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'A discipline in which discovery is still very much in order'
Faculty and students in the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology are making great strides in the field
Westfall Scholars make the College of Science proud
Nine students were celebrated at the biannual luncheon
Preparing the next generation of educators
An influx in teachers with STEM degrees are reinvigorating secondary STEM education in Nevada
Nevada Seismological Laboratory continues making waves
The lab has expanded its mission to provide 24/7 wildfire monitoring
Global Water Center makes local and international impacts
Water research on campus buoyed by the center is far-reaching
Neuroscience program continues to build capacity
The program, started less than 20 years ago, has grown into one of the largest on campus
Nevada's rich mining history showcased in the Keck Museum
The museum has been on campus for over a century
Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science
Research published in the journal 'Science' shows 'buckyballs' exhibit interesting behavior
New Nevada State Climatologist seeks to meet state鈥檚 needs
With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights
Nevada Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden
The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera
Making their MARC: Riley Gillis
Gillis is one of the four students in the second MARC cohort
Feared Extinct, the "Mekong Ghost" Fish Reappears
Rediscovery of the elusive giant salmon carp is a call to action for the protection of the Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity
Changing winters are impacting Lake Tahoe and other freshwater ecosystems
Recent research sheds light on how freshwaters are threatened by climate change and impacts to winter
Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes
Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cord贸n Caulle
Day at the Museum returns to University campus on Oct. 19
A dozen museums offering free admission from 10 a.m. 鈥 4 p.m.
Keck Museum ranked third best museum in Sierra Nevada
Over 56,000 votes were cast
Public invited to participate in free, expert-led geology field trip to Sierra Valley on Oct. 19
The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology hosts annual Earth Science Week field trip
Energy Solutions Forum explores grid-enhancing technologies
Speaker Jon Wellinghoff discusses efficiency opportunities on the electrical grid
What can an insect鈥檚 sense of smell tell us about the neuroscience of decision-making?
Research study can shed light on decision-making based on hunger
International collaborations strengthened at Lake Tahoe Summit
USAID group hosted by 性爱五色天, Reno attends Lake Tahoe Summit
Chickadees with better spatial memory live longer
A research study published in Science shows better spatial memory is linked to longer lifespan in food-caching chickadees
Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond
Physicists develop a new method to study high-density plasmas using X-ray Free Electron Lasers
Researchers use observations to remove bias in climate models in Southern Hemisphere
An unexpected cooling trend, followed by warming, threw models off
Peatland geographer Julie Loisel funded by NSF CAREER Award
Loisel awarded $816,000 to study peatlands in the tropics
Research published in PNAS proposes a new model that predicts river tributary length and spacing
The work may improve scientists鈥 ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks
Moving closer to 鈥渙ne protein, one drug鈥
Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B
Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a 鈥渟cience vacation鈥
Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the 性爱五色天, Reno at Lake Tahoe
Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship
Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research
Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?
Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol
Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked 70th in the country
Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the 性爱五色天, Reno program in the top 100 in the U.S.
Banking on Nevada's native seeds
An effort to supply Nevada plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding
Making their MARC: Jada Okaikoi
Okaikoi is part of the second cohort in the MARC program
Westfall Scholars of spring 2024 celebrate their academic accomplishments
These students earned the highest GPA in their programs
Nature article proposes new way to identify faults that might pose earthquake risk
The researchers found geometric complexity of nearby faults could play a role in the risk of earthquakes
College of Science 2024 awards
The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards
Mackay School celebrates another year of excellence
The annual John W. Mackay Banquet took place on April 26
Visit Lake Tahoe on May 30 to learn about 鈥淭he Promise of Chemical Ecology鈥
Neurodegenerative disease prevention, 鈥渂lue zones鈥 and environmental conservation to be discussed at the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology keynote presentation
Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez
Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT
Sci-On! Film Festival returns to Fleischmann Planetarium May 1 鈥 4
The festival will feature a NASA space film, introductions from directors, receptions, refreshments and live music
Catalyzing carbon and plastic recycling
Energy Solutions Forum speaker Karen Goldberg spoke about the methods her lab is pursuing to recycle carbon and plastic
Creating quantum sensors - chemistry meets physics
Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device
Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why
The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate
Reno/Sparks selected to be part of Urban Heat Mapping Campaign
The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch
Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?
A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits
Making their MARC: Yajahira Dircio
Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort
Researchers and students gain new insights and make new connections in Panama
Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts
University geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall
The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in Nevada
STEM Sisters in Panamá
Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime
Mackay Muckers take gold in International Collegiate Mining Competition
Ten students traveled to Montana to show off their traditional mining skills
Discover Science Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about science
Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West
Using bacteria to make useful products out of carbon
Executive Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing at LanzaTech speaks at Energy Solutions Forum
Seeking fundamental truths in mathematics
Associate Professor Chris Rogers receives grant to study symmetry and support historically underrepresented research students
Making their MARC: Nandini Naidu
Naidu is part of the second cohort in the MARC program
What can be done to stop misinformation in and about science?
Discover Science lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of science
Student Emergency Fund donations doubled until Giving Day
Donations to the College of Science鈥檚 student emergency fund will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to generous alumni
The chickadee in the snowbank
A 鈥榗anary in the coal mine鈥 for climate change in the Sierra Nevada mountains
Mackay shines at AEMA 2023
Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference