UNLV researchers studying Tourism Safety & Crowd Science (TSCS) conduct, coordinate, identify, and disseminate interdisciplinary and international research on effective crowd management strategies. Empirical evidence is used to develop crowd manager decision-making frameworks and tools to enhance the safety of crowd-based events.
TSCS researchers are working to identify effective tourism safety strategies and crowd management techniques for application in a variety of public and private places, including, but not limited to:
- Stadiums/Amphitheaters/Theaters
- Bars/Pubs/Restaurants
- Parks/Fields
- Gyms
- Fairgrounds
- Nightclubs
- Amusement Parks
- Parking Lots
- Schools/Universities
- Marinas
- Transport Stations/ Thoroughfares
- Houses of Worship
- Casinos
- Retail Outlets
- Recreational Centers
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Student Collaboration
Students interested in gaining research experience and earning academic credit by working as a TSCS researcher should contact Dr. Tamara Madensen-Herold at Tamara.Madensen@unlv.edu to schedule an interview. Download the research assistant application.
Tamara Madensen-Herold, Ph.D., Director of TSCS Research and Associate Director of CCJP