The specialty centers within the University of Nevada, Reno provide a wide variety of research and public service functions in the areas of science, business, the environment, and information technology support. Activities specifically funded include: the Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, Nevada Seismology Laboratory, State Climatologist, Laboratory Animal Medicine, Basic Research Chemistry, Whittell Forest Research, Latino Research Center, KUNR Radio, Nevada Small Business Development Center, Nevada Industrial Excellence, Academy for the Environment, Vice President for Health Sciences, Information Technology, and the Office of Prospective Students.