Archive for May, 2010
Media invited to sneak peek of Davidson Mathematics and Science Center
Media advisory: May 28, 2010 Media tour Tuesday, June 1 from 3 to 4 p.m. RENO, Nev. – After more… more
University of Nevada, Reno video game project to help blind children exercise
RENO, Nev. – VI Fit, a project at the University of Nevada, Reno, helps children who are blind become more physically active and healthy through video games. The human-computer interaction research team in the computer science and engineering department has developed a motion-sensing-based tennis and bowling exergame that can be downloaded for free at www.vifit.org.... more
Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival partners again with University
RENO, Nev. – This year, the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival takes on national significance with the addition of artistic director, Charles Fee. Fee is also the artistic director for the Idaho Shakespeare Festival in Boise, Idaho and the Great Lakes Theatre Festival in Cleveland, Ohio.... more
Fuzzy arrivals at University of Nevada, Reno
RENO, Nev. – As the University of Nevada, Reno said goodbye to almost 2,000 graduates at Commencement on May 14 and 15, the campus community also welcomed some newcomers – four fuzzy, white cygnets were hatched, joining the two beautiful adult, white swans, Olivia and Zeus, on the campus’ Manzanita Lake.... more
RENO, Nev. – Whether rich or poor, residents of the United States or China, illiterate or college graduates, parents who have books in the home increase the level of education their children will attain, according to a 20-year study lead by Mariah Evans, University of Nevada, Reno associate professor of sociology and resource economics.... more
National Geothermal Institute established at University of Nevada, Reno
RENO, Nev. – The U.S. Department of Energy has awarded the University of Nevada, Reno a $1.2 million grant to develop and operate the National Geothermal Institute, a consortium of top geothermal schools, including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cornell University, Stanford University, the Oregon Institute of Technology, the University of Utah and possibly others as the program expands.... more
Janice Cho named University of Nevada, Reno’s 2010 Herz Gold Medalist
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno has named Janice Cho the recipient of the 2010 Herz Gold Medal, presented at each commencement ceremony to the graduating senior with the highest grade-point average.... more
University of Nevada, Reno online course wins second international award
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno seems to be setting the standard when it comes to creating stellar online courses. For the second year running, a University course, its instructor and a team of instructional designers have won the Blackboard Exemplary Course Award, an international award which recognizes innovative and engaging online courses.... more
University professor wins Public School Service Award
RENO, Nev. – Diane Barone, professor of literacy studies at the University of Nevada, Reno and noted researcher and author, has received the International Reading Association’s John Chorlton Manning Public School Service Award for 2010.... more
Industry support charts golden future for mining engineering education programs
RENO, Nev. – The mining industry has stepped up its long-term support with a $2.4 million boost to the University of Nevada, Reno’s mining engineering program; and instructors, students and administrators are pleased with the resulting real-world applications that come with a strengthened program.... more
