News: College of Sciences

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ geologist investigating 310 million-year-old fossil trackway from ancient reptilian creature.

A hand is seen wiping a folder with a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ logo
Research |

As summer comes to a close and classrooms open, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ biochemist Ernesto Abel-Santos offers cleaning best practices.

A portrait of U.N.L.V.'s new president Keith Whitfield on campus.
Campus News |

As summer heats up, so do the accomplishments on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s campus.

Students point at artwork
Business and Community |

Grant trains 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students to teach science concepts to more than 4,000 local elementary students.

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Research |

New study from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ climate scientist Matthew Lachniet links Arctic and tropical Pacific warming to ancient climate records, providing parallels to today.

This artist's rendition depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover studying rocks with its robotic arm.
Research |

Geoscientist Libby Hausrath gives an insider glimpse at her role as one of 15 scientists selected by NASA to work on Mars sample return on the 2020 Rover Mission.

A U.N.L.V. banner on campus.
Campus News |

A collection of news stories featuring the people and programs of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Eight U.N.L.V. graduates pose for a photo in their graduation attire.
Campus News |

A collection of stories featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s continued flexibility and adaptability in the face of COVID-19.

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ microbiologist Brian Hedlund among 119 to join consensus statement published in the journal Nature Microbiology.

man surrounded by boxes of supplies
Campus News |

Undergraduate Francisco Valenzuela spearheaded drives that resulted in the donation of more than 7,500 pairs of socks and underwear to The Shade Tree.

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Business and Community |

The university recognizes faculty and student for their work to improve the wellbeing of Southern Nevadans.

Portrait of Physics and astronomy professor Ashkan Salamat in red light.
People |

Pressure — the highest pressure imaginable — is the name of the game for this physics professor.