Topic: research

A woman plays chuck-a-luck
Research | June 6, 2018

As gaming proliferates nationwide, what becomes of women who become addicted, and turn to crime? An Eadington Fellow aims to find out.

Silhouette of man sitting in a dark room in front of a glowing computer screen.
Research | June 5, 2018

Technology carries the promise to make our lives easier, but at what price? 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sociologist Simon Gottschalk explains his research in a new book.

Rachell Ekroos
Research | May 24, 2018

A nursing researcher helps those affected by violent crimes receive quality, equitable assistance from the law enforcement, medical, and justice systems.

A portrait of Bo Bernhard
Research | May 10, 2018

Vegas native Bo Bernhard’s research on the city’s top industry, hospitality and gaming, informs billion-dollar business decisions around the world and closer to home.

Michelle Quizon
People | May 8, 2018

Commencement speaker Michelle Quizon is searching for the right materials to help build artificial organs that could help make diabetes a thing of the past.

Portrait Edwin Oh
People | May 7, 2018

This neuroscientist joined 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to discover how DNA contributes to disease development or prevention.

Portrait Michael Schwob
Research | May 3, 2018

Stepping into the world of research helped one student choose a career, make new friends, and get a head start on the future.

man at the top of a valley
People | May 1, 2018

Archaeologist Alan Simmons retires after 25 years of bringing the depth of time and big perspective to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Portrait Hannah Patenaude
Research | April 23, 2018

Nevada undergraduate research journal offers 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students the opportunity to promote their research and boost their resumes.

woman in front of microphones
Campus News | April 23, 2018

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Lynn Comella on why academics should find ways to explain the complexities of research to the wider public.

Portrait Marta Meana
Research | April 20, 2018

Honors College Dean Marta Meana’s research dispels stereotypes surrounding women’s sexuality and changes the way doctors treat patients.