Krishna Pagilla from the University of Nevada, Reno was named to the EPA Science Advisory Board. He joins other experts advising on environmental protection policies. Pagilla leads research focused on water treatment and innovation.
Jessica Gonzalez and Angela Wang have received the John and Rochelle Gray Scholarship at the University of Nevada, Reno. The award supports aspiring medical students facing barriers such as financial need or being first-generation college attendees.
Tricia Dutcher from Redwood Materials explains why proper disposal and recycling of lithium-ion batteries is important for safety and resource conservation. New smart bins across Nevada aim to make responsible battery recycling easier.
Experts at Sanford Center for Aging say trouble sleeping isn’t just part of getting older. Their latest guidance outlines how healthy habits—not quick fixes—can improve rest in later years.
The inaugural 100 Women Pitch Competition provided financial awards to two local female entrepreneurs in Northern Nevada while aiming to improve access to capital for women-led startups through collective community support.
A University of Nevada, Reno student team placed third nationwide at an American Marketing Association competition after presenting their MLB-sponsored case study in Chicago. Team members highlighted hard work and diversity as keys to success.
Over 150 students joined an earthquake disaster simulation at University of Nevada, Reno following an actual seismic event nearby. The exercise focused on collaboration across disciplines in managing mass-casualty scenarios.
The Committee on the Status of Women at University of Nevada-Reno is working with faculty and staff toward greater gender equity through targeted projects addressing key issues like power-based violence prevention, access to period products, and private lactation spaces. Subcommittees collaborate across departments while planning new ways for broader engagement.
Grayson Corey will soon graduate from University of Nevada, Reno with a focus on environmental science. His college experience includes research at Lake Tahoe and involvement across campus organizations. After graduation he plans work at Mt. Rainier National Park before pursuing further studies.
Adrian Harpold from University of Nevada-Reno explains how elevation shapes climate change impacts on mountain ecosystems. Warmer winters lead to altered snowfall patterns affecting water supplies and wildfire risks.