Science & Environment

Dr. Larry Rudd Awarded NeCoTIP grant for Climate Change Science Project

2/15/2011

Dr. Larry Rudd, Assistant Professor at NSC’s School of Education, was recently awarded the NeCoTIP grant in the amount of $96,000 for his project titled “Climate Change Science: Content and Inquiry Methods for Secondary Teachers.”

Biotech Training Offered NSC & UNLV Students Unprecedented Opportunity, Competitive Edge in Job Market

1/28/2011

30 NSC and UNLV students received training on the PA800 Capillary Electrophoresis instrument through Beckman Coulter, an opportunity typically not available to undergraduate students.

Biology Students to Partake in Unprecedented Training with Biotech Industry Leader

12/9/2010

Through the NSC’s portion of the Nevada INBRE Grant, 30 Biology students from both NSC and UNLV will receive training on the PA800 Capillary Electrophoresis instrument through Beckman Coulter.

Grant opens mentor and research program opportunities to NSC students

8/26/2010

Nevada State College students will benefit from additional mentoring and research programs through the NV INBRE grant.

Thank You Dr. Kebret Kebede

12/10/2009

NSC prides itself as being an institution of higher learning with engaging and caring professors. An NSC student recently shared her gratitude for Dr. Kebret Kebede, Assistant Professor of Biology , following a fall 2009 semester class.

NSC Welcomes New Campus-Wide Recycling Initiative

12/9/2009

The Nevada State Student Alliance and NSC’s Department of Facilities have collaborated to bring a campus-wide recycling program to NSC’s campus community.

Volunteer opportunities available at the Desert Tortoise Conservation Center

5/15/2009

The Desert Tortoise Conservation Center is currently seeking volunteers to help make a difference in the lives of endagered species.

Nevada State College enhances astronomy course with state-of-the-art telescopes

11/24/2008

Nevada State College has acquired cutting-edge telescopes to enhance the learning experience of students in the Liberal Arts and Sciences astronomy courses.

NSC part of State-Wide "Dream Team" to Study Nevada's Climate Changes

9/30/2008

Researchers from Nevada State College, the Desert Research Institute; University of Nevada, Las Vegas; and University of Nevada, Reno; will spend the next five years detecting, analyzing and modeling the effects of regional climate change on our landscapes, ecosystems and water resources, thanks for a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation.

New Physics Science Technology Enhances Student Learning Experiences

9/25/2008

The advanced equipment available to students in the new Liberal Arts and Sciences Building will provide enhanced teaching and learning experiences. With three state of the art telescopes and a myriad of new physics equipment, Nevada State College students will get a glimpse into what the sciences have to offer.

Nevada State College helps local science teachers gain better understanding or regional geology, develop classroom lessons

8/5/2008

A two-week workshop hosted by Nevada State College assisted Clark Country School District middle school and high school teachers develop a greater understanding of regional geology and encourage inquiry based learning for their students. During the workshop, teachers ventured into the Western Grand Canyon to conduct studies and experiments and were able to see casts made of actual prehistoric giant mammoth teeth.

Arizona Field Camps for NSC Students Funded through DRI-NASA Grant

5/14/2008

Nevada State College and Desert Research Institute partner to study prehistoric Anasazi habitation sites.

Nevada State CARES about the Spirit of Giving

11/29/2007

Nevada State CARES, a program in its second year at Nevada State College, fosters an environmentally-friendly relationship with and provides school supplies for a local elementary school

NSC Offers Southern Nevada's First Bachelor's Degree in Fire Science

9/7/2007

Nevada State College launches Southern Nevada's first bachelor's degree in fire science. Degree the result of an industry collaboration.

Nevada State College Launches Construction Management Degree

8/1/2007

Nevada State College (NSC) has launched its Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) in Construction Management degree, which will allow community college students to transfer and apply 100 percent of their Associates of Applied Science (AAS) degree credits towards a BAS degree.

Seismometer at Nevada State College Will be the Best in Southern Nevada

6/8/2007

A Borehole was drilled 105 feet down next to the site of the new Liberal Arts and Sciences building and aseismometer was placed 100 feet inside the hole that will give Nevada State College the best instrumentation for detecting earthquake activity in southern Nevada.

Nursing Graduates Pinning Ceremony: May 22, 2007

4/25/2007

Nevada State College to host pinning ceremony May 22. Event to celebrate nursing students’ graduation; students to help solve nursing shortage in Southern Nevada.

Mount Trumbull Prehistory Project — Archaeological Field School

2/1/2007

Mount Trumbull Prehistory Project — Archaeological Field School: Experience archaeology in the Grand Canyon- Parashant National Monument at Mt. Trumbull, AZ. July 17-August 10.

Spring 2012 - 1st 4 week Session Ends

2/11/2012

Spring 2012 1st 4 week session ends. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - 1st 8 Week Session - Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a 'W' Grade

2/11/2012

Last day to withdraw from individual classes with a 'W' grade. (No refund is available.) For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 week Session Begins

2/13/2012

Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 week session begins. For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

NSSA Joint Meeting

2/17/2012

Nevada State College - Main Campus - Dawson Building (DAW)Room: 109The Nevada State Student Alliance (NSSA) is the official student government for Nevada State College. This meeting is open to the public, and according to Nevada State Open Meeting Law, agendas are posted in the BWII, LAS, and Dawson buildings on campus.

CAMPUS CLOSED - Presidents' Day Observed

2/20/2012

Presidents' Day Observed - No Classes (CAMPUS CLOSED)

Blood Drive

2/22/2012

Nevada State College - Main CampusHelp United Blood Service help our community by donating blood. NSC is hosting its Spring semester blood drive on Wednesday, February 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the UBS Bloodmobile outside of the LAS Building. Please schedule your appointment by visiting www.bloodhero.com, Sponsor Code: NSC; or contact Charmaine Kemp at 702-992-2103.

Spring 2012 - 2nd 4 Week Session - Last Day to Withdraw from Classes with a 'W' Grade

2/25/2012

Last day to withdraw from individual Spring 2012 2nd 4 Week Session classes with a 'W' grade. (No refund is available.) For more information, please contact the Office of the Registrar.

Spring 2012 - Last Day to Receive 50% Refund for Complete Withdrawal

2/25/2012

Last day to receive 50% refund - to be eligible, you must withdraw completely from the College. For more information please contact the Office of the Registrar.