News: College of Sciences

Nemanja Novokovic
People |

A nearly native Las Vegan, Nemanja Novakovic had planned to leave Nevada when it came time for college. But that was before he discovered his academic dreams could be fulfilled at UNLV.

Bernajane Palisoc works in UNLV's neuropsychology lab with professor Daniel Allen
Research |

The new Office of Undergraduate Research helps students engage in and celebrate their research and creative activity.

Kenneth Czerwinski works with students in lab
Research |

Radiochemistry program teaming with universities, national labs for research and development in nuclear science and security; five-year grant funded by U.S. Department of Energy.

crows at commencement
People |

Three UNLV graduates were recognized by President Len Jessup during Winter Commencement Dec. 15 for their academic and research excellence.

World AIDS Day ribbon
Campus News |

From law to health to advocacy to science, UNLV professors tackle HIV prevention, education and treatment both domestically and abroad.

Biochemistry professor David Hatchett in his lab
Research |

Our high-tech marvels demand rare earth metals and oxides. UNLV researchers are working to make extracting them less toxic and more efficient.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
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UNLV has reached a licensing agreement with Abel Therapeutics, a start-up company that seeks to commercialize the discoveries of biochemistry professor Ernesto Abel-Santos.

Physics Professor Yusheng Zhao
Research |

UNLV’s advanced energy research team is changing batteries from the inside out.

Artist rendition of the Kepler-9 planetary system
Research |

Planetary neighbors can help each other sustain life, according to new research from UNLV and Harvard scientists.

students excavate a tusk
Research |

UNLV paleontologists recover mammoth fossils northwest of Las Vegas.

four portraits
People |

Our Alumni of the Year tell us what the learned when they dealt with deadly viruses, used a crate for a desk, and faced a life-altering medical crisis.

Nora Caberoy
Research |

Three UNLV scientists will present their work during an Alzheimer's research symposium Nov. 13 on campus.