News: College of Sciences

Shipra De
People |

The Engineering Alumna of the Year leads data and business intelligence analysts at the Nevada National Security Sites while helping connect UNLV students with industry opportunities.

Valerie Tu
People |

The College of Sciences Alumna of the Year and NASA planetary geologist fosters internship opportunities for UNLV's next generation of scientists.

A group of students and faculty stand next to the Dreamscape Learn signage in the Lied Library
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Created by a multidisciplinary team of UNLV students, R.2X Cosmic Expedition takes the campus community beyond the classroom and into the solar system.

students walking down stairs past UNLV signage, with the Flashlight sculpture in the background
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A selection of prominent headlines featuring UNLV experts from July and August.

display of lit-up letters that spell out 'Rebel Homecoming' at night
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From advancing their professions to improving the lives of others, this year’s honorees are putting their expertise to work in ways that reflect the values and experiences they gained at UNLV.

Center for Urban Water Conservation plants
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As allocations from the Colorado River further squeeze the Las Vegas Valley’s water resources, innovation from UNLV's Center for Urban Water Conservation may ease the burden on plants and communities.

A desert cottontail rabbit in the landscaping.
Campus News |

Meet some of the Mojave Desert critters that call our campus home.

Polaroid photos of students against a cassette tape background
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UNLV students set the tone for their post-grad futures through internship experiences across the country.

Danny Villanueva talks with students visiting Ash Meadows
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Daniel Villanueva returns to the School of Life Sciences to help address challenges facing the endangered Devils Hole pupfish.

UNLV letters placed in front of rocky landscape at Red Rock state park
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Created in honor of longtime staff member, a new geoscience scholarship celebrates 50 years of change while helping the next generation of scientists.

blood pressure cuff against light blue backdrop
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UNLV-led study used long-term health data from nearly 1,000 participants to track relationship between DNA methylation and blood pressure.

Wetlands Park
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Through field work at the Clark County Wetlands, two UNLV graduate students are providing scientific data to help restore habitats and evaluate the health of its newest trees.