Barb Brents (Sociology) co-authored a piece, “What Happens in Vegas … Why Consent Matters in 'Sin City' and Other Sex Tourism Cities” that has been published in The Conversation. Co-authors are Paul Maginn (University of Western Australia), Aleta Baldwin (University of Texas, San Antonio), and Crystal Jackson (John Jay College of Criminal Justice…
Alex Barzilov (Mechanical Engineering) is the recipient of this year's College of Engineering Outstanding Researcher Award.
External reviewers are asked to assess the applicants based on the following criteria:
Significance of the research in relation to the knowledge or advancement of the field.
Publication of research findings in peer-…
Laurence Myers Reese (Art) was recently published in Concept, a catalog for a national art exhibition produced by the Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition. Reese's essay discusses the work of Micala Gingrich Gaylord of Wichita, Kansas, and the way personal stories can build a communal narrative. He is a graduate student.
Szu-Ping Lee (Physical Therapy) is the recipient of the 2020 Community-Based Research Faculty Award given by the office of community engagement. He was recognized for his “Mobility and Patient Perceived Outcomes in Older Adults with Limb Loss” community-based research project in collaboration with multiple community partners. The award criteria is…
Lung-Chang Chien (Environmental and Occupational Health) recently published an article on "Global Trends and Gaps in Research Related to Latent Tuberculosis Infection" in the journal BMC Public Health. This study assesses trends in publication of research related to latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).
Kevin Wright (Student Diversity & Social Justice) and Marissa Weiss of Rhode Island College published the inaugural publication representing the Off-Campus and Commuter Student Services Knowledge Community in The Annual Knowledge Community Publication published by NASPA-Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education. Their…
A Good Sport: Justin Carley Provides Counsel — in More Ways Than One
When he’s not tackling legal affairs for the Las Vegas Raiders, the Alumnus of the Year for the William S. Boyd School of Law helps coach students interested in sports law.
Down to Earth: Alison Sloat Works Overtime Nurturing Nature
From her classroom to her community outreach initiatives, the UNLV professor and Sciences Alumna of the Year tends to the next generation of environmental difference makers.