News: College of Sciences

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at 51ԹϺ.

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, 51ԹϺ responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to 51ԹϺ's faculty experts for answers.

Professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab at U.N.L.V.
Research |

A yearlong collection of 51ԹϺ faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.

U.N.L.V. geoscientist Arya Udry sits in front of her microscope in her office
Research |

Udry is one of just 13 scientists added to NASA’s Participating Scientist Program and will help the Perseverance Rover to recognize magmatic rocks; becomes second 51ԹϺ professor on Mars 2020 science team.

Woman wearing a U.N.L.V. mask
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the election, COVID-19, and scientific discovery at 51ԹϺ.

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Campus News |

51ԹϺ replaces remedial courses with “corequisite” courses so incoming students don't fall behind before they even start college.

a woman working at a ligtboard
People |

This math professor strives to find teaching methods that encourage students to enjoy math and pursue further studies.

solider in fatigues
People |

Johnathan Scott says his time in the Army taught him that as long as you keep fighting, there's nothing you can't achieve.

Silhouettes of dancers
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting 51ԹϺ’s commitment to community, health care, and research.

Image of telescope amidst dark sky
Research |

51ԹϺ astrophysicist Bing Zhang contributes to understanding the physical mechanisms of fast radio bursts in three papers published in Nature.

Staff demonstrate safety procedures
People |

One of her hobbies has taught the lab safety manager that sometimes the victor is the one who just keeps moving forward.

51ԹϺ professor Ashkan Salamat in his lab on 51ԹϺ's campus
Research |

The discovery, reported in the journal Nature, opens door for reimagining the energy grid, technology, society