry collaborations

College of Science team uses experience to look ahead toward next year’s event

Exhibit features work of College of Science's Zeb Hogan, star of Nat Geo WILD’s Monster Fish show

Physics professor recognized by peers for contributions to plasma physics research and education

College of Science's Matt Forister authored important paper in leading science journal

College of Science Discover Science lecture Feb. 12 features Paul Wender

2014: Earthquake Engineering's cool building, a student's triumph and renowned Shakespeare expertise

College of Science's Nevada Seismological Lab seismic network does double duty as fire lookout system

University and Washoe County School District partner to provide STEM tutoring for high school students

College of Science professor studies wide range of topics based in earth science and physics

Nevada Seismological Laboratory continues to monitor ongoing activity in far northwest Nevada

In Nature Physics journal, Derevianko proposes to detect macroscopic imperfections in space-time

Andrei Derevianko recognized by Simons Foundation

McMurdo ice shelf and sea water interface temperatures recorded for first time by University of Nevada, Reno researcher

Students engage with professionals for Statfest 2014

University of Nevada, Reno and Rice University professors challenge old assumptions of tectonics

Sen. Reid hosts national, state and local experts at event at University’s Lawlor Events Center

Students, faculty, industry leaders, agency reps participate in informal forum on geothermal in Nevada

560,000 Nevada participants, including the University, will practice Drop, Cover and Hold-on earthquake response

Public invited to University’s first Discover Nevada open house at Great Basin Science and Sample Records Library in north Reno Oct. 15 and 16

Public invited to join a one-day excursion in the Carson City area for Earth Science Week

Award-winning professor David Kung featured in Discover Science Lecture Series.

University of Nevada, Reno student and faculty member find temperature directly impacts Major League Baseball teams and how they perform at home, on the road and in different stadiums

Lt. Col (ret) Warren Rapp hired to build industry collaborations, economic development

College of Science seismological network does double duty as fire lookout system

Colleges contributes to economic development through workforce development, research, and industry collaboration

University and DRI research shows rare fish struggling to survive

NevadaFit expanded to all colleges to drive student success

University and DRI continue important research work in many areas

Professor makes learning mathematics and logic fun for elementary, middle and high school students

New Math Department Chair Javier Rojo brings program to University

University of Nevada, Reno chosen for first-of-its-kind scientific gathering

Alex Keene awarded more than $1.4 million dollars to study the link between sleep and metabolism

College of Science researcher studies planet’s largest freshwater fish

International workshop to discuss socio-ecologic issues of mountain environments

University recognized best-and-brightest scholars during sixth annual signing ceremonies

University of Nevada, Reno’s Nevada Seismological Lab brings training and education trailer to area schools

University's Science Partners Program joins with Washoe County School District

College of Science researchers go to science conference in Vienna to present findings

Offers academic buffet for tailoring degree program, contributes to student employability

Names of outstanding teaching, research honorees engraved in University’s granite pillars

Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 14

Team of students from Reno's Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology builds and races moon-rover vehicle in partnership with Fleischmann Planetarium

Kurtresha Worden succeeds with her memory research in a poster competition

Students learn teamwork and gain real-life experience in collegiate competitions

Proceeds from art auction support biology scholarships

Rangeland, soil, forest, water and megadrought expertise helps Nevada, western U.S.

Department of Biology chair and past Faculty Senate chair brings research, teaching and administrative experience to new leadership role

Both honorees cited for exemplary work

Half of Nevada’s counties represented in 85 scenic photos available to public

Former chair of Faculty Senate cited for impressive credentials

Ocean explorer final speaker in this year’s free public Discover Science Lecture Series

University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings

Deanna Needell will continue her studies on signal and image processing and compression

Science integrated in business a cornerstone to innovative interdisciplinary lecture series

Address by world's leading neuroscientist headlines a series of student- and campus-oriented events

New facility will offer science education and a look at historic collections of preserved plants and animals from the Great Basin and beyond

Distinguished scholar comes from Rice University in Houston, Texas

University graduate student’s research mapped out fault lines and geothermal areas of the Black Rock Desert

Q&A with local scientists to follow the film

Mackay School of Mines alumnus featured in public Discover Science Lecture Series talk

Team member Chris Salls places fifth overall in competition at BYU

Several magnitude-3.2 quakes, no damage reported

Jim Faulds recognized for work in tectonics and structural geology

Mackay School of Mines grad to talk on trade, technology and environment

Experts on hand Friday night at observatory on Redfield Campus in south Reno

The “Earthquakes, Chukars and Millionaires: The ‘Mackay Mines’ Story” exhibit will open Feb. 1

Innovative multi-disciplinary approach to build new and existing programs

Noah Finkelstein will give lecture on improving student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes

University of Nevada, Reno partners with industry, state to enhance education, research and outreach in support of unmanned aerial system development

University of Nevada, Reno professor Stacia Gordon to discuss her research on partial melting at awards banquet in Vienna

Public invited to open house/unveiling Dec. 13 in historic Mackay School of Mines building

University hosts annual Great Basin Consortium conference Dec. 9 and 10

Best-selling author, NOVA science-show host featured in public Discover Science Lecture Series talk

Groundbreaking work in computational methods to locate signaling pathways in proteins featured

Science center continues its history of connecting the public to the University campus; offers $1 roll-back admission price now through Jan. 12

Professor begins second year of teaching and mining ventilation research at University of Nevada, Reno

Ecosystem could take decades to recover from Deepwater Horizon blowout and oil spill

Participants can take part in earth science discovery hike to collect rocks and map local geology

University faculty, staff and students will partake in earthquake drill at 10:17 a.m., Oct. 17

48 biology, neuroscience students complete College of Science pilot project

University of Nevada, Reno’s Mario Alpuche, receives five year grant from National Science Foundation

University of Nevada, Reno conducts invasives, forest health and environmental monitoring research

Geography professor brings broad scale data to Tahoe research

Will Richardson and Kirk Hardie, University graduates, advance wonders of Lake Tahoe through education

Foundation Professor Chaitan Gupta remembered for a brilliant life, teaching career

Mission supported University of Nevada, Reno’s efforts to connect state businesses with new opportunities

New platform in works to monitor environment, multi-hazards for use by statewide emergency managers

National Science Foundation grants Alex Keene $341,541 to study Mexican cavefish

Nevada Seismological Lab and Nevada Department of Emergency Management send preparedness messages

College of Science forest researcher to study climate, environment over past centuries

University of Nevada, Reno to build cyber infrastructure, workforce development related to NSHE-wide project

University of Nevada, Reno’s Anne Leonard investigates specialization by bumble bees

Bishop Manogue Catholic High School graduate caps academic career

Physics department researcher proposes new approach to fill missing piece of Einstein’s theory

Jade Keehn researches the effects of renewable energy on reptile communities

Brock Young, whose work has gone well beyond the Chemistry stockroom, named SEC Employee of Month

Public invited to free lecture in Discover Science Lecture Series

College of Science, School of Medicine neuroscience team publishes research results in Cell Reports publication

Online program teaches professionals, government officials variety of renewable energy topics

Students in rural Nevada regions and Discovery Museum to participate in Brain Awareness Week events

Funds, materials and motivation go a long way for SAIWI students in Panama

Seismo Lab leader to talk on novel methods for underwater paleoseismology

College of Science's Discover Science Lecture Series features public lecture Feb. 7

Ken Smith's work helped locate impact area quickly, accurately

Largest university laser and pulsed-power accelerator combo in US studies plasma physics, fusion

School of Journalism's Bob Felten honored not once, but twice, by Senior Scholars

Gifted pre-dentistry student Milan Montero makes her mark at Nevada

Renowned biologist to make appearance as part of Discover Science Lecture Series

The NBMG is selling a 15-month calendar including different geological themes in the state of Nevada.

Mechanical Engineering receives $1.2 million NSF grant for new science/engineering initiative

University’s Amy Altick wins award for Brain Awareness Week events

The University's James Faulds wins Peer Review Excellence award for geothermal technology project

Series of 145 small quakes recorded by seismological lab in past week 10 miles from campus bring awareness to drill

Renowned evolutionary biologist to make appearance Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.