News: College of Sciences

A photo depicting the exterior of the Science and Engineering Building on 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's campus.
Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ received a nearly $700,000 National Science Foundation grant to house ‘multicollector’ device, the first of its kind in Nevada.

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Research |

Physicist Ashkan Salamat one of just 46 university professors nationwide – and the first from 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ â€“ selected for competitive award, which is now in its 10th year.

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People |

Inspired by a '00s movie and a grandfather she never met, Alexis Hilts found her path to medical school.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ works to dismantle barriers to college-level math success to retain and graduate students.

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Business and Community |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ helps students overcome their math anxiety.

A portrait of Bill Speer, director of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Math Learning Center, standing in front of a white board.
Business and Community |

Students find support through updated math courses, pilot programs.

graphic depiction of seismograph during earthquake
Business and Community |

Nevada is the nation’s third-most seismically active state and neighbors quake-prone California, which experienced two temblors in early July felt in Las Vegas. 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ geoscientist Wanda Taylor explains why, and what we can do to prepare.

Bradley Boe ready to play wheelchair rugby
People |

Bradley Boe finds empowerment in a new scholarship for students with spinal cord injuries.

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Business and Community |

Allen Gibbs earns Top Tier Award for his long history of research and efforts to engage others in science.

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People |

This professor was inspired by a mentor while in college and now tries to do the same for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students.

U.N.L.V. student in cap and gown waves to crowd during commencement
Campus News |

More than 3,000 newly minted 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Grads cross the Thomas & Mack Center stage during Spring 2019 Commencement.

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People |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.