Topic: STEM

A woman in a suit leans against a stone wall
People | February 23, 2021

Creating trust among skeptics is an important part of beating back COVID-19, especially in communities of color.

photo collage of black woman and medical building exterior
People | February 19, 2021

Dr. Brandi Alexander chose family medicine because it provides a range of challenges and opportunities to advocate for women of color.

illustration of rover landing
Research | February 18, 2021

Before you tune into today's Mars landing, read up on UNLV's role in the search for life on the Red Planet.

Valinder "Val" Addison in front of palm trees and blue sky.
People | February 16, 2021

While some of us have nicknames we wish everyone would forget, Valinder Addison likes hers because her family and friends say she keeps going, and going, and going.

Kamala Harris wearing a white suit while giving her victory speech
Arts and Culture | January 28, 2021

UNLV fashion expert Deirdre Clemente on the historical scrutiny of male versus female politicians’ clothing and the power of textiles, color, and style in shaping image.

U.N.L.V. geoscientist Arya Udry sits in front of her microscope in her office
Research | December 21, 2020

Udry is one of just 13 scientists added to NASA’s Participating Scientist Program and will help the Perseverance Rover to recognize magmatic rocks; becomes second UNLV professor on Mars 2020 science team.

A woman stands next to a mascot in a skunk costume
People | December 6, 2020

Alumna credits her involvement in a student organization with her current career in aeronautical engineering.

A woman in protective equipment stands at a construction site
People | December 6, 2020

UNLV alumna Brittany Radke applies lessons from UNLV's Senior Design competition in her work as an environmental engineer.