News and events at the College of Science

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

7 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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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