News: Department of Geoscience

woman standing atop two closed dumpsters
Campus News |

Revitalization efforts for Drive Up Drop Off program will include repainting dumpsters and new signage to spread the word about the program's services.

two men inspecting mining samples
People |

Nevada Gold Mines internship helps ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students pursue research while the company uses their findings to streamline processes.

Spooky season at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý (Becca Schwartz\ÐÔÊӽ紫ý).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories focused on research, expert insights, and academic achievement.

view of the Grand Canyon
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý-led team explores relationship between warming post-Ice Age temperatures and intensifying summer monsoon rains on groundwater reserves.

Students at Pida Plaza on the first day of classes (Josh Hawkins, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý).
Campus News |

A roundup of prominent news stories highlighting university pride, research, and community collaboration.

Graduation surprise
Campus News |

News stories from the summer featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý students and faculty.

marine fossil fragments
Research |

Discovery of abundant, diverse range of remains give scientists new lens on historical underwater ecosystem changes and potential future conservation strategies.

a set of model teeth with blue plastic gums
Campus News |

News highlights featuring ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students who made local and national headlines.

Image of the Grand Canyon from above
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý geologists name ancient rock layer after Las Vegas mountain that contains similar strata; research published in the journal Geosphere.

 

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý letters surrounded by roses
Campus News |

A roundup of news stories highlighting ÐÔÊӽ紫ý faculty and students who made headlines locally, nationally, and globally.

Rebel Girls & Company dance team
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting expert insights, new collaborations, and academic achievement.

A laser beam emitting a blue light is projected into a diamond anvil cell
Research |

Groundbreaking discovery was the norm for Rebel researchers in 2022. Here's a selection of our favorite news-making ÐÔÊӽ紫ý research highlights from the year.