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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno @UNRScience

College of Science at the University of Nevada, Reno /// Live a Life of Discovery

Joined August 2014
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno Research@UNRresearch
Jan 6
Research to Reality: An Innovation Ecosystem Symposium! Join @unevadareno Fri., Feb. 27, for a free event featuring two global leaders sharing insights to advance Nevada's innovation ecosystem. @DiversifyNevada @UNRScience @unrengineering #EngergySolutions bit.ly/3YUFeFU
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
26 Aug 2025
The day before commencement in May, nine students and their family and friends gathered in the Joe Crowley Student Union for a pinning ceremony. The students would be graduating from an undergraduate program in the @UNRScience Department of Psychology accredited by the Association for Behavior Analysis International. Behavior analysis is a field that seeks to understand why people behave as they do. bit.ly/3HxHFJE
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
27 Aug 2025
Last spring, the @UNRScience Strategic Plan Committee finalized the College’s latest strategic plan, spanning from 2025-2030. The committee, co-chaired by Professor Annie Leonard and Teaching Associate Professor Diana Moss, identified four areas of focus, each associated with goals, gaps and solutions to address those gaps and achieve identified goals. bit.ly/4lLPY2c
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno Research@UNRresearch
5 Aug 2025
Drew Haebler is an undergraduate researcher set to graduate in Dec. 2025 with a @UNRScience degree in biology. After graduation, he plans to complete a graduate certificate in One Health before attending veterinary school. Learn how to get involved with research as an undergrad.
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
5 Aug 2025
In this first-person narrative, Drew Haebler, undergraduate researcher at the @unevadareno, tells Nevada Today about his experience investigating how veterinary medical education prepares clinicians to address public health challenges through a One Health lens. bit.ly/3H1dday
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
9 Aug 2025
Jaya Sicard, a recent physics graduate from @UNRScience, has received a 2025 National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. bit.ly/3UkqRsc
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
11 Aug 2025
Misty Riddle, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology in @UNRScience, was awarded over $1.3 million from a National Science Foundation CAREER Award to study host-microbiome interactions. bit.ly/4fuyvdc
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Escape the heat this weekend at the Keck Museum! It's free to visit this award-winning museum, and it's open this Saturday from 12 pm - 4 pm. More information about the Keck Museum: unr.edu/keck-museum
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
31 Jul 2025
Andrew Siciliano, who graduated this spring with a degree in geology from @UNRScience, was named one of the awardees of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program. bit.ly/45qEpZw
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
15 Jul 2025
Richard “Dick” Tracy, an emeritus professor in the Department of Biology in @UNRScience, was recently named a 2025 Fellow of the Ecological Society of America. The Ecological Society of America’s fellows are recognized for their contributions to advancing or applying ecological knowledge. bit.ly/4eME4Do
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College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno retweeted
University of Nevada, Reno@unevadareno
18 Jul 2025
In early June, Sergey Varganov, a professor in the Department of Chemistry at @UNRScience, found out his application to the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program was successful. This prestigious award allows researchers to travel to another country to establish new collaborations or advance existing collaborations with international colleagues. Varganov will take a sabbatical in the 2025-2026 academic year and visit Brazil in the fall semester. bit.ly/3GwiNBx
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Check out this feature of Dr. Neil Lareau's research on spotting during California's Dixie Fire, which was the largest wildfire in California's history. #AGUPubs
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31 Jul 2025
Spot fires occur when flying sparks or embers ignite outside the perimeter of the main fire.🔥 A recent study in JGR: Atmospheres reveals that extreme long-range fire spotting occurred during California's Dixie Fire in August 2021, with fires igniting more than 16 kilometers from the source fire. 🔗 Learn more: doi.org/10.1029/2024JD043167 #AGUPubs #Wildfire #NaturalHazards #California #OpenAccess
New in JGR Atmospheres Plume Dynamics Drive Extreme Long-Range Spotting During California's Dixie Fire By Lareau 2025

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We're still waiting for the final numbers to roll in, but we can say with confidence that this year's Giving Day was a resounding success! Thank you to everyone who gave to support the College of Science and the Fleischmann Planetarium. 🐺💙
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If you wanted to give but weren't able to check that item off your "to do" list yesterday, we have good news: while Giving Day is over, you can still support the Planetarium. Whether you want to give $5 or 5 panels, any support will make a difference. unr.edu/planetarium/sponsor-…

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Today is Giving Day! Whether you grew up visiting the Fleischmann Planetarium on school field trips, or simply have a love for all things space, you can help us bring the furthest stars in the galaxy within reach by giving today. 🌠 unr.edu/planetarium/sponsor-…

Sponsor a Panel | Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Learn about the Fleischmann Planetarium's Sponsor a Panel Program.

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The installation of Cosm's cutting edge CX System technology in the Planetarium's George W. Gillemot Dome will place 3,800 immersive, vibrant LED panels for a display that will revolutionize the way our community learns about the universe. 🤩 unr.edu/planetarium/sponsor-…

Sponsor a Panel | Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Learn about the Fleischmann Planetarium's Sponsor a Panel Program.

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Gifts of any size will help us reach our goal, and when you sponsor a panel for $250, you can have a name of your choice written amongst the stars. Happy Giving Day, and Go Pack! 🤍 unr.edu/planetarium/sponsor-… #GivingDay #packgivesback @unevadareno

Sponsor a Panel | Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Learn about the Fleischmann Planetarium's Sponsor a Panel Program.

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Help the community experience the universe in a new light, 100x brighter than most projection technologies, by giving on April 10. The College of Science priority this Giving Day is raising funds toward renovation and installation costs for the George W. Gillemot Dome... 1/2
College of Science at the Uni. of Nevada, Reno@UNRScience
27 Mar 2025
The Fleischmann Planetarium is getting a major upgrade, and you can help us make it happen! On Giving Day (April 10), gifts of ANY SIZE will help to support the installation of over 3,800 LED panels in the George W. Gillemot Dome, which will create a stunning immersive display.
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...which includes incredibly high-resolution displays for an unforgettable, immersive experience. Plus, when you sponsor a panel, you can have a name of your choice written in the stars. 🌠 You can show how the #PackGivesBack by giving today: securelb.imodules.com/s/1949…..
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The Fleischmann Planetarium is getting a major upgrade, and you can help us make it happen! On Giving Day (April 10), gifts of ANY SIZE will help to support the installation of over 3,800 LED panels in the George W. Gillemot Dome, which will create a stunning immersive display.
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When you give $250, you can have a name of your choice displayed during the pre-show presentation in the new dome theater. Learn more and make your gift at the link below. ✨ unr.edu/planetarium/sponsor-… #GivingDay #PackGivesBack #TheWolfPackWay

Sponsor a Panel | Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center

Learn about the Fleischmann Planetarium's Sponsor a Panel Program.

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