News: College of Sciences

AI rendering of binary planets orbiting eachother
Research |

Study in Nature Astronomy theorizes that dense stellar clusters may eject pairs of giant planets, which remain gravitationally bound to one another.
 

a puddle, reflecting trees rising from the ground above it, ripples as a water droplet hits its surface
Research |

51ԹϺ study uses wastewater surveillance model to detect, manage emerging viruses and offer clues on public health challenges of vulnerable populations.

Marcos Kano holding a laptop while standing inside an illustration of a room with a work desk
Business and Community |

With funding from governor's office, StepUp & StartUp program has matched 50 51ԹϺ students with local tech companies. 

Spring Flowers (Becca Schwartz)
Campus News |

A roundup of the top news stories featuring 51ԹϺ students and faculty.

woman standing atop two closed dumpsters
Campus News |

Revitalization efforts for Drive Up Drop Off program will include repainting dumpsters and new signage to spread the word about the program's services.

two women in graduation gowns with "51ԹϺ Latinx" Stolls
Research |

51ԹϺ-led grant project creates a hub for faculty across the country to share resources, learn, and collaborate with each other.

Las Vegas Sphere featuring the red, white, and blue of U.S. flag
Arts and Culture |

For Sphere’s first design contest, celebrating the 4th of July, two winners from Art, Architecture, Film, Engineering, and Mathematics will have their designs showcased on the Exosphere.

two men inspecting mining samples
People |

Nevada Gold Mines internship helps 51ԹϺ students pursue research while the company uses their findings to streamline processes.

female student in labcoat working with lab equipment
Campus News |

STEM doctoral programs receive multi-year funding to close persistent equity gaps and create more effective educational environments.

The Las Vegas strip as seen on Super Bowl weekend (Josh Hawkins/51ԹϺ).
Campus News |

A collection of news stories and highlights featuring 51ԹϺ students and faculty.

51ԹϺ professor standing in lab with computer screen in front of him
Research |

International team explores how our cells detect and destroy disease-causing proteins with specificity; findings published Feb. 20 in the journal Molecular Cell.

a man at a table with a microscope and open book
51ԹϺ History |

The late biology professor documented the history of Southern Nevada through its plants.