Publications
The Latino Research Center is dedicated to cultivating knowledge that elevates the diverse voices within the Latino community. Our commitment to research is showcased through the dissemination of various research formats. We release our Border-Lines journal annually, create white papers and reports to provide a more comprehensive analysis, publish academic papers, and develop informative fact sheets throughout the year that offer accessible insights into topics impacting Latinos in our state. Explore our publications to read and learn more about our latest research endeavors.
Border-Lines is an interdisciplinary and intersectional academic journal dedicated to the dissemination of research on Chicana/o-Latina/o cultural, political and social issues. Border-Lines is a refereed journal that seeks to publish scholarly articles drawn from a variety of disciplines such as anthropology, education, geography, human health, literary and cultural studies, political science, social work and sociology.
Serving as a bridge between academia and the broader public, aiming to disseminate crucial findings and shed light on pressing issues affecting Latinos, this podcast discusses research that directly impacts the Latino community in our state of Nevada. It is hosted by the Latino Research Center! Listen to the podcast here.
- Lucero, J.E., Finnegan, J., Wilcox, J., Crowther, D., Usinger, J. Dagda, R., & Ewing-Taylor, J. (2021) The Community of Bilingual English-Spanish Speakers Exploring Issues in Science and Health: Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Journal of STEM Outreach, 4(3), 1-12
- Walsh, B., Woodliff, T.A., Lucero, J.E., Harvey, S.*, Burnham, M.M., Bowser, T.L.*, Aguirre, M., & Zeh, D.W. (2021). Historically Underrepresented Graduate Students’ Experiences during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Family Relations, 70(4), 955-972
- Wright, K.*, Lucero, J.E., Ferguson, J.K., Granner, M., Devereux, P.G., Pearson, J., & Crosbie, E. (2021). The influence of cultural food security on cultural identity and well-being: a qualitative comparison between second-generation American and international students in the United States. Ecology of Food and Nutrition, DOI: 10.1080/03670244.2021.1875455
- Wright, K.*, Lucero, J.E., Ferguson, J.K., Granner, M., Devereux, P.G., Pearson, J., & Crosbie, E. (2021) The impact that cultural food security has on identity and well-being in second-generation American college students. Food Security.
- Wright, K*., Lucero, J.E., & Crosbie, E. (2020). It’s nice to have a little bit of home, even if it’s just on your plate: Perceived barriers for Latinos accessing food pantries. Journal of Hunger & Environmental Nutrition, 15(4), 496-513, DOI: 10.1080/19320248.2019.1664963
- Sanchez, J. E., & Mutiga, A. N. (2024). Gleaning into the aspirational-pursuit gap of GEAR UP students. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice. DOI: 10.1177/15210251231226133.
- Nevada’s Latina Workforce
This fact sheet focuses on discussing the current state of Nevada’s Latina Workforce, specifically highlighting the wage disparity faced by Latinas in Nevada. It brings attention to inequalities related to race, motherhood, and gender biases that Latinas often encounter. - Dos Mujeres, Un Camino
This fact sheet highlights a study that examines the barriers two Latina doctoral students had to overcome to succeed in higher education. - Mental Health Vulnerability in Immigrant Communities
This fact sheet highlights immigrants and their vulnerability to mental health issues during a climate of fear and uncertainty.