Research
| February 14, 2020
After 50 Years, a New Generation Is Propelling NASA Needs Forward
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ doctoral student Pouya Shojaei among nine selected in NASA collaboration project.
Topic: science and technology
Research
| February 5, 2020
Research Brief: The Outsized Influence of Ocean Temperatures on Central American Climate
New 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research provides context for climate history of Guatemalan rainforests.
Campus News
| January 24, 2020
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Faculty Focus on Best Teaching Practices for Diversity and Inclusion
Best Teaching Practices Expo showcases their research, tools, and technology.
Research
| November 4, 2019
Mute, Block, Delete: Navigating National Unfriend Day
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ communication studies professor and social media researcher Natalie Pennington unveils the biggest online dealbreakers, cling makers, and tips for culling your contact list.
Research
| October 21, 2019
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Geoscientist Tapped by NASA for Mars 2020 Science Team
Libby Hausrath is one of just 10 scientists selected for NASA’s returned sample science team; will help decide which samples return to Earth from Mars 2020 mission.
Arts and Culture
| September 30, 2019
Exhibit Showcases the Art in Science Research
Researchers from the College of Sciences showcase the artistic side of science by featuring their most captivating research images.
Research
| September 25, 2019
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Is Helping Make Deep Space Missions Safer
On-campus lab testing materials for NASA Artemis Program’s Orion spacecraft.
Campus News
| September 19, 2019
New High-Precision Machine to Bolster 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Research in Sciences
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ received a nearly $700,000 National Science Foundation grant to house ‘multicollector’ device, the first of its kind in Nevada.
Business and Community
| July 31, 2019
Quick Take: 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Earns Federal Designation for Cyber Defense Education
Engineering professor Juyeon Jo on what it means, and how it’s helping 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers and educators stay a step ahead in booming field.
Research
| June 6, 2019
Changing Minds: How Do You Communicate with Climate Change Skeptics?
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researcher develops new method for categorizing climate change beliefs and shares tactics for communicating with deniers.
Business and Community
| May 23, 2019
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, Tesla Partner on Robotics Academy For K-12 Teachers
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ teaming with DRI, UNR to offer K-12 teacher trainings this summer; training at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ scheduled for May 28-June 1.
Research
| May 21, 2019
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Study Reveals Breakthrough in Understanding Our Brain’s Ability to Retrieve Long-Term Memories
New research unveils the anterior cingulate cortex’s role in memory retrieval and potential implications for dementia treatment.