News: College of Sciences

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.

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Campus News |

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

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.

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Campus News |

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

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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.

books inside the U.N.L.V. Bookstore
Campus News |

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

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.

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Business and Community |

A yearlong collection of headlines featuring innovative ideas, discoveries, and partnerships to move Southern Nevada forward.