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UNR engineering professor's award-winning research is 'critical step' toward her goals

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 11, 2023

A University of Nevada, Reno mechanical engineering assistant professor recently won a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for her work to to develop stronger, more flexible titanium alloys.

UNR receives grant to establish pollinator habitats: ‘We are excited to have been chosen as one of the recipients of this grant’

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 10, 2023

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) Extension is urging teenagers to be important pollinator advocates for insects such as bees.

'We can better anticipate the effects of natural disasters thanks to this research' : University of Nevada professor on his new role

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 7, 2023

Professor David McCallen has been appointed the new chairman of the advisory board of the National Science Foundation center, which creates cutting-edge software for the community of researchers studying natural disasters.

UNR student visits White House, Harris to discuss reproductive freedom

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 6, 2023

Reproductive rights were on the mind of a University of Nevada, Reno student who visited the White House to discuss the issue.

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2 Nevada, Reno liberal arts students to address 2023 Writing Across Borders (WRAB) conference in Norway

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 6, 2023

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) recently announced that two of its undergraduate liberal arts students have been have been selected to make a presentation at the 2023 Writing Across Borders (WRAB) conference in Norway.

UNR journalism student interns at Double Scoop: 'I wanted to go deeper into the arts and learn how to report'

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 4, 2023

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UNR professor receives Young Leaders Professional Development Award, providing him with 'unique opportunity to engage more'

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 3, 2023

A University of Nevada, Reno, professor has been presented with the Young Leaders Professional Development Award.

Chemistry major transfers to UNR, joins group working to 'broaden diversity in biomedical sciences'

By Reno Reporter Report | Jan 2, 2023

Kimberly Giannantonio, a chemistry major at the University of Nevada, Reno, moved from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas to UNR following her first semester.

‘There are a couple things that were special when this one formed' : UNR professor studying lithium rich basin in Thacker Pass

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 31, 2022

An associate professor with University of Nevada, Reno’s Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering is researching how lithium-rich ores are made.

‘My goal is to provide kids with the tools to be confident' : Wolf Pack Bots team coach

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 31, 2022

A University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) backed Wolf Pack Bots team recently took home first place for the Innovation Award at the Northern Nevada FIRST LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier.

Nevada, Reno earth sciences school students 'gain additional knowledge' at mining association meeting

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 30, 2022

Students from the University of Nevada, Reno’s the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering performed well at an annual mining association meeting.

Nevada, Reno professor: 'Tremendous honor' to be appointed by Biden to nuclear waste panel

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 29, 2022

President Joe Biden has appointed a University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) College of Science Foundation to a nuclear waste panel.

University of Nevada, Reno, professor: 'This research grew out of many years of working to understand how the overdose crisis has impacted people'

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 28, 2022

Amidst the nationwide opioid crisis, a University of Nevada, Reno, professor has received grant funding for a harm reduction study aimed at curbing the devastating effects of drug abuse.

State climatologist: ‘Droughts are going to be more common and more severe'

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 28, 2022

A state climatologist is offering insight into what makes Nevada such a drought-stricken area.

‘I am impressed with the incredible contributions of the College of Education and Human Development faculty': Easton-Brooks

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 27, 2022

Those interested in starting off the new year with a great read should pick up a book authored by the University of Nevada, Reno’s (UNR) faculty in the College of Education and Human Development.

University of Nevada, Reno student on TMS scholarship: 'I am incredibly honored to be a recipient of this award'

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 27, 2022

The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Foundation recently awarded a $2,500 scholarship to an engineering student.

‘A window to behavior more than 200 million years in the past': dePolo on ichthyosaur fossil research

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 26, 2022

It appears that ichthyosaur birthing grounds have been found in Nevada with the help of an engineering professor and a former undergraduate researcher from the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR).

Nuclear researcher Wilson: 'What’s so exciting about the news from NIF is this goal of fusion ignition has been achieved for the first time'

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 25, 2022

Nuclear fusion met a milestone earlier this month when the National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California announced that researchers had achieved the breakeven point, where fusion produced more energy than creating it expended.

Sandoval commends graduates during Winter Commencement ceremonies: ‘You made each day our own’

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 19, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno recently held two Winter Commencement ceremonies.

UNR engineering dean on winter grads: ‘Wish them the best of success in their future endeavors’

By Reno Reporter Report | Dec 16, 2022

The University of Nevada, Reno’s College of Engineering conferred 138 degrees at its Winter Commencement.

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