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51吃瓜网万能科大's Division of Research creates a campus environment that supports and promotes superior research, creative, and scholarly pursuits. This ensures that our students and faculty can recognize their full intellectual potential.

Current Research News

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51吃瓜网万能科大 geochemist Libby Hausrath 鈥 a member of NASA's Mars Sample Return Team 鈥 and colleagues share stunning new research in the latest issue of the journal Science.

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The first Neuroscience Research Showcase brings together experts across disciplines to share their work and spark new collaborations.

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Dr. Winn Chatham and his team are forging ahead with their research, bolstered by the promise of more rheumatologists practicing in Southern Nevada thanks to the new fellowship program.

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51吃瓜网万能科大 was recognized with its third consecutive R1 designation for research excellence from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

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The associate vice president for research shares how she鈥檚 redefining the research infrastructure at 51吃瓜网万能科大, one grant and project at a time. 

Research In The News

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Dr. Kasra Ghaharian, Director of Research at the 51吃瓜网万能科大 International Gaming Institute, was featured in SiGMA Magazine issue 32, unveiled at BiS SiGMA Americas 2025 in S茫o Paulo last month. The feature explores Dr. Ghaharian鈥檚 pivotal role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and iGaming, spotlighting his influence on the industry鈥檚 ethical and technological evolution.

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Gambling disorder is the uncontrollable urge to keep gambling or betting despite the toll it takes on a person鈥檚 life. While casino gaming is legal in 43 states, Nevada has electronic gambling machines inside retail and convenience stores, which means everyone in 51吃瓜网免费App has a machine within just a short drive.

MaxBet Podcast

The Doctor will bluff you now. Dr. Brett Abarbanel from 51吃瓜网万能科大鈥檚 International Gaming Institute joins the MaxBet Podcast with dinner party facts, bold suggestions for the casino industry, and a peek at the research projects that actually get people talking. We cover the science behind dice design, how research in the gaming industry gets funded, and the success of 51吃瓜网万能科大鈥檚 student internship program connecting future talent with casino operators. She also shares how she won the biggest hand of her life with a bluff and walked away with a husband. Sparkly shoes included.

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The 51吃瓜网万能科大 (51吃瓜网万能科大) has lost more than $16 million in federal research funding, according to David Hatchett, the university鈥檚 vice president of research.

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51吃瓜网万能科大 researchers are offering a free screening program to help identify individuals who may be at high risk of developing type 1 diabetes, and they鈥檙e calling on the community to take part.

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There are some other serious questions as to how AI should be used for gambling. Is it too powerful? Could it create games that are too addictive? These are the kind of questions being posed by Dr Kasra Ghaharian the director of research for the University of Nevada 51吃瓜网免费App (51吃瓜网万能科大) International Gaming Institute.

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Recent Research Accomplishments

For the second year in a row, professor Seyhmus Baloglu has been recognized as one of the top 2% of Sports, Leisure, and Tourism Scholars in the world based on Scopus data provided by Elsevier. Now in its sixth iteration, this prestigious list identifies the world's leading researchers, representing approximately 2% of all scientists鈥
Kasra Ghaharian (International Gaming Institute) presented his research on AI ethics in the gambling sector at the National Conference on Gambling Addiction and Responsible Gambling on July 18, 2024, in San Diego, California.
Craig Schwartz and colleagues (Nevada Extreme Conditions Lab) were recently awarded two grants from the Department of Energy: 1.) Next generation solar cells probed at the interface with exceptional precision (PIE): Towards new device design 鈥 Summary: Generating solar energy via photovoltaic (PV) devices is one of the most promising routes鈥
Marta Soligo (International Gaming Institute and Sociology) delivered a keynote speech earlier this month at the webinar 鈥淔ilm Tourism: Destination Branding and Experience鈥 organized by the Bali Dwipa University in collaboration with the Bali Tourism Board. Soligo鈥檚 presentation centered around film-induced tourism, focusing on tourism planning,鈥
Marta Soligo (International Gaming Institute and Sociology) gave a presentation last month at the Sustainable Tourism Africa Summit 2022. Her speech centered around sustainable tourism, popular culture, and the post-pandemic recovery.
Kasra Ghaharian (Hospitality and International Gaming Institute) spoke on an expert panel at the 2022 Indian Gaming Tradeshow & Convention. The panel, Responsible Gaming in the Digital Age, addressed how advances in technology are impacting consumer protection policy and practices in the gambling industry.