Articles by Erica Corliss
Planet Formation Depends on When It Happens: UNLV Model Shows Why
In new study, published in Astrophysical Journal Letters, collaboration of scientists detail recent observations explaining how planets form over time.
Study: Fossils Reveal Reliable Record of Marine Ecosystem Functioning
Research published in PNAS confirms fossilized marine invertebrates serve as a powerful tool for understanding long-term ecological change and informing modern conservation efforts.
UNLV Responds to Workforce Need with Microcredential in Nuclear Technology
The program helps undergrads explore a rapidly growing industry in need of skilled workers.
The Interview: Susan Yunkes
From transforming labs to managing events, this admin assistant brings order, heart, and hustle to the College of Sciences.
Life Sciences Doctoral Student Finds Research Opportunities and More at UNLV
While studying hibernation physiology in ground squirrels, Raizel Yankaway discovered a community that welcomes and empowers.
How AI Can Enhance Early Detection of Emerging Viruses: UNLV Study
Coupling wastewater surveillance and a newly developed AI algorithm can help public health organizations more quickly predict potential outbreaks.
Radiochemistry Graduate Student's Research Is, Literally, A Matter of National Security
By making it easier to trace components used in detonations, Liuba Pauline Williams is helping prevent the spread of nuclear materials.
The Interview: Kevin McVay
The assistant director of the Sciences Advising Center wants everyone to know: There's so much more to being an advisor than telling students what classes to take.
A Redwood-loving Researcher on Why Las Vegas Is Perfect for Studying the Limits of Trees
Life Sciences professor Drew Peltier explores how trees grow, survive, and reproduce despite poor conditions — and when they might not recover.