Topic: Research

Paths to Innovation
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Research | November 1, 2014

For more than 30 years, U.S. universities have had the right to commercialize discoveries made through faculty research funded by the federal government. For a time, few universities made much of the opportunity. But today, as funding support for higher education is increasingly imperiled, marketing great ideas has never been more popular --- or more crucial. Three UNLV projects show how research benefits the university, the business community, and you.

Research Briefs: Winter 2014
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Research | November 1, 2014

Supercomputing on campus; cosmic radiation and a mission to Mars; a grant to help at-risk kids; Bluetooth boosts blood-flow sensing; high marks for grad programs; a plentiful mineral from space; hard-to-find soft fossils; climate challenges; the public weighs in on drones; and preserving Nevada’s old newspapers.

Research in Print: Winter 2014
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Research | November 1, 2014

Faculty authors explore our place in the universe, Gandhi and his mentors, a small city’s civil rights struggle, and more.

Research as Remedy
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Research | November 1, 2014

During the past decade, UNLV’s Schools of Allied Health Sciences and Nursing have expanded their research programs and boosted collaboration among faculty investigators in support of the university’s vision of becoming a major research institution. The following profiles demonstrate the diversity and depth of the two schools’ research projects.

Rx For Research Success
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Research | November 1, 2014

What will a medical school bring to UNLV research and discovery?

Crafting a Contemptible Character
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Research | November 1, 2014

UNLV English professor Richard Wiley offers insight into the inspiration and writing process for his newest novel.

The Mental Game
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Research | October 29, 2014

Psychology professor Brad Donohue strips away the stigma among athletes associated with "mental health."

The Health Law Expert
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Research | October 14, 2014

Stacey Tovino emphasizes need for health law changes to address disparities.

How Fast is Fast?
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Research | October 9, 2014
New supercomputer adds a jolt to UNLV research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.
Study: Analyzing a Federal Welfare Program
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Research | October 3, 2014

How well did the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program respond to the Great Recession? UNLV and Brookings Institution researchers take unique approach to the analysis.

5 Things to Learn About Lifelong Learning
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Research | October 1, 2014
Upcoming University Forum lecture explores the latest findings on how learning affects well-being, particularly in older adults. Join the conversation Oct. 15.