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January 8, 2015

Geodesy, GPS, and Dark Matter—research by Geoff Blewitt

The research of Geoff Blewitt has been featured in two recent online articles by Mike Wolterbeek in Nevada Today. Hiding in plain sight: elusive dark...

January 8, 2015

Paper in Geology – NBMG coauthor Chris Henry

A paper coauthored by Chris Henry was recently published in the November issue of Geology. Profile of a paleo-orogen: High topography across the present-day Basin...

January 6, 2015

Two new faculty openings at NBMG

Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology announces two new faculty openings listed below. Two new faculty openings: ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR – Geothermal Specialist (tenure-track) ASSISTANT PROFESSOR...

October 22, 2014

Article in Geology—by Kreemer and Gordon: Pacific plate deformation from horizontal thermal contraction

This article was recently published in the journal Geology: Pacific plate deformation from horizontal thermal contraction By Corné Kreemer (Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology,...

October 22, 2014

Blewitt awarded Vening Meinesz Medal for 2015

Geoff Blewitt has been awarded the Vening Meinesz Medal for 2015. The medal was established by the European Geosciences Union Division of Geodesy and is...

September 25, 2014

Nevada Silver & Blue Article Features Research of Blewitt & Hammond

The research of Geoff Blewitt and Bill Hammond is featured in the article “Human impact may cause Sierra Nevada to rise, increase seismicity” by Mike...

September 24, 2014

Two New Geologists Join Cart/GIS—Rachel Wearne and Katie Ryan

NBMG welcomes two new cartographers, Rachel Wearne and Katie Ryan, to its Cartographic/GIS group.  Both positions are funded entirely on grants and contracts.  The Cartography...

August 27, 2014

New Economic Geologist at NBMG – Dr. Mike Ressel

Dr. Mike Ressel is joining the faculty of the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology and is filling a new tenure-track faculty position in Economic...

August 15, 2014

Arthur Brant Chair in Exploration Geology—Dr. John Muntean

Announcement from the Mackay Director, Russ Fields (July 28, 2014): “Dear colleagues, advisory board members and friends, I am pleased to announce that effective July...

June 17, 2014

New Geologic Mapping Specialists at NBMG

Two new Geologic Mapping Specialists were recently added to the faculty of the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology.  These positions are responsible for conducting...