Topic: Research

Portrait of Martin Schiller
Research | November 1, 2013

UNLV faculty discoveries have commercial applications with value to the university, the private sector, and, ultimately, you. Learn about UNLV life sciences professor Martin Schiller, who is working to move his innovative thinking out of the laboratory and into the boardroom.

Portrait of Brad Donohue
Research | November 1, 2013

They both have built-in support groups, and they’re both subjects of interest to Brad Donohue. The UNLV psychology professor takes the principles of Family Behavior Therapy and applies them in a variety of contexts, including athletic performance.

Researchers Christopher Adcock and Elisabeth Hausrath
Research | October 16, 2013

UNLV researchers report in Nature Geoscience that phosphate, which plays a role in life-creating chemical reactions, may have been more plentiful on early Mars than during the emergence of life on Earth.

Barbara Luke
Research | October 16, 2013

Resident experts Barbara Luke and Wanda Taylor weigh in as UNLV prepares to participate in the Great Nevada Shakeout on Thursday.

Josh Bonde
Research | October 3, 2013

Take a peek at the fossil discoveries of paleontologist Josh Bonde.

Marya Shegog  poses for camera
Research | September 10, 2013

Nevada ranks at the bottom in attracting the funding it needs for healthcare programs. Marya Shegog of The Lincy Institute says gathering data is critical to helping our community promote healthy living while building a robust economy.

Pushkin Kachroo
Research | September 3, 2013

Engineering professor Pushkin Kachroo shares his ideas for making transportation around the Valley faster and safer.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Research | September 1, 2013

UNLV President Dr. Neal J. Smatresk and Interim Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Thomas Piechota welcome UNLV Innovation readers to the Winter 2013 issue.

Anjala Krishen talking to students
Research | August 12, 2013

To cut through information clutter, companies like Cirque du Soliel use oppositional advertising to attract your dollars. Marketing professor Anjala Krishen explains the concept.

A man with glasses wearing a light gray patterned polo shirt
Research | August 6, 2013

UNLV physicist Yusheng Zhao earns federal grant to create a more stable, higher performing lithium-ion battery.

Jefferson Kinney
Research | July 29, 2013

Psychology professor Jefferson Kinney picks apart the brain to find the cellular mechanism responsible for Alzheimer's and schizophrenia.