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Feb. 2, 2018 | Student Union BallroomOpening reception for the 2018 Graduate & Professional Student Research Forum

Presentersfestive reception showcasing the best in graduate student research and scholarship

Kristyne WiegandDr. Mary Croughan, Vice President, Research and Economic DevelopmentDr. Carl Reiber, Senior Vice Provost, UNLVDr. Kate Korgan, Dean, Graduate College

Beth Ok Kyung Wi is originally from South Korea. Shegraduated with a bachelor’s degree in hospitality from UNLV.

importance of quality service delivery and cultural sensitivity.

impact in the hospitality industry, the focus of her research is

Dafne Zenice Guevara

Maria Ramos Gonzalez is a Ph.D. student in

with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Department to ensure the of Kinesiology, and local orthopedic surgeons

following standards for human implants will lead her in the direction of creating her own smart prosthetics someday.

Guevara was a recipient of the Graduate College’s Doctoral

Shon Reedrelationship between early childhood abuse, masculinity,

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and the decisions to engage in criminal beh

societal ideas of what it means to be a survto create resources for those who are affec

continue his research into gender and crime.

Brenda Tena expects to graduate with a master’s degree

interior architecture and design from UNLV in 2016 with high honors. Brenda managed the interior architecture and visual brand identity of the UNLV entry in the 2017 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon. Brenda was born and raised in Las

and design industry after graduation.

Nick MacMurray

are bringing social change efforts to the end of life, such as the green burial movement. In pursuing this research,

advocates at the forefront of these projects, supported by the

Dr. Jeremy Ashton Houska (’10, Ph.D., Experimental

University in New Jersey. In addition to data support for the executive team, he oversees institutional assessment

predominantly focused on performance indicators and outcomes, he studies positive organizational leadership and

Success for Psychology Majors.

Dr. Alexis Billings is a postdoctoral scholar under Dr.

at the University of Montana, she focused on understanding both the ecology and evolution of alarm calls in various bird

animal behavior and communication. She has explored the

calls and anthropogenic noise, and hopes to explore gene expression differences in various behaviors in birds in a

performersthat carries the ragtime and novelty band tradition through the talented students of the program. In addition to playing the ragtime classics, the Ragtime Rebels

and compositions by band members, Christmas and holiday music, and fun top 40

Dr. Timothy Jones

Lucas Brust

Gabriela ORDONEZ Villalobos

Ryan burnett

Lindsay Suta

Marcus Leblanc

James Whiting

The Graduate College Medallion Program honors exceptionally involved and high-achieving students. All graduate and professional students may participate. To receive a medallion, students must accumulate at least 100 points. Points can be earned by participating in, for example, the Graduate & Professional Student Association, Grad Rebel Writing Boot Camp, and Rebel Grad Slam. Those who earn 100 points will be awarded a Graduate College Medallion the semester they graduate. Students are encouraged to wear the medallion at commencement as part of graduation regalia.

For more information and to apply, visit: tinyurl.com/medallionprogram

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Congratulations to the Spring 2018 recipients of the Graduate College Medallion,which recognizes exceptionally involved and high-achieving students.

Mathematical SciencesBreanna Boppre, Criminology and Criminal Justice

Sanjana Das, Electrical EngineeringKatelyn DiBenedetto, Anthropology

Jeffrey Eggleston, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences – BiomechanicsMechanical Engineering

Political ScienceEshani Lee, Chemistry

Sarah Macintosh, AnthropologyMatthew Martinez, Anthropology

Political ScienceDaniel Mast, Radiochemistry

Michael Moncrieff, AnthropologyMatin Pirouz Nia, Computer Science

Electrical EngineeringPolitical Science

SUPPORT GRADUATE STUDENTSGraduate assistantships, scholarships, and fellowships support graduate students

Elizabeth Kahane

UNLV appreciates the leadership and support of our Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents.

Kevin J. Page, Chairman Trevor HayesJason Geddes, Ph.D.,Vice Chairman Sam LiebermanDr. Andrea Anderson Cathy McAdooDr. Patrick Carter John T. MoranCedric Crear Allison StephensCarol Del Carlo Rick TrachokMark W. Doubrava, M.D.

Dean J. Gould, Chief of Staff and Special Counsel to the Board

Chancellor Thom Reilly