Topic: Research

What Is Responsible Gambling? An Interview with Jennifer Shatley
woman walking away from slot machines
Research | September 17, 2020
An expert from UNLV's International Gaming Institute explains how it differs from problem gambling.
As Calls for Social Justice Persist, UNLV Researchers Advocate for Multicultural Education
Research | September 9, 2020
College of Education professors Christine Clark and Norma A. Marrun reactivate center, examine absence of Ethnic Studies in schools and teacher education programs.
Tiny Footprints, Big Discovery: Reptile Tracks Oldest Ever Found in Grand Canyon
Research | August 25, 2020
UNLV geologist investigating 310 million-year-old fossil trackway from ancient reptilian creature.
Cleaning up the Germs that Cause COVID-19
A hand is seen wiping a folder with a UNLV logo
Research | August 11, 2020
As summer comes to a close and classrooms open, UNLV biochemist Ernesto Abel-Santos offers cleaning best practices.
Decoding How the Brain Moves the Body
upclose shot of man with sensors on his head
Research | August 7, 2020
Alumnus Andrew Nordin develops technique that provides clearest view yet of how the brain responds to obstacles when people are walking or running.
The Science Behind Opening Schools
A women leans in to teach children at a desk
Research | July 29, 2020
Assistant professor of public health Brian Labus offers some reasons for optimism for bringing younger students back to the classroom.
Study: Black Entrepreneurship in the United States
smiling black woman hangs "open" sign on the window of her business
Research | July 24, 2020
UNLV political science expert Tiffiany Howard examines the lag in U.S. Black business ownership and opportunities for closing the racial wealth gap.
What Happens in Vegas, May Come From the Arctic?
An image of Lake Mead and mountains in the background
Research | July 22, 2020
New study from UNLV climate scientist Matthew Lachniet links Arctic and tropical Pacific warming to ancient climate records, providing parallels to today.
New Advances Provide Hope for Alzheimer's Patients
A scientist in a white lab coat rests his hand on his chin
Research | July 16, 2020
Dr. Jeffrey Cummings examines drug pipeline for treatments, and finds reason for optimism.
Key Insights from Swedish Casino that Remained Open During COVID-19
A photo of the area surrounding UNLV with the Las Vegas Strip in the background
Research | July 13, 2020
UNLV researchers share lessons learned from Casino Cosmopol CEO Per Jaldung.
UNLV Scientist on a Mission to the Red Planet
This artist's rendition depicts NASA's Mars 2020 rover studying rocks with its robotic arm.
Research | July 6, 2020
Geoscientist Libby Hausrath gives an insider glimpse at her role as one of 15 scientists selected by NASA to work on Mars sample return on the 2020 Rover Mission.
How Hospitality Industry Should Address Discrimination
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Research | June 25, 2020
A long history of discriminatory practices and a UNLV study that shows how it impacts both workers and businesses points to a need for industry-wide change.