Science encompasses a wonderfully diverse collection of explorations into the unknown. We invite science lovers and the science-curious to join us and experience the extent of the science universe as the best scientists on the planet visit the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno for our Discover Science Lecture Series.
Jeff Thompson
Executive Vice President and Provost of the University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno | Founder of Discover Science Lecture Series
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Read articles about past Discover Science Lecture Series speakers and glean thought-provoking insights on a wide scope of scientific issues.
Discover Science, the podcast!
Listen in on in-depth conversations with some of the world's leading scientists and researchers. New from the College of Science, the Discover Science podcast is an offshoot of the lecture series by the same name. Join us and dig in on the science that is changing our world. Listen and subscribe on Spotify, iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!
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Major support for Discover Science is provided by Lala Placey in memory of Dale L. Placey.
Major funding is also provided by Mick Hitchcock and ÁùºÏ±¦µä National Security Sites.
Thank you to those who have provided additional support to the Discover Science Lecture Series during the 2023-2024 season:
Jim Megquier
Christopher Henry
Steven Moss
Ralph and Barbara Courtnay
Captain Forrest Fasig
Anne Bolstad