Nick Barnette

UNLV Graduate College

Articles by Nick Barnette

Encountering the Unexpected in the Laboratory and in Life
woman posing
People | May 4, 2021
Jackie Phan reflects on her many years at UNLV and what inspires her as she pursues her Ph.D. in biochemistry.
America’s Fractured Pandemic Realities
woman holding newspaper
People | May 4, 2021
Ph.D. student Deena DeVore analyzes COVID-19 news reports to explore how the media impacts the public’s perception of the pandemic.
Research as a Form of Social Justice
handwritten sign saying "Stop Asian Hate"
People | May 4, 2021
Aldo Barrita uses his skills as a researcher to bring awareness to anti-Asian racism, which has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Scientist, Survivor, and Stargazer
Close-up of Lisa Danielson with her head thrown back, laughing.
People | March 31, 2021
UNLV alumna shoots for the stars and lands at NASA and Los Alamos.
Seeking New Perspective on the Brain-Body Connection
woman in lab coat looking at a sample
Research | December 9, 2020
Ph.D. student Kendra McGlothen's research ties for first in the Graduate College’s annual Rebel Grad Slam competition.
Seeing Patterns, Connecting the Dots, and Improving our Future
brain scan imaging
Research | December 9, 2020
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has barred neuroscience Ph.D. student Andrew Ortiz from the lab, he continues to research diseases that affect millions of Americans.
How a Well-Turned Phrase Can Lead to Improved Athletic Movements
Research | October 19, 2020
Doctoral student Harjiv Singh brings an appreciation for language to sports performance.
A Career Shift to Help Shift Perspectives on Muslim Women
woman posing in front of campus building and palm trees
Research | October 19, 2020
Doctoral student Maryam Mohiedden Rad left behind life as an attorney to pursue her academic interests in a program unique to UNLV.