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Welcome to CABNR!

The College of Agriculture, Biotechnology, and Natural Resources (CABNR) is a founding college of this Land Grant University. The College has a long and distinguished record of fulfilling the tripartite mission of teaching, research, and outreach programs benefiting the health and economic vitality of Nevada.

 

In an effort to be both relevant and accountable, the College has continuously and systematically reviewed and focused its programs in anticipation of the State's needs and the evolution of scientific discovery.

 

Did you know?

Although CABNR has ~ 1,000 undergraduates or 8% of UNR’s undergraduate population, CABNR has ~25% of UNR’s National Merit students enrolled in its majors.
Since 2000, a CABNR student has won the Herz Medal Award 10 times (about 40% of the time, given twice a year).
CABNR students received a silver medal at the 2011 International Genetic Engineering Competition held at MIT.
  • Biochemistry's Senior Class 2012

    Biochemistry's Senior Class 2012

    At the end of each academic year, seniors majoring in biochemistry gather to present their year’s work to the public.  View Gallery...

  • Research scientist John Moye works for Dr. Chris Pritsos on methylmercury exposure to avian species.

    Sub-Lethal Exposures to Environmental Contaminants

    Research scientist John Moye working with Dr. Chris Pritsos test agrochemical exposure to avian species.

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  • Hydrology grad student, Matthieu Miller tests river water for pH, temperature and salinity near Genoa, NV.

    Methyl Mercury Production

    Hydrology grad student, Matthieu Miller, tests river water for pH, temperature and salinity near Genoa, NV.

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  • Graduate student Sam Lossing

    Pre-Vet Training

    Nicole Virian advises Abney Stewart & Anna Lopez on their technique for drawing blood used in pregnancy testing.

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  • UNR's Ecohydology students get firsthand experiences in the field

    Outdoor Classrooms

    Dr. Mark Walker’s course in Principles of Ecohydrology allows student to investigate firsthand how infiltration rates are influenced by saturated and unsaturated soils.

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  • Research scientists collecting soil samples from one of Tahoe Basin's wet meadows

    Tahoe Basin Ecology

    Research scientists collecting soil samples from one of Tahoe Basin's wet meadows.

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