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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’s 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

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 Cordón Caulle

Day at the Museum returns to University campus on Oct. 19

A dozen museums offering free admission from 10 a.m. – 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’s 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 �Ƽ��Ӱ�ԭ�� 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’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks

Moving closer to “one protein, one drug”

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

Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a “science vacation”

Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the �Ƽ��Ӱ�ԭ�� 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 �Ƽ��Ӱ�ԭ�� 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 “The Promise of Chemical Ecology”

Neurodegenerative disease prevention, “blue zones” 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 – 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’s student emergency fund will be matched up to $50,000 thanks to generous alumni

The chickadee in the snowbank

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

Mackay shines at AEMA 2023

Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference

Discover Science Podcast: Colby Pellegrino on the water challenges of the Colorado River

Political science professor Elizabeth Koebele is joined by Colby Pellegrino

Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – January through March

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

NBMG geoscientist wins Young Scientist Award from GSA

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

Exploring nuclear as an energy solution

Marc Nichol from the Nuclear Energy Institute shares nuclear technology developments

Discover Science Podcast: Joe Schwarcz on the magic of chemistry

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

State of the College of Science

Prep day tradition continues under leadership of Dean Hope-Weeks

Two years on, quantum research project gets renewed funding

The goals of the interdisciplinary project are both scientific and educational