News: College of Sciences

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Synakowski, currently the vice president for research and economic development at the University of Wyoming, will join UNLV Aug. 30.

Art Gelis, Associate Professor, Director, Radiochemistry Program working with lab equipment.
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As director of UNLV's radiochemistry program, Art Gelis enjoys mentoring doctoral students.

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At UNLV, astronomy Ph.D. graduate Jeremy Smallwood racks up scientific publications rather than stressing about individual grades.

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Graduate Michael Schwob, recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, began racking up accomplishments by connecting with his instructors.

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous UNLV commencement
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An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as UNLV president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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Jackie Phan reflects on her many years at UNLV and what inspires her as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry.

vice president kamala harris watches u.n.l.v. student administer COVID vaccine to another local college student
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A collection of news stories highlighting health, recovery, and celebration at UNLV.

Close-up of Lisa Danielson with her head thrown back, laughing.
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UNLV alumna shoots for the stars and lands at NASA and Los Alamos.

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A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at UNLV.

A woman places a tray inside a research freezer
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A "minus 80" freezer keeps the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine well below zero, but it was a mistake UNLV got it in the first place.

Gary Kleiger sits in his lab with a computer monitor showing a colorful protein complex
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UNLV scientist Gary Kleiger at the forefront of a potential new drug modality; research published in the journal Nature.

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Radiochemistry program teaming with universities, national labs for research and development in nuclear science, engineering, and security.