News: College of Sciences

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ geoscientist, student among international research team behind discovery of ancient monkey species that lived in Africa 22 million years ago.

Jun Yong Kang writes on a glass board.
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The most exciting thing about chemistry? The infinite failures in even the most thoroughly thought-out experiments, the biochemist says.

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Undergraduates Michael Schwob and Dylan Wallace among just 496 nationwide to earn the prestigious honor.

Sophia Quinton working at her computer.
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This Research & Creative Honors Program participant found her research mission early in life and has been pursuing it ever since.

Kayce Singer working in a science lab.
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Hands-on experience to complement classroom learning helped this Research & Creative Honors Program participant understand — and love — biology even more.

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Dr. Constantine George says taking a page from the state’s leading industry would benefit the medical industry.

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Two dense, city-sized stars collided in a galaxy far, far away; the resulting X-rays give 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Bing Zhang and international team of astronomers a new way to spot when it happens and a rare glimpse into how neutron stars form.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Research & Creative Honors Program provides undergraduates with unique opportunities that prepare them for graduate studies.

A scientist recoils from The Machine. (Illustration by Chris Jones)
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Professor Clemens Heske's pride and joy is unique worldwide in its ability to study surface chemistry.

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Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

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From 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine spring 2019 issue.

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Campus News |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ dental students build up models rather than dissect cadavers to learn the physical landmarks of the jaw.