w88 & TECHNOLOGY

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 6,000 to study peatlands in the tropics

w88 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

University of w88, Reno signs agreements with two universities in Italy

The international collaborations focus on sustainability, student w88 and the study of lakes

Top U.S. cybersecurity official praises w88 teacher-training initiative

National cyber director says w88 Experiences for Teachers helps professional pipelines

Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a “w88 vacation”

Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the University of w88, Reno at Lake Tahoe

At the Digital Wolf Pack Initiative Spring Retreat, faculty learn how to utilize AI for better teaching and learning

w88 faculty participated in a series of workshops for digital literacy as part of their retreats in Sparks and Lake Tahoe

Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship

Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry w88

w88 Tech Hub, led by University of w88, Reno, awarded million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration

Funding will advance lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state

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 University of w88, Reno program in the top 100 in the U.S.

Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network looks beyond the lake

A new multi-organization collaboration is collecting data on everything from wildlife to weather around the Lake Tahoe Basin and making it accessible to researchers, policymakers and the public

Banking on w88's native seeds

An effort to supply w88 plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding

Making their MARC: Jada Okaikoi

Okaikoi is part w88 second cohort in the MARC program

Westfall Scholars of spring 2024 celebrate their academic accomplishments

These students earned the highest GPA in their programs

River ‘plastisphere’ serves as home to ecosystem-draining organisms

New w88 explores the microbial communities that live on plastic waste and how they impact the 2nd most biodiverse river in the world

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

Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology 2024 symposium merges disciplines at the University of w88, Reno at Lake Tahoe

Lakes across North America are being impacted by wildfire smoke, even when the blaze is nowhere nearby

99% of lakes were impacted by wildfire smoke for at least one day each year between 2019-2021, 89% saw 30 days or more of smoke

College of w88 2024 awards

The College of w88 student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards

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

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 4: Associate Professor Thomas White

White works with some w88 largest lasers in the world, some as long as three football fields

Geoffrey Blewitt elected to the National Academy of Sciences

Big data, advancements in GPS and a search for dark matter earn the w88 Bureau of Mines and Geology Professor of Geodesy the prestigious nomination

Faces w88 Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez

Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate w88 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

w88 geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall

The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in w88

STEM Sisters in Panamá

Two high school graduates had the w88 experience of a lifetime

TEDxReno: Spreading ideas, inspiring action, and building community

The independently organized event is on April 6 in Lawlor Events Center and offers tickets for students

Discover w88 Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about w88

Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West

University of w88, Reno and Arizona State University awarded grant to study future of biosecurity

Mitigating risks associated with pandemic pathogen, high-risk biological agents focus of nearly 0,000 NIH-funded project

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 w88 students

Making their MARC: Nandini Naidu

Naidu is part w88 second cohort in the MARC program

University of w88, Reno joins United States Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise

Elite group focuses on advancing space w88, innovation and workforce development

What can be done to stop misinformation in and about w88?

Discover w88 lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of w88

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 20: Dean of the College of w88 Louisa Hope-Weeks

The dean shares the impact w88 Gillemot Foundation gift, the impressive history w88 college and plans for the future

The chickadee in the snowbank

A ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra w88 mountains

Mackay shines at AEMA 2023

Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference

Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – January through March

Interim w88 State Climatologist Tom Albright reviews the past three months and what it means for the state

TechWise is recruiting its third cohort of students interested in software engineering

TechWise recruits its third cohort of students as Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer w88 joins the collaboration between Google and TalentSprint

NBMG geoscientist wins Young Scientist Award from GSA

The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding w88

Exploring nuclear as an energy solution

Marc Nichol from the Nuclear Energy Institute shares nuclear technology developments

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 18: Vice President for Information Technology for the w88, Dr. Sasi Pillay

The Chief Information Officer shares how the rapidly transforming technology landscape is shaping the future w88 Wolf Pack

Discover w88 Podcast: Joe Schwarcz on the magic of chemistry

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

How to Address Climate Change by Talking About It with Katharine Hayhoe

Renowned climate scientist to present at the Tahoe w88 Center Jan. 23

Two years on, quantum w88 project gets renewed funding

The goals w88 interdisciplinary project are both scientific and educational

How does recycling actually work?

Phoebe Judge shares important insight and tricks on recycling habits

Key labs for lithium and other critical minerals extraction get upgrade

Historical w88 commitment to mining continues

Perfectly precarious positions

Rocks that naturally lay in precarious positions remained upright during an earthquake, surprising seismologists

Faces w88 Pack: Angelica Perez

Breaking barriers

Faces w88 Pack: Travis Numan

Ph.D. student Travis Numan talks about his w88 on water rights, growing up on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation and the Native American Fee Waiver

w88 receives largest individual gift in its history to create the George W. Gillemot Aerospace Engineering Department

The million gift is the largest individual cash gift the w88 has received in its 149-year history

The Aerospace Club has launched a rocket that reached a height of 27,000 feet and speeds of 1,522 miles per hour

The Aerospace Club at the University of w88, Reno is growing in numbers and members are constantly pushing themselves and the boundaries of rocketry

Ask the Professor: Is ChatGPT an issue or a tool?

Instructional Designers Kathy Hanselman and Angie Chase discuss the place for AI in higher education

Colorado River expert gives talk Nov. 2

Colby Pellegrino to discuss status of the Colorado River for Discover w88 Lecture Series

Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – October through December

Interim w88 State Climatologist Tom Albright reflects on the wet summer in w88 and what the next few months might bring

Great w88 ShakeOut drill 10/19 at 10:19 a.m.

w88 takes part in annual earthquake preparedness drill

University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe researchers present at the 2023 Tahoe w88 Conference

Scientists and natural resource managers gather to collaborate on environmental policy

Giant freshwater stingray tracked by w88 project makes it into Guinness Book of World Records

Researchers from the Wonders w88 Mekong project tagged the fish when it was caught over a year ago

Using lithium mining waste to store carbon

Researcher partners with Lithium Americas to find sustainable carbon solutions

Chemist, author and radio host Joe Schwarcz to visit campus

Schwarcz will be kicking off the 13th season of the Discover w88 Lecture Series

Cybersecurity is a team sport; know your position and the defensive plays

NSA cybersecurity expert delivers keynote at w88’s Cybersecurity Conference Oct. 5.

Ask the Professor: How can tools from literature help us to better communicate w88?

Professor Michael P. Branch shares five tips for better w88 communication

Anatomy course provides unique opportunities to work with human cadavers

The Advanced Human Dissection Team is made up of undergraduate students

Louisa Hope-Weeks named Dean of the College of w88

Hope-Weeks brings her experience as an associate dean and chemistry professor

NSF w88 Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology

Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program

w88 Drought Update for September 2023

This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one w88 county under drought watch

Amidst the rubble, Turkey’s earthquake scars reveal important information

Earthquake geologists on the GEER w88 team gain greater understanding of the impacts of the February earthquake

w88 faculty part of XPRIZE team that advances to finalist round in global competition

Team Waponi is one of six teams from around the world to advance to the finals

Why has the water clarity of Lake Tahoe improved?

Director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies, Global Water Center and w88 Professor Sudeep Chandra provides vital insight about why Lake Tahoe’s clarity has improved

w88 Drought Update for August 2023

Drought still remains in southern w88, but has disappeared in most of the state

Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – July through September

w88 State Climatologist Steph McAfee shares a report on w88’s climate over the past few months, and what to expect in the next quarter

Mackay student team takes second place in national competition

The competition is focused on carbon management

w88 Drought Update for July 2023

w88 reservoirs are in good condition across the state; Lake Mead's levels have been rising

Lake Tahoe has high concentration of microplastics, global w88 shows

w88 published in Nature reveals concentrations of microplastics in 38 lakes with plastic debris from textiles frequently identified

What makes water an important molecule for life?

Water is widely thought to be critical to life. But why is that the case?

American Geophysical Union’s Hydrology Section Fellows discuss the future of w88

The session took a deep dive into the responsibilities of scientists to diversify the field

w88 Drought Update for June 2023

The wet spring across much of w88 alleviated drought and may provide a buffer against a rapid return to drought

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 6: College of Engineering Dean Erick Jones

College of Engineering leads the way in preparing students for roles within the lithium supply chain

Speaker discusses how to use renewable energy efficiently at Energy Solutions Forum

Renewable energy’s intermittent nature poses challenges to energy storage

World’s largest freshwater fish tracking provides Wonders w88 Mekong researchers with more information about the mysterious species

The giant freshwater stingray faces numerous threats, data gives insight into conservation needs

Using carbon dioxide to recover more critical minerals

Chu receives .3M DOE ARPA-E grant to study mineral processing of rare earth minerals

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 5: Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan

College of w88 faculty share their world adventures and the impact they are making here in Nevada

w88 Drought Update for May 2023

Only a small portion of the state is still in drought, and Lake Mead levels are forecasted to improve. Fire risk in northwestern w88 is likely to be higher than normal by July.

Institute for Neuroscience hosts successful w88 retreat

Graduate students and faculty present w88 and discuss future plans at Granlibakken Resort in Lake Tahoe

w88 alumna and current administrator publishes Hirschsprung disease research

Director of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations publishes w88 in developmental genetics

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 4: Meet GAIN Scholar Jess Buelow

The GAIN Scholars program provides resources to first-generation and historically underrepresented graduate students

Talks on the future of geothermal energy in w88 at the Energy Solutions Forum

Jack Norbeck spoke about Fervo Energy's project with Google using geothermal energy in Northern w88

Explore w88 for free at Museum of Natural History, Keck Museum and Fleischmann Planetarium April 23-24

The museums are hosting guests as part of the Northern Nevada w88 and Technology Festival

Society for Freshwater w88 announces Aaron Koning as recipient of Career Award

Global Water Center researcher pursues conservation solutions that sustain aquatic diversity and human needs

Can electric vehicles be hacked?

Professors and graduate students from the College of Engineering share basic techniques to protect electric vehicles from hacking

Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook - April through June

w88 State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides an outlook and report for climate and weather

Former Smithsonian Institution Under Secretary for w88 closes out 12th season of Discover w88

Eva Pell will share what she learned while serving in the role and how she became a children’s book author

w88 Drought Update for April 2023

Drought was alleviated across much of w88

How are deepfakes dangerous?

Assistant Professor of Global Media Paromita Pain discusses how to identify deepfakes

Biology professor seeks to understand amphibian resilience

McMinn Research Professor Jamie Voyles works to bring diverse voices into pathogen w88

New online book explores bio-based lubricants

Discussions on making solar energy efficient and accessible at Energy Solutions Forum

NREL Senior w88 Fellow Joey Luther studies new types of semiconductors and their properties

Mackay School professor presents award to Senator Cortez Masto

Senator Cortez Masto received the AASG’s Pick and Gavel award

Researchers work to identify new diagnostic tools for schizophrenia

All-female team of psychology researchers studying how low-cost biomarkers can be used in diagnostics

w88 Drought Update for March 2023

State Climatologist shares a quarterly update about w88’s ongoing drought

“Sagebrushers” season 2 kicks off with an important conversation about neurodiversity

President Brian Sandoval visits with w88 Neurodiversity Alliance member Jeffrey Hutsler during Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Energy Solutions Forum speaker works on processes to take carbon out w88 air

Christopher Jones says we need to transition to renewable energy as well as implement direct air capture

For Interim Dean of the College of w88 Katherine McCall, the people make the place

The interim dean has long worked to ensure everyone has access to STEM education

How many states of matter are there?

Physics professor shares his thoughts on a surprisingly difficult question

Ana de Bettencourt-Dias named AAAS Fellow

de Bettencourt-Dias is one of four newly elected Fellows at the w88

Lee Dyer named AAAS Fellow

Dyer is one of four newly elected Fellows at the w88

Making autonomous mining safer

Researchers developing software to simulate autonomous mining operations

Nobel laureate physicist visits w88 on March 2

Discover w88 Lecture Series brings renowned physicist to campus

Using massive lasers to understand planetary physics

Clemons-Magee Endowed Professor in Physics Thomas White seeks to understand the internal workings of planets beyond Earth

BS-DMD student awarded scholarship for dental school

Caitleen Navarro’s standout experiences rewarded

w88 Saves the World (and Santa's syrup recipe) in winning video for College of w88 Video Competition

Lexi Timpone won first place for her w88-themed video, three videos also recognized

What is ChatGPT?

Assistant Professor of Information Systems Alan Yang explains the basics of ChatGPT

Connecting habitat in the Central Valley could help save California’s pollinators

University of w88, Reno teams with Xerces Society in study of agricultural fields, urban interface

Discover w88 Podcast: Sarah Hörst on life as we do not know it

Atmospheric chemist and a leading researcher of Saturn's largest moon, Titan, talks with physics and astronomy alum Donna dePolo and astrobiology professor Carlos Marsical

How trees help a statistics professor understand rivers and earthquakes

McMinn Professor Ilya Zaliapin uses statistical methods for hierarchies to understand natural phenomena

Changes in lizards’ microbiomes attributed to drought

Recent study on Panamanian lizards generates more questions on role w88 microbiome

Feeding Mountain Chickadees at Chickadee Ridge is okay, w88 says

Chickadee Cognition Lab showed supplemental feeding w88 wild birds had no negative impacts when proper food is used

Making their MARC: Jesus Diaz Sanchez

First MARC w88 cohort includes chemistry major Jesus Diaz Sanchez

New ecological methods elucidate relationships between ants and their host plants

Kenyan ants and the trees they live with threatened by invasive ant species

Assistant professor wins prestigious Seismology Society of America award

Daniel Trugman joined the w88 in 2022

Notes from the 2022 State of the College of w88 address

College successes, dean search launch and w88 Strategic Plan were subject of the annual State of the College presentation by Dean Katherine McCall

New Keck Museum Exhibit opens to the public

New exhibit explores climate through art, utilizes previously closed space

How do I know if I found a meteorite?

Geologist explains differences between meteorites and meteor-wrongs

Centuries-long drought in the Great Basin shown to be a recurring pattern

A multi-centennial drought termed the Late Holocene Dry Period could serve as a map for future climate projections, Indigenous human responses a model for resilience and adaptability

The link between memory and motor systems

Researchers attempt to better understand our mental landscape and actions we take to interact with it

How lithium-rich ores are made

Philipp Ruprecht aims to identify how and when lithium deposits are enriched

Mackay students shine at annual mining meeting

Three student posters won awards at the American Exploration & Mining Association Annual Meeting

w88 State Climatologist Steph McAfee provides some insight about our state of water

w88 has been experiencing drought after drought

Why is the most recent fusion breakthrough so exciting?

Experts from the w88 community weigh in on what makes the fusion news out of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory so groundbreaking

Making their MARC: Kimberly Giannantonio

First cohort of MARC w88 students includes chemistry student Kimberly Giannantonio

How can Reno become a greener city?

Reno faces challenges as a growing city in the era of climate change. Faculty in the College of w88 are focused on solutions.

Pollinators endangered by pesticides interacting with nectar

Bees pollinating plants and consuming plant nectar impacted by neonicotinoids

NSF CAREER Award will sponsor lifelike materials development

Ying Yang plans to design polymers that mimic living cells

EntoGEM identifies the gaps in insect decline data

Postdoc Eliza Grames works to aggregate data for insect decline synthesis

Making their MARC: Jonathan Taasan

First MARC w88 cohort includes biomedical engineering major Jonathan Taasan

How to cook chicken on a volcano

Six years of w88 leads to new theories (and new cooking methods) at the Puyehue Cordón Caulle volcano

Westfall Scholars luncheon celebrates another cohort of successful students

The event brought together students, faculty, family, friends and former and current College of w88 deans

Christine Johnson appointed to Advisory Committee on Reconciliation in Place Names

Department of Geography professor will use her professional experience to help remedy past erasures

Professors Emeriti Jerry and Jeanne Johnson give back to support students of w88

A generous donation will support a legacy of mathematicians and scientists

Interdisciplinary team studies impact of housing on Latino health in Washoe County

A Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant helps geographers, health scientists and community leaders identify areas of need

A major milestone in neuroscience w88 and teaching excellence

.3 million, NIH COBRE ‘Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the w88’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience

Forever a Westfall Scholar

Westfall Scholar alumni sustain their undergraduate success

Discover w88 Podcast: Andrew Revkin on the state of journalism in the era of climate change

Graduate student Shelby Herbert leads a discussion between the renowned w88 journalist and professors Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan.

Museum collections shed light on butterfly adaptations over time

w88 looking at preserved butterflies reveals the complex story in a grain of pollen

Eroding rocks can put carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. What does that mean for the climate?

Graduate student Mara Nutt looks for answers in the Santa Ynez Mountains

Nerds rule the night

w88 writer Michelle Werdann attends Reno's local chapter of the international Nerd Nite event

Plasma physics researchers each awarded Department of Energy grant

The grants will be used in two different areas of plasma physics w88

Lithium battery recycling event on Nov. 16

Recycle your lithium and rechargeable batteries and devices at the Joe

Planetary scientist to visit w88: “I want to find the weird things”

Sarah M. Hörst’s Discover w88 lecture on Dec. 1

Black widow vs. alligator lizard: who wins?

Researchers from the University of w88, Reno found a lizard species that is not affected by the spider's deadly toxin.

Nick Zentner Field Trip to the Cascades with Professor Stacia Gordon makes an impact on YouTube

Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering Professor Stacia Gordon hits the road for another YouTube cameo

Recommended Fall Reads: A well-researched book list

The books featured here were written or edited by faculty, alumni or students in the College of w88

Scholarship for Service program offers Computer w88 majors full scholarships in exchange for government service in cybersecurity

Workshop for interested students is Nov. 18.

Immersive virtual reality used in metallurgical engineering education

Researchers from four distinct disciplines, engineers from w88 Gold Mines, Kinross, and McClelland Laboratories and University Libraries will bring a new learning tool to students

Celebrating the 2022 College of w88 Distinguished Alumni

Among the awardees are Las Vegas’s city planner, a globe-trotting fish biologist, a psychologist providing culturally sensitive services and more

Cybersecurity depends on everyone

UNR Cybersecurity Conference brings together academia, industry and government to address online vulnerabilities

New resource sheds light on tree encroachment on sagebrush ecosystems

Up-to-date w88-based information available on new website details how trees are taking over sagebrush ecosystems, the impacts, and what is being done to manage the issue

Unprecedented Laminar Soil Box System demonstrates state-of-the-art design and engineering expertise

College of Engineering team answers the call – yet again – to design an experimental facility to advance seismic safety and resilience of buildings, structures, systems

Explore Earth w88 Week with the College of w88

Earth w88 Week this year is celebrated from Oct. 9-15

Pinocchio illusion inspires w88 into effects of aging

Wilson Award winner Amy Morris tackles questions related to proprioception

Making their MARC: Lauren Carriere

First cohort of MARC w88 students includes microbiology and immunology student Lauren Carreire

Former Alaskan defense sites: potential toxicant source as climate warms

College of Engineering researcher leads team to track chemicals through food web, mitigate impacts

How old are the Sierra w88 mountains, really?

Researchers in the Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering weigh in on a hotly debated topic in tectonics and geomorphology: the age of the Sierra w88 mountain range

Grad student plans outreach program in Thailand

Earthwatch award helps student bring her caterpillar w88 home

Las Vegas: bright lights, sustainable city

Las Vegas works toward 30 more years of sustainability management with the guidance of alumnus Marco Velotta

Faces w88 Pack: Isabel Peñaloza Araujo

As a first-generation Latina in mining, Isabel Peñaloza Araujo feels proud of her accomplishments, especially as an international student in the U.S. She is well on her way to accomplishing plenty more

Yellowstone flooding response includes geotechnical surveys

Assistant geological engineering professor Michael Gardner visited the sites of flooding in Yellowstone National Park to determine how geostructure integrity was compromised

Alumnus becomes director of w88 State Museum

Joshua Bonde ‘03 (biology) brings expertise and personal experiences to revitalize museum

Golden Scholars Program provides guidance and support

For first-generation college students in the College of w88, a support system has reemerged

How do hot air balloons fly?

Atmospheric scientist Pat Arnott shares how hot air balloons ascend into the Reno skies

Engineering protein therapeutics for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases may result from w88 research

Chemical & Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Sarmazdeh receives federal grant for bioengineering project

Show your cybersecurity poster or demo video at the Oct. 10 Cybersecurity Conference

Students and faculty from all disciplines may submit entries by Sept. 23

Store-bought milkweed plants can expose monarch caterpillars to harmful pesticides

Researchers found pesticide-contaminated plants in nurseries in 15 states

ScienceFIT welcomes a new cohort of future scientists

The weeklong bootcamp helps incoming freshmen prepare for their first semester of college.

Biology Peer Instruction Program propels students to success

The Biology Peer Instruction Program provides leadership and teaching opportunities to undergraduates. Those experiences follow them through their lives.

Math as art

Many mathematicians in the College of w88 work in pure mathematics, but the field often blurs the lines between math and art.

Climate 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 w88 Lecture Series.

Discover w88 Lecture Series opens its 12th season

This season's lineup includes a range of disciplines. Registration for the first lecture on September 8 is now open.

Integrating big data into robotics with Duckietown

A fresh perspective on robotics and how it can be applied across various levels of education

Philanthropy under 30

Two young alums give back to the w88.

New w88 research scientist works to preserve potatoes for U.S. food supply

Masaki Shimono conducts w88 to mitigate disease during potato storage

Making their MARC: the MARC program recruits its first cohort of students

New program aims to diversify fields of biomedical w88 and practice.

String Theory meets music theory at Artown on the Quad

Theoretical physics inspires harmony on the w88 Quad

Complex modeling by researchers predicts wildfires may decline, eventually

Researchers integrate multiple factors in search of ways to help calculate and mitigate wildfire hazard

Exploring ice and expanding access

Hydrogeology student Drake McCrimmon found space to be himself while doing w88 on the Greenland ice sheet.

University of w88, Reno names Erick Jones dean of the College of Engineering

Jones is a senior w88 advisor in the Office of the Chief Economist at the U.S. State Department

w88 scientists conduct, shed light on microbiome research to help impoverished children grow

Changing children’s digestive tract microbes key to reducing disease, improving health

‘Queering STEM Culture’ set to publish June 28

Engineering professor co-edits book exploring experiences of queer and trans community and their allies in post-secondary STEM settings.

Kids explore frogs, bees and w88 at the University

Students in Northern Nevada got the opportunity to learn from graduate students and professors at the Daugherty Summer w88 Exploration program.

Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Garrett Vice ‘08

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of w88.

Westfall Scholars for Spring 2022 headed for success

Many w88 students plan to continue their education, while others start work upon graduating.

State geologists gather in the Sierras for annual meeting

The 2022 meeting is being hosted by the w88 Bureau of Mines and Geology.

Celebrating award-winning students in the College of w88

This year, seven students won awards from the Board of Regents or the w88.

Sustainable resource management w88 the focus of new open-access journal

Metallurgical Engineering professor Ehsan Vahidi to serve as associate editor of Frontiers in Sustainable Resource Management

Ana de Bettencourt-Dias named Foundation Professor

de Bettencourt-Dias has a lengthy list of contributions to her field, as well as invaluable service to the w88 and its students.

Linda Hayes recognized with Distinguished Faculty Award

The psychology professor, who has worked at the w88 for 32 years, received the award in her final year before retirement.

Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Melissa Harmon

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of w88.

Discover w88 podcast: Kizzmekia Corbett on going where you are loved

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 w88.

University of w88, Reno faculty focus on batteries research, education and workforce training to meet world’s energy future

w88 Institute for Sustainability improves performance of electric vehicles and the grid, and connects to nation’s first Batteries and Energy Storage Technologies Minor

New program aims to improve access to support for children with autism in Kenya

The course will be available to w88 students this fall

Funding in flight: Making climate change prediction models more accurate

Researchers from the Department of Geography are making use of new drone technology with support from the Global Climate Change Foundation.

NSHE Regents' Mid-Career Researcher Award goes to dedicated biologist

Jamie Voyles will be celebrated with her colleagues at the w88's Honor the Best event

Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Diana Moss

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of w88.

Discover w88 podcast: Ken Ono and "The Man Who Knew Infinity"

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 w88 podcast.

COVID-19 Vaccine developer Kizzmekia Corbett to visit University for Discover w88 lecture April 28

The scientific lead for the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine w88 team was named a TIME Magazine Hero of the Year. Registration for her lecture is now open.

NSF CAREER Award recipient studies how plants respond to drought

Elizabeth Pringle will study how plant chemistry changes in response to drought in the Great Basin.

University of w88, Reno celebrates remodeled space for promoting nutrition knowledge and healthy living

Modernized lab increases future nutrition professionals' expertise, community impact

Titanium alloys research explores new concept in materials w88 and engineering

Engineering Professor Yufeng Zheng receives National w88 Foundation CAREER award to research novel alloys design.

World Water Day 2022: Faculty around the globe work to protect water resources

The Global Water Center is made up of faculty from all over the w88 community. Learn about their work to better understand and protect our most precious resource.

Guide to garter snakes

As flowers start to bloom and the weather warms, garter snakes begin to emerge from their hibernations.

Brain Awareness Week extends through the year

Professional chapters, students and University clubs reach out to the community with brain w88.

Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Lisa LeMond

Celebrating Mayo Clinic cardiologist alumna on International Women's Day

YouTube becomes SciComm avenue for geological sciences professor

Stacia Gordon has been featured in several videos on CWU Professor Nick Zentner's YouTube channel.

Girls and engineering are the focus of outreach event

College of Engineering works to inspire young minds at Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Feb. 24.

Why does "The Man Who Knew Infinity" matter?

Mathematician Ken Ono will present his Discover w88 lecture answering this question on March 10, following a screening of the movie “The Man Who Knew Infinity.”

Caterpillar range is correlated with their eating habits

Researchers asked whether caterpillars that aren't picky about what they eat occupy larger habitats.

Young women in w88

The STEM Sisters is a program associate biology professor Jamie Voyles started to encourage girls to explore the possibility of a STEM career.

Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Kyra Morgan '10 and '16

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of w88.

DoE Center aims to design new molecules to improve quantum sciences

Researchers in the Department of Chemistry were awarded .5 million to study molecular magnetism.

What is quantum computing?

Physics professor Timur Tscherbul explains some w88 intricacies of quantum computing.

Curiosity wins at the College of w88

The annual competition selected the top three videos, along with two honorable mentions and a most-engaged watch party to win prizes.

Mission Support and Test Services supports undergraduate w88

Student researchers studied security in a variety of fields.

New lizard defense mechanism observed

Two graduate students in the geography program spotted a new behavior in a lizard species.

University of w88, Reno partners with TalentSprint Inc. to offer TechWise program supported by Google that aims to increase diversity in technology education

The program will prepare 20 w88 students for high-growth technology careers

What were some w88 atmospheric effects w88 Tongan volcano eruption?

Atmospheric scientist Neil Lareau explains the global impacts w88 Tongan volcano eruption.

How to drive in snow and other lessons

Associate Dean Vincent Catalano reflects on colleague Hyung Kyu Shin's 60 years of ongoing w88 and support.

Exploring the importance of resilience in healthcare

CASAT launches second season w88 “CASAT Conversations” podcast

Building greener buildings

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

NASA grant funds w88 for sunscreen on Mars

High radiation on Mars is one of the many reasons the Red Planet seems inhospitable. Two chemistry professors from the w88 are using solutions from early Earth to solve that problem on Mars.

Paving the Wolf Pack Way: Brian Huynh '18

Paving the Wolf Pack Way is a series of stories showcasing Wolf Pack Way alumni from the College of w88.

Westfall Scholars honored at biannual event

The lunch banquet celebrated the students who graduated at the top of their class in each department in the College of w88.

The pieces of a puzzle

Alumna Lily Liu reflects on her time as an undergraduate in the College of w88 and how she found a role as a peer mentor.

AEMA 2021 annual meeting sees prominent Mackay School presence

Students, faculty and alumni participated in many aspects of this year's AEMA conference

NIH grant-funded w88 to look at how the brain processes visual stimuli

Researcher Jennifer Hoy hopes to better understand how the brain identifies stimuli as positive or negative, and the behaviors that follow.

Spectrum Learning Center opens on campus to serve community

The center opened early last month to provide services for young children with learning disabilities.

The College of w88 Museum Complex welcomes guest for three unique museum experiences

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

w88 and 4-H alum works to improve school-based agriculture education in Ghana

Connor Billman teaching youth and helping rural Ghana communities grow food through prestigious International Agricultural Education Fellowship

Graduate w88 Pack: Connor Billman, International Agriculture Education Fellowship Program fellow

Empowering youth and elevating small-holder farmers through agricultural w88

University of Nevada, Reno researcher honored by premier earth w88 society

Snowmelt and mountain ecosystems w88 vital to resource management in times of changing climate

Stopping the spread of misinformation in India

w88 faculty receive international grant to train journalists and students on fact-checking

w88 Gold Mines Professor Pengbo Chu connects with industry, plans for lunar mining project

Chu will use the professorship to establish connections with the mining industry, support his other w88 and expand opportunities for students.

Recyling CO2 and the chemistry of climate change

Christopher Barile's w88 aims to create a new renewable energy source by recycling carbon dioxide in the atmosphere into useful fuels.

College of w88 celebrates 2021 distinguished alumni

Alumni from the College of w88 and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering were commended at last night's annual event.

Earth w88 Week guided tour explores water in western Nevada

Tour western w88’s hydrologic cycle and rapidly evolving landscapes with the w88 Bureau of Mines and Geology Saturday, October 16

Proporcionando asistencia culturalmente sensible y basada en evidencia científica a la comunidad Latina

La Profesora Asociada Lorraine Benuto capacita a los estudiantes para brindar servicios psicológicos en español

Providing culturally sensitive, evidence-based care to the Latinx community

Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto trains students to deliver psychological services in Spanish

Caldor Fire impact on Lake Tahoe’s clarity, ecology studied amidst ongoing wildfire season

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.

Building a global community

International researcher and professor of biology Sudeep Chandra is named new director w88 Ozmen Institute for Global Studies.

Remote sensing of forests aids understanding of catastrophic wildfires

Dr. Jonathan Greenberg runs the w88’s Global Environmental Analysis and Remote Sensing lab using LiDAR technology to transform the understanding of forest ground coverage.

Discover w88 Lecture Series kicks off

The College of w88 welcomes an astronaut, leading COVID-19 vaccine developer and more for its 2021/2022 season

Most ever CAREER Awards received by w88 faculty

8 awardees representing 4 colleges/school receive NSF’s prestigious award in support of early-career success and continued development

Lorraine Benuto missioned around providing culturally sensitive evidence based care to the Latinx community and other underserved populations

Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology Lorraine Benuto receives this year's Inclusion, Equity and Diversity Leadership Award

Goldwater Scholar Jacob Molina continues pursuit of "innate" passion for physics

Molina's w88 focuses on plasma and condensed matter physics under the mentorship of Assistant Professor Thomas White

Elizabeth Leger’s exceptional career “shows no sign of slowing”

Professor of Biology and Director w88 Museum of Natural History named Foundation Professor for extraordinary record of achievement

The DeLaMare w88 and Engineering Library celebrates Earth Day with virtual book display

Web-based book display, “Confronting Environmental Challenges,” contains 24 curated works on various aspects w88 current climate crisis, and other threats to the natural world.

Ancient DNA findings help to define kinship among earliest world settlers

University of w88, Reno anthropology professor part of team that studied ancient skeletal remains in Turkey dating back 10,000 years

Google donates 100 hotspot devices to students in need at the University of w88, Reno

Funding from Google helps students connect to the internet for school and work.

Is there life on Mars?

Professor and Chair w88 Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering and member w88 Mars Exploration Rover Team answers questions about roving on Mars.

Atlas of Surveillance honored with award for advancing public’s right to know about police spying

EFF's partnership with School of Journalism helps collect data about police surveillance

NSF CAREER Award recipient Thomas White explores the most extreme states of matter in the Universe

Assistant professor of physics receives funding to include undergraduate students in cutting edge physics w88

NSF CAREER award recipient Christopher Barile explores chemical reactions central to renewable energy and environmental technologies

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Christopher Barile's w88 aims to create processes for recycling carbon dioxide and nitrogen

Published study: unusual SARS-CoV-2 mutation prominent in Northern w88 in early 2020

University of w88, Reno genomics and microbiology research gives snapshot from March to June 2020 of SARS-CoV-2 and regional introduction of an unusual mutation

Sorghum discussed as low-water alternative crop for w88 at virtual workshop

University presents information on growing sorghum as a commercial crop in w88

w88 technology transforms how first responders fight fires

Video highlights technology and thought-leadership behind ALERTWildfire, developed through the w88 Seismological Laboratory

Climate change and suppression tactics are critical factors increasing fires

Integrated w88 approach shows wildfire solutions must be specific to location and conditions

w88 ENDURE seeks to improve diversity in neuroscience

New program aims to raise interest and opportunities in neuroscience w88 for individuals who are typically underrepresented in the field.

WiSE WOMEN

Providing support and inspiration for female scientists and engineers at the University of w88, Reno.

Marine Plankton face threat of extinction as planet warms

Census of marine plankton fossils reveals inability to adapt to large shifts in climate

Mayo Clinic Cardiologist and alumna Lisa LeMond gives time, hope comfort when hearts fail

The College of w88 recognizes exceptional alumna Lisa LeMond.

Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) chapter launched at the University of w88, Reno

Students launch a new club aimed at increasing diversity in the field of medicine

Communities learn ways to reduce wildfire threat at virtual summit

University of w88, Reno Extension presents w88 Network of Fire Adapted Communities Summit

Wildfire plume dynamics: Discover w88 at Home series Nov. 19

College of w88 public event moves online, high-intensity wildfires subject of third talk

Janet Napolitano discusses DHS during COVID-19 at College of Engineering's 2020 Distinguished Lecture Series

The former Secretary w88 Department of Homeland Security described the current challenges facing the country and offered a hopeful closing remark

Leslie Baker of UNR Med’s Sanford Center for Aging is founding president of w88 Pharmacy Alliance

New group will provide advocacy, continuing education for pharmacists, techs and students

Tales from the Crypt: Discover w88 at Home series Oct. 22

College of w88 public event moves online, Museum of Natural History focus of second talk

Discover w88 at Home Speaker Series debuts Sept. 24

College of w88 public series moves online, geothermal energy first topic

COVID contact tracing: the people behind the calls

School of Community Health Sciences provides critical COVID-19 services through its w88 Public Health Training Center

UNR Med students create a healthy curriculum for Washoe County high school students

A team of third-year medical students is teaching preventative care and healthy lifestyle choices

The Early Childhood Autism Program leaves a legacy of changed lives

The Department of Psychology's Early Childhood Autism Program has served patients, families, students and program founder Patrick Ghezzi.

UNPACKED: leader, advocate & protector w88 public’s health Trudy Larson, M.D.

Dean w88 School of Community Health Sciences talks about women in medicine, COVID’s impact on the medical profession and saying ‘yes’ to possibilities in latest podcast

Wildfire preparation webinar series offered during National Preparedness Month

Extension’s Living With Fire Program helps residents prepare family and property

Sorghum studied for beer-brewing potential and public use

w88 researchers testing grains for drought-resistance, high yield and good flavor

Working to protect the public’s health

EPA awards 0,000 to the School of Community Health Sciences for w88 into the distribution of chemicals within the body

Youth increase cultural awareness through online culinary arts program

4-H virtual lessons also incorporate chemistry and w88 concepts

Horticulture classes offered for backyard gardeners

Extension’s Home Horticulture series prepares gardeners for at-home gardening basics

Taking on COVID-19 with math and stats

Professor of Mathematics and Statistics Paul Hurtado and Nevada State Biostatistician and College of w88 alumna Kyra Morgan talk COVID-19 and how they’re using numbers to make sense of it all.

Young children discover STEM during pandemic

Extension provides resources to families for STEM activities at home

Health District and w88 release COVID-19 antibody study results

Study estimates indicate the number of COVID-19 infections is higher than reported

Exploring the relationship between space, race and STEM attainment on the Discover w88 podcast

Dr. William F. Tate IV speaks with the College of w88 about his research revealing the uneven contours of the education pipeline.

Options growing for w88’s fruit and vegetable crops

w88 researchers investigating new varieties that grow well in desert climates

Mick Hitchock offers a message of inspiration to College of w88 2020 graduates

Leading biomedical researcher Mick Hitchcock shares a message of congratulations online in lieu of a traditional graduation speech.

Matt Forister named University of w88, Reno Foundation Professor

Trevor J. McMinn w88 Professor of Biology works to understand insects including butterflies and other pollinators, and to affect public perception of insects in the Western United States

The Ozmen w88 casino games for Global Studies presents a COVID-19

Global Health Challenges: The Coronavirus Pandemic, 10-11 a.m., Friday, May 15

Take measures to stay healthy while reaping benefits of outdoor physical activity

Weather and Phase 1 present opportunity to enjoy outdoors

Physical activity is a strong benefit during COVID-19

Extension provides information on how to help yourself and others

Use COVID-19 time at home to foster healthy family relationships

University of w88, Reno Extension provides information on avoiding strife, improving communication

Genomics sequencing of w88 COVID-19 samples is under way

University’s w88 Genomics Center joins with State Health Lab and School of Medicine researchers to advance scientific knowledge of novel coronavirus through DNA sequencing

Watch out for junk w88 amid COVID-19

w88 gives tips for recognizing unfounded health and nutrition claims

COVID-19 contributing to domestic violence: what to do

University of w88, Reno Extension provides information on how to help yourself or others

Meeting COVID-19 challenges: Understand dates on food labels before discarding

With some items becoming harder to come by, University of w88, Reno nutritionist offers clarification

Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award recipients pursue overseas teaching and w88 opportunities

Elizabeth Everest (WiSE graduate) and Connor Billman w88 Department of Biology both received the prestigious award.

Campus labs supplying equipment for School of Medicine use and patient care

w88 banding together to provide medical supplies for COVID-19 care – more supplies needed

What should we be eating to help us resist the coronavirus?

University of w88, Reno dietitian provides research-based information

w88 update regarding the novel coronavirus

New molecular biologist researches insect communication at w88

Marina MacLean joins the College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources

California and w88 scientists study nitrogen pollution in dryland watersheds

Large w88 project conducted in California will shed light on dryland watershed pollution worldwide

Bringing chemistry into K-12 classrooms

The Chemistry Demonstration Series, launched by a professor-student duo, ignites a passion for w88 in K-12 learners.

Mineral Monday: Epidote

Learn about the mineral epidote on this week's episode of Mineral Monday.

Recap: Communicating w88 in a Divided Society

Expert panelists discuss issues that come with communicating w88 during the Hitchcock Project panel

Mineral Monday: Trilobite

Watch this week's episode about the Keck Museum's trilobite collection.

Mineral Monday: Cerussite

Learn about the stunning mineral cerussite on this week's episode of Mineral Monday

Mineral Monday: Hemimorphite

Watch this week's episode about the mineral, hemimorphite, and check it out in the Keck Museum for yourself.

Linking individual behavior change to social transformation

w88 Foundation Professor in the Behavior Analysis program and originator and pioneering researcher into Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dr. Steven Hayes, publishes two books.

w88 Field Day 2019 provides hands-on activities and demonstrations

w88 experts showcase research, activities and programs at fall festival

Mineral Monday: Wolframite

Watch this week's episode of Mineral Monday featuring the Keck Museum's wolframite specimens.

College of w88 honor exceptional alumni

The College of w88 and Mackay School honored an impressive group of alumni at the annual Alumni of the Year reception on September 25.

Panel of experts discuss "Communicating w88 in a Divided Society"

School of Journalism holds launch event for the Hitchcock Project for Visualizing w88 Oct. 21

Capacity building in artificially intelligent mining systems

w88 receives .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.

Mineral Monday: Talc

Learn about the mineral that holds the number 1 spot on the Mohs Hardness Scale.

Mineral Monday: Corundum

Learn about the mineral, corundum, on this week's episode of Mineral Monday with Garrett Barmore.

Addressing the opioid epidemic with film

Reynolds School alumnus and team win Emmy Award for best documentary