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Last night, Christopher Barile, professor of chemistry, reminded us that if we want a more sustainable future, renewable energy has to be a part of the solution. His talk, as part of the Tahoe Series, explored how solutions from CO₂ recycling to smart windows are just some of the ways we can help build more sustainable technologies.

To learn more about energy solutions, chat with Dr. Barile at the Energy Solutions Forum hosted on UNR main campus or at the Tahoe Discovery Lab.
#chemistry #sustainability #laketahoe taken in UNR at Lake Tahoe by @unrscience

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Help us celebrate one of our Employee of the Quarter, Paige Hernandez!👏 Thank you for your outstanding dedication to our students, colleagues, and the College of Science!

As a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, Paige goes above and beyond to support student success, especially for those tackling challenging foundational math courses. She is also a valued mentor to junior faculty and colleagues, generously sharing her knowledge and helping others grow.

Join us in congratulating Paige on this well-deserved recognition! 🎉💙🐺

#EmployeeOfTheQuarter #CollegeOfScience #UniversityOfNevadaReno #PackPride Paige (Recipient) & Louisa (COS Dean) holding a "Faculty of the Quarter" award and a decorative blue ribbon showing the recipient's name, "Employee Recognition" headline. by @unrscience

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As National Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we’re shining a spotlight on Hispanic scientists whose groundbreaking discoveries and bold ideas have helped shape the world around us. 🌎✨

From transforming how we understand our planet to pioneering discoveries that continue to impact our lives today, their stories remind us that science is shaped by diverse perspectives, curiosity and a drive to make a difference. 💡

Join us as we celebrate their achievements, honor their legacies and get inspired by the many Hispanic scientists who continue to push science forward! 🚀🧪

#HispanicHeritageMonth #HispanicScientists #CollegeOfScience #HispanicHeritage Elderly scientist in a white lab coat and glasses holding a glass vessel with tubing in a lab; a side panel highlights an Argentine biochemist and pioneer in antibody research, noting a 1984 Nobel Prize for the hybridoma technique and a Hispanic Heritage badge. by @unrscience

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¿Sabes dónde encontrar cada museo, galería y puesto durante un Día en el Museo? ¡Acompáñanos en este rápido recorrido! 🎥

🗓️ Este SÁBADO desde las 10 a. m. hasta las 4 p. m.
🎟️ ¡GRATIS y para toda la familia!

¡Guarda este Reel! 📌 Úsalo como guía cuando llegues.

#DíaEnElMuseo #DiversiónEnFamilia #ExploraElCampus #ActividadesGratis by @unrscience

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World Algae Day was this week, so we’re taking a closer look at some of the algae living in Lake Tahoe.

At the Lake Tahoe campus, research assistant professor Carina Seitz of the Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability is studying how particles like these affect the lake’s clarity. She uses an Image Flow Cytometer to examine each one in detail. Swipe to meet a few of them. by @unrscience

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Wondering where to find each museum, gallery and booth during Day at the Museum? Take a quick tour with us! 🎥

🗓️ October 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
🎟️ FREE & family-friendly!

Save this Reel 📌 and use it as your guide when you arrive!

#DayAtTheMuseum #FamilyFun #ExploreCampus #FreeThingsToDo by @unrscience

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📏 How much science can you measure?

From the microscopic world of cells and molecules to towering mountains and miles of Earth beneath our feet, measurement is everywhere in science! 🔬

This National Metric Day, we’re exploring the College of Science to see the metric system in the wild!

Swipe through to discover how measurements help each of our departments explore, understand and make sense of the world around us. 🌎

#NationalMetricDay #MetricSystem #ScienceEverywhere National Metric Day - October 10: College of Science image showing a close-up of a metric measuring tape with bold headline "National Metric Day" and a call-to-action: "Swipe to discover how science is measured in more ways than you might think!" by @unrscience

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What does it take to decarbonize the materials that build our world?

Last Wednesday, we welcomed Dr. Sabbie Miller for an Energy Solutions Forum focused on an important challenge: decarbonizing industrial materials manufacturing.

As a professor at UC Davis, Faculty Scientist at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and Director of the Materials Decarbonization and Sustainability Center, Dr. Miller brings an interdisciplinary perspective to the future of sustainable materials and resilient supply chains.

In this video, Dr. Miller highlights the ideas behind her talk, from understanding where greenhouse gas emissions come from in materials manufacturing to exploring strategies that can make these industries more sustainable. 🌱

Thank you, Dr. Miller, for joining us and sharing your expertise with our community! 👏

#EnergySolutionsForum #Sustainability #Decarbonization #ClimateSolutions #Research by @unrscience

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THE REVEAL IS HERE! 👻

You’ve seen the clues… you’ve watched the teasers… and now we can finally reveal what’s been lurking in the shadows. 👀🔦

Introducing Howl & Haunt: A Wolf Pack Ghost Tour! 👻

📅 Thursday, October 29
🕖 7 p.m. • 7:30 p.m. • 8 p.m.
🎟️ $20 General Public | $10 Students

🎟️ LIMITED spots available! Get your tickets NOW! Link in BIO!

⚠️ Please note: The tour lasts approximately 1½ to 2 hours, and may involve walking, stairs and uneven surfaces. Paranormal activity is not guaranteed.

#HowlAndHaunt #WolfPackGhostTour #ParanormalInvestigation #SpookySeason by @unrscience

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Dr. Christopher Barile, the Clemons-Magee Endowed Professor in Chemistry at the University of Nevada, Reno, takes us inside the Barile Laboratory for the next talk in the Tahoe Series. His group uses chemistry and electricity to tackle everyday energy problems.

He will cover two lines of research. The first is turning carbon dioxide into useful fuels and chemicals by designing materials that control how those reactions unfold. The second is a new generation of smart windows that switch between clear and dark with electricity, cutting glare while buildings use less energy for heating, cooling and lighting.

“From CO2 to Smart Windows: Chemistry for a Better Energy Future”

📅 Thursday, Oct. 15
🕠 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
📍 Prim Library
💻 Or join on Zoom

The talk is free. Register or get the Zoom link through the link in our bio. by @unrscience

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🌎 World Habitat Day!

From Nevada’s high desert and alpine forests to its rivers, wetlands, and mountain ecosystems, our students and researchers take science beyond the classroom and into the field.

Across these diverse landscapes, they study the ecosystems that support biodiversity, provide clean air and water, and help communities thrive. Their work deepens our understanding of the natural world and helps inform how we protect it for generations to come.

This #WorldHabitatDay, we celebrate the students, scientists, and researchers exploring Nevada’s remarkable habitats and using science to help build a healthier, more resilient future for people and the planet.

#WorldHabitatDay #FieldResearch #Conservation #EnvironmentalScience Researchers surveying a mountain wetland, one team photographing the lake and habitat while another installs and records data from meteorological sensors on a nearby hillside. by @unrscience

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