News: College of Sciences

Pupfish swimming
Research |

UNLV researchers discover the pupfish's unique ability to go without oxygen. Unfortunately, it comes at a cost to the endangered species.

Elsabeth Hausrath
Research |

Data from NASA’s Mars Exploration Program is helping Elisabeth Hausrath understand how soil and water might have once interacted on the surface of our solar system’s most-Earthlike neighbor.

Carolyn and Malcolm Graham
UNLV History |

UNLV’s first mathematics professor reminisces about how he ended up in Las Vegas and helped build the university from the ground up.

Local students present at a science  and engineering fair
Campus News |

Hundreds of students from 72 local schools to participate in Beal Bank USA Southern Nevada Regional Science & Engineering Fair.

A bee on a flower
Campus News |

As spring gets off to an early start, UNLV and CCSD program monitors allergen counts.

Students watch a presentation about programming
Business and Community |

UNLV hosts Math Day event to encourage local high school students to continue their studies in math.

math equations on a white board
Campus News |

Students from local high schools will learn from scientists, mathematicians about career possibilities in the field.

Bryan Spangelo works in lab
Research |

UNLV researcher patents a chemotherapy compound that uses a heavy metal derivative to improve cancer treatment.

closeup of a person using a calculator with a keyboard and mouse to the side
Campus News |

UNLV removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

UNLV Foundation
Campus News |

Students and faculty thank UNLV donors for their support.

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Campus News |

Researchers Krystal Belmonte and Van Vo to be honored for academic excellence.

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Research |
Michael Pravica discusses the science and politics behind climate change.