Welcome
Welcome to the School of Life Sciences!
Research Experience for Undergraduates: Mechanisms of Evolution
The goals of this program are to provide undergraduates with hypothesis-based projects that investigate one or more mechanisms of evolution, promote careers in science, reinforce the connection between genetics and evolution, and highlight the accomplishments of evolutionary scholars.
GAANN: Biological Sciences Doctoral Program
The UNLV School of Life Sciences in conjunction with the US Department of Education offers up to seven scholarships to support graduate training in Biological Sciences for highly qualified students with financial need.
Strengthening the Skill and Will to Succeed in STEM Scholarship Program
This scholarship program provides up to four years of support to low-income, academically talented students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Life Sciences at UNLV.
What's Happening
President Chris Heavey recognizes 10 students for their staunch commitment to academic excellence and service to the community.
The first Neuroscience Research Showcase brings together experts across disciplines to share their work and spark new collaborations.
Life Sciences professor Drew Peltier explores how trees grow, survive, and reproduce despite poor conditions — and when they might not recover.
Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
EXPERTS
- Associate Professor, School of Life Sciences
- Executive Director, Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine
- Associate Professor in Residence, School of Life Sciences
- | KTNV-TV: ABC 13
- | The Salt Lake Tribune
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The School of Life Sciences is one of the schools in the College of Sciences.
