Working Together to Better Support At-Risk Students in Clark County
Ying Guo, 2026 Community-Based Research Award recipient, works with Boys Town Nevada to improve support systems available for Clark County children and families.
The mathematical sciences professor reflects on a path that began with a one-year appointment and grew into a 52-year career as UNLV’s longest-serving faculty member.
The “femme fatale” might be a universal myth driven by the fear of romantic deception
A recent study published in the journal Social Sciences has found that stories about dangerous, attractive women are almost universal across different cultures. These cautionary tales suggest that men tend to fear the risks of emotional attachment and heartbreak just as much as they are drawn to physical beauty. Ultimately, this research indicates that the famous “femme fatale” character stems from human evolutionary psychology rather than simply local cultural attitudes.
Jichun Li (Mathematical Sciences) was ranked 85 (out of 1155 total ranked mathematicians) in United States 2271 in the world in the 2026 edition of Research.com's Best Mathematics Scientists 2026 Rankings.
Asma Awan (Social and Behavioral Health), and Manoj Sharma (Social and Behavioral Health and Medicine) presented a poster titled, "A Multi-Theory Model–Based Intervention to Promote Stress Relaxation Behaviors among U.S. Veterans," on April 28, 2026, at the VA Research Week and Affiliate Partnership Council Event held at VA Southern Nevada…
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