News: College of Sciences

Scott Abella
Research |

Scott Abella and his team of researchers use land near solar power plant to coax desert tortoise population back to health.

UNLV student Kevin Ashi
People |

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.

Sadanand Verma carries the university mace during commencement
People |

Who's the leading the procession at commencement? The ceremony's grand marshal carries the mace as our symbolic protector.

UNLV students in caps and gowns celebrating commencement
People |

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

Portrait Michael Schwob
Research |

Stepping into the world of research helped one student choose a career, make new friends, and get a head start on the future.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
Research |

Nevada undergraduate research journal offers UNLV students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.

Prof. Kelly Tseng
Campus News |

UNLV study shows frog embryos can fully regrow their eyes after injury, debunking a belief that they can’t.

young women looking at solar components
Campus News |

The student-led Scientista Foundation chapter is working to close the gender gap in professional STEM fields.

planet illustration
Campus News |

Passing the baton in the search for distant planets.

Portrait Megan Hullinger
People |

This new member of the College of Sciences team sings — both the praises of UNLV and just for fun.

Sophia Quinton
People |

Undergraduate Honors College student Sophia Quinton has overcome personal adversity to win prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship.

Portrait Zhaohuan Zhu
People |

UNLV scientist searches for new information and for ways to explain a complex subject to the everyday folk.