Research in the College of Sciences is performed by faculty from four departments, one school, and one institute. Interdisciplinary research often crosses departmental boundaries, as evidenced by the following overview of research excellence themes in the College of Sciences.
Research Excellence Areas
Cells, Genomes, and Life
- Biochemistry
- Genomes: Variation, Adaptation, Personalized Genomics
- Stem Cells, Tissue Regeneration & Repair, Prosthetics
Health, Diseases, and Medicine
- Mechanisms of Health & Disease
- Microbes in Health & Disease
- NIPM: Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine
Environment and Life
Natural Resources, Climate, & Clean Energy
- Climate Science
- Energy Resources & Infrastructure
- Geology of Mountains & Basins
- Land & Natural Resources
- Water Resources: Water, Land, & Life
Science Education
From Atom to Universe
- Astronomy: The Stars and Beyond
- Condensed Matter & AMO Physics
- High Pressure Physics
- Physical Chemistry
- Planets: Earth, Mars, & Beyond
New Materials and Applications
- Advanced Materials: Development & Analysis
- Organic, Polymer, Nano, Material Chemistry
- Radiation & Radioactive Materials
Technology and Instrumentation
Mathematics, Statistics, Big Data
Computation and Artificial Intelligence
Research in the College of Sciences allows students and faculty to make scientific discoveries that help to protect and preserve Nevada and its citizens.
NSHE Science & Technology Areas
Research Centers
The College of Sciences has partnerships and access to research centers and institutes around the country. Learn more about the college’s involvement with specific research centers.
Facilities & Laboratories
The College of Sciences boasts a wide variety of facilities on and off campus that provide students with resources and environments necessary for academic success. Get better acquainted with the facilities and laboratories available to science students.
Intramural Funding Opportunities for Faculty
College of Sciences faculty can apply for funding through two new initiatives: the Faculty Opportunity Awards and the Research Fund for Innovation and Development.
Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program
The Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program cultivates and supports research partnerships and invites undergraduates to work as the junior colleagues of faculty in each phase of standard research activity.