College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno

08/28/2026

It’s back! The Fall Workplace Readiness Bootcamp is going to run Fridays from Sept. 11-Oct. 9, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. 🎓

This 15-hour program helps students build the professional skills employers value most, including communication, conflict management, emotional regulation, social awareness, and more.

The final session on Oct. 9 features mock interviews and a networking mixer with hiring representatives from Nevada’s growing lithium battery and critical materials industry. 🤝

Ready to build your professional skills and make valuable connections?
Sign up today here: https://buff.ly/2jwSuNG

08/26/2026

Powering a Resilient Future: Innovation, Energy & Resource Sustainability ⚡

Join Corrado De Gasperis, CEO and Chief Executive Chairman of Comstock Inc., for a forward-looking conversation about the future of energy, resources, and decarbonization.

Drawing on more than 35 years of experience across manufacturing, mining, recycling, renewable energy, and materials science, Corrado will explore how innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship can work together to create practical solutions for a more resilient energy future.

📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 4-6 p.m.
📍 Joe Crowley Student Union - Great Room (402)

🔗 Register FREE now here: buff.ly/IJXYVhQ

08/25/2026

Every landscape holds questions waiting to be explored. 🏔️🔬

In this week’s Summer Science Snapshot, we’re heading into the mountains, where researchers collect water samples, and study alpine ecosystems that reveal how our environment is changing over time.

Science doesn’t just happen in the lab; sometimes it begins on the trail.

08/24/2026

Welcome back, Wolf Pack! 🐺💙

Whether you're returning for another incredible year or joining the College of Science for the very first time, we're excited to have you as part of our community. Here's to new discoveries, meaningful connections, hands-on learning, and unforgettable experiences. 💪💯

08/21/2026

⚡ Big science is happening at UNR! 🔬🐺

We’re proud to see College of Science research pushing the boundaries of extreme physics!

Read the full article below! 👇

Led by University of Nevada, Reno physicist Thomas White, the multi-institution program will develop tools to measure powerful laser pulses and outcomes

08/20/2026

Welcome to the College of Science, Wolf Pack! 🐺💫

Here’s to a year filled with new discoveries, new friendships, big ideas, and endless possibilities. 🧪🌎

Your journey in science starts here! Welcome to the Pack! 💙

08/19/2026

A sweet start to a new chapter! ✨

Our College of Science faculty and staff were happy to serve up smiles, scoops, and a warm welcome to our newest students at our Student Ice Cream Social yesterday! 🍨

Because science is more than what happens in a classroom, it’s about the people you meet, the community you build, and the discoveries you make along the way. 🌎

08/19/2026

✈️ Science Behind Flight 🧬

In celebration of National Aviation Day, we’re exploring how every department in the College of Science plays a role in helping aviation take flight.

From the physics of lift and motion, to the chemistry of materials, to the data and environmental science that guide modern air travel, science is behind every mile in the sky.

08/18/2026

Science often reveals beauty hidden in the smallest details. 🔬✨

In this week’s Summer Science Snapshot, we’re zooming in on the intricate side of discovery, from rock textures to insects that shape the natural world.

What we often overlook at first glance is where some of science’s most fascinating stories begin.