News: College of Sciences

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Research |

UNLV research teams earn $1.6 million to investigate ways to safely store radioactive waste; UNLV one of only 32 universities selected

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Campus News |

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

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A new species of scorpions nearly squirmed past a couple of UNLV graduate students. The story behind the Death Valley arthropod's discovery.

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UNLV opens its labs and takes its research out into the community during science week.

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Arts and Culture |

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

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Campus News |

Hundreds of students from 45 local schools to participate; top high school entries earn appearance in international fair.

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People |
After the construction market falters, former college dropout shines in astrophysics.
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Research |

Scientists link fate of Mesoamerican civilizations to climate change

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People |
Biology lecture leads to dramatic diagnosis for an ailing grandfather 1,300 miles away.
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People |

Biology and Honors College graduate Emily Tamadonfar was the recipient of UNLV's 100,000th degree.

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Research |

UNLV biologist Dennis Bazylinski and international research team first to isolate and grow greigite-producing bacterium; Findings in Dec. 23 issue of Science

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Research |

Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many UNLV students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.