News: Division of Research

u.n.l.v. professor arya udry looks at a meteorite that she is holding up to the light
Research |

A collection of stories featuring interesting discoveries driven by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ that have made news in 2019.

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Business and Community |

Working with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Caesars Entertainment, Intel will provide state-of-the-art computing equipment and hands-on internships for 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students.

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Research |

Collaboration to focus on sports-science, data analytics and student-athlete success.

U.S. Women's National Soccer Team lifts FIFA World Cup 2019 trophy as confetti and streamers rain down
Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sports and gender equity researcher Nancy Lough weighs in on the wage gap, marketing/sponsorship, and role of men and media in the sports industry.

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Research |

New research reveals how undocumented students pursue justice and joy at the nation’s most diverse campus.

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Research |

As casino operators optimize the house advantage, a new 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study contradicts long-held beliefs about a player’s ability to detect differences in how much – and how often – a slot machine pays.

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ sociology doctoral students study how two politically polarized activist groups use social media to organize and impact legislation.

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Research |

New 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ study lays bare cultural reasons around the globe for bikini waxing and man-scaping.

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Business and Community |

Students and faculty lead programs to improve lives in Southern Nevada.

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Research |

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ geoscientist, student among international research team behind discovery of ancient monkey species that lived in Africa 22 million years ago.

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Campus News |

Undergraduates Michael Schwob and Dylan Wallace among just 496 nationwide to earn the prestigious honor.

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People |

The longtime small business advisor brings her expertise and enthusiasm for entrepreneurship to fast-growing Las Vegas.