News: Division of Research
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Two-time UNLV alumnus Andrew Baca has done a little bit of everything in his career … except let setbacks stand in the way.
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A simple degree upgrade led graphic designer Orlando Bustos to an internship with NASA and a job with Arcata Associates.
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Event planning led this alumna to managing sponsored programs at her alma mater.
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UNLV researchers find that planning and produce can help moms-to-be reduce diabetes risks.
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A national, multi-institutional study finds that academic library instruction helps keep undergraduates in school.
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The public is invited to get a first-hand glimpse at innovation.
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UNLV engineers developed a team of drones that detect radioactivity in areas where it’s unsafe or unfeasible for other trackers to go.
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A national study on simulation training is changing how obstetrics and gynecology practitioners learn to perform surgeries.
Few women hold executive positions in the hospitality industry. Two UNLV researchers explore the implications.
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UNLV researchers explore how plant genes, food rescue, and financial savvy could help feed humankind.
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UNLV Academic Success Center staff use their research to improve their student services.
After the Oct. 1 shooting, UNLV researcher Stephen Benning found increases in stress and gratitude. Here, he shares perspective on his findings.