News: Division of Research

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UNLV’s nationally recognized department of educational psychology, housed within the College of Education, has made remarkable strides recently

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A new book examines the history behind the creation of a separate court system for juvenile offenders and the discussions surrounding social and emotional development of adolescents.

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Dr. Elspeth Whitney explains how science in Medieval times laid the groundwork for modern scientific advancements.

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The 2002 Harry Reid Silver State Research Award winner works on harnessing the region’s natural resources to create sustainable energy technology.

Hal Rothman
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With an eye to the future, the 2004 Harry Reid Silver State Research Award winner chronicles the unique past and dynamic present of Southern Nevada.

Stan Smith
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The 2003 Harry Reid Silver State Research Award winner studies the unique processes of desert ecosystems to examine how climate change may affect other regions of the world.

UNLV history professor Andrew Kirk, project director Mary Palevsky, and sociology professor Robert Futrell.
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The Nevada Test Site Oral History Project is documenting, preserving, and disseminating the stories of those involved in one of the most technologically sophisticated yet controversial endeavors in Nevada’s history

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UNLV President Dr. Carol C. Harter and Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Dr. Paul W. Ferguson welcome readers to the inaugural issue of UNLV Fusion.