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Discovery. Innovation. Fifty years ago, the College of Science and Mathematics was formed. The following year, Robert Smith began serving as founding dean, with nearly 500 undergraduate and 41 graduate students enrolled. This fall, there are approximately 2,500 undergraduate students and 250 graduate students in five core academic areas: biological sciences, chemistry, geoscience, mathematics, and physics (and astronomy). 50th Anniversary Events History and Photos Newsletters Departments & Programs Chemistry and Biochemistry Chemistry and Biochemistry Geoscience Geoscience Life Sciences Life Sciences Mathematical Sciences Mathematical Sciences Physics and Astronomy Physics and Astronomy Radiochemistry Radiochemistry Water Resources Management Water Resources Management Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Professional Programs Advising Advising $10,860,19 Awards received in FY 2018 2,909 Students 85.7% 1st year retention rate of Fall 2018 student cohort What's Happening Study: Diet Makes a Difference in Fight Against Hospital-Acquired Infection Feb. 12, 2020 Study: Diet Makes a Difference in Fight Against Hospital-Acquired Infection New UNLV study shows promise for role of a high-carb, low-protein, and low-fat diet in fighting off C. diff infections. 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More News Announcements Feb. 27 Juanita Greer White Distinguished Lecture: Graham Hatfull Feb. 5, 2020 Feb. 27 Juanita Greer White Distinguished Lecture: Graham Hatfull Passing of Emeritus Faculty Member Malcolm "Mac" Graham Jan. 28, 2020 Passing of Emeritus Faculty Member Malcolm "Mac" Graham Chemistry Student Nam Hoang Wins 2019 Rebel Grad Slam Nov. 6, 2019 Chemistry Student Nam Hoang Wins 2019 Rebel Grad Slam More Announcements In The News Your Choice Of Diet May Be Linked To Fighting Against Hospital-Acquired Infection, Says Study Feb. 14, 2020 | NDTV Food Your Choice Of Diet May Be Linked To Fighting Against Hospital-Acquired Infection, Says Study Diet Matters More in Fighting Hospital-acquired Infection Feb. 14, 2020 | Medindia Diet Matters More in Fighting Hospital-acquired Infection Diet makes a difference in fighting against hospital-acquired infection: Study Feb. 14, 2020 | Devdiscourse Diet makes a difference in fighting against hospital-acquired infection: Study More In the News Accomplishments Published: Elizabeth Stacy Feb. 21, 2020 Published: Elizabeth Stacy Honors: Kevin McVay Lauren Layton, Rimi Marwah, and Wilson Advising Center Jan. 30, 2020 Honors: Kevin McVay Lauren Layton, Rimi Marwah, and Wilson Advising Center Presentation: Satish Bhatnagar Jan. 22, 2020 Presentation: Satish Bhatnagar Submit an Accomplishment More Accomplishments Experts Scott Abella Scott Abella Assistant Professor, School of Life Sciences Elisabeth (Libby) Hausrath Elisabeth (Libby) Hausrath Associate Professor of Geoscience Simon Jowitt Simon Jowitt Assistant Professor of Economic Geology Join the Directory More Experts Upcoming Events Mar 04 : Science Café Las Vegas: Brittany Kruger Mar 04 Science Café Las Vegas: Brittany Kruger More Events Helpful Links Beal Bank USA Science Fair Science Café Las Vegas Sciences Scholarships Graduate Studies Degree Worksheets Undergraduate Research Meet our faculty, students, and alumni Facebook High Pressure Science and Engineering Center The High Pressure Science and Engineering Center (HiPSEC) is supported by the DOE-NNSA Stewardship Science Academic Alliances. 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