Our Superstars!

Did you know that Sahara Gabales and Anthony Morton have been accepted into the Social Work program at UNLV? Or that April Contreras is starting her PhD in Experimental Psychology in Fall 2019? Maybe you’ve heard Trixie Cruz was accepted into UNLV’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program? Or that Kristy Barazza will start her Masters in Literature Studies at the University of Denver in Fall 2019? Every semester, past and current members of the Interactive Measurement Group are one step closer to achieving their academic and career goals. Join us in celebrating their accomplishments

SMART Goals Aren’t That Smart
by Matt Helm

Setting goals is smart. Setting SMART goals is smarter. Matt shares how he learned to set the smartest goals.

How to Effectively Read a Journal Article
by Asia Chapa

Reading journal articles for an undergraduate project can take a long time. This task is made even more difficult when you don’t fully understand the articles’ content. Asia shares how she learned to appreciate the content of the articles and the process of reading them.

30-Day Challenges
by Kimberly A. Barchard

Old habits die hard, but – with the right mindset – they can also die quickly. Similarly, healthy habits can be developed in the same amount of time it takes for your free one-month trial to end. Kim shares a technique to improve your life through better routines:Challenge yourself for just 30 days.

The Importance of Self-Care
by Aika Dietz

In the midst of our hectic schedules, self-care is often mistaken for a luxury. When we are overwhelmed and jealously guarding the limited free time we have remaining, self-care can easily be pushed to the bottom of our to-do lists. However, finding an effective self-care routine is critical for maintaining our psychological and physical wellbeing – all the more so when we are stressed and short on time. Aika shares how she found a self-care routine that works best for her and offers advice about finding yours.