News: College of Sciences

A boat sails along the water at Lake Mead with the bathub ring and mountains pictured in the background
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UNLV climate scientist Matthew Lachniet explains what it means and how climate change plays a role.

A woman stands in front of Machu Picchu
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Artist Danielle Eames turns to medical school at age 32.

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UNLV Alumni Association affinity club helps develop networks between students and alumni and build bridges for career development.

A woman stands in the forest
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Family COVID diagnoses didn't slow Genesis Krisel Leon's determination to help those underserved in medicine.

Campus scenery of the courtyard outside of F-D-H building
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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.

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.

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.