Topic: mentoring

How Undergraduate Research Changed Me
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Research | April 9, 2019

Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.

For Native Students, a Guide Along the Path
Kayla Bland, a participant in UNLV's Journey program examining a microscope slide.
Business and Community | July 31, 2017

UNLV is a host site for the federally-funded Journey program, which puts Native American and other minority high school students interested in health research into college labs.

Cleveland Clinic's Kate Zhong to Deliver NEW Leadership Nevada Keynote
Dr. Kate Zhong
Business and Community | June 6, 2016

Dr. Kate Zhong, senior director of clinical research and development for the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, to address next generation of Nevada leaders June 9 at UNLV.

Hands-on Research for Undergrad Scholars
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Research | August 21, 2012
An intensive mentorship program for first-generation students places undergraduates in the lab and out in the field. The goal is to inspire students to strive beyond their bachelor's degrees.
Meet McNair Scholar William McCurdy
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Research | August 21, 2012

William on mentoring, the relationship between humans and flies, and how they both will make him a better doctor.

Meet McNair Scholar Tiffany Alvarez
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Research | August 21, 2012

Tiffany on research and why there might be more to the relationship adage "in sickness and in health" than we thought.

Meet McNair Scholar Julienne Paraiso
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Research | August 21, 2012

Julienne demystifies microbiology and talks about the road from Durango High to M.D. by way of China.

Meet McNair Scholar Carmen Vallin
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Research | August 21, 2012

Carmen on starving bacteria and the transition from art student to biologist.