Topic: Research

How Undergraduate Research Changed Me
four portraits of women
Research | April 9, 2019
Four students on the chances they’ve taken, the confidence they’ve gained, and the dreams they continue to chase.
Round Earth Clues: How Science Proves that our Home is a Globe
An image of the Earth depicted as a flat surface.
Research | March 11, 2019
As the Flat Earth Theory gains resurgence with a new Netflix documentary, a UNLV astronomer explains how it fizzles.
Forgotten Fathers: New Dads Also at Risk for Postpartum Depression
Research | March 7, 2019
UNLV study provides an in-depth look at new fathers’ experiences with PPD.
The Teachers' Union Fights: What They Really Want
protester with sign saying "Fair Contract Now!"
Research | March 5, 2019
Unions are fighting for their survival in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling.
National Day of Unplugging: 5 Reasons to Digital Detox
Concept illustration of a businessman trying to unplug the brain, sabotage, killing creativity
Research | February 21, 2019
Technology overload is harming our physical, mental, and social health, says a UNLV sociologist.
The Dollar Store Diet: Produce Quality Matches Traditional Chains
Research | February 20, 2019
Discount stores offer a good option to both low-income and budget shoppers, UNLV research finds.
UNLV Earns Accreditation for Human Research Protection Program
U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | February 15, 2019
The Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs recognizes UNLV as an experienced, accomplished research institution.
A Matter of Perspective
Linda L. Berger and Ann C. McGinley
Research | February 8, 2019
Boyd professors contribute to Feminist Judgments series, exploring how key legal opinions might have differed if viewed through a feminist prism.
Archaeological Research at Ancient Maya Site Spans Three Decades
A photo of UNLV archaeologists Diane and Arlen Chase examining items on the floor of a tomb in Caracol, Belize.
Research | January 31, 2019
UNLV’s Diane and Arlen Chase engage in fieldwork and new technologies to uncover Maya history at Caracol, Belize.
What Homeland Security Can Learn from Casinos
tourists on Las Vegas Strip
Research | January 11, 2019
Eadington lecture explores how local governments around the country can balance security and hospitality in their venues.
Quick Take: The Numbers Tell the Story on Climate Change
A portrait of George Rhee, a professor of physics and astronomy at UNLV.
Research | January 4, 2019
UNLV physicist developed a calculator to compute the significance of using renewables in a warming world.
Newsmakers 2018: Research
petri dish and beakers containing liquids
Research | December 26, 2018
In 2018, faculty and students collaborated with one another and international colleagues on scientific exploration that sought to help people make sense of themselves and the world around them.