Initiatives & programs

Research and development initiatives

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Biosciences incubator

Access to state-of-the-art labs, equipment, services, expertise, training and talent. The Nevada Center for Applied Research offers an extensive array of biotechnology-focused core labs and research facilities – from cutting-edge services and high-end instrumentation, to University-funded STEM internships and biotech talent.

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Nevada Autonomous

A center of excellence working with University researchers, industry and entrepreneurs to design, develop and commercialize technology related to robotics, artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Nevada Autonomous manages the official, FAA-designated Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Test Site Service for Nevada.

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Intelligent Mobility

The University’s Intelligent Mobility has brought together a coalition of public and private partnerships to demonstrate and test new transportation- and mobility-related technologies in Nevada’s real-world Living Lab environments.

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Research and development programs

The University is home to dozens of state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities and more than 60 research centers that anchor our pioneering work in areas ranging from engineering research to sustainability in Lake Tahoe and the Great Basin region. The Nevada Center for Applied Research is closely aligned with a number of strategic University resources and programs that are designed to provide value to industry. Learn more about how our industry-leading infrastructure supports our research.

Learn more about research and innovation at the University.

Earthquake engineering
The largest, most versatile large-scale structures earthquake/seismic engineering facility in the U.S.
Cyberinfrastructure
High-performance computing contributes to deeper discovery across a range of disciplines.
Institute for Neuroscience
Multi-disciplinary research that drives collaborative approaches to understanding the brain.
Innevation Center
Collaborative space in downtown Reno empowering Nevada’s next generation of leaders.
Shared centers and cores
Shared resources offer faculty, scientists, students and industry access to services, training and high-end instrumentation.
Museums and collections
Diverse museums, galleries and attractions are dedicated to furthering the cultural education of Northern Nevada.
ScholarWorks
Digital repository that collects, preserves and distributes intellectual output for preservation and scholarly communication.
Agricultural station
Addressing environmental and natural resource concerns and supporting agricultural industry through research.
University Libraries
Offering a breadth of resources and learning environments with some of the most technologically advanced library facilities in the country.
Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area
A living lab of forested mountain land in the Sierra Nevada, dedicated for research, instruction and community outreach.
Zebra Pulsed Power Lab
Unique capabilities, found nowhere else in the nation, to study matter under extreme conditions similar to star interiors.
Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology
Addressing needs for geologic information such as earthquake hazards, mapping and mineral resources.