VPRI RSS Feed/nevada-todayVPRI Feed/nevada-today/news/2019/innevation-center-update-new-director/nevada-today/news/2019/innevation-center-update-new-directorIncubating jobs, energy and the future economy in downtown RenoWith a new director and nearly 200 jobs created, the University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center—Powered By Switch looks ahead2019-08-19T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/us-news-ranking/nevada-today/news/2019/us-news-rankingA decade strong: University ranks in the top tier for tenth year straightUniversity of Nevada, Reno rated one of U.S. News & World Report's “Best National Universities” for ten years running2019-09-19T16:50:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/make48-airs/nevada-today/news/2019/make48-airs'Make48' competition show features University's Biggest Little MakersAs national public-television show hits the air and the Internet, the experiential, makerspace culture continues to take hold on the University of Nevada, Reno campus2019-10-23T15:35:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/kerafast-announcement/nevada-today/news/2019/kerafast-announcementCell lines and antibody commercialized through reagent licensing programTwo School of Medicine laboratories are University’s first to participate in program that helps deliver discoveries to the marketplace2019-11-05T03:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/iris-automation-milestones/nevada-today/news/2019/iris-automation-milestonesIris Automation successfully completes beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operationInnevation Center member-company achieves unmanned-aircraft-technology milestone, plus is named to CNBC’s Upstart 100 list2019-11-13T18:52:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/discovery-licensed-to-cachet/nevada-today/news/2019/discovery-licensed-to-cachetBiomedical engineering discovery is latest example of commercializationPatented technology by College of Engineering faculty member may have application in clinical testing and bioassay processes2019-11-19T20:09:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/manufacturing-tech-forum/nevada-today/news/2019/manufacturing-tech-forumNevada Manufacturing and Tech Forum launches with big audience and big ideasNevada Industry Excellence’s new industry-led, economic initiative selected to receive Google.org Impact Challenge Nevada grant funding2019-11-21T23:28:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/growing-career-awards/nevada-today/news/2020/growing-career-awardsWhat does it take to receive a National Science Foundation CAREER award?The latest prestigious early-career awards will advance research in wildfire-smoke forecasting, battery performance and understanding brain function2020-03-30T19:36:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/makerspaces-create-ppe/nevada-today/news/2020/makerspaces-create-ppeUniversity makerspaces and 3D printers at work developing PPEResearchers, faculty and staff respond to the call for resources and deploy makerspace resources to support our healthcare heroes2020-04-08T19:41:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/lulius-innovation/nevada-today/news/2020/lulius-innovationLulius Innovation technology solution helps National Guard manage readinessCOVID-19 response shows capability of flagship software product developed by Innevation Center member company2020-04-16T17:15:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/covid-technology-access/nevada-today/news/2020/covid-technology-accessUniversity signs on to COVID-19 technology access frameworkFramework reflects national movement to share COVID-19 related intellectual property to support rapid development of treatments and diagnostics2020-04-16T18:42:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/innevator/nevada-today/news/2020/innevatorInNEVator accelerates early-stage companies with pivot to onlineRegional innovation ecosystem supports international cohort of companies through Innevation Center-hosted bootcamp2020-04-27T21:35:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/genomic-sequencing-coronavirus/nevada-today/news/2020/genomic-sequencing-coronavirusGenomics sequencing of Nevada COVID-19 samples is under wayUniversity’s Nevada Genomics Center joins with State Health Lab and School of Medicine researchers to advance scientific knowledge of novel coronavirus through DNA sequencing2020-04-30T05:21:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/gowns-ppe-collaboration/nevada-today/news/2020/gowns-ppe-collaborationUniversity + manufacturing + volunteers make and donate hospital gownsA community network coordinated by the Innevation Center Makerspace has made more than 750 gowns to help meet the regional need for PPE2020-06-01T17:26:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/geoff-blewitt-outstanding-researcher/nevada-today/news/2020/geoff-blewitt-outstanding-researcherUsing worldwide GPS data to study changes in Earth’s crust, from the Ice Age to todayThe University’s 2020 Outstanding Researcher award recognizes the amazing discoveries, scientific contributions and career of Geoff Blewitt2020-06-05T15:49:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/undergraduate-research-symposium-2020/nevada-today/news/2020/undergraduate-research-symposium-2020Research-based work of 58 undergraduate students highlighted at symposiumAnnual Undergraduate Research Symposium pivots to virtual with project presentations from a variety of disciplines, from STEM to the social sciences, arts and humanities2020-06-11T23:46:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/ncar-business-graduates/nevada-today/news/2020/ncar-business-graduates3 companies ‘graduate’ from Nevada Center for Applied Research following successful incubationWith support from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, University’s applied R&D center has drawn more than $43 million to Nevada and now welcomes 3 new businesses 2020-07-29T17:22:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/sanders-receives-nevadas-top-researcher-award/nevada-today/news/2020/sanders-receives-nevadas-top-researcher-awardResearch ‘rock star’ has advanced gastroenterology science and scientistsCelebrating the impressive record of scientific advancements, funding and mentorship of Kent Sanders, Nevada’s 2020 Distinguished Researcher2020-08-06T15:37:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/covid-reinfection-study/nevada-today/news/2020/covid-reinfection-studyNevada State Public Health Lab-led team studying COVID-19 reinfectionFighting the pandemic: University of Nevada, Reno research effort continues with early, genomics-based evidence of reinfection2020-08-27T22:42:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/whittell-forest-program-enhancements/nevada-today/news/2020/whittell-forest-program-enhancementsSmell the pines, feel the sun, discover, create, learn in a primitive mountain forestNew Graduate Research Fellowship, online reservations and more signal vision and energy for the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area2020-08-31T16:01:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/manufacturing-certification-begins/nevada-today/news/2020/manufacturing-certification-beginsGrant helps retrain workers for Nevada manufacturing careersNevada Industry Excellence joins with collaborators to offer free certification program to prepare workers who have been laid-off for available jobs2020-09-09T23:13:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/sars-cov-2-wastewater-survey/nevada-today/news/2020/sars-cov-2-wastewater-surveyUniversity partners with cities to study COVID-19 virus prevalence in wastewaterCollege of Engineering leads wastewater environmental surveillance in the Truckee Meadows2020-08-20T17:03:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/innevation-center-celebrates-5-years/nevada-today/news/2020/innevation-center-celebrates-5-yearsFive years, 370 jobs and $88 million in investor capital at the Innevation CenterThe University’s downtown hub of entrepreneurialism and collaboration celebrates its 5th anniversary2020-10-14T20:52:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2020/hao-xu-roadside-lidar/nevada-today/news/2020/hao-xu-roadside-lidarNew roadside LiDAR sensors help build a safer transportation infrastructureUniversity of Nevada, Reno engineering researchers have expanded a network of LiDAR sensors to improve traffic efficiency, reduce accidents and facilitate the use of autonomous vehicles.2020-10-19T15:43:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/gifts-support-research-equipment/nevada-today/news/2021/gifts-support-research-equipmentNew, donor-supported equipment and infrastructure will advance researchPhilanthropist and scientist Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. continues to support scientific progress and research capacity2021-01-06T21:03:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/undergrad-research-programs/nevada-today/news/2021/undergrad-research-programsGain professional and academic experience through paid undergraduate research programsWith the help of a mentor, undergraduate students can apply for paid research opportunities 2021-01-19T18:30:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/k12-robotics-center/nevada-today/news/2021/k12-robotics-centerWorkforce development downtown: K-12 Robotics Center|University of Nevada, RenoSouthside Studio becomes home to robotics-based education and competition teams, strengthening the path to degrees and careers2021-01-22T14:55:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/fyre-robotics-mentorship/nevada-today/news/2021/fyre-robotics-mentorshipFYRE Robotics provides mentorship for K-12 students interested in engineering and science As lead mentor for this community-based robotics team, Kerry Thompson helps students develop important life-skills such as teamwork, communication and more2021-01-22T19:40:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/caitlin-earley-neh-fellowship/nevada-today/news/2021/caitlin-earley-neh-fellowshipArt historian receives National Endowment for the Humanities FellowshipAssistant Professor Caitlin Earley earns award to support her work on ancient Maya captives2021-02-08T18:35:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/cloud-video-profiles-gkent/nevada-today/news/2021/cloud-video-profiles-gkentResearch technology transforms how first responders fight firesVideo highlights technology and thought-leadership behind ALERTWildfire, developed through the Nevada Seismological Laboratory 2021-02-22T23:46:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/high-frequency-covid-variant/nevada-today/news/2021/high-frequency-covid-variantPublished study: unusual SARS-CoV-2 mutation prominent in Northern Nevada in early 2020University of Nevada, Reno genomics and microbiology research gives snapshot from March to June 2020 of SARS-CoV-2 and regional introduction of an unusual mutation2021-03-01T20:09:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/makerspace-at-innevation-center/nevada-today/news/2021/makerspace-at-innevation-centerMakerspace at the Innevation Center allows users to discover, learn, build and connect Offering equipment, resources and support – plus its first ever Makerthon – this well-equipped space encourages creation and real-world learning2021-03-09T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/james-church-snow-sampling/nevada-today/news/2021/james-church-snow-samplingUniversity professor’s invention from over a century ago continues to be impactful today In 1908, James Church’s interest in snow and the mountains led to the invention of the snow sampler, a device that greatly advanced the development of snow science2021-03-17T19:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/commercialization-made-easier/nevada-today/news/2021/commercialization-made-easierSmoothing the path toward commercialization of researchThrough commercialization, University faculty can find ways to transform their work into a marketable product or service that benefits society 2021-04-05T17:38:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/jennifer-pearson-rising-researcher/nevada-today/news/2021/jennifer-pearson-rising-researcherAssistant professor in School of Community Health Sciences receives Rising Researcher AwardJennifer Pearson’s research on tobacco and cannabis policies works toward positive public health impact2021-04-22T12:59:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/thomas-bell-outstanding-researcher/nevada-today/news/2021/thomas-bell-outstanding-researcherChemistry professor named Outstanding Researcher of the YearProfessor Thomas Bell receives prestigious award for his numerous scientific accomplishments.2021-04-26T14:01:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/tscherbul-career-award/nevada-today/news/2021/tscherbul-career-awardNSF CAREER Award recipient Timur Tscherbul develops a new class of algorithms to help solve a ‘quantum physicist’s nightmare’Through research and teaching assistant professor of physics explores Earth’s life-sustaining processes using quantum computation to describe chemical reactions2021-05-12T21:56:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/yan-wang-career-award/nevada-today/news/2021/yan-wang-career-awardNSF CAREER Award recipient Yan Wang investigates phonon waves to develop effective thermal engineering strategiesResearch will advance heat-transfer solutions for microchip and laser technologies through improved nanoscale engineering 2021-05-18T19:42:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/undergrad-research-symposium-spring-2021/nevada-today/news/2021/undergrad-research-symposium-spring-2021Undergraduate Research Symposium spotlights student passion and knowledge118 undergraduate students across a variety of disciplines and Nevada higher education institutions presented their research projects virtually2021-05-20T22:44:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/scott-early-mid-career-researcher-of-year/nevada-today/news/2021/scott-early-mid-career-researcher-of-yearAdvancing understanding of how our bodies’ systems connect, including the connection of blood flow to dementiaUNR School of Medicine’s Scott Earley – the 2021 Regents’ Mid-Career Researcher of the Year – leads an impressive research program achieving breakthrough discoveries in ion channel regulation2021-05-26T17:22:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/most-ever-career-awards/nevada-today/news/2021/most-ever-career-awardsMost ever CAREER Awards received by University faculty 8 awardees representing 4 colleges/school receive NSF’s prestigious award in support of early-career success and continued development2021-06-07T19:49:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/pnnl-and-unr-research-partnership/nevada-today/news/2021/pnnl-and-unr-research-partnershipPacific Northwest National Laboratory and University of Nevada, Reno announce new research partnershipJoint research efforts will tackle important science and technology challenges ranging from climate change and water resources to sustainable energy and national security2021-07-20T20:54:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/k-12-robotics-center-opening/nevada-today/news/2021/k-12-robotics-center-openingSparking innovative education and outreach: K-12 Robotics Center | University of Nevada, RenoWith support from Tesla and EDAWN, unique University facility for robotics-based education and competition teams will strengthen the path to degrees, careers and workforce development2021-08-06T18:07:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/beekeeping-for-veterans/nevada-today/news/2021/beekeeping-for-veteransBeekeeping program operated on University’s Main Station Field Lab helps veterans and first respondersBees4Vets, a nonprofit run by University-connected husband and wife, assists veterans and first responders living with PTSD or TBI 2021-08-09T15:26:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/amex-project-updates/nevada-today/news/2021/amex-project-updatesForest management in an age of megafires: Sierra Nevada AMEX study demonstrates forest & research resilienceUniversity ecologist continues critical, collaborative research into more effective forest management techniques despite setbacks2021-08-26T19:35:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/new-cooperative-research-unit/nevada-today/news/2021/new-cooperative-research-unitA Nevada first: University-based Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit establishedNevada becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats2021-09-09T16:49:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/nsphl-leads-during-pandemic/nevada-today/news/2021/nsphl-leads-during-pandemicNevada State Public Health Lab plays vital ‘front line’ role throughout pandemicBy administering tests, conducting research, providing information and more, this University-campus-based lab fills a leadership role in state’s COVID-19 response2021-09-27T18:32:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/epa-funding-award/nevada-today/news/2021/epa-funding-awardEPA-supported study to assess how much dirt (and through it, pollutants) kids eatTeam led by School of Public Health Assistant Professor Li Li aims to improve understanding of pollutant exposure from chemicals in our environment2021-09-23T23:57:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/faces-of-the-pack-yareli-navarro-chavez/nevada-today/news/2021/faces-of-the-pack-yareli-navarro-chavezFaces of the Pack: Yareli Navarro Chavez finds first-generation opportunities through Undergraduate ResearchPack Research Experience Program and TRIO STEM Scholars offer mentorship and sense of belonging to sophomore pre-med student2021-11-08T16:01:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/ehs-safety-webinar/nevada-today/news/2021/ehs-safety-webinar‘Safety is everyone’s responsibility’: University webinar emphasizes maintaining safety on-campusUniversity President and guest speakers encourage culture of safety to mitigate hazards and avoid dangerous accidents 2021-11-10T15:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/sponsored-projects-academy/nevada-today/news/2021/sponsored-projects-academyGrowing the University-wide Sponsored Projects knowledge networkWith conclusion of the fall 2021 program, 112 faculty and staff have completed the University’s Sponsored Projects Academy2021-11-23T15:34:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/wolf-pack-discoveries-fall-2021/nevada-today/news/2021/wolf-pack-discoveries-fall-2021Wolf Pack Discoveries highlights student research, scholarly and creative activitiesSeveral University programs organize new collaborative symposium to showcase work of more than 100 undergraduate students2021-12-14T17:08:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2021/r1-status/nevada-today/news/2021/r1-statusUniversity of Nevada, Reno and University of Nevada, Las Vegas recognized as two of the nation’s top research universities by CarnegieBoth Universities recieved R1 status in 20182021-12-16T22:16:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/reducing-drug-related-harm-with-research/nevada-today/news/2022/reducing-drug-related-harm-with-researchReducing drug-related harm with research: Opioid overdose and HIV prevention work can save lives Collaborations between researchers, University students, community partners and legislators make change in drug policies possible2022-01-26T19:04:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/wolf-pack-bots-mentorship-/nevada-today/news/2022/wolf-pack-bots-mentorship-Mentorship and teamwork lead Wolf Pack Bots to another LEGO competition winUniversity faculty and student mentors work with young team to build robotics skills, confidence and literacy2022-01-25T18:17:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/atp-successful-undergraduate-research/nevada-today/news/2022/atp-successful-undergraduate-researchWhat makes a successful undergraduate mentor?In honor of National Mentoring Month, six faculty members reflect on what it means to be an impactful mentor to undergraduate researchers2022-01-25T18:07:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/tick-transformation-breakthrough/nevada-today/news/2022/tick-transformation-breakthroughGene-editing breakthrough made in the battle against tick-borne diseasesAs tick-borne diseases rise in prevalence in the U.S. and worldwide, University of Nevada, Reno researcher and collaborators make noteworthy discovery2022-02-15T17:17:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/faces-of-the-pack-blesethe-west/nevada-today/news/2022/faces-of-the-pack-blesethe-westFaces of the Pack: Blesethe West challenges herself by pursuing Undergraduate ResearchPack Research Experience Program and valuable faculty mentorship provide opportunities for first-year pre-med student to get out of her comfort zone2022-02-24T07:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/nevada-autonomous/nevada-today/news/2022/nevada-autonomousNevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site transitioning to UniversityUniversity launches Nevada Autonomous to continue and strengthen Nevada’s national leadership role in autonomous testing2022-03-03T17:40:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/feng-yan-award/nevada-today/news/2022/feng-yan-awardAI researcher works to bridge big data, machine learning and computer systemsCollege of Engineering Professor Feng Yan receives 2022 Regents Rising Researcher award2022-03-09T17:11:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/makerthon-2022/nevada-today/news/2022/makerthon-2022Innevation Center’s 2nd annual Makerthon competition finds its winner in the University’s College of EngineeringTeam Starfruit takes home $1000 check prize for their invention that helps address wildfire crisis2022-03-10T17:30:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/engin-arslan-receives-career-award/nevada-today/news/2022/engin-arslan-receives-career-awardNSF CAREER Award paves the way for breakthroughs in science by eliminating data transfer bottlenecksEngin Arslan’s research will bolster next-generation, data intensive applications by designing a new scalable and reliable data transfer framework.2022-03-24T16:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/faces-of-the-pack-sydney-fields/nevada-today/news/2022/faces-of-the-pack-sydney-fieldsMaterials science and engineering student wins big at international conferenceSydney Fields won best poster award at her first conference, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society 2022 Annual Meeting & Exhibition2022-03-30T16:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/university-receives-acs-award/nevada-today/news/2022/university-receives-acs-awardUniversity awarded for outstanding comprehensive safety programDedicated teamwork and resource-efficient initiatives secured the American Chemical Society award for the second time2022-04-05T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2021/searley-ion-channel-science/nevada-today/news/2021/searley-ion-channel-scienceA Nobel Prize-worthy question: How do we sense heat, cold, touch?University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine professor joins with colleagues to review the cellular-level, ion-channel science for top-ranked Physiological Reviews2022-04-07T18:53:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/ncar-partners-with-american-battery-technology-company/nevada-today/news/2022/ncar-partners-with-american-battery-technology-companyNevada Center for Applied Research extends University co-location to American Battery Technology CompanyLatest collaboration brings new R&D venture to campus, opportunities to students and economic development to Nevada2022-04-25T16:23:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/wolf-pack-discoveries-spring-2022/nevada-today/news/2022/wolf-pack-discoveries-spring-2022Undergraduate researchers prepare for Wolf Pack DiscoveriesFaculty mentors and student awardees provide insight to the rewarding experience of University-supported research, scholarly and creative activities2022-04-20T16:04:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/earley-2022-outstanding-researcher/nevada-today/news/2022/earley-2022-outstanding-researcher2022 Outstanding Researcher: Advancing the science that explains how our bodies’ functions connectUNR School of Medicine Professor Scott Earley’s leading edge research achieves breakthroughs in cell signaling and ion channel regulation2022-04-27T15:44:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/20m-dollar-fire-science-project/nevada-today/news/2022/20m-dollar-fire-science-projectNevada receives $20 million National Science Foundation research award for fire scienceNSF EPSCoR investment will increase capacity for wildland fire research, education, and workforce development2022-05-17T21:11:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/animal-resources-reaccredited/nevada-today/news/2022/animal-resources-reaccredited‘Gold standard’ accreditation signals commitment to animalsUniversity awarded full reaccreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Care International2022-05-23T16:54:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/banner-year-for-nsf-grfp/nevada-today/news/2022/banner-year-for-nsf-grfpBanner year for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awardsAn all-time high of 13 student-awardees affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno receive the prestigious NSF fellowship2022-06-07T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/mae-gustin-honor-the-best-award/nevada-today/news/2022/mae-gustin-honor-the-best-awardAccomplished professor wins University’s Excellence in Laboratory Safety AwardMae Gustin sets example for prioritizing student safety in labs with chemicals2022-06-08T17:30:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/faces-of-the-pack-nicole-choma/nevada-today/news/2022/faces-of-the-pack-nicole-chomaEnvironmental science student-researcher wins Regents’ award for notable accomplishmentsNicole Choma reflects on how experiences in undergraduate research, marching band and other scholarly activities have enhanced her college journey 2022-06-22T16:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/reno-tahoe-gener8tor-accelerator/nevada-today/news/2022/reno-tahoe-gener8tor-acceleratorInnevation Center to host gener8tor Reno-Tahoe Accelerator Program 2022Applications open for accelerator offering connections and $100K investment to high-growth startups2022-06-22T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/innevation-center-partners-with-upward-bound/nevada-today/news/2022/innevation-center-partners-with-upward-boundInnevation Center partners with Upward Bound for Summer 2022Student interns to explore STEAM career opportunities and learn how to become “makers” in the Makerspace2022-06-30T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/dr-sarah-mitchell/nevada-today/news/2022/dr-sarah-mitchellUnderstanding marginalized experiences to actively implement researchAssistant Professor and Undergraduate Research mentor Sarah Mitchell, Ph.D., sheds lighton the significance of research regarding marginalized identities2022-07-19T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/unr-dmd-research-brings-promising-findings-/nevada-today/news/2022/unr-dmd-research-brings-promising-findings-Promising solution to fatal genetic-disorder complications discovered by University professor and Ph.D. candidatePublished research findings point to a possible, more effective treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-related cardiac failure2022-07-12T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/renewed-teaching-and-research-in-whittell/nevada-today/news/2022/renewed-teaching-and-research-in-whittellPassion drives a renewed vision for teaching and research in the forestFrom students to citizen-scientists – new environmental and forest management activities take hold in the University’s forested, living laboratory, the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area2022-07-25T18:35:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/preterm-labor-research-finding/nevada-today/news/2022/preterm-labor-research-findingNew target for therapies to treat preterm laborUniversity of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine research identifies a cause of preterm labor2022-08-09T17:36:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/jenny-ouyang-career-award/nevada-today/news/2022/jenny-ouyang-career-awardArtificial light pollution raises concern for human and wildlife wellbeing Biology associate professor receives NSF CAREER Award to investigate health and behavioral effects of light pollution on wild birds2022-08-10T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/2022-career-awards/nevada-today/news/2022/2022-career-awards7 faculty members receive CAREER Awards in support of early-career successWith the latest round of this prestigious NSF award, the University’s community of faculty-recipients grows2022-08-16T15:41:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/soil-box-system-launch/nevada-today/news/2022/soil-box-system-launchNew experimental facility tests interaction of soil and structures during earthquakes The latest College of Engineering capability to create realistic earthquakes in the laboratory will pair with collaborators’ expertise and supercomputing to lead to resilient buildings and infrastructure2022-09-15T19:42:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/soil-box-design-team/nevada-today/news/2022/soil-box-design-teamUnprecedented Laminar Soil Box System demonstrates state-of-the-art design and engineering expertiseCollege of Engineering team answers the call – yet again – to design an experimental facility to advance seismic safety and resilience of buildings, structures, systems2022-10-13T23:17:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/ncar-affiliate-in-wh-announcement/nevada-today/news/2022/ncar-affiliate-in-wh-announcementNCAR-affiliate company highlighted in White House announcementCampus-based American Battery Technology Company is one of the 20 manufacturing and processing companies receiving grant awards as part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law2022-10-21T19:38:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2022/goed-talent-retention-program/nevada-today/news/2022/goed-talent-retention-programNew support for STEM internships and talent retention in NevadaFunding awarded through Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development will support development of new NV STEM Workforce Internship program2022-11-15T20:31:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/neuroscience-cobre-renewed/nevada-today/news/2022/neuroscience-cobre-renewedA major milestone in neuroscience research and teaching excellence$5.3 million, NIH COBRE ‘Phase 3’ award will further advance the mission and impact of the University’s Center for Integrative Neuroscience2022-11-17T23:51:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2022/wolf-pack-bots-robotics/nevada-today/news/2022/wolf-pack-bots-roboticsWolf Pack Bots qualify to compete in Northern Nevada LEGO® ChampionshipThe E.L. Cord Foundation Center for Learning and Literacy at the University incorporates robotics into its multimodal literacy framework to facilitate academic success.2022-12-22T21:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/campus-accessibility-research/nevada-today/news/2023/campus-accessibility-researchCampus accessibility research sheds light on how to create more accessible spacesStudent researcher Lea Gifford suggests ways in which the Wolf Pack can help make spaces across campus more accessible2023-01-19T17:04:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/intelligent-mobility/nevada-today/news/2023/intelligent-mobilityIntelligent Mobility: public bus automatically detects, reports damaged signals, signs and other maintenance issues to RTC team Through partnership with RTC of Washoe County, a University team is testing the new, first-of-its-kind ‘digital twin’ technology on the streets of Reno2023-02-17T19:49:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/mak3rthon-2023/nevada-today/news/2023/mak3rthon-2023Mak3rthon competition has students design products to improve outdoor recreation accessibilityTeam Jirachi takes home $1,500 prize for ‘The Climbin’ Buddy,’ helping make rock climbing more accessible for the visually impaired2023-04-03T21:10:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/ana-de-bettencourt-dias-aaas-fellow/nevada-today/news/2023/ana-de-bettencourt-dias-aaas-fellowAna de Bettencourt-Dias named AAAS Fellowde Bettencourt-Dias is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University2023-02-28T22:35:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/lee-dyer-aaas-fellow/nevada-today/news/2023/lee-dyer-aaas-fellowLee Dyer named AAAS FellowDyer is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University2023-02-28T22:35:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/lab-safety-award/nevada-today/news/2023/lab-safety-awardNewly awarded University Foundation Professor also recognized for displaying excellence in laboratory safetyDr. Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva and her research group voted 2023 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award recipient2023-04-28T20:19:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/institute-for-neuroscience-research-retreat/nevada-today/news/2023/institute-for-neuroscience-research-retreatInstitute for Neuroscience hosts successful research retreatGraduate students and faculty present research and discuss future plans at Granlibakken Resort in Lake Tahoe2023-05-05T18:09:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/nsf-engines-development-award/nevada-today/news/2023/nsf-engines-development-awardUniversity of Nevada, Reno wins highly competitive NSF Engines Development AwardAward to support initial 24-month process of lithium battery workforce and economic development in Nevada2023-05-11T15:25:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/ncar-architecteca2030/nevada-today/news/2023/ncar-architecteca2030Visitors from the European Union convened at the University for ArchitectECA2030Discussions focused on electric, connected and automated vehicles, automotive systems and technology2023-06-26T17:49:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/2023-edawn-coin-presentation/nevada-today/news/2023/2023-edawn-coin-presentationEDAWN Coin presentations bookend 2023Research & Innovation leaders recognized for contributions to Reno-Sparks regional economic development efforts2023-12-22T20:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/microbiome-research-program/nevada-today/news/2023/microbiome-research-programRemarkable research program introduces students to biomedical life science and data science From preparing samples for sequencing to hiking trips around Lake Tahoe, this year’s Nevada INBRE program was a great success2023-08-22T18:49:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/reno-startup-week/nevada-today/news/2023/reno-startup-weekInaugural Reno Startup Week is Sept. 25-29More than 40 free workshops, speaking and networking events; on track to be largest community-business event ever in Reno2023-09-08T17:11:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/nsf-chemical-ecology/nevada-today/news/2023/nsf-chemical-ecologyNSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecologyStudents trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program2023-09-20T18:57:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/nevada-eda-loop-tech-hub/nevada-today/news/2023/nevada-eda-loop-tech-hubUniversity lead agency among statewide partners designated as 1 of 31 competitive EDA Tech Hubs ‘Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Materials Loop’2023-10-23T21:57:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/nv-inbre-tribal-academy/nevada-today/news/2023/nv-inbre-tribal-academyLearning and leading through Nevada INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and ScienceHelping Native American students succeed in science and health occupations through mentorship and guidance2023-10-31T22:24:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2023/sponsored-projects-academy-training/nevada-today/news/2023/sponsored-projects-academy-trainingGaining effective insight into Sponsored ProjectsUniversity’s Sponsored Projects Academy is helping research administrators through guidance and education2023-11-29T19:07:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/innevation-center-student-profiles/nevada-today/news/2023/innevation-center-student-profilesInnevation Center offers more than a creative, collaborative spaceStudent workers share impactful moments and insights from working at the downtown center and plans after graduation2023-12-06T18:55:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/single-cell-research-month/nevada-today/news/2024/single-cell-research-monthJanuary is Single-Cell Research Month Sign up for free to attend the remaining seminars 2024-01-18T17:57:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/data-science-conference/nevada-today/news/2024/data-science-conferenceCommencing the Data Science Initiative with first-ever Data Science ConferenceInitiative aims to transform the landscape of data science at the University, exploring new academic paths and improving research resources2024-02-21T18:09:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/fourth-annual-makerthon/nevada-today/news/2024/fourth-annual-makerthonUniversity’s Innevation Center hosts fourth annual Makerthon competition April 12-14Five student teams have 48 hours to design, test and manufacture their prototype products in the downtown Reno build space2024-03-12T15:58:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/nsf-career-award/nevada-today/news/2024/nsf-career-awardNSF CAREER Award recipient Jihwan Yoon is developing device prototype to help patients with mental health conditionsYoon is creating more accessible neurological treatment options 2024-04-03T16:23:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/future-of-biosecurity-collaborative-grant/nevada-today/news/2024/future-of-biosecurity-collaborative-grantUniversity of Nevada, Reno and Arizona State University awarded grant to study future of biosecurityMitigating risks associated with pandemic pathogen, high-risk biological agents focus of nearly $870,000 NIH-funded project2024-03-25T18:27:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/faa-civil-waiver-northern-nevada/nevada-today/news/2024/faa-civil-waiver-northern-nevadaFAA grants civil UAS operations waiver for University operated Nevada Autonomous Test Site 1,000 square-mile test site area in Northern Nevada, first in a series of sites planned for drone research, development, testing2024-04-04T18:25:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/monika-gulia-nuss-uruguay-fulbright-award/nevada-today/news/2024/monika-gulia-nuss-uruguay-fulbright-awardUniversity of Nevada, Reno researcher takes on fight against deadly cattle tickPioneering researcher wins highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for collaborative international research project2024-04-15T17:34:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/makerthon-2024-winners/nevada-today/news/2024/makerthon-2024-winnersMakerthon competition has students design products to address challenges faced by those experiencing homelessnessTeam Mathemusicians takes home $2,000 prize for ‘c-kube,’ a secure storage solution2024-04-16T16:35:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/nevada-lithium-circular-economy-conference/nevada-today/news/2024/nevada-lithium-circular-economy-conferenceNevada Lithium Circular Economy Conference held at University April 8 and 9Conference discussions tackled trends in battery technology, workforce and economic development, and future needs for a successful lithium circular economy2024-04-23T14:49:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/2024-excellence-in-lab-safety-dorothy-hudig/nevada-today/news/2024/2024-excellence-in-lab-safety-dorothy-hudigProfessor of immunology recognized for displaying excellence in lab safetyDorothy Hudig, Ph.D., and research team voted recipient of 2024 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award2024-05-06T16:03:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/ncet-tech-awards-2024/nevada-today/news/2024/ncet-tech-awards-2024President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipientUniversity leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern Nevada’s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards2024-05-14T17:08:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/neh-fellow-justin-gifford/nevada-today/news/2024/neh-fellow-justin-giffordNEH names University Associate Professor Justin Gifford as new FellowTaking a step back from teaching to focus on writing a biography2024-05-16T16:23:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/research-and-innovation-awards-2024/nevada-today/news/2024/research-and-innovation-awards-20242024 Research & Innovation AwardsHonoring faculty through awards and fellowships2024-05-16T17:32:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/2024-wildfire-retreat/nevada-today/news/2024/2024-wildfire-retreatLake Tahoe Wildfire Summit explores interdisciplinary solutionsUniversity of Nevada, Reno researchers and scholars share their expertise and collaborate on potential wildfire management solutions2024-05-21T21:21:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/ahmad-itani-named-vpr/nevada-today/news/2019/ahmad-itani-named-vprAhmad Itani named associate vice president for researchHis career studying and improving engineering of bridges now shifts to building connections to resources, opportunities, colleagues2019-08-08T19:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/ueda-conference-in-reno/nevada-today/news/2019/ueda-conference-in-renoReno hosts national conference on higher-ed and economic-development connectionUniversity Economic Development Association’s 2019 Annual Summit convenes in downtown Reno Sept. 29-Oct. 2; projected to draw 250 attendees2019-08-26T21:33:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/sage-program-starts/nevada-today/news/2019/sage-program-startsNew program supports and mentors SBIR/STTR grant proposalsSAGE, the Sierra Accelerator for Growth and Entrepreneurship, encourages small business development for innovation research and technology transfer2019-10-14T21:25:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2019/sponsored-projects-academy/nevada-today/news/2019/sponsored-projects-academyCohort completes inaugural Sponsored Projects AcademyProgram better connects individuals to the bigger picture: the administrative processes, network and impact of the research enterprise2019-11-19T23:00:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2019/grow-with-google-grants/nevada-today/news/2019/grow-with-google-grantsTwo, statewide University-hosted programs selected to receive Google.org grantsImpact Challenge Nevada is under way: vote online by Nov. 26 for Nevada Industry Excellence or Nevada Small Business Development Center!2019-11-20T17:57:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/undergrad-research-grows/nevada-today/news/2020/undergrad-research-growsUndergraduate Research: growing interest, growing support, new directorTanya Kelley named to guide the range of programs and services to encourage pursuit of research, scholarly and creative activities by undergraduates2020-02-11T23:51:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2020/sage-expands-statewide/nevada-today/news/2020/sage-expands-statewideUniversity’s SAGE program expands statewide with GOED support and UNLV partnershipGOED Knowledge Fund grant will connect technology companies statewide to federal Small Business Innovation research grants2020-11-12T16:59:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2023/where-we-live-climate-change-study/nevada-today/news/2023/where-we-live-climate-change-studyUniversity awarded nearly $1.8M for collaborative research project to study rural perception of climate change NSF’s EPSCoR RII Track-2 program funds 11 projects in highly-competitive process2023-08-23T19:17:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/undergrad-researchers-combat-climate-change/nevada-today/news/2024/undergrad-researchers-combat-climate-changeUndergraduate researchers helping combat climate change by transforming greenhouse gasesQuinn Padovan and Caden Kuster awarded 3 Nevada Undergraduate Research Awards, presented twice at Wolf Pack Discoveries2024-08-12T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/mark-lescroart-career-award/nevada-today/news/2024/mark-lescroart-career-awardNSF CAREER Award recipient Mark Lescroart studies mechanisms of attention$700,000 research project funded to explore neurological disorders and everyday tasks; ‘Perception depends on the goal’ 2024-08-19T16:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/2024-reno-startup-week/nevada-today/news/2024/2024-reno-startup-weekUniversity’s Innevation Center a primary venue for second Reno Startup WeekWeek-long event to facilitate interactions with investors, customers and influencers to promote region’s entrepreneurial community2024-09-09T16:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/ecoatoms-milestones/nevada-today/news/2024/ecoatoms-milestonesEcoatoms achieves milestones with NASA, Aerospace and Defense Academy leadershipUniversity-based company takes research ‘out of this world’2024-09-30T15:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/manufacturing-day/nevada-today/news/2024/manufacturing-dayNorthern Nevada Manufacturing Day on Oct. 22 to showcase growing industry, career opportunitiesRegional manufacturing employers seeking to hire motivated University students2024-10-10T17:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/sponsored-projects/nevada-today/news/2024/sponsored-projectsSponsored Projects Academy training has launched once againGuiding research administrators through the sponsored projects process 2024-10-17T20:00:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/halftime-drone-show/nevada-today/news/2024/halftime-drone-showUniversity members and community partners band together for second Homecoming Drone ShowInnovation and inspiration take center stage during Oct. 18 Nevada Wolf Pack football game2024-10-11T18:15:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/pitch-mayhem/nevada-today/news/2024/pitch-mayhemInaugural Pitch Mayhem Reno event to be held at University’s Innevation Center Nov. 18Tech startups showcase their innovative companies in a tournament-style pitch competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week2024-10-31T23:25:00-07:00/nevada-today/news/2024/experiences-of-the-pack-ashley-payette/nevada-today/news/2024/experiences-of-the-pack-ashley-payetteUndergraduate researcher asks, ‘How do city councils address wildlife'?PREP Awardee Ashley Payette explores the gap between political science and wildlife conservation 2024-12-17T21:30:00-08:00/nevada-today/news/2024/anthony-czarnik-national-academy-of-inventors/nevada-today/news/2024/anthony-czarnik-national-academy-of-inventorsAnthony Czarnik elected to the National Academy of InventorsUniversity chemistry faculty member has filed more than 250 patent applications; once listed as one of the top 100 inventors in the U.S.2024-12-19T23:30:00-08:00