News: School of Life Sciences

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New supercomputer adds a jolt to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.
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The School of Life Sciences professor studied computer science when she first entered college, but fascination with evolution eventually drew her to genomics.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ offers a world of new choices to incoming freshman. Here's some advice from life sciences professor Brian Hedlund on how to sort through them.

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Five 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ graduates will be recognized by President Donald Snyder during spring commencement for their combination of academic excellence and service to the community.

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Research |

Life Sciences and engineering professors team up to develop life-saving devices to detect stroke and heart problems.

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How a small investment in researchers is helping farmers deal with the most harmful bacteria killing their honeybee hives.
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Local high school teachers trek to Chinese hot springs with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ team to immerse themselves in field experiences and bring back new approaches to teaching.

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Campus News |

University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

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Business and Community |

Hundreds of students from 50 local schools to participate; top high school entries to attend international fair in Los Angeles.

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The state’s seemingly barren land is filled with bizarre mammals — at least for now. Mammalogist Brett Riddle lists off his favorites.

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Meet four recipients of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s most prestigious graduate fellowships and learn about their research and their gratitude for the funding that made it possible.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty discoveries have commercial applications with value to the university, the private sector, and, ultimately, you. Learn about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ life sciences professor Martin Schiller, who is working to move his innovative thinking out of the laboratory and into the boardroom.