Congratulations, Class of 2026!
We can't wait to see where the Wolf Pack goes next. The College of Science is immensely proud of our graduates, and grateful to the faculty and staff that have helped them achieve this milestone.
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Why choose the College of Science?
The College of Science offers educational opportunities in pure and applied physical sciences, earth sciences, life sciences, and mathematics. Professors in the College frequently earn statewide teaching excellence awards and are pioneers in their respective fields, with access to high-powered scientific facilities and resources to perform research on all seven continents. The College also encompasses three public museums that offer research and community engagement opportunities: the iconic Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center, the Museum of Natural History and the W. M. Keck Earth Science and Mineral Engineering Museum.
What's new in science?
What does decision-making look like in the brain?
The process may be related to the reason why poker players wear sunglasses
The Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network goes live
Tahoe has always told a story through its waters, its wildlife and its seasons; scientists now have the tools to listen closely and act on what they hear
Energy Solutions Forum returns for its fifth season
This semester’s speakers will discuss solar panel recycling, decarbonizing manufacturing and nuclear energy
Building a future of discovery, together
We are a college of accomplished faculty and inventive students, leading researchers and scientific pioneers. Every day, these great minds take on complex challenges and unearth groundbreaking solutions for problems we all care about. Imagine where we could go if we work together to support them.
The Mackay School
Explore degree programs and other opportunities within the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering, an academic division within the College of Science.
Learn about the Mackay School