New Nevada Seismological Lab director takes the reins

After 11 years as director of the Nevada Seismological Lab, John Anderson has stepped down from the position to focus on teaching and research.

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Gene E. McClelland honored as Mackay's 2009 Alumnus of the Year

Gene E. McClelland honored as Mackay's 2009 Alumnus of the Year.

Seismological Lab Hunts for Earthquake Faults

The Seismological Lab at the University of Nevada, Reno is beginning seismic surveying through downtown as part of a $1 million U.S. Geological Survey study to create an earthquake hazard map in the Reno-Carson City urban corridor.

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Geology doctoral student receives top honor

Rich Koehler, 38-year-old doctoral student in geology, recently received the Outstanding Student Paper Award from the American Geophysical Union (AGU) and the Outstanding Student Presenter Award from the Seismological Society of America (SSA) for his presentations on his research in geology.

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Nationally recognized map maker dodges bear to study at the University

Cassie Hansen won the 2007 National Geographic Award for mapping. This Ph.D. student is now only adding to her lengthy list of accomplishments.

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Mint condition: Mackay School commissions more coins

The Mackay School has made the decision to produce 500 more Mackay coins. Dies for the coins were unveiled on historic Coin Press No. 1 at the Nevada State Museum on Friday, March 27.

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