Alexis Sauceda-Quintero, Yesenia Cuenca, and Kelly Tseng (all School of Life Sciences) are highlighted as "trailblazers" in videos on the Nevada STEM mentor network, sponsored by the NSHE system sponsored programs and EPSCoR office. This website showcases contributions to STEM research, education, and mentorship.…

David G. Schwartz (Faculty Affairs) delivered a talk, "Where Is Las Vegas Going in the 2020s?" for the Economic Club of Las Vegas. Drawing on his work in gaming history and his analysis of past statistical patterns, he discussed several trends he believes will steer the casino and tourism industries in Southern Nevada over the coming decade.

Donica' Beckett (Environmental and Occupational Health); Philip Danquah, Johanna Andrews, and Melva Thompson-Robinson (all Center for Health Disparities Research), and Carolee Dodge Francis (American Indian Research and Education Center) presented a scientific poster at the 2019 National HIV Prevention Conference titled "Investigating…

Kara Radzak (Kinesiology and Nutrition Sciences) hosted the Journal of Athletic Training’s live “JAT Chat” on March 26, during which she interviewed Johna Register-Mihalik about the recently released mild traumatic brain injury among children guidance document. Radzak is scheduled to host JAT Chat each month for the coming year. For updates about…

Antonina Capurro (Dental) has been recognized by the American Dental Association as a recipients of its second annual 10 Under 10 awards, which recognizes 10 new dentists who demonstrate excellence early in their careers. The winners were chosen for making a difference in science, research and education; practice excellence; philanthropy;…

Janis McKay (Music) will be a guest artist for the Bowling Green State University Double Reed Day. She will perform a recital, judge a competition, and present several masterclasses to students on the high school and college levels. The workshop takes place this month in Bowling Green, Ohio, and will involve students in the Ohio region. The other…

Dr. Edward Lynch (Dental) co-authored “A Systematic Review of the Caries Prevalence Among Children Living in Chernobyl Fallout Countries,” which appears in the March issue of Scientific Reports, Nature. The research analyzed caries prevalence among children born and permanently residing in Chernobyl fallout areas and compared the data to children…

Stanley Berry (Police Services) graduated from the 275th session of the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, this month. The academy is considered the most prestigious academy of law enforcement executives in the United States. Its rigorous curriculum attracts law enforcement leaders from around the nation with the goal of improving and…

Daniel Gerrity (Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction) recently was awarded the College of Engineering Outstanding Researcher Award. The award recognizes his outstanding contributions to the college through continual research and his contributions to the field of water quality and the re-use of potable water. In the last five years…