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S5 Ep. 2: Director of the Museum of Natural History Dr. Beth Leger

17 min · 22. Apr. 2026
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In this episode of Sagebrushers, University of Nevada, Reno, President Brian Sandoval speaks with Dr. Beth Leger, a foundation professor and the director of the University’s Museum of Natural History. During the episode, Leger shares her passion for researching desert plants and what inspired her career path as a researcher. She also shares with listeners the importance of starting the state’s first native seed bank and how collecting native seed will benefit generations to come. She also discusses the creation of the Museum of Natural History on campus, which sees thousands of visitors each year.

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