News: Division of Research

Robert Schill portrait
Research |

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

Portrait of Martin Schiller
Research |

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 |

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.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

Meet four recipients of UNLV’s most prestigious graduate fellowships and learn about their research and their gratitude for the funding that made it possible.

Portrait of Ramona Denby-Brinson
Research |

Social work professor and Lincy Institute Scholar Ramona Denby-Brinson uses research as a tool to help children who have entered the child welfare, mental health, and juvenile justice systems.

Portrait of Erika Engstrom
Research |

UNLV communication studies professor Erika Engstrom dissects the images and messages about weddings created by the media and how they affect our perceptions of what “the big day” should look like.

Portrait of Donald Revell
Research |

English professor Donald Revell showcases his passion for playful words in his newly published collection of poems.

Portrait of Rainier Spencer
Research |

Rainier Spencer, Afro-American studies professor and associate vice provost for academic affairs, writes about the concept and perception of race, how it affects social dynamics, and theories on how to move toward a post-racial society.

Neal Smatresk gives the State of the University address
Campus News |

President Neal Smatresk explained UNLV's plan to become a Tier 1 research university during his annual campus address.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Research |

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.

DesertSol house
Campus News |

UNLV students are building the ultimate desert home. Read about the home's features in this team update.

A man wearing a dress shirt and glasses.
People |

UNLV's scientists make discoveries and share their findings in prestigious journals. But then what?