News: College of Sciences

That pain in your neck may be from your tablet device, how librarians help keep students in school, a research course that has undergrads digging up viruses, and more.

A round up of news briefs from the fall 2018 issue of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Magazine.

Hop on over to this Instagram account for a biologist’s take on science and art.
As geologist Peg Rees heads to retirement, the 4,000 pounds of rocks she collected go to the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center.

To go further and faster than anything before, the Breakthrough Starshot mission will rely on unproven technology.

From magic and witchcraft to building robots using Legos, these wild courses can put swordfighters in training and future presidents ready to deal with environmental catastrophe.
Thirty-eight faculty will receive a combined $332,270 in seed funding for their research, scholarship, and creative activity.

Funding from National Institutes of Health will support human genetics research, develop pipeline of scientists working to make Nevada a leader in personalized medicine.
Scott Abella and his team of researchers use land near solar power plant to coax desert tortoise population back to health.

Aspiring physician Kevin Ashi’s mission to solve global public health challenges is a path paved through life experiences, hard work, and a philosophy built on taking chances.

Who's the leading the procession at commencement? The ceremony's grand marshal carries the mace as our symbolic protector.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ president will highlight exceptional students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.