News: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

51ԹϺ students at commencement
Campus News |

51ԹϺ president Marta Meana will highlight exceptional graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Winter 2018 graduating class.

51ԹϺ students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

51ԹϺ president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
Research |

Nevada undergraduate research journal offers 51ԹϺ students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.

51ԹϺ grad cap
People |

Five 51ԹϺ graduates will be recognized by President Len Jessup during winter commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

Eshani Lee
Research |

Doctoral candidate Eshani Lee’s research ensures college chemistry knowledge doesn’t get lost in translation.

Douglas Duncan and Israel Alvarado
People |

With limited options in Nevada for top-notch scientists, two 51ԹϺ grads welcome the high-tech jobs that the marijuana industry brought.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
People |

Chemistry grad Nancy Washton aims to get more girls into science in STEM-focused #SitWithMe campaign.

artwork from Inquiry: The Art of Scientific Discovery
Arts and Culture |

“Inquiry: The Art of Scientific Discovery” shows the beauty of science and the artistic side of even the most lab-bound of scientists.

Slide of a Martian meteorite
Arts and Culture |

"Inquiry: The Art of Scientific Discovery" brings College of Sciences together with 51ԹϺ Galleries for an exhibit of images and objects related to 51ԹϺ research.

cloesup of commencement cap and 2016 tassle
Campus News |

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by 51ԹϺ President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

Katelyn DiBenedetto holds an arrowhead
Research |

From finances to energy, health care, and more, 51ԹϺ graduate student researchers are asking important questions about America’s future.

Biochemistry professor Ron Gary
Research |

Biochemist Ron Gary's enzyme research seeks to defeat cancer and Alzheimer's disease.