News: College of Sciences

Lake Mead National Recreation Area
Business and Community |

More than a dozen students will partner with the National Park Service and other groups on a restoration project to add native plants, protect shoreline, and boost wildlife.

cloesup of commencement cap and 2016 tassle
Campus News |

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

Donald Price
People |

This biologist advises students to become involved in research to enhance their academic experience.

Artist's rendition of a hot Earth-sized planet
Research |

The key feature of these systems is a hot planet on a short orbit. Understanding these systems may help us better understand the process involved in making planets.

Geoscientist Josh Bonde works in the paleontology lab
Research |

The improved facility will open to the public Oct. 8.

Brian Hedlund collects samples in grass at Lake Mead
Business and Community |

DuPont Industrial Biosciences will sponsor research conducted by UNLV microbiologist Brian Hedlund.

Nora Caberoy looks through microscopw slide
Research |

Nora Caberoy discovered that her research on proteins in the eye might someday help us fight Alzheimer’s.

A hiker descends the Angels Landing route in Zion National Park
Research |

As the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary, UNLV professor Scott Abella explores the conservation challenges officials face.

Biochemistry professor Ron Gary
Research |

Biochemist Ron Gary's enzyme research seeks to defeat cancer and Alzheimer's disease.

Mey Mey Heng
People |

A first-generation student, she hopes to pave the way for her immigrant family.

Ryan Francis presents his group's project
Research |

The office of undergraduate research helps UNLV students learn, grow, and shine.

Jordan Shiraki photographs a Lamborghini
People |

How alumnus Jordan Shiraki's degree in biology fueled his career as a commercial photographer for Lamborghini and Dodge.