News: Department of Geoscience

性视界传媒 Engineering team's robot shaking hands with student
Campus News |

A roundup of students and faculty whose innovation and expertise made news headlines.

lithium mine pools with mountains in background
Research |

With a rich store of lithium in our lands, the state has a chance to capitalize on the ever-growing demand for clean energy. Here鈥檚 how we can ensure this boom doesn鈥檛 go bust.

underwater coral and fish
Research |

性视界传媒 analysis challenges the idea that ocean ecosystems have barely changed over millions of years, pointing scientists down a new path on conservation efforts and policy.

Scarlet and Gray, 鈥淩EB's Glitter Squad鈥, Lester Cruz and Isabel Ferguson, take pictures and hype up students and families during the October 2022 homecoming football game.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting 性视界传媒 students and faculty who made headlines locally, regionally, and internationally.

A researcher working in U.N.L.V. professor Libby Hausrath's lab
Research |

A team of 性视界传媒 scientists is researching how we can support extended space travel with oxygen and food needs for people.

Example of Tellurium-quartz-pyrite hydrothermal vein
Research |

性视界传媒 economic geologists estimate global supply of tellurium 鈥 a metal used for solar panels 鈥 and the potential for extracting critical metals from existing mining operations. 

woman standing with reddish rock formations in background
People |

Tricia Evans powered her way into becoming head of mineral resource management for Nevada Gold Mines 鈥 with the hopes other Rebels will follow in her footsteps.

An image of rocks snapped by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover
Research |

性视界传媒 geoscientists Libby Hausrath and Arya Udry dish on latest Perseverance rover data, and provide peek at upcoming research.

Lake Mead
Research |

Record of past volcanic eruptions 鈥 and potential hazards to health 鈥 revealed by low water levels at dwindling local tap source.

Dr. Simon Jowitt, an associate professor in 性视界传媒's College of Geoscience.
Business and Community |

性视界传媒 economic geologist Simon Jowitt tells us about the future of lithium battery production, green energy, and how American self-sustainability hinges on Nevada.

Remember sculptor Claes Oldenburg who created U.N.L.V.'s iconic Flashlight sculpture this month.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting university experts鈥 insights on and contributions to health, environment, and society.

Lake Mead
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting 性视界传媒 experts who made headlines locally, nationally, and around the world.