Research
| June 8, 2017
Patterns of Activity
Husband-and-wife team Dustin and Rochelle Hines research brain cells in their quest for solutions to degenerative diseases and developmental disorders.
Topic: science and technology
Research
| June 5, 2017
Study: Collateral Damage from Cosmic Rays Increases Cancer Risk for Mars Astronauts
New predictive model shows radiation from cosmic rays extends from damaged to otherwise healthy “bystander” cells, effectively doubling cancer risk.
Business and Community
| May 16, 2017
Rebels Will Be Wearing the White Hat
New cybersecurity minor paving the way for a new bachelor's in the field — making UNLV one of just a few universities in the nation to offer such a program.
Campus News
| May 2, 2017
Data-Driven Student Success
UNLV mines its own grade books to ensure students aren’t weeded out of STEM classes.
People
| April 25, 2017
Growth Career: Nevada's Marijuana Industry
With limited options in Nevada for top-notch scientists, two UNLV grads welcome the high-tech jobs that the marijuana industry brought.
People
| April 25, 2017
Success in a Competitive Career
College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Theodore Garland has taught across the globe.
People
| April 25, 2017
Practical and Imaginative
The career of Lisa Danielson, the Graduate College Alumna of the Year, took off like a rocket after UNLV.
People
| April 25, 2017
The Place of Firsts
College of Engineering Alumnus of the Year Suresh Vishnubhatla crosses continents to find his academic home.
Campus News
| March 31, 2017
Future Rebels Come to Campus to Learn ҳ| 鶹ýӳ Science
Rebel Science Camp uses hands-on learning — and cereal — to get kids involved with STEM education.
Research
| March 29, 2017
The Issues: Why STEM Education Must Begin in Early Childhood Education
Education policy experts explore why Nevada must prioritize STEM educational experiences for all children, and why waiting until kindergarten is too late.
People
| March 23, 2017
Beakers, Dry Ice, and Laboratory Mice
Chemistry grad Nancy Washton aims to get more girls into science in STEM-focused #SitWithMe campaign.
Research
| March 21, 2017
Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Supernova
University Forum lecture looks back 30 years to the first time anyone since the days of Queen Elizabeth I was able to see a supernova with the naked eye.