News: College of Sciences

Graduates seated in red caps and gown during a previous ÐÔÊӽ紫ý commencement
People |

An enduring commencement tradition continues this spring as ÐÔÊӽ紫ý president honors seven outstanding students who exemplify the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

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People |

Jackie Phan reflects on her many years at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý and what inspires her as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry.

vice president kamala harris watches u.n.l.v. student administer COVID vaccine to another local college student
Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting health, recovery, and celebration at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

Close-up of Lisa Danielson with her head thrown back, laughing.
People |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý alumna shoots for the stars and lands at NASA and Los Alamos.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories highlighting the experts and events at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

A woman places a tray inside a research freezer
Research |

A "minus 80" freezer keeps the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine well below zero, but it was a mistake ÐÔÊӽ紫ý got it in the first place.

Gary Kleiger sits in his lab with a computer monitor showing a colorful protein complex
Research |

ÐÔÊӽ紫ý scientist Gary Kleiger at the forefront of a potential new drug modality; research published in the journal Nature.

Scientists in white coats work in a lab
Research |

Radiochemistry program teaming with universities, national labs for research and development in nuclear science, engineering, and security.

illustration of rover landing
Research |

Before you tune into today's Mars landing, read up on ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's role in the search for life on the Red Planet.

A man rests his palm on his face in front of a whiteboard with equations
Research |

Physics professor Michael Pravica's work on useful hard X-ray photochemistry could reveal novel materials — and possibly an explanation for the origin of life on Earth.

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Campus News |

A collection of news stories from the new year highlighting the experts and events at ÐÔÊӽ紫ý.

medical worker in full protective suit making "LV" sign with hands
Business and Community |

As the pandemic tightened its grip on Nevada, the nation, and the world, ÐÔÊӽ紫ý responded in ways big and small. Members of the media also turned to ÐÔÊӽ紫ý's faculty experts for answers.