Research & Innovation

Learning and leading through Nevada INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science

Helping Native American students succeed in science and health occupations through mentorship and guidance

Andrew Tobey posing in front of Pyramid Lake.
10/31/2023
Research & Innovation

Continuing the Data Science Initiative with second annual Data Science Conference

Expanding knowledge about data science at the University of Nevada, Reno, Feb. 18-20

Juli Petereit standing behind a podium, giving a presentation.
1/24/2025
Research & Innovation

Expansion and opportunities for Nevada INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science

Nevada Tech Hub funding helps program expand to all degrees starting in spring 2025

Tobey posing with a small library behind them
11/22/2024
Research & Innovation

Sponsored Projects Academy training has launched once again

Guiding research administrators through the sponsored projects process

People sitting in a classroom taking notes and participating.
10/17/2024
Research & Innovation

Professor Valerie Fridland receives competitive Fellowship for the second time

The National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship is supporting Fridland in the completion of another book

Headshot of Valerie Fridland.
9/13/2024
Research & Innovation

NSF 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’

Assistant Professor Mark Lescroart.
8/19/2024
Research & Innovation

SME Career Development Grant awarded to Metallurgical Engineering Assistant Professor Ehsan Vahidi

The John N. Butler Endowed Professor in Extractive Metallurgy becomes one of three recipients nationally to receive grant in 2024

Assistant Professor, Ehsan Vahidi, posing in front of a building and trees.
7/26/2024
Research & Innovation

Emily Hobson, second University faculty member ever selected National Humanities Center Fellow

Yearlong fellowship work focuses on the history of HIV/AIDS prison activism in the United States

Emily Hobson in front of a bookshelf.
6/10/2024
Research & Innovation

Andrei Derevianko elected AAAS Fellow in the field of physics

From being recognized as University of Nevada, Reno Outstanding Researcher to Sara Louise Hartman Endowed Professor, Derevianko is adding another item to his impressive list of accolades

Andrei Derevianko posing in front of a bookshelf.
5/30/2024
Media & Society

NEH names University Associate Professor Justin Gifford as new Fellow

Taking a step back from teaching to focus on writing a biography

Justin Gifford is an associate professor of English literature.
5/16/2024
Research & Innovation

NSF CAREER Award recipient Jihwan Yoon is developing device prototype to help patients with mental health conditions

Yoon is creating more accessible neurological treatment options

Headshot of Professor Jihwan Yoon in front of trees and grass.
4/3/2024
Research & Innovation

Start-up company Atlas Magnetics ‘graduates’ from University, moves to larger facility

Expecting to make $30M+ of revenue in 2025, modern electronics company sees big growth within two years with equipment, space, other resources supported through NCAR

Two people in a meeting, looking at a projector screen with the Nevada Center for Applied Research online page open.
4/1/2024
Research & Innovation

Commencing the Data Science Initiative with first-ever Data Science Conference

Initiative aims to transform the landscape of data science at the University, exploring new academic paths and improving research resources

Two people preparing and setting up for a tabling event.
2/21/2024
Research & Innovation

January is Single-Cell Research Month

Sign up for free to attend the remaining seminars

Person standing giving a presentation about single-cell research in front of attendees.
1/18/2024
Research & Innovation

Gaining effective insight into Sponsored Projects

University’s Sponsored Projects Academy is helping research administrators through guidance and education

A group of people pose for a photo on a sidewalk stair case outside Ross Hall on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.
11/29/2023
Research & Innovation

Remarkable 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 success

Microbiome camp with three students engaged in research.
8/22/2023
Research & Innovation

Visitors from the European Union convened at the University for ArchitectECA2030

Discussions focused on electric, connected and automated vehicles, automotive systems and technology

Reiner John, stands next to his presentation.
6/26/2023
Research & Innovation

NSF CAREER Award recipient Andrew Nuss develops new approaches to protect the food supply

$1.17M-supported project builds upon Nuss’s previous work on insulin signaling in Lygus hesperus, the western tarnished plant bug

Assistant Professor Andrew Nuss in his lab with a microscope.
6/22/2023
Research & Innovation

Newly awarded University Foundation Professor also recognized for displaying excellence in laboratory safety

Dr. Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva and her research group voted 2023 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award recipient

Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva stands on the balcony of Morrill Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno.
4/28/2023