Learn about our past speakers/nevada-todayInterviews with and stories about our past and upcoming speakers/nevada-today/news/2019/discover-science-lecture-bob-zeigler/nevada-today/news/2019/discover-science-lecture-bob-zeiglerScience and policy: the Yin and Yang dynamic of global food securityPlant pathologist Bob Zeigler to present at Discover Science Lecture Series2019-04-16T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/dsls-karen-lloyd/nevada-today/news/2019/dsls-karen-lloydMicrobes in weird places: what life is like in the deep EarthKaren Lloyd will speak on her recent research at the Discover Science Lecture, Thursday March 142019-03-14T00:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/discover-science-lectures-spring-2019/nevada-today/news/2019/discover-science-lectures-spring-2019Discover Science Lecture Series announces its spring speaker scheduleThe College of Science welcomes two leading researchers to campus during the spring 2019 semester.2019-01-30T01:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2018/hillis-discover-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2018/hillis-discover-science-lectureEvolutionary biologist David Hillis to speak on genomic sequencing of “Tree of Life”Free public event, College of Science Discover Science Lecture, Nov. 152018-11-02T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/jim-bell-discover-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2018/jim-bell-discover-science-lecturePlanetary Scientist Jim Bell will take you on a vacation through spaceDiscover Science Lecture Series brings solar system tour guide and astronomer to talk with community 2018-09-19T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/hitchcock-lecture/nevada-today/news/2018/hitchcock-lectureBiochemist and developer of groundbreaking anti-viral drugs to speak at the College of ScienceMick Hitchcock will speak April 5 at 7 p.m. as part of the Discover Science Lecture Series2018-03-29T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/discover-science-lecture-hitchcock/nevada-today/news/2018/discover-science-lecture-hitchcockMick Hitchcock closes out Discover Science Lecture Series April 5Hitchcock is a University of Nevada, Reno trustee and bio-pharmaceutical researcher revolutionizing HIV treatment2018-03-20T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2017/julie-robinson-campus-visit/nevada-today/news/2017/julie-robinson-campus-visitNASA Chief Scientist Julie Robinson visits with students, communityCollege of Science and Davidson Academy students and professors meet with Julie Robinson prior to her lecture2017-11-16T01:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2017/greene-to-close-dsls/nevada-today/news/2017/greene-to-close-dslsHerpetologist Harry Greene to close Discover Science Lecture SeriesThe award-winning author and professor will discuss how natural history influences values2017-05-05T20:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2017/harry-greene-dsls/nevada-today/news/2017/harry-greene-dslsDiscover Science Lecture Series to wrap up with snake expertCelebrated herpetologist and rewilding proponent Harry W. Green will talk snakes and returning developed land to its natural state 2017-04-07T21:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2017/carolyn-porco-to-speak/nevada-today/news/2017/carolyn-porco-to-speakPrepare for lift off with planetary scientist and Saturn expert Carolyn PorcoDiscover Science Lecture Series takes a spin through the solar system on March 162017-03-14T21:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2017/porco-to-speak/nevada-today/news/2017/porco-to-speakPlanetary scientist and Saturn expert Carolyn Porco will speak at University of Nevada, RenoDiscover Science Lecture Series turns its eyes to the sky March 16 as part of the series2017-02-24T21:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2017/dickinson-feature/nevada-today/news/2017/dickinson-featureFly expert to explain mystery of why swatting flies is toughMichael Dickinson, will speak as part of the University of Nevada, Reno’s Discover Science Lecture Series2017-02-08T22:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2017/dickinsondsls/nevada-today/news/2017/dickinsondslsNeuroscientist and bioengineer to speak about aerodynamic feats of fruit fliesMichael Dickinson to present Feb. 16 in free Discover Science Lecture Series at University of Nevada, Reno2017-01-11T23:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2016/derrick-pitts-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2016/derrick-pitts-science-lectureAstronomer, Astrobiology Ambassador Derrick Pitts to speak at lecture seriesNext speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series Oct. 13 at University of Nevada, Reno2016-09-14T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2016/hubble-telescope-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2016/hubble-telescope-science-lectureHubble telescope director reveals passion for astronomy, exploring universeRobert Williams is next speaker for the Discover Science Lecture Series, April 212016-04-14T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2015/karl-karlstrom/nevada-today/news/2015/karl-karlstromGrand Canyon expert Karl Karlstrom to talk on origins of natural wonder of worldNext speaker in the Discover Science Lecture Series at University of Nevada, Reno2015-10-27T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2015/monster-fish---discover-science/nevada-today/news/2015/monster-fish---discover-scienceZeb Hogan, researcher and Monster Fish expert, to talk about big fishUniversity of Nevada, Reno College of Science’s Discover Science lecture May 72015-05-01T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2015/discover-science-lecture-zeb-hogan/nevada-today/news/2015/discover-science-lecture-zeb-hoganMonster Fish expert Zeb Hogan to talk about big fishUniversity of Nevada, Reno College of Science’s Discover Science lecture May 72015-04-17T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2015/monster-fish-in-peril/nevada-today/news/2015/monster-fish-in-perilMonster fish, indicator of ecosystem health, face extinction crisisA decade of discovery by College of Science researcher Zeb Hogan shows big fish disappearing 2015-03-19T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2015/david-pogue-lecture/nevada-today/news/2015/david-pogue-lectureNOVA host, science fan David Pogue to give free public lecture College of Science’s Discover Science lecture April 22015-03-17T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2015/discover-science-wender/nevada-today/news/2015/discover-science-wenderLeader in molecular chemistry and designer molecules to give public lectureCollege of Science Discover Science lecture Feb. 12 features Paul Wender2015-01-14T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2014/david-kung/nevada-today/news/2014/david-kungMathematics comes to life in a musically entertaining evening of educationAward-winning professor David Kung featured in Discover Science Lecture Series.2014-10-06T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2014/ballard-discover-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2014/ballard-discover-science-lectureRobert Ballard, discoverer of Titanic wreckage, featured at University lecture Ocean explorer final speaker in this year’s free public Discover Science Lecture Series2014-03-18T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2013/alan-krause/nevada-today/news/2013/alan-krauseAlan Krause, CEO of firm that designed new Panama Canal to speak in Discover Science Lecture SeriesMackay School of Mines grad to talk on trade, technology and environment2014-01-28T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2013/discover-science-lecture-nova/nevada-today/news/2013/discover-science-lecture-novaPhysicist Brian Greene brings “Why Science Matters” lecture to UniversityBest-selling author, NOVA science-show host featured in public Discover Science Lecture Series talk2013-11-13T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2013/discover-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2013/discover-science-lectureSteven Strogatz, mathematician, radio show host, author to lecture April 4Public invited to free lecture in Discover Science Lecture Series2013-03-28T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2013/michio-kaku-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2013/michio-kaku-science-lectureMichio Kaku, renowned physicist and TV science show host, comes to campusCollege of Science's Discover Science Lecture Series features public lecture Feb. 72013-01-15T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2012/yellowstone-wolf-lecture/nevada-today/news/2012/yellowstone-wolf-lectureYellowstone Wolf Project director to speak Dec. 6 Renowned biologist to make appearance as part of Discover Science Lecture Series2012-11-16T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2012/evolutionary-biologist-trivers-to-lecture/nevada-today/news/2012/evolutionary-biologist-trivers-to-lectureRobert Trivers to speak on deceit, self-deception as part of Discover Science Lecture SeriesRenowned evolutionary biologist to make appearance Oct. 16 at 7 p.m.2012-10-09T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2012/bill-nye-science-guy/nevada-today/news/2012/bill-nye-science-guyBill Nye the Science Guy to bring his science to Lawlor Events Center Sept. 6College of Science, ASUN team up to bring popular scientist-entertainer to campus2012-08-02T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2012/discover-science-lecture-oreskes/nevada-today/news/2012/discover-science-lecture-oreskesClimate change scientist to debunk debunkers at free Discover Science Lecture SeriesNoted author and scientist Naomi Oreskes to speak April 172012-04-16T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2012/time-warp-host/nevada-today/news/2012/time-warp-host'Time Warp' host to speak on the nature of curiosityJeff Lieberman is the latest speaker in the 'Discover Science' lecture series2012-02-06T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2011/discover-science-lecture-dawe/nevada-today/news/2011/discover-science-lecture-daweUniversity hosts United Nations food economy expert for public lectureWorld food crisis expected to continue with higher prices, volatility in domestic markets2011-11-07T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2011/discover-science-lecture-harry-gray/nevada-today/news/2011/discover-science-lecture-harry-grayCalTech's Harry Gray to speak Dec. 8 on making clean fuel from sunlight and waterArmy of students contribute to efforts to find global solar solutions for public2011-12-06T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2011/mary-roach-discover-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2011/mary-roach-discover-science-lectureBest-selling author Mary Roach featured in Discover Science Lecture SeriesHumorist, writer to talk about her latest book “Packing for Mars” at the Davidson Math and Science Sept. 132011-09-12T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2011/archeologist-and-amazon-expert-anna-roosevelt-to-lecture/nevada-today/news/2011/archeologist-and-amazon-expert-anna-roosevelt-to-lectureArcheologist and Amazon expert Anna Roosevelt to lecture2011-03-29T07:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2011/tyson-delivers-a-campus-knockout/nevada-today/news/2011/tyson-delivers-a-campus-knockoutTyson delivers a campus knockoutThe overflow turnout and spirited reaction for Neil deGrasse Tyson’s “Discover Science” lecture on Feb. 3 is something the campus will not soon forget.2011-02-10T08:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2010/tahoe-expert-to-speak-about-world-water-crisis/nevada-today/news/2010/tahoe-expert-to-speak-about-world-water-crisisTahoe expert Charles Goldman to give public talk about world water crisisNew faculty member to present Dec. 2 in Discover Science Lecture Series 2010-11-17T08:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2010/human-genome-theorist-michael-waterman-to-lecture/nevada-today/news/2010/human-genome-theorist-michael-waterman-to-lectureHuman genome theorist Michael Waterman to lecture2010-10-28T07:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/gregory-crouch-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2019/gregory-crouch-science-lectureJohn Mackay expert is first speaker in Discover Science Lecture Series Gregory Crouch is biographer of University of Nevada, Reno benefactor2019-08-29T14:20:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/discover-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2019/discover-science-lectureAstrophysicist Gabriela González to speak about gravitational wave discoveryCollege of Science invites top scientists for free Discover Science Lecture Series public lectures2019-10-02T22:24:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/discover-science-tate/nevada-today/news/2020/discover-science-tateWilliam Tate to present lecture on relationship of place, race and STEM educationFree public Discover Science Lecture Series to be held at Davidson Mathematics and Science Center2020-01-15T20:30:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/discover-science-lecture/nevada-today/news/2020/discover-science-lectureDiscover Science at Home Speaker Series debuts Sept. 24College of Science public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic 2020-09-23T13:58:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/leger-discover-science-at-home/nevada-today/news/2020/leger-discover-science-at-homeTales from the Crypt: Discover Science at Home series Oct. 22College of Science public event moves online, Museum of Natural History focus of second talk2020-10-19T20:25:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/lareau-discover-science-speaker-series/nevada-today/news/2020/lareau-discover-science-speaker-seriesWildfire plume dynamics: Discover Science at Home series Nov. 19College of Science public event moves online, high-intensity wildfires subject of third talk2020-11-13T21:04:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-wendy-calvin/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-wendy-calvinRoving Mars: From Sojourner to PerseveranceFoundation Professor and planetary scientist Wendy Calvin will discuss the evolution of Mars rovers in her March 11 Discover Science virtual lecture.2021-02-23T19:48:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-michael-webster/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-michael-websterCalibrating Vision, a Discover Science at Home lectureFoundation 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.2021-04-27T18:48:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/astronaut-geologist-lecture/nevada-today/news/2022/astronaut-geologist-lectureApollo 17 astronaut, scientist and moonwalker Harrison Schmitt visits University March 31The 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.2022-03-21T21:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/wendy-calvin-life-on-mars/nevada-today/news/2021/wendy-calvin-life-on-marsIs there life on Mars?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.2021-03-25T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-ken-ono/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-ken-onoWhy does "The Man Who Knew Infinity" matter?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.”2022-03-01T00:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-harrison-schmitt-podcast/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-harrison-schmitt-podcastDiscover Science podcast: Harrison Schmitt on his trip to the MoonApollo 17 astronaut Harrison Schmitt discusses what it was like to be on the Moon's surface, what we're still learning from the samples brought back to Earth and what the future of lunar exploration looks like2022-06-03T18:16:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-season-12/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-season-12Discover Science Lecture Series opens its 12th seasonThis season's lineup includes a range of disciplines. Registration for the first lecture on September 8 is now open.2022-08-24T17:10:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-andrew-revkin/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-andrew-revkinClimate journalist asks, “Sustain what?”Andrew Revkin, an award-winning environmental and sustainability journalist, will bring some of the insights he’s gained in his 34 years of reporting experience to the University on September 8. Revkin’s lecture will kick off the 12th season of the Discover Science Lecture Series.2022-08-25T15:10:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-podcast-andrew-revkin/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-podcast-andrew-revkinDiscover Science Podcast: Andrew Revkin on the state of journalism in the era of climate changeGraduate student Shelby Herbert leads a discussion between the renowned science journalist and professors Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan.2022-11-17T00:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/dsls-david-wineland/nevada-today/news/2023/dsls-david-winelandNobel laureate physicist visits University on March 2Discover Science Lecture Series brings renowned physicist to campus2023-02-23T21:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/eva-pell-dsls/nevada-today/news/2023/eva-pell-dslsFormer Smithsonian Institution Under Secretary for Science closes out 12th season of Discover ScienceEva Pell will share what she learned while serving in the role and how she became a children’s book author2023-04-13T17:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/discover-science-with-joe-schwarcz/nevada-today/news/2023/discover-science-with-joe-schwarczChemist, author and radio host Joe Schwarcz to visit campusSchwarcz will be kicking off the 13th season of the Discover Science Lecture Series2023-10-09T20:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/discover-science-colby-pellegrino/nevada-today/news/2023/discover-science-colby-pellegrinoColorado River expert gives talk Nov. 2Colby Pellegrino to discuss status of the Colorado River for Discover Science Lecture Series2023-10-30T23:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-podcast-joe-schwarcz/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-podcast-joe-schwarczDiscover Science Podcast: Joe Schwarcz on the magic of chemistryChemistry student Jesus Diaz Sanchez and chemistry professor Brian Frost are joined by Joe Schwarcz2024-01-08T22:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-podcast-colby-pellegrino/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-podcast-colby-pellegrinoDiscover Science Podcast: Colby Pellegrino on the water challenges of the Colorado RiverPolitical science professor Elizabeth Koebele is joined by Colby Pellegrino2024-01-29T18:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-jevin-west/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-jevin-westWhat can be done to stop misinformation in and about science?Discover Science lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of science2024-02-15T16:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-podcast-jevin-west/nevada-today/news/2024/discover-science-podcast-jevin-westDiscover Science Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about scienceGraduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West2024-03-25T22:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-sarah-horst/nevada-today/news/2022/dsls-sarah-horstPlanetary scientist to visit University: “I want to find the weird things”Sarah M. Hörst’s Discover Science lecture on Dec. 12022-10-31T17:45:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2017/college-of-science-lecture-series-2017-2018/nevada-today/news/2017/college-of-science-lecture-series-2017-2018College of Science talks Diversity, Space, Superstrings, HIV Discover Science Lecture Series begins its seventh year at Nevada2017-09-05T20:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/discover-science-s-james-gates-jr/nevada-today/news/2018/discover-science-s-james-gates-jrS. James Gates Jr. to speak at the College of Science March 8World-renowned theoretical physicist S. James Gates Jr. is known for his research on supersymmetry as well as his advocacy for diversity in education.2018-02-15T19:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2017/the-diversity-bonus/nevada-today/news/2017/the-diversity-bonusHow “The Diversity Bonus” improves Science, Finance, Sports Scott E. Page comes to the University of Nevada, Reno Thursday, Oct. 12.2017-10-10T22:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2018/dsl-jaime-casap/nevada-today/news/2018/dsl-jaime-casapJaime Casap launches 2018-2019 Discover Science Lecture Series Aug. 22Casap is the Education Evangelist at Google and speaks to education influencers about the role of web and tech-based learning2018-08-21T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/discover-science-podcast-tate/nevada-today/news/2020/discover-science-podcast-tateExploring the relationship between space, race and STEM attainment on the Discover Science podcastDr. William F. Tate IV speaks with the College of Science about his research revealing the uneven contours of the education pipeline.2020-06-23T23:10:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-podcast-covid/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-podcast-covidCOVID-19: Thinking back and looking forwardMembers of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology discuss the COVID-19 vaccine technology, hesitancy, distribution and more for the Discover Science podcast2021-08-23T22:03:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-2021/nevada-today/news/2021/discover-science-2021Discover Science Lecture Series kicks offThe College of Science welcomes an astronaut, leading COVID-19 vaccine developer and more for its 2021/2022 season2021-08-26T17:56:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-kizzmekia-corbett/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-kizzmekia-corbettCOVID-19 Vaccine developer Kizzmekia Corbett to visit University for Discover Science lecture April 28The 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.2022-04-20T21:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-kizzmekia-corbett-podcast/nevada-today/news/2022/discover-science-kizzmekia-corbett-podcastDiscover Science podcast: Kizzmekia Corbett on going where you are lovedScientific 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.2022-05-19T20:16:00-07:00