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Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Physics and Astronomy
Physics and Astronomy
Radiochemistry
Radiochemistry
Water Resources Management
Water Resources Management
Pre-Professional Programs
Pre-Professional Programs
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$12,576,50
AWARDS RECEIVED IN FY 2020
2,754
Students
84.9%
1st year retention rate of Fall 2019 student cohort

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UNLV Newsmakers 2021: July
UNLV nursing student in red shirt reviewing slide sample with peer
Aug. 4, 2021

A collection of news stories highlighting research, health, and community at UNLV.
Research Brief: UNLV Physicists Lower the Pressure on Room-Temperature Superconductivity
UNLV physicist Ashkan Salamat poses for a photo in his lab with green lasers in front of him and a computer screen behind him
Aug. 2, 2021

New discovery details how metals at room temperature can move from one state to another with a relatively small change in pressure.
Painting a New Life Canvas
A woman stands in front of Machu Picchu
Jul. 16, 2021

Artist Danielle Eames turns to medical school at age 32.
African American Alumni Club Launches
Jul. 13, 2021

UNLV Alumni Association affinity club helps develop networks between students and alumni and build bridges for career development.
UNLV Newsmakers 2021: June
Jul. 9, 2021

A collection of news stories highlighting remembrance and improvement at UNLV.

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HiPSEC

High Pressure Science and Engineering Center

The High Pressure Science and Engineering Center (HiPSEC) is supported by the DOE-NNSA Stewardship Science Academic Alliances. HiPSEC is based at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) and is a multidisciplinary research group consisting of faculty, staff and students of the Physics and Astronomy , Geoscience, Chemistry and Engineering Departments.

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