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College of Sciences

  • 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.

  • Biology Student Receives Competitive Graduate Fellowship

    Alumnus Carmen Vallin recently received a NSF Graduate Fellowship Award. The $30,000 award is for students pursuing a doctorate. She received her bachelor's degree in December and is currently a part-time teaching assistant for Biology 300. A former recipient of the McNair Scholars program, Vallin will begin her graduate work in the fall.

  • College Honors Distinguished Faculty and Staff

    The College of Sciences annually recognizes outstanding teachers, researchers, and classified staff. Learn a little more about this year's recipients: Brett Riddle, Pradip Bhowmik, and Pat Hunt.

  • Beautiful Science

    The path to discovery can be painstaking, complex, and … aesthetically beautiful. This photograph of wing cells developing inside a fruitfly larva is one of several striking images UNLV scientists have examined as part of their research. Learn how these fascinating photos were captured and what they represent.

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