News: College of Sciences

A brain model atop a blue plate
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research team says high blood sugar levels appear to weaken function in key part of brain, mimicking Alzheimer’s.

spring flowers
Campus News |

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Drew Peltier in lab with tree samples
Research |

Life Sciences professor Drew Peltier explores how trees grow, survive, and reproduce despite poor conditions — and when they might not recover.

NASA's Perseverance Rover
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ-led research details early insights from NASA’s Perseverance rover; Specimens due back on Earth in the 2030s.

A 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student studies with the Strip in the distance.
Campus News |

Headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

female student using lab equipment
People |

Motivated by the challenge of understanding the human body, Stephanie Yang is studying potential cures for C. diff infections.

A rear view of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students, dressed in red caps and gowns, filtering into the Thomas & Mack Center with the stage in the background
Campus News |

An enduring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

man in sweater and glasses in front of shelves inside lab
Research |

Life Sciences professor Prasun Guha has the 'guts' to explore the connections between gastrointestinal health and disease.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ XMAS
Campus News |

This month’s frosty headlines and highlights from the students and faculty of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Satish Bhatnagar wearing graduation robes and holding ceremonial mallet
People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ math sciences professor Satish Bhatnagar will be honored for his half-century of contributions to the university during the annual Faculty Length of Service Program. 

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ red flag banner against green leaves of tree
Campus News |

Engelstad Scholars celebrate 15 years of leadership, scholarship, and service to the community.

David Hatchett in a science lab
People |

From growing the university’s research infrastructure to prioritizing personal passions, David Hatchett makes time to do it all.