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COVID-19: Undergraduate Research Information

As the global situation regarding COVID-19 continues to develop, so do UNLV’s precautions and protocols as part of its mission as a public research university. Our approach to safe on-campus research by undergraduate students incorporates procedures informed by public health guidance and complies with government directives, and in coordination with the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE).

Please visit the COVID 19: Info Research Page for comprehensive information regarding research at UNLV.

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Research Advising Consultations Conducted

*As of September 2021

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

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.

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

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UNLV's NSF REU Sites Shine a Bright Light

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,...

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

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...

A Bridge to Las Vegas High Schoolers Through Research

May. 28, 2021

Getting research ready while in high school is no easy task. In between applying for colleges and solidifying professional aspirations, sixteen Clark County School District high school...

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Research Spotlight

Faculty Research Mentor Spotlight: Michael Pravica, Ph.D.

Sep. 1, 2021

Michael Pravica, Ph.D., Professor of Physics and Astronomy in the College of Sciences, studies matter at extreme conditions of high pressure, temperature, and radiation flux. Recently, Dr. Pravica...

Undergraduate Researcher Spotlight: Belen Gutierrez

Aug. 25, 2021

Belen Gutierrez is a junior studying biological sciences with a concentration in cellular and molecular (CAM) in the College of Sciences. Over the summer, she conducted research under Dr. Kelly Tseng...

Undergraduate Researcher Spotlight: Abraham Castaneda Jr.

Aug. 19, 2021

Abraham Castaneda is a senior studying electrical engineering in the Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering. Over the summer, he conducted research under Dr. Sarah Harris, Associate Professor of...

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