News and events at 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

A look at this pioneering scientist's life written by the freshmen Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) LLC cohort on the topic of women in STEM

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"

Eugene Park will serve as the institute’s first deputy director

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.

To make STEM fields more successful, look at adding to, rather than limiting, what women and members of minority groups are doing

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.

Read the second of six blogs written by the freshmen Women in Science and Engineering (WiSE) LLC cohort on the topic of women in STEM to be shared throughout the 2021-22 academic year.

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

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

Psychology graduate student Rosy Chavez-Najera, M.S. of the DICE Center talks about her personal experiences with Latinx/Hispanic subethnicities/cultures

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

Four leaders in the College of Science share their perspectives on success, leadership and identity

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

Providing support and inspiration for female scientists and engineers at the University of Nevada, Reno.

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

Sarah Trubovitz writes about her experiences with her Ph.D. project

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.

22 years of data reveal an imminent threat to tropical insects

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.

How the burgeoning Walker Lane may split the American West

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

The Museum of Natural History Combines Research and Outreach in its Eclectic Space

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

Graduate student and research assistant in the Forister Lab discusses his new role monitoring butterflies at Castle Peak.

Keep up to date with Geography Department Chair Jill Heaton's travels to study lizards, tortoises and snakes of Namibia, Africa.

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

Keep up to date with Geography Department Chair Jill Heaton's travels to study lizards, tortoises and snakes of Namibia, Africa.

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.

Keep up to date with Geography Department Chair Jill Heaton's travels to study lizards, trotoises and snakes of Namibia, Africa.

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