News: College of Sciences

A laser beam emitting a blue light is projected into a diamond anvil cell
Research |

Findings could have implications for our understanding of distant, water-rich planets.

artist conception of fast radio burst
Research |

New study by international team of scientists identifies polarization as key trait that may reveal the origin of the powerful millisecond-long cosmic radio explosions.  

UNLV student Mary Blankenship poses for a photo on campus wearing a vyshyvanka, a traditional embroidered Ukrainian blouse
Research |

Ukraine native, chemist, and policy researcher Mary Blankenship explains how one aspect of the Russia-Ukraine war is being fought online, on TV, and on social media platforms.

Student researcher Citlally Lopez works in a chemistry lab
Research |

Organic chemistry undergraduate Citlally Lopez strives to diversify science.

Student researcher Citlally Lopez works in a chemistry lab
Research |

Estudiante universitaria de química orgánica Citlally aspira diversificar la ciencia.

woman posing outdoors on a bench
Campus News |

Katherine Luebke’s success in UNLV’s radiochemistry doctoral program stems from a lifelong passion for the niche area of study. 

headshot of woman
People |

The October 1 mass shooting and time spent volunteering with children at a hosptital in Brazil influenced Caroline Le Tohic's career path.

woman posing outdoors by windows
Campus News |

Doctoral student Melissa Schofield stepped out of her bubble to explain her work with bacteria and build connections with other students.

Artist rending of James Webb telescope in space with stars behind
Research |

UNLV astrophysicist Jason Steffen explains key differences between Webb and Hubble.

Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine graduates line up to cross the commencement stage
Campus News |

A collection of 2021 headlines highlighting medical school milestones, a steady stronghold on diversity and research rankings, student success, and media mentions featuring faculty experts.

people doing research
Research |

UNLV researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

Top of grad cap during Winter 2021 Commencement
Campus News |

An enduring commencement tradition continued Dec. 14 as UNLV president honored five outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.