News: Department of Geoscience
![Example of Tellurium-quartz-pyrite hydrothermal vein](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-10/2261-jowitt-tellurium-quartz-pyrite_0.jpeg?itok=HgY711wa)
UNLV economic geologists estimate global supply of tellurium — a metal used for solar panels — and the potential for extracting critical metals from existing mining operations.
![woman standing with reddish rock formations in background](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-10/tricia%20evans.jpeg?itok=U3N5Os4s)
Tricia Evans powered her way into becoming head of mineral resource management for Nevada Gold Mines — with the hopes other Rebels will follow in her footsteps.
![Dancers with the U.N.L.V. Ewalu Club](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-10/d73175_054.jpg?itok=3BzXHKoU)
A collection of news stories highlighting research wins, expert insights, and academic achievement.
![An image of rocks snapped by NASA's Mars Perseverance rover](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-09/pia25075_0-edited.jpg?itok=7Ur66nJB)
UNLV geoscientists Libby Hausrath and Arya Udry dish on latest Perseverance rover data, and provide peek at upcoming research.
![Lake Mead](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-09/d72695_309_lake_mead.jpeg?itok=Wuv_vq8h)
Record of past volcanic eruptions — and potential hazards to health — revealed by low water levels at dwindling local tap source.
![Dr. Simon Jowitt, an associate professor in UNLV's College of Geoscience.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-08/d71488_007_0.jpg?itok=uxSaNhxv)
UNLV economic geologist Simon Jowitt tells us about the future of lithium battery production, green energy, and how American self-sustainability hinges on Nevada.
![Remember sculptor Claes Oldenburg who created U.N.L.V.'s iconic Flashlight sculpture this month.](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-08/d70321_13_2.jpg?itok=6pGie4P1)
A collection of news stories highlighting university experts’ insights on and contributions to health, environment, and society.
![Lake Mead](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-07/d72695_389.jpg?itok=zXG3DgZs)
A collection of news stories highlighting UNLV experts who made headlines locally, nationally, and around the world.
![2022 U.N.L.V. Spring Commencement Ceremony for the Graduate College. May 13, 2022 (Josh Hawkins/UNLV)](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-06/d74054_039_grad_commencement.jpg?itok=xQqRJEql)
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.
![professor talking to students in the field](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-05/alison_sloat_d73617_004.jpeg?itok=AIEI2DIP)
How this professor-in-residence is a "Force for Change" for future scientists at UNLV.
Hydrophilanthropy, the practice of aiding those in water-scarce regions, can transform lives. But when done carelessly, it can lead to immeasurable harm.
![U.N.L.V. Football players entering Allegiant Stadium](/sites/default/files/styles/768_width/public/media/image/2022-05/23422_043.jpg?itok=Zz_n63iZ)
A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and student changemakers at UNLV.