Thesis Equations: A Standard Formula to Help Craft a Thesis Statement

Thesis Equations is an outlining method that can be used for writing argumentative papers. It proposes a formulaic structure that acts as a base for students to craft a simple thesis. Students need to know how to make a claim. With the emergence of AI use, and the decreasing knowledge of foundational practices, utilizing proper brainstorming and outlining skills persists to be a difficult task for student writers.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/btp_expo/1222/thumbnail.jp

College Degree Attainment in the Mountain West, 2010-2020

This fact sheet presents data on the gaps in college degree attainment in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data appear in “Learning and Earning by Degrees: Gains in College Degree Attainment Have Enriched the Nation and Every State, but Racial and Gender Inequality Persists,” report published by the Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce (CEW), a research and policy institute within Georgetown University that focuses on the connections between education, career qualifications, and workforce demands

Rainy Day Funds in Mountain West States, FY2024

This fact sheet presents data on rainy day funds for fiscal year 2024 in the five Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah, as originally reported in the 2025 Governing Magazine article, “Growth of State Rainy Day Funds Has Slowed Down.” These data capture the number of days each state could fund state government operations using only rainy day funds, which represent the money states set aside to maintain operations during economic downturns or fiscal stress

Election Performance in the Mountain West, 2008-2020

This fact sheet presents data on the Election Performance Index (EPI) and voter turnout in the Mountain West states of Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah for the 2008, 2012, 2016, and 2020 presidential elections, as originally reported by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Election Data & Science Lab in their Elections Performance Index

Unmarried, Married, and Divorced People in the Mountain West, 2023

This fact sheet presents the ratio of unmarried men to unmarried women, as well as percentage rates of single, married, and divorced people for sixteen Mountain West cities in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico. The Smart Asset report, “Where Most People Are Single or Married – 2025 Study” reports data for the 119 most populous cities in the U.S. from the 2023 one-year American Community Survey conducted by U.S Census Bureau

The Startup Ecosystem in Southern Nevada: Growth, Energy, and Emerging Entrepreneurship in 2025

The startup ecosystem in Southern Nevada has undergone significant transformation during the past decade, evolving from a fragmented and nascent environment into a dynamic and increasingly coordinated landscape. This study examines the growth of the Southern Nevada startup ecosystem, analyzing key components such as funding sources, incubators, accelerators, and public-private collaborations. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data, including investment trends, economic impact reports, and interviews with over 100 stakeholders, this policy brief provides a comprehensive assessment of the strengths and gaps within the ecosystem. Key findings indicate that while the region has made substantial progress, particularly in fostering early-stage investments and building the infrastructure to support startups, challenges remain including the need to strengthen cross-sector communication, develop deep local venture capital, and broaden awareness of available resources. The study also benchmarks Las Vegas against other Mountain West metro areas, highlighting opportunities for further growth and includes policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the region’s ability to attract, develop, and retain high-growth startups. With targeted efforts in ecosystem coordination, investment expansion, and strategic alignment with emerging industries, Southern Nevada has the potential to become a more robust and sustainable hub for entrepreneurship and innovation

How Not to Teach With Technology: a Lighthearted Look at Educational Technology Pitfalls

Educational technology can be both a catalyst for engagement and a source of unexpected chaos. The Do\u27s and Don\u27ts of Teaching with Technology: A Lighthearted Look at Educational Technology Pitfalls distills insights from IT support tickets, faculty consultations, and student feedback into practical (and lighthearted) DOs and DON’Ts. This poster highlights four key areas of tech use in higher education: Choosing the Right Tools, Setting Expectations, Avoiding Tech Overload, and Designing Intentionally, complete with comic-style illustrations and real-world wisdom. A companion guide, available via QR code, expands on these themes with additional examples, citations, and strategies for designing tech-enhanced learning that actually works.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/btp_expo/1211/thumbnail.jp

Relational Database Schema to Support Research Profiling Studies, Natural Language Processing, and Bibliometric Analysis

In this paper, a relational database schema is introduced that supports rapid prototyping, data preprocessing, and warehousing tasks associated with research profiling studies, natural language processing, and bibliometric analysis. Python scripts are leveraged for the seamless retrieval and processing of data from Semantic Scholar. This schema is tailored to efficiently analyze entities such as authors, their scientific papers, referenced papers, and cited papers. Adhering to the relational model, this schema offers a standardized approach to data storage and detailed information retrieval for scientific papers. Enhancing knowledge discovery in scientific databases, this schema provides researchers with a powerful platform for robust data management, retrieval, and analysis

Cultural Capital Skill Development in Undergraduate Kinesiology Curriculum

Topics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology Volume 6: Issue 1, Article 2, 2025. Specialization within Kinesiology and related fields over the past 20 years has led to the prioritization of technical skill development. This specialization leaves limited availability of resources for the development of Cultural Capital (CC) skills in undergraduate kinesiology and kinesiology-related curricula. The purpose of this study was to examine how seven Experiential Learning Activities (ELAs) influence CC skill development in an undergraduate kinesiology practicum course. An interpretive qualitative action research design was applied to investigate five senior undergraduate kinesiology students’ experiences. The study concluded: (a) six of the seven ELAs improved CC skills specific to kinesiology-related professions (KRPs) including adaptable communication, active listening, interpersonal relationship skills, confidence, and self-awareness in all five participants; (b) reviewed literature confirms said skills are regarded as valuable CC skills in KRPs. Therefore, the use of ELAs should be considered as a tool to help prepare students for professional opportunities and success; (c) due to the value placed on CC skills in KRPs, the ELAs have utility in kinesiology curriculum. Based on these conclusions, five recommendations are made in the areas of practice, future research, and theory: (a) Courses focusing on kinesiology-related experiences such as internships and practicums may not solely lead to CC skill development and should; therefore consider the inclusion of ELAs to further foster such development; (b) the inclusion of mentors and consistent access to kinesiology-related professionals can provide helpful guidance throughout such activities; (c) future researchers should consider examining the same or similar ELAs in kinesiology-related courses with larger enrollment sizes; (d) kinesiology-related educators may consider only using a select number of the ELAs instead of all seven; (e) this action research should be replicated using the CC framework in different kinesiology-related settings such as physical therapy, and/or athletic training environment

Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) in the Mountain West, 2022

This fact sheet examines data on Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) clinics located in five Mountain West states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2022 Fertility Clinic Success Rates Report includes data from all 50 states and provides information on ART services offered by individual clinics, including data on total cycles, fertility preservation cycles, pregnancies, deliveries, and total infants born