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  • Heaven and Earth

    Gene Smith dug deep into the earth while Diane Smith reached for the stars. The two professors are retiring after a combined 70 years at UNLV.

  • Climate History Links MesoAmerican Monsoon to Agricultural Emergence

    A study by geoscientist Matthew Lachniet shows that the emergence of New World agriculture can be linked to monsoon strengthening that occurred 11,000 years ago. The research was recently published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.

  • Simply Outstanding

    Three College of Sciences students were honored as Outstanding Graduates at Spring 2013 commencement: Ed Mausolf earned his Ph.D. in radiochemistry while Matt Heuton and Nervik Roy each received their bachelor's degree in biological sciences. See what makes these graduates truly outstanding.

  • A Change in Plans

    Thomas Bussey always thought that he would go to medical school, but an interview with Teach for America changed the course of his life. He is set to graduate with his Ph.D. and was recently awarded the inaugural Outstanding Graduate Student Teaching Award.
  • 2013 Faculty Opportunity Award

    Mathematics professor Amei Amei (pictured) was one of five College of Sciences faculty who were recipients of a 2013 Faculty Opportunity Award, which provide support for the development of research areas with potential for continued funding.

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