News: College of Sciences

A portrait of George Rhee, a professor of physics and astronomy at UNLV.
Research |

UNLV physicist developed a calculator to compute the significance of using renewables in a warming world.

U.N.L.V. graduate in cap and gown in crowd
Campus News |

A collection of stories highlighting UNLV students and faculty who made the news in 2018.

petri dish and beakers containing liquids
Research |

In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.

UNLV students at commencement
Campus News |

UNLV president Marta Meana will highlight exceptional graduating students at commencement who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the Winter 2018 graduating class.

The Milky Way Galaxy seen over the Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array west of Socorro, New Mexico.
Research |

Astrophysicists discover a large population of potential young planets in distant solar systems.

"bathtub ring" around Lake Mead
Research |

Climate change researcher Matt Lachniet explains the impacts of hotter temperatures.

woman presenting at research symposium
People |

Sometimes they find that by helping others, they also help themselves.

Rose Shillito
People |

Scholarship fuels research that could save communities from floods.

Kenneth Jones
People |

College of Sciences Alumnus of the Year Kenneth Bruce Jones found a mentor during a game of three-on-three.

Brett Riddle holding a bike.
People |

Location, environment — and one superb teacher — inspired Riddle to get into the field of biogeography.

gloved hand squirting liquid from syringe onto a petri dish
Research |

The public is invited to get a first-hand glimpse at innovation.

Shaimaa Abdelhaleem
Research |

Most kids want to be doctors, vets, police officers, or teachers when they grow up. Shaimaa Abdelhaleem had different ideas.