News: Department of Geoscience

Dr. Simon Jowitt, an associate professor in UNLV's College of Geoscience.
Business and Community |

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

professor talking to students in the field
People |

How this professor-in-residence is a "Force for Change" for future scientists at UNLV.

women in africa carrying water jugs
Research |

Hydrophilanthropy, the practice of aiding those in water-scarce regions, can transform lives. But when done carelessly, it can lead to immeasurable harm.

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

Findings could have implications for our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

people doing research
Research |

UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

New mineral from Earth’s lower mantle
Research |

New mineral from Earth’s lower mantle surfaced as diamond inclusion; study led by UNLV geochemist Oliver Tschauner.

A boat sails along the water at Lake Mead with the bathub ring and mountains pictured in the background
Research |

UNLV climate scientist Matthew Lachniet explains what it means and how climate change plays a role.

Close-up of Lisa Danielson with her head thrown back, laughing.
People |

UNLV alumna shoots for the stars and lands at NASA and Los Alamos.

illustration of rover landing
Research |

Before you tune into today's Mars landing, read up on UNLV's role in the search for life on the Red Planet.

U.N.L.V. geoscientist Arya Udry sits in front of her microscope in her office
Research |

Udry is one of just 13 scientists added to NASA’s Participating Scientist Program and will help the Perseverance Rover to recognize magmatic rocks; becomes second UNLV professor on Mars 2020 science team.

Manakacha trackway March 2018 (46).JPG
Research |

UNLV geologist investigating 310 million-year-old fossil trackway from ancient reptilian creature.