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Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal, Volume 2, Issue 1 is Now Available to View!

On February 28, 2022, four undergraduate researchers published their manuscripts in the Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal’s fall 2021 issue. This issue celebrates the work of undergraduate researchers representing four academic departments — psychology, political science, life sciences, and kinesiology and nutrition sciences.

All UNLV students and their mentors are encouraged to submit their research to Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal for publication.

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OUR News

Fall '21 Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium

Dec. 2, 2021

At the OUR Fall 2021 Virtual Undergraduate Research Symposium, 223 undergraduate researchers, endorsed by 97 faculty mentors, presented 138 research projects, encompassing all academic disciplines at UNLV. This semester, 16 CCSD high school student co-authors presented with UNLV undergraduate research mentors. These students participated in OUR's newly…

UNLV's NSF REU Sites Shine a Bright Light

Photo: REU Smart Cities students and PI's

Aug. 18, 2021

On Friday, August 6, undergraduate researchers presented at the Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR) Summer 2021 Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Showcase. The inaugural, transdisciplinary showcase celebrated the research of twenty-six outstanding undergraduate researchers representing both the College of Sciences and the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering. Throughout…

Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal, Volume 1, Issue 2 Now Available

Photo: Kaleb Wesolek, Spring 2021 Cover Artwork Award Winner

Aug. 15, 2021

On Friday, August 13, 2021, six undergraduate researchers published their manuscripts in the Spectra Undergraduate Research Journal’s Spring 2021 issue. This issue celebrates the work of undergraduate researchers representing five colleges - Lee Business School, School of Integrated Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, College of Sciences, and Greenspun College of Urban Affairs.…

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Research Spotlight

Undergraduate Researcher Spotlight: Audrey Ott

May. 23, 2022

Audrey Cott is a UNLV College of Sciences, School of Life Sciences alumnae (Fall '21). During Spring 2022, Cott presented her research poster at the American Society for Microbiology regional conference in Tempe, Arizona. Her poster presentation on “Investigating the effects of amino acid substitutions in VirB on virulence gene regulation in Shigella flexneri” earned second place at…

Faculty Research Mentor Spotlight: Kimberly Barchard, Ph.D.

Kimberly Barchard and undergraduate researchers

Mar. 10, 2022

Kimberly Barchard, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology in the College of Liberal Arts. OUR proudly presented the 2021 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award to Dr. Barchard for her record of excellence in inspiring, influencing, supporting, and mentoring undergraduate researchers in their professional development, career training, and educational journey. Describe your current role and research…

Faculty Research Mentor Spotlight: Jun Yong Kang, Ph.D.

Jun Yong Kang and his undergraduate researchers

Mar. 9, 2022

Jun Yong Kang, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry, studies the development and synthesis of novel organocatalysts, new reaction discovery, synthesis of biologically active organic compounds and biocompatible biomaterials. Dr. Kang applied for and was awarded the OUR 2021 Undergraduate Research Stimulus Program’s Track 1: Undergraduate Research Mentor-Mentee Program…

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