RESEARCH & INNOVATION

Global experts gather at Lake Tahoe to protect migratory fish and freshwater corridors

Workshops hosted at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe will help inform discussions and actions for future international conferences

Ph.D. student Ai Ana Richmond named honorable mention from NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Turning a childhood curiosity into cutting-edge research, Richmond explores animal behavior and cognition in natural environments

Unlocking teff’s potential: Nevada researchers lead breakthrough in grain yields

A multiyear collaboration yields high-performing teff lines, offering hope for water-stressed farmers and advancing research on this underutilized crop

Pints with Professors: University of Nevada, Reno faculty present the science and ecology of Lake Tahoe

The Tahoe Institute for Global Sustainability hosts a series of free, informational talks at Alibi Public House in Incline Village

Sagebrushers season 4 ep. 4: Understanding tobacco and cannabis use with Associate Professor Jennifer Pearson

President Sandoval and Pearson explore the impact of tobacco and cannabis regulation on public health

In search of the missing link

Audrey Lang named an Honorable Mention from the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program for black hole research

Vladimir Pravosudov named Regents’ Outstanding Researcher

Pravosudov’s research on chickadees has led to fascinating insights about bird cognition

Abigail Chobany named honorable mention from the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program

Graduate student’s research on deep-crustal rocks in Tibet earns national recognition

Deborah Shindell awarded Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award to advance international health work in Uganda

Shindell has educated and mentored hundreds of students, many of whom now work as nurses, nurse practitioners and administrators in hospitals across Nevada and beyond

College of Liberal Arts Assistant Professor Sandhya K. Narayanan, Ph.D., receives prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER Award for language revitalization research

Excited to bring this achievement back to the University, Narayanan plans on multiple years of research supported by this grant

Civil Engineering faculty member recognized with NSF CAREER grant

Elnaz Seylabi’s CAREER project aims to advance earthquake engineering practice

How is a UNR Med lab helping to build a global defense against melioidosis?

Paul Brett’s lab leads pioneering work in melioidosis research, diagnostics and vaccine development through cross-continental collaboration

University of Nevada, Reno selected as member of ARPA-H Investor Catalyst Hub Spoke Network

Joins a nationwide network working to accelerate transformative health solutions

Casey Varabkanich-Payne awarded prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

Master’s student explores the effects of hormone replacement therapy on pelvic development

Human intervention or natural dynamics? Rethinking theories on woodland expansion

New research challenges long-standing beliefs about rising tree densities in the West’s dry woodlands

New study sheds light on how parents foster self-determination in children with congenital deafblindness

Researchers reveal critical role of family support, communication and adaptability in promoting independence among individuals with complex disabilities

Clemons-Magee Endowed Professor in Chemistry Chris Barile named 2025 Foundation Established Innovator

Barile builds on his success in innovation

Yang named 2025 Foundation Early Career Innovator

Ying Yang’s work has a strong upward trajectory

University Center for Economic Development earns recognitions from NCET

UCED receives the Lithium Loop Award; Dick Bartholet recognized as Sustainability Leader of the Year

Elizabeth Leger named 2025 Outstanding Researcher in STEM

The University-level award came with a 119-page award nomination document

What’s shaking in the Earthquake Lab?

Professor Ramin Motamed utilizes the Laminar Soil Box for U.S. Department of Energy supported research

Ruthie Meadows awarded prestigious Goizueta Fellowship for groundbreaking work on Cuban women in jazz

Meadows' upcoming project will lead her towards the development of her second book, which explores the intersection of gender, tradition and transformation within Cuba's evolving jazz landscape

Undergraduate students engage in hands-on research in the College of Education & Human Development

'I view each of my students as a collaborator, and it’s been a joy to see them grow into confident researchers who are eager to contribute to the broader academic community'

Regional water and environmental stakeholders gather for annual symposium

University researchers and water experts presented May 1-2 at the Truckee River Watershed Symposium

And the winners are …

Results of the 2025 University of Nevada, Reno 3-Minute Thesis competition

Reproduction made us all. So why do so many mysteries still persist?

Nevada researchers tackling one of maternal health’s biggest shortcomings: Preterm labor

Bridging engineering and medicine

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Josette El Zaklit’s research could improve the health of pilots and others working in extreme conditions

University researchers predict improved water yields after forest thinning

Runoff increases by 8% to 14% from thinned forests during drought years when it’s needed most

Scientific discovery without borders

A generous contribution from Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D., expands the International Undergraduate Research Program, strengthening global partnerships and shaping the next generation of scientists

Leading with safety: professor of microbiology and immunology recognized for displaying excellence in lab safety

Subhash Verma, Ph.D., and research team voted recipient of 2025 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award

Engineering faculty developing wearable tech that could treat depression

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Jihwan Yoon’s device would deliver radiofrequency pulses to brain regions involved in mood regulation and cognitive function

Doctoral student and professor selected for prestigious International Science Education Institute

Spencer Eusden and Li Ke, Ph.D., chosen to participate in the 2025 Abell Institute

2025 Research & Innovation Awards

Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships

Bioengineering for the future

Chemical & Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh shares a few thoughts about her work and the potential impact of biomolecular engineering

Makerthon 5 has students design products to meaningfully enhance the aging journey

Team Turbo Toads takes home $2,000 prize for ‘RemiDeck,’ easier-to-handle deck of cards with meaningful personalization

University researchers aid in space exploration

Computer Science & Engineering faculty develop technologies for a new generation of autonomous space worker robots

Grad of the pack: Jade Beland

Materials science student recognized for nuclear waste research

Grads of the Pack: Alyssa Radakovich

Researcher working with Environmental Engineering Professor Yu Yang accepted into prestigious program at Pacific Northwest National Lab

No fiber? No problem: New enzyme technology could boost fiber intake in processed foods

University of Nevada, Reno researchers identify enzymes that can unlock fiber from processed proteins

Traffic safety, new technologies drive Transportation Engineering Program

Partnerships with state agencies and local municipalities have been successful

Nanofabrication Lab opens April 18

College of Engineering poised to develop a semiconductor workforce in Nevada

Honors College student Rebeca Reyes Diaz presents research on Rett Syndrome at Western Regional Honors Conference

Her research explores how RTT affects the enteric nervous system

University of Nevada, Reno awarded ‘Innovation and Economic Prosperity’ designation by APLU

Association of Public Land-grant designation acknowledges public research universities supporting economic development

Two University of Nevada, Reno professors earn prestigious AAAS fellowships

Steve Vander Wall and Bob Ryan add to list of University professors with this accolade

Exploration between American Indian accessibility and nursing education

PREP Awardee Ruben Garcia gets introduced to research as an undergraduate student

2025 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced

Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 10

University of Nevada, Reno maintains prestigious accreditation by AAALAC International

Renewed ‘gold standard’ accreditation recognizes University’s commitment to ethical research

Holistic precipitation models in the age of climate change

Two statistics professors developed a stochastic model used to predict precipitation intensity

Transformative biomedical research program exposes undergrads to the world of microbiome science

Three-week, hands-on summer program is no cost to accepted applicants; applications due by April 24

NSF-funded mobile energy-water reuse system to support rural communities

The $6 million collaborative award with $1.7 million to the University, will advance technology for reliable and clean water access

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 16: Professor Geoffrey Blewitt

Blewitt shares his discoveries about geodesy and science research in Nevada

Chasing answers: My journey into Parkinson’s disease research

Undergraduate researcher Anirudh Praveen explores complexities of brain aging and neurodegenerative disease

Nevada NASA Space Grant recipients share progress on projects

Students in three colleges received funding for their research projects

First detailed map of fruit fly brain links to human ‘master’ clock

Researchers, led in part by University of Nevada, Reno’s Meet Zandawala, identify specific clock neurons that govern daily bodily rhythms, including sleep and metabolic disorders

Mechanisms for silencing duplicated genes revealed in recent article

Biology professor utilizes bioinformatics techniques to advance understanding of genetics

Applications open for University’s Innevation Center Makerthon 5 competition, April 25-27

Student teams have 48 hours to design, test and manufacture their prototype products in the downtown Reno build space

Nuclear Regulatory Commission funds new nuclear microreactor safety research

University faculty to help develop regulations that ensure safe and rapid deployment of sustained electric power capacity to military and disaster sites

University of Nevada, Reno retains R1 designation

Enduring commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, advancing innovation and driving Nevada's economic prosperity

You’re more complex than a worm, and researchers now believe they know why

Drivers of organismal complexity may lie in the number of protein families, rather than the number of genes

A race to map the rainforest: How a University of Nevada Ph.D. helped win the $10M XPRIZE

In a high-stakes, 48-hour challenge in the Amazon, Ari Grele deployed his "Bugnet" technology to map biodiversity

Newly appointed professor to advance maternal and fetal health research

Scott Barnett focuses on developing safer medications for women at risk of preterm labor

Tiny bacterial motions could provide big help in medical diagnosis

Statisticians trained a machine learning model to classify bacterial states

University of Nevada, Reno researcher develops potential game-changing sorghum varieties for dairy feed and gluten-free human nutrition

The new sorghum varieties provide a climate-smart alternative grain for food science, breweries and dairy farmers

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

Family Business Program launched in University’s College of Business

Ozmen Center for Entrepreneurship initiative features symposiums, networking opportunities

New prediction model could improve response to wildfires and other environmental events

NSF CAREER grant supports the work of Assistant Professor Hamed Ebrahimian, helps train next generation of engineers

Empowering Amazonian Indigenous communities with energy solutions

Kichwa researcher visited University of Nevada, Reno for six weeks to learn about renewables

Anthony Czarnik elected to the National Academy of Inventors

University chemistry faculty member has filed more than 250 patent applications; once listed as one of the top 100 inventors in the U.S.

CREG aims to fill gaps in mining needs

The Center for Research in Economic Geology has helped unearth Nevada’s mineral riches

Anthropology doctoral candidate takes home a national Three-Minute Thesis competition title

Kendra Isable represented the University at the Council of Graduate Schools annual conference in St. Louis

Undergraduate researcher asks, ‘How do city councils address wildlife'?

PREP Awardee Ashley Payette explores the gap between political science and wildlife conservation

Ankita Shukla’s AI model identifying frog species helps multi-institutional academic team win global biodiversity contest

Interest in animals and expertise in machine learning combine to support conservation efforts

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 13: Postdoctoral scholars Angie Lenard and Satish Manandhar

Postdoctoral work on campus advances the University’s mission as a top research university

How do special education professionals who are also mothers of children with disabilities navigate the very system they work within?

Study reveals the difficulties experienced by 25 mother-educators advocating for their own children with disabilities

3D-printed concrete project supports U.S. Army research

Civil engineering faculty are testing 3D-printed structures for use in military operations

University team finishes in top 10 in national entrepreneurship competition

Proposal for AI-powered recycling bins selected from field of 15,000 entrants

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

Journeying into Costa Rica’s unexplored peatlands

Geography graduate students Hannah Mitchell and Mia Allison share their experience conducting exploratory fieldwork in Costa Rica searching for peatlands

Nevada Seismological Laboratory continues making waves

The lab has expanded its mission to provide 24/7 wildfire monitoring

'A discipline in which discovery is still very much in order'

Faculty and students in the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology are making great strides in the field

How do bears select spots for winter dens? New research provides answers

Team led by University of Nevada, Reno finds safety is key as black bears prepare to hibernate

Engineering professor partners with UNLV and University of Houston on project to reduce carbon emissions in the iron industry

Dev Chidambaram and team bring expertise and key laboratory infrastructure

Theoretical physicist studies possibility of large molecules for quantum science

Research published in the journal 'Science' shows 'buckyballs' exhibit interesting behavior

New Nevada State Climatologist seeks to meet state’s needs

With hiring of new state climatologist, University research reaches new heights

Inaugural Pitch Mayhem Reno event to be held at University’s Innevation Center Nov. 18

Tech startups showcase their innovative companies in a tournament-style pitch competition during Global Entrepreneurship Week

Nevada Seismological Laboratory installs new wildfire camera in Minden

The NSL partnered with NV Energy, Douglas County and AT&T to install the camera

University’s Graduate School’s GradFIT program awarded the NASPA Region V Innovative Program Award

The preparatory program is aimed at introducing first-generation and underrepresented students to the opportunities and expectations of graduate school

Making their MARC: Riley Gillis

Gillis is one of the four students in the second MARC cohort

Feared Extinct, the "Mekong Ghost" Fish Reappears

Rediscovery of the elusive giant salmon carp is a call to action for the protection of the Mekong River and its remarkable biodiversity

Changing winters are impacting Lake Tahoe and other freshwater ecosystems

Recent research sheds light on how freshwaters are threatened by climate change and impacts to winter

ScholarWolf: A New Beginning for University Research and Collaboration

The University Libraries introduces re-launched institutional repository ScholarWolf

Sponsored Projects Academy training has launched once again

Guiding research administrators through the sponsored projects process

Understanding the geology of Chilean volcanoes

Geology professor receives renewed funding to continue work on Cordón Caulle

Wolf Pack Meats operating in the black, increasing production, training workforce

University of Nevada, Reno facility on track to double animals processed from two years ago

University members and community partners band together for second Homecoming Drone Show

Innovation and inspiration take center stage during Oct. 18 Nevada Wolf Pack football game

History student earns national prize for undergraduate research

Natalia Facio recognized with top award from New York Labor History Association

Northern Nevada Manufacturing Day on Oct. 22 to showcase growing industry, career opportunities

Regional manufacturing employers seeking to hire motivated University students

University of Nevada, Reno is a founding partner in a new Department of Defense Center of Excellence

New center could open opportunities for students interested in AI in military applications

Ecoatoms achieves milestones with NASA, Aerospace and Defense Academy leadership

University-based company takes research ‘out of this world’

Innovative study reveals literacy strategies for teaching children who are deafblind

Study uses Constant Time Delay in teaching sight words to students with dual sensory impairments

What can an insect’s sense of smell tell us about the neuroscience of decision-making?

Research study can shed light on decision-making based on hunger

International collaborations strengthened at Lake Tahoe Summit

USAID group hosted by University of Nevada, Reno attends Lake Tahoe Summit

Shakespearean mystery: What’s the story of newly discovered manuscript?

Handwriting similar to the playwright’s distinctive style abounds in previously unknown document

Humble hemp-seed and its byproducts hold promise to improve digestive health

University of Nevada, Reno researchers find hemp hulls may promote growth, diversity of gut biome

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

University’s Innevation Center a primary venue for second Reno Startup Week

Week-long event to facilitate interactions with investors, customers and influencers to promote region’s entrepreneurial community

Chickadees with better spatial memory live longer

A research study published in Science shows better spatial memory is linked to longer lifespan in food-caching chickadees

Tracking plasma progression in a picosecond

Physicists develop a new method to study high-density plasmas using X-ray Free Electron Lasers

Researchers use observations to remove bias in climate models in Southern Hemisphere

An unexpected cooling trend, followed by warming, threw models off

University Libraries launches new Visiting Scholar Award

The Award provides funding for one out-of-state scholar to spend time researching with collections in SCUA each summer

Peatland geographer Julie Loisel funded by NSF CAREER Award

Loisel awarded $816,000 to study peatlands in the tropics

Research published in PNAS proposes a new model that predicts river tributary length and spacing

The work may improve scientists’ ability to route water, sediment, and nutrients through river networks

Moving closer to “one protein, one drug”

Chemistry professor works on compound that could be used to treat diseases from cancer to hepatitis B

Undergraduate researchers helping combat climate change by transforming greenhouse gases

Quinn Padovan and Caden Kuster awarded 3 Nevada Undergraduate Research Awards, presented twice at Wolf Pack Discoveries

University of Nevada, Reno signs agreements with two universities in Italy

The international collaborations focus on sustainability, student research and the study of lakes

University researchers share research on water reuse technologies

Nevada Center for Water Resiliency holds interim progress report meeting this week

Faces of the Pack: Jennifer Pearson

Tobacco control researcher and Associate Professor Pearson discusses her research, the moment that ignited her passion and her ongoing work to influence tobacco policies and regulations at the state and federal level

University researchers teaming with DOE to study environmental data in Alaska

Work could improve the health of people, wildlife on Unalaska Island

Geographer turns peatlands workshop into a “science vacation”

Julie Loisel hosted the workshop at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

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

New understanding of fly behavior has potential application in robotics, public safety

Mechanical Engineering faculty publish findings in Current Biology

Nevada partners with Idaho National Lab, Penn State on nuclear reprocessing project

Researchers studying the potential use of more cost-effective materials to reprocess nuclear waste

Geology student receives Goldwater Scholarship

Andrew Siciliano wants to pursue geochemistry research

Nevada Tech Hub, led by University of Nevada, Reno, awarded $21 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration

Funding will advance lithium batteries, critical elements and other electric vehicle materials industry sectors within the state

Workshop on Matrices and Operators at the University was a success

Mathematicians from all over the world attended the conference

Ask the Professor: How do rainbows form?

Xiyue Zhang elucidates the physics behind the Pride symbol

Clinical Psychology Graduate Program ranked 70th in the country

Rankings provided by U.S. News & World Report put the University of Nevada, Reno program in the top 100 in the U.S.

Tahoe Environmental Observatory Network looks beyond the lake

A new multi-organization collaboration is collecting data on everything from wildlife to weather around the Lake Tahoe Basin and making it accessible to researchers, policymakers and the public

Banking on Nevada's native seeds

An effort to supply Nevada plant seeds at the local, state and federal levels receives federal funding

University of Nevada, Reno research focuses on use of cactus pear in biofuel production

Spurred by climate change demands, three-year field trial identifies high-production varieties

Making their MARC: Jada Okaikoi

Okaikoi is part of the second cohort in the MARC program

Westfall Scholars of spring 2024 celebrate their academic accomplishments

These students earned the highest GPA in their programs

River ‘plastisphere’ serves as home to ecosystem-draining organisms

New research explores the microbial communities that live on plastic waste and how they impact the 2nd most biodiverse river in the world

Nature article proposes new way to identify faults that might pose earthquake risk

The researchers found geometric complexity of nearby faults could play a role in the risk of earthquakes

Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology 2024 symposium merges disciplines at the University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe

Professor Elizabeth Villalobos honored with 2024 Regents' Rising Researcher Award

University of Nevada, Reno scholar's interdisciplinary work on social issues earns prestigious NSHE recognition

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

Lakes across North America are being impacted by wildfire smoke, even when the blaze is nowhere nearby

99% of lakes were impacted by wildfire smoke for at least one day each year between 2019-2021, 89% saw 30 days or more of smoke

Engineering faculty researching solutions for the safe storage of spent nuclear fuels

Pradeep Menezes and Mano Misra lead $500,000 NRC-funded project

From lizards to humans, a journey in pursuit of science

Madison Glenwinkel, a student in the College of Liberal Arts, received the prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) award

University of Nevada, Reno team develops new vegetation mapping tools

Improved management of rangeland, better recovery from wildfires, among likely benefits

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

College of Science 2024 awards

The College of Science student, faculty and staff awards include several University-wide awards and external awards

Mackay School celebrates another year of excellence

The annual John W. Mackay Banquet took place on April 26

Visit Lake Tahoe on May 30 to learn about “The Promise of Chemical Ecology”

Neurodegenerative disease prevention, “blue zones” and environmental conservation to be discussed at the Hitchcock Center for Chemical Ecology keynote presentation

University recognizes Engineering researchers this spring

Ebrahamian, Pagilla and Tavakkoli acknowledged at Honor the Best May 14

2024 Research & Innovation Awards

Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships

NEH names University Associate Professor Justin Gifford as new Fellow

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

Ur Next Route: Revolutionizing campus safety with innovation and inclusivity

Students combine innovative technology and collaborative efforts to create a safety app at the University of Nevada, Reno

President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipient

University leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern Nevada’s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards

Sagebrushers season 3 ep. 4: Associate Professor Thomas White

White works with some of the largest lasers in the world, some as long as three football fields

Faces of the Pack: Jesus Diaz Sanchez

Diaz Sanchez received an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, will pursue a Ph.D. at MIT

Professor of immunology recognized for displaying excellence in lab safety

Dorothy Hudig, Ph.D., and research team voted recipient of 2024 Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award

Student wins $169,000 DOE fellowship to pursue a doctoral degree in nuclear materials

Broad experience led Thomas Selmi to specific area of study

Researchers, water managers gather to discuss challenges facing Truckee River watershed

Conference hosted by NWII draws stakeholders from around the region

Family-friendly casino areas contain unhealthy levels of second-hand smoke, new study finds

Unsafe levels were found regardless of size, age or ventilation system in the facility, according to School of Public Health study

Sci-On! Film Festival returns to Fleischmann Planetarium May 1 – 4

The festival will feature a NASA space film, introductions from directors, receptions, refreshments and live music

Catalyzing carbon and plastic recycling

Energy Solutions Forum speaker Karen Goldberg spoke about the methods her lab is pursuing to recycle carbon and plastic

Creating quantum sensors - chemistry meets physics

Chemistry professor and colleagues awarded NSF grant to build quantum device

Nevada Lithium Circular Economy Conference held at University April 8 and 9

Conference discussions tackled trends in battery technology, workforce and economic development, and future needs for a successful lithium circular economy

Mountain chickadees have remarkable memories. A new study explains why

The spatial memory of mountain chickadees is influenced by genetics and may need to evolve with a changing climate

Reno/Sparks selected to be part of Urban Heat Mapping Campaign

The summer 2024 effort will involve community volunteers and is supported by the National Institutes of Health, NOAA, Climate.gov and Heat Watch

Ask the Professor: Which bees will my garden attract?

A recently published article outlines the relationship between bee nutrition and flower visits

Grand opening of new School of Public Health building

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the new home of the School of Public Health at the Edna S. Brigham Building

Makerthon competition has students design products to address challenges faced by those experiencing homelessness

Team Mathemusicians takes home $2,000 prize for ‘c-kube,’ a secure storage solution

University of Nevada, Reno researcher takes on fight against deadly cattle tick

Pioneering researcher wins highly competitive Fulbright U.S. Scholar Award for collaborative international research project

Making their MARC: Yajahira Dircio

Dircio is one of four students in the second MARC cohort

Researchers develop innovative method of teaching self-help skills to preschoolers who are deafblind

Study demonstrate the effectiveness of System of Least Prompts (SLP) as part of an intervention

Researchers and students gain new insights and make new connections in Panama

Student participants join researchers to support international conservation efforts

University geothermal research center holds Geothermal Town Hall

The free, public event will share information about geothermal energy production in Nevada

STEM Sisters in Panamá

Two high school graduates had the research experience of a lifetime

FAA 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, testing

Anthropology doctoral candidate places second in regional Three-Minute Thesis Competition

Kendra Isable represented the University at the Western Association of Graduate Schools annual conference

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

Senators Rosen, Cortez Masto worked with University President Brian Sandoval to secure more than $4 million for research programs at the University of Nevada, Reno

The funding will support research initiatives across the state

2024 Three-Minute Thesis competition finalists announced

Graduate students will compete in the final event on April 11

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

TEDxReno: Spreading ideas, inspiring action, and building community

The independently organized event is on April 6 in Lawlor Events Center and offers $25 tickets for students

Discover Science Podcast: Jevin West on misinformation in and about science

Graduate student Maddie Lohman and math professor Paul Hurtado are joined by Jevin West

University of Nevada, Reno and Arizona State University awarded grant to study future of biosecurity

Mitigating risks associated with pandemic pathogen, high-risk biological agents focus of nearly $870,000 NIH-funded project

Civil and Environmental Engineering shows its potential to industry partners at Infrastructure Forum

Research centers and labs showcased at March 18 event

University’s Innevation Center hosts fourth annual Makerthon competition April 12-14

Five student teams have 48 hours to design, test and manufacture their prototype products in the downtown Reno build space

Using bacteria to make useful products out of carbon

Executive Vice President of Technology and Manufacturing at LanzaTech speaks at Energy Solutions Forum

Researchers unveil innovative remote nutrition education for adolescents with intellectual disability

Using System of Least Prompts delivered remotely teaches nutrition education to students with intellectual disability

Seeking fundamental truths in mathematics

Associate Professor Chris Rogers receives grant to study symmetry and support historically underrepresented research students

University team working on smartphone-based technology that could help doctors diagnose health conditions

Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Xiaoshan Zhu receives NSF grant for project

Making their MARC: Nandini Naidu

Naidu is part of the second cohort in the MARC program

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

University team is studying ways to purify rare earth elements necessary for smart phones and other technological devices

Chemical Engineering Associate Professor David Cantu leads DOE-supported project

University of Nevada, Reno joins United States Space Command Academic Engagement Enterprise

Elite group focuses on advancing space research, innovation and workforce development

What can be done to stop misinformation in and about science?

Discover Science lecturer on Feb. 22 will discuss the institution of science

Researchers shed light on river resiliency to flooding

University of Nevada, Reno researchers use oxygen sensor data to estimate how long it takes river ecosystems to recover after floods

Russ Renzas steps up as Engineering’s Cleanroom director

Davidson Foundation Cleanroom is expected to transform University’s research capabilities and enrich academic opportunities

Nevada’s Interim Finance Committee approves $7.5 million for Nevada’s Tech Hub

In Oct. 2023, the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Nevada, led by the University of Nevada, Reno, was named one of the inaugural 31 Regional Tech Hubs

Engineering brings in $33 million in research awards in 2023, topping 2022 by $11 million

Specialized team within the Dean’s Office supports research faculty

The chickadee in the snowbank

A ‘canary in the coal mine’ for climate change in the Sierra Nevada mountains

Mackay shines at AEMA 2023

Mackay School faculty and students made an impact at annual conference

TallWood earthquake resiliency project gets national recognition

Engineering team tested walls and exterior facades of tall timber buildings

Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – January through March

Interim Nevada State Climatologist Tom Albright reviews the past three months and what it means for the state

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 19: Dean of University Libraries Catherine Cardwell

The dean shares the impact of our learning libraries as well as how University Libraries are supporting students, researchers and the community

University of Nevada, Reno partners with USDA to bolster regional food systems

USDA project allocates $5 million to Nevada to build a stronger agricultural infrastructure

NBMG geoscientist wins Young Scientist Award from GSA

The Donath Medal is awarded to a young scientist for outstanding research

Electrical Engineering research could help military decision-makers

Associate Professor Hao Xu working on new data-processing prototype that will process high-dimensional, heterogenous data

Exploring nuclear as an energy solution

Marc Nichol from the Nuclear Energy Institute shares nuclear technology developments

January is Single-Cell Research Month

Sign up for free to attend the remaining seminars

Research aims to help military pilots avoid muscle problems

Assistant Professor Josette El Zaklit secures a $457,979 Air Force grant to study new electrical stimulation treatment

Engineering grad student Harmony Werth receives $5,000 Roy Post Foundation Scholarship

Interest in glass science leads to professional opportunities

$2 Million research grant supports science vocabulary development in adolescents

Researchers develop new “Words as Tools” intervention for emergent bilingual students

EDAWN Coin presentations bookend 2023

Research & Innovation leaders recognized for contributions to Reno-Sparks regional economic development efforts

Two years on, quantum research project gets renewed funding

The goals of the interdisciplinary project are both scientific and educational

$287,700 in grants support early intervention research

Studies address racial disparities and structural inequalities in early intervention for children with disabilities

University of Nevada, Reno opens STEM & health career pathways for bilingual students

NIH science education grant supports high school students, parents and counselors in rural county

Key labs for lithium and other critical minerals extraction get upgrade

Historical University commitment to mining continues

Innevation Center offers more than a creative, collaborative space

Student workers share impactful moments and insights from working at the downtown center and plans after graduation

Nevada’s Schools of Public Health fund statewide research initiatives

Both Schools of Public Health at the University of Nevada, Reno and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas fund collaborative research to determine health outcomes

Gaining effective insight into Sponsored Projects

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

Perfectly precarious positions

Rocks that naturally lay in precarious positions remained upright during an earthquake, surprising seismologists

Nevada researcher aims to improve sorghum hybrids for dairy cattle feed

University of Nevada, Reno researcher develops one of the largest and most nutritious sorghum hybrids

Fruit flies could hold the key to building resiliency in autonomous robots

Mechanical Engineering professor awarded $2 million grant to apply emerging knowledge in insect neuroscience to the development of autonomous robotic systems

Faces of the Pack: Travis Numan

Ph.D. student Travis Numan talks about his research on water rights, growing up on the Pyramid Lake Paiute Reservation and the Native American Fee Waiver

Fall 2023 Wolf Pack Discoveries registration is open

University of Nevada, Reno undergraduate students are encouraged to register to present at the fall symposium

Materials engineering professor and team begin work to develop an environmentally sensitive lithium extraction process

Project led by Mano Misra is part of interdisciplinary effort to develop a regional lithium economy

University receives largest individual gift in its history to create the George W. Gillemot Aerospace Engineering Department

The $36 million gift is the largest individual cash gift the University has received in its 149-year history

The Aerospace Club has launched a rocket that reached a height of 27,000 feet and speeds of 1,522 miles per hour

The Aerospace Club at the University of Nevada, Reno is growing in numbers and members are constantly pushing themselves and the boundaries of rocketry

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

Colorado River expert gives talk Nov. 2

Colby Pellegrino to discuss status of the Colorado River for Discover Science Lecture Series

University researchers studying Lahaina fire; work could help emergency responders in the future

Hamed Ebrahimian, Neil Lareau are part of interdisciplinary team led by the University of Hawai’i.

Public health researchers meet to discuss joint efforts to improve health outcomes

Researchers from the School of Public Health and the Desert Research Institute host networking event to discuss potential collaborations for the future of public health

Civil engineering professor secures $5 million cooperative agreement with FHWA

Agreement supports national deployment of new pavement technologies that benefit state and regional transportation organizations

University lead agency among statewide partners designated as 1 of 31 competitive EDA Tech Hubs

‘Nevada Lithium Batteries and Other EV Materials Loop’

Quarterly Climate Report and Outlook – October through December

Interim Nevada State Climatologist Tom Albright reflects on the wet summer in Nevada and what the next few months might bring

Great Nevada ShakeOut drill 10/19 at 10:19 a.m.

University takes part in annual earthquake preparedness drill

Giant freshwater stingray tracked by University project makes it into Guinness Book of World Records

Researchers from the Wonders of the Mekong project tagged the fish when it was caught over a year ago

Using lithium mining waste to store carbon

Researcher partners with Lithium Americas to find sustainable carbon solutions

Research into precision irrigation management of alfalfa begins

Project includes software supported by sensors to help farmers make better watering decisions

Undergraduate summer research program to focus on biosensing research

Applications open Dec. 1 for the summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program offered through the College of Engineering

Anatomy course provides unique opportunities to work with human cadavers

The Advanced Human Dissection Team is made up of undergraduate students

Louisa Hope-Weeks named Dean of the College of Science

Hope-Weeks brings her experience as an associate dean and chemistry professor

Groundbreaking study reveals communication strategies for teaching children who are deafblind

Using tangible symbols may increase communication skills in children with complex support needs

NSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology

Students trained to examine interplay of biology and chemistry in NSF-funded program

Researchers reveal early behavioral indicators of dysgraphia and dyslexia in children’s writing

Analyzing children’s writing may provide earlier diagnosis and targeted support

Nevada Drought Update for September 2023

This report brings to a close a three-and-a-half year stretch of having at least one Nevada county under drought watch

Inaugural Reno Startup Week is Sept. 25-29

More than 40 free workshops, speaking and networking events; on track to be largest community-business event ever in Reno

Electrical engineering senior garners two grants to study wireless power transfer

Jeremy La Porte’s research could help power drones used in wildfire prevention systems

Amidst the rubble, Turkey’s earthquake scars reveal important information

Earthquake geologists on the GEER research team gain greater understanding of the impacts of the February earthquake

Engineering grad student, professor develop method to measure quinones, important organic compounds that regulate environmental processes

Peer-reviewed journal Analytical Chemistry publishes paper on the quantification method

New equipment will allow for cutting-edge biomolecular research at the University

Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Sarmazdeh gets NIH grant to purchase BLI Octet R8

University faculty part of XPRIZE team that advances to finalist round in global competition

Team Waponi is one of six teams from around the world to advance to the finals

Program that leases high-tech tools to environmental scientists wins new funding

University of Nevada, Reno coordinates program assisting hundreds of scientists around the globe

University 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 process

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

Why has the water clarity of Lake Tahoe improved?

Director of the Ozmen Institute for Global Studies, Global Water Center and University Professor Sudeep Chandra provides vital insight about why Lake Tahoe’s clarity has improved

Nevada Water Innovation Institute to host water experts July 27-28

New water solutions for climate change and other issues will be discussed

Mackay student team takes second place in national competition

The competition is focused on carbon management

Three University professionals awarded U.S. Fulbright Scholar fellowships for the 2023 to 2024 academic year

Meet the new Fulbrighters and learn about their journeys to achieving this distinguished honor

Visitors from the European Union convened at the University for ArchitectECA2030

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

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

Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Aditya Nair wins DoD DEPSCoR award

Research will investigate the control of aeroelastic instabilities for lightweight and flexible aircraft wings

Engineering receives $4 million Army grant to establish Nevada Center for Water Resiliency

New center could establish Nevada as a leader in water reuse technologies

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 6: College of Engineering Dean Erick Jones

College of Engineering leads the way in preparing students for roles within the lithium supply chain

Speaker discusses how to use renewable energy efficiently at Energy Solutions Forum

Renewable energy’s intermittent nature poses challenges to energy storage

Psychology professor’s illusion in top ten for Best Illusion Contest

Vote for the illusion Gideon Caplovitz created with his two daughters by May 27

World’s largest freshwater fish tracking provides Wonders of the Mekong researchers with more information about the mysterious species

The giant freshwater stingray faces numerous threats, data gives insight into conservation needs

Department of Educational Studies hosts first annual Graduate Research Forum

Doctoral students presented their research to peers and faculty

Dev Chidambaram wins Regents Mid-Career Researcher award

Chemical & Materials Engineering professor is preparing students to work in green, sustainable technologies of the future

Using carbon dioxide to recover more critical minerals

Chu receives $3.3M DOE ARPA-E grant to study mineral processing of rare earth minerals

University of Nevada, Reno wins highly competitive NSF Engines Development Award

Award to support initial 24-month process of lithium battery workforce and economic development in Nevada

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 5: Sudeep Chandra and Zeb Hogan

College of Science faculty share their world adventures and the impact they are making here in Nevada

University researchers are key players in world’s tallest full-scale building ever tested on Earthquake Shake Table

Researchers intend to prove the resilience of tall timber buildings when they simulate a series of large earthquakes on a 10-story mass timber building

Institute for Neuroscience hosts successful research retreat

Graduate students and faculty present research and discuss future plans at Granlibakken Resort in Lake Tahoe

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

University alumna and current administrator publishes Hirschsprung disease research

Director of Hispanic/Latinx Community Relations publishes research in developmental genetics

Sagebrushers season 2 ep. 4: Meet GAIN Scholar Jess Buelow

The GAIN Scholars program provides resources to first-generation and historically underrepresented graduate students

Talks on the future of geothermal energy in Nevada at the Energy Solutions Forum

Jack Norbeck spoke about Fervo Energy's project with Google using geothermal energy in Northern Nevada

Bahram Parvin receives $2.2 million to develop a novel cancer therapeutic by reprogramming the tumor microenvironment

The ‘holy grail’ of cancer treatment is to develop a therapy that eliminates cancer cells without collateral damage

Is having extreme weather the new normal?

State Climatologist and Associate Professor of Geography Steph McAfee shares her professional opinion on extreme weather

Mak3rthon competition has students design products to improve outdoor recreation accessibility

Team Jirachi takes home $1,500 prize for ‘The Climbin’ Buddy,’ helping make rock climbing more accessible for the visually impaired

New online book explores bio-based lubricants

University of Nevada, Reno’s Cultural Diversity Committee publishes resource guide containing demographic data

Co-Chair Melissa McClinton discusses her work at the University, as well as the purpose of the committee and its resource guide

Rubber hits the road for RTDensity

Electrical Engineering Professor Sesh Commuri’s road construction tool goes to market

Power on

New testing instrument, only one of its kind in Nevada, allows College of Engineering to expand research into power grids

Lee Dyer named AAAS Fellow

Dyer is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University

Intelligent 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 Reno

Your genetics, your story, our care

The Healthy Nevada Project is opening doors to genetic research in Nevada

Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh leads protein engineering research and diversity in chemical engineering

International Day of Women and Girls in Science is Feb. 11.

Materials engineering assistant professor continues work on titanium alloys

Assistant Professor Yufeng Zheng receives NSF EPSCoR Fellowship grant

‘Edge to Edge’ project aims to help communities better handle wildfires, other natural disasters

University researchers will gather and analyze weather data in Tahoe Basin for public distribution

Daniel Trugman Honored with Charles F. Richter Early Career Award

Nevada Seismological Laboratory professor receives prestigious award honoring outstanding contributions to the Seismological Society of America

Researchers reach milestone in measurement of airborne mercury

New testing technologies to support global effort to reduce health risks to people, wildlife

College of Engineering has leadership role in new national AI project

A $20 million NSF grant will provide funding to develop technologies to assist children with speech and language challenges

Mechanical Engineering assistant professor wins CAREER award

Lei Cao’s research could help industry manufacture stronger, more flexible titanium alloys

Civil engineering professor to chair advisory board for NSF center addressing natural hazards

David McCallen to lead NHERI SimCenter advisory board.

Sagebrushers ep. 10: Dr. Mariann Vaczi

President Sandoval talks with Assistant Professor Mariann Vaczi about growing up behind the Iron Curtain, her journey to the U.S. to play basketball and her interest in Basque culture and sports

University of Nevada Reno awarded NIH grant to fund harm reduction research

School of Public Health Professor Karla Wagner, Ph.D., will investigate harm reduction strategies to prevent drug overdoses and other adverse outcomes.

Engineering dean hails innovative, sustainable Tesla Semi

College of Engineering has a history of collaborating with Tesla on student internships and jobs

Lithium Supply Chain Process, Engineering Innovation and Education part of College of Engineering vision

New Engineering Dean Erick Jones laid out his visions in State of the College address

McKenzie Foundation professorship Civil & Environmental Engineering

Professor Keri Ryan is the first McKenzie professor

Civil and environmental engineering research showcased at Nov. 18 Infrastructure Forum

Event aims to spark new partnerships with government, industry and academia.

Earthquake engineering leverages new massive data sharing network from DOE's national labs

CCEER director David McCallen presented an application example of the latest version of the next generation ESnet data network roll-out at October event

DEER Program Director Receives Mensa’s Laura Joyner Award

The School of Public Health’s Director of the DEER Program is honored for her outstanding work in preserving the well-being and brain health of those living with dementia

Mechanical Engineering professor wins national award for nuclear packaging program

The Deming Award is given by Graduate School USA.

Nevada Engineering dean participates in White House committee investigating advanced manufacturing and engineering, supply chains

‘National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing,’ released this month, lays out four-year plan

Engineering dean serves on panel presenting disaster mitigation report to National Academy

Committee on Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Applied Research Topics discusses report at Oct. 18 virtual event

NCAR-affiliate company highlighted in White House announcement

Campus-based American Battery Technology Company is one of the 20 manufacturing and processing companies receiving grant awards as part of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

University to host national OHRP research forum in downtown Reno

Two-day Research Community Forum offers collaborative workshops and expert presenters to advance the protection of human research subjects

University Libraries to host VR|AR Meet-Up Friday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m.

The Meet-Up is a convening of faculty, students, tech-lovers from eight different University departments presenting on research involving VR and/or AR technology

New resource sheds light on tree encroachment on sagebrush ecosystems

Up-to-date science-based information available on new website details how trees are taking over sagebrush ecosystems, the impacts, and what is being done to manage the issue

Four of five pinyon-juniper tree species declining in their ranges in the West

University of Nevada, Reno study shows warmer, drier conditions taking toll on pinyon-juniper woodlands

Nevada Water Innovation Institute celebrates five years

University-led partnership works on COVID-19 wastewater surveillance, advanced purified water technologies and other water resiliency and sustainability research

Sagebrushers ep. 7: Dr. Jafeth Sanchez

President Brian Sandoval talks with Director of the Latino Research Center Jafeth Sanchez about the Center's recent and upcoming events, its research goals and her experience as a math teacher in Washoe County.

Faces of the Pack: Micah Lilo brings STEM skills to the football field and the lab

Wolf Pack linebacker receives Undergraduate Research funding to investigate energy-saving dynamic windows

Engineering protein therapeutics for Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases may result from University research

Chemical & Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Sarmazdeh receives federal grant for bioengineering project

Faces of the Pack: Jennifer Clayton discovers fascination for autonomous robotics

First-generation student finds vast opportunity through mentorships, research experiences and the University community

Meadow restoration efforts yield long-term climate change mitigation benefits

New study shows restored meadows capture and store large amounts of carbon

Fred Harris recognized for commitment to University

Computer Science & Engineering professor demonstrates dedication to students, school and state.

Integrating big data into robotics with Duckietown

A fresh perspective on robotics and how it can be applied across various levels of education

Nevada and New Mexico Public Health researchers collaborate on reducing methamphetamine and opioid-related harms

Professor Karla Wagner and her team examine harm reduction in Nevada and secure a 3-year CDC-funded grant

Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor wins DOE Early Career Award

Aditya Nair’s network project receives an Early Career Research Program grant.

Artificial 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 birds

New University research scientist works to preserve potatoes for U.S. food supply

Masaki Shimono conducts research to mitigate disease during potato storage

Earthquake research, commitment to students recognized

Civil engineering professor Keri Ryan has been named McKenzie Professor.

Passion drives a renewed vision for teaching and research in the forest

From students to citizen-scientists – new environmental and forest management activities take hold in the University’s forested, living laboratory, the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area

University postdoc receives national recognition

Earthquake researcher Maha Kenawy honored with EERI Younger Member Award.

Asphalt research recognized

AAPT awards national scholarship to two graduate students.

School of Public Health Professors Dr. Li Li and Dr. Dingsheng Li receive prestigious environmental health accolades

Assistants Professors Dr. Li Li and Dr. Dingsheng Li were awarded for their research at the Society of Toxicology 61st Annual Meeting and ToxExpo.

Innevation Center partners with Upward Bound for Summer 2022

Student interns to explore STEAM career opportunities and learn how to become “makers” in the Makerspace

University scientists conduct, shed light on microbiome research to help impoverished children grow

Changing children’s digestive tract microbes key to reducing disease, improving health

Assistant professor named Early Career Innovator for contributions to life-saving nutrition for infants

CABNR researcher plays critical role in development of liquid probiotic product for preterm infants

Innevation Center to host gener8tor Reno-Tahoe Accelerator Program 2022

Applications open for accelerator offering connections and $100K investment to high-growth startups

Accomplished professor wins University’s Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award

Mae Gustin sets example for prioritizing student safety in labs with chemicals

New Guinn Center report examines demographic indicators for youth in Nevada

Key finding indicates that nearly 25% of Nevada’s rural youth live in poverty

Computer science researcher plans to use machine learning to improve cancer treatments

Assistant Professor Tin Nguyen is set to begin NSF-funded research this summer that could advance our understanding of cancer.

Bioprinting gets a boost

Engineering student Erick Bandala wins speech competition with presentation about 3D bioprinting.

Nevada receives $20 million National Science Foundation research award for fire science

NSF EPSCoR investment will increase capacity for wildland fire research, education, and workforce development

University of Nevada, Reno faculty focus on batteries research, education and workforce training to meet world’s energy future

Nevada Institute for Sustainability improves performance of electric vehicles and the grid, and connects to nation’s first Batteries and Energy Storage Technologies Minor

Innovation Day website showcases engineering projects

See students present short videos of their inventions on the Innovation Day website, online today.

First-generation student becomes first at University to earn prestigious fellowship

After a new start at the University of Nevada, Reno, Arturo Macías Franco is using his voice to advocate for others

Nevada Industry Excellence receives grant to support manufacturing industry development and success

$950,000 grant will continue Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center and statewide service through the University of Nevada, Reno

Undergraduate researcher and McNair Scholar reflects on impressive academic journey

Experience in Undergraduate Research and McNair Scholars Program leads to NSF graduate fellowship award for CABNR student

2022 Outstanding Researcher: Advancing the science that explains how our bodies’ functions connect

UNR School of Medicine Professor Scott Earley’s leading edge research achieves breakthroughs in cell signaling and ion channel regulation

Nevada Center for Applied Research extends University co-location to American Battery Technology Company

Latest collaboration brings new R&D venture to campus, opportunities to students and economic development to Nevada

Undergraduate researchers prepare for Wolf Pack Discoveries

Faculty mentors and student awardees provide insight to the rewarding experience of University-supported research, scholarly and creative activities

Gaming app will help faculty navigate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)

Engineering professor Kelly Cross receives CAREER grant to survey engineering faculty about their beliefs and values about DEI and to develop gaming tool to coach faculty in responding to DEI situations.

Civil & environmental engineering students showcase Capstone projects April 29

Check out CEE Innovation Day to see 21 engineering projects designed to solve community challenges.

University awarded for outstanding comprehensive safety program

Dedicated teamwork and resource-efficient initiatives secured the American Chemical Society award for the second time

Breaking the ‘curse of dimensionality’ will take math, not magic

Engineering professor Hao Xu gets CAREER grant to enhance large-scale computerized systems.

Materials science and engineering student wins big at international conference

Sydney Fields won best poster award at her first conference, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society 2022 Annual Meeting & Exhibition

College of Engineering ranked among best graduate programs

U.S. News 2023 Best Engineering Schools Rankings include multiple College of Engineering programs.

NSF CAREER Award paves the way for breakthroughs in science by eliminating data transfer bottlenecks

Engin Arslan’s research will bolster next-generation, data intensive applications by designing a new scalable and reliable data transfer framework.

Regents recognize Mechanical Engineering doctoral candidate

Ashish Kasar wins a Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship.

Breakthrough research increases drought tolerance in vital crops

Foundation Professor John Cushman awarded two patents for biotechnology research

Titanium alloys research has potential industry benefits

Engineering professor gets NSF grant to research advanced manufacturing of titanium alloys.

Innevation Center’s 2nd annual Makerthon competition finds its winner in the University’s College of Engineering

Team Starfruit takes home $1000 check prize for their invention that helps address wildfire crisis

AI researcher works to bridge big data, machine learning and computer systems

College of Engineering Professor Feng Yan receives 2022 Regents Rising Researcher award

Nevada Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site transitioning to University

University launches Nevada Autonomous to continue and strengthen Nevada’s national leadership role in autonomous testing

Gene-editing breakthrough made in the battle against tick-borne diseases

As tick-borne diseases rise in prevalence in the U.S. and worldwide, University of Nevada, Reno researcher and collaborators make noteworthy discovery

Reducing 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 possible

What 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 researchers

University of Nevada, Reno and University of Nevada, Las Vegas recognized as two of the nation’s top research universities by Carnegie

Both Universities recieved R1 status in 2018

Nevada Institute for Sustainability receives gifts from NextEra Energy Resources

The gifts will facilitate the development of a minor in sustainability.

Moustafa presents at Arab-American Frontiers Symposium

The symposium provides opportunities for collaboration among the select 65 international participants.

Hao Xu advances manufacturing, improves communication

Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Hao Xu is developing next-generation communication strategies with wide-ranging applications, including advanced manufacturing.

In pursuit of green, sustainable and reliable energy

Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Mohammed Ben-Idris is taking a multi-pronged approach to satisfying our energy needs for years to come.

Bahram Parvin advances breast cancer research

Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Professor Bahram Parvin and his lab have developed a novel method for treating breast cancer that promises to be more effective and less toxic than traditional treatments.

Growing the University-wide Sponsored Projects knowledge network

With conclusion of the fall 2021 program, 112 faculty and staff have completed the University’s Sponsored Projects Academy

‘Safety is everyone’s responsibility’: University webinar emphasizes maintaining safety on-campus

University President and guest speakers encourage culture of safety to mitigate hazards and avoid dangerous accidents

Birthing simulator helps nursing students get labor and delivery experience During COVID

Orvis School of Nursing childbirth simulator provides student birthing scenarios they may not ever see in a real hospital setting

Faces of the Pack: Mark Gabot has a passion for research and healthcare

Doctor of Nursing student pursues the changes he wants to see in healthcare through graduate education

DARPA international robotics challenge won by University of Nevada, Reno team

Walking and flying robots met challenge of navigating underground environments.

Nevada State Public Health Lab plays vital ‘front line’ role throughout pandemic

By administering tests, conducting research, providing information and more, this University-campus-based lab fills a leadership role in state’s COVID-19 response

DOE grant expands materials testing ability, increases capacity for nuclear research

Researchers can now investigate nano-scale materials with expanded in-situ transmission electron microscope capabilities.

A Nevada first: University-based Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit established

Nevada becomes 39th state to create multi-agency unit to serve research and conservation of wildlife, fisheries and habitats

Center for Civil Earthquake Engineering Research organizes the 2021 PEER Pacific Rim Forum

The forum brought together 241 international participants with 41 international speakers to advance integrated earthquake engineering research.

Mechanical Engineering professors are founding members in new institute: AI for Dynamic Systems

A five-year, $20-million National Science Foundation collaboration brings together researchers from 9 universities.

Groundbreaking researcher Gardner dies at age 91

Psychology professor Allen Gardner and his wife Trixie earned worldwide acclaim teaching Washoe the chimpanzee American Sign Language

Drought, heat challenging the West’s forage producers

Experts try to help alfalfa and forage growers grapple with a number of issues

Forest management in an age of megafires: Sierra Nevada AMEX study demonstrates forest & research resilience

University ecologist continues critical, collaborative research into more effective forest management techniques despite setbacks

A sense of community will help undergrads recover from COVID

Research by Orvis School of Nursing faculty, Lisa Thomas, Ph.D., RN, CNE, FAAN reveals how faculty and the university can help students transition back to campus after COVID

Beekeeping program operated on University’s Main Station Field Lab helps veterans and first responders

Bees4Vets, a nonprofit run by University-connected husband and wife, assists veterans and first responders living with PTSD or TBI

Sparking innovative education and outreach: K-12 Robotics Center | University of Nevada, Reno

With support from Tesla and EDAWN, unique University facility for robotics-based education and competition teams will strengthen the path to degrees, careers and workforce development

NSF CAREER Award recipient David Cantu investigates the processes for extracting rare earth elements

Because of the important role rare earth elements play in modern applications, the research is critical for the continued advancement of cutting-edge technology.

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and University of Nevada, Reno announce new research partnership

Joint research efforts will tackle important science and technology challenges ranging from climate change and water resources to sustainable energy and national security

Nevada Industry Excellence director excited to grow Nevada’s economy through manufacturing

Bringing almost 20 years of manufacturing, sales and marketing experience, Tom Simpkins steps into role as new director for statewide program

Foundation Professor Ian Buckle named 2021 Regents’ Distinguished Researcher

The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents’ award honors the exemplary contributions to bridge and earthquake engineering of College of Engineering Professor Ian Buckle.

Most 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 development

Advancing understanding of how our bodies’ systems connect, including the connection of blood flow to dementia

UNR 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 regulation

NSF CAREER award supports research designed to reduce carbon footprint of machine learning

Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Feng Yan recently received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award that aims to improve the efficiency of machine learning.

Mano Misra named 2021 University of Nevada, Reno Foundation Established Innovator

The award honors a career that includes 19 patents, 240 papers, and research funding totaling $35 million, in addition to mentorship of more than 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students.

Students learn to improve and manage rangeland resources around the world

Animal & Rangeland Science Graduate Program teaches animal science and the ecology, management and restoration of rangeland

Chemistry professor named Outstanding Researcher of the Year

Professor Thomas Bell receives prestigious award for his numerous scientific accomplishments.

Assistant professor in School of Community Health Sciences receives Rising Researcher Award

Jennifer Pearson’s research on tobacco and cannabis policies works toward positive public health impact

NSF CAREER Award recipient So Young Ryu develops bioinformatic tools that can solve important questions in biology

Analysis has significant impact on various biological areas such as plant science, microbiology and biomedicine

Ancient DNA findings help to define kinship among earliest world settlers

University of Nevada, Reno anthropology professor part of team that studied ancient skeletal remains in Turkey dating back 10,000 years

New doctoral program launches in natural resources & environmental science

University responds to growing need for more advanced science and skills to manage natural resources and environmental challenges

University 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 science

NSF CAREER Award recipient Thomas White explores the most extreme states of matter in the Universe

Assistant professor of physics receives funding to include undergraduate students in cutting edge physics research

NSF CAREER award recipient Christopher Barile explores chemical reactions central to renewable energy and environmental technologies

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Christopher Barile's research aims to create processes for recycling carbon dioxide and nitrogen

Makerspace 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 learning

Kelly Cross named one of 1,000 Inspiring Black Scientists in America

Cell Mentor named Cross on the list designed to "dismantle the myth that outstanding Black scientists make up a small percentage of the scientific community."

Study shows cactus pear as drought-tolerant crop for sustainable fuel and food

Cactus crops remove carbon from the atmosphere, provide biofuel, food and livestock feed

NSF CAREER award leads to better batteries, a more diverse scientific community

Last year, Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Feifei Fan earned a National Science Foundation CAREER award for her research on lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. She shares the scientific, commercial and societal implications of the project.

Published study: unusual SARS-CoV-2 mutation prominent in Northern Nevada in early 2020

University of Nevada, Reno genomics and microbiology research gives snapshot from March to June 2020 of SARS-CoV-2 and regional introduction of an unusual mutation

Systematic Reviews

A Unique Type of Literature Review

New tool allows computer scientists to support life scientists

Department of Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Tin Nguyen and his lab have developed software to help life scientists efficiently analyze single-cell data using machine learning.

Sorghum discussed as low-water alternative crop for Nevada at virtual workshop

University presents information on growing sorghum as a commercial crop in Nevada

Climate change and suppression tactics are critical factors increasing fires

Integrated research approach shows wildfire solutions must be specific to location and conditions

Art historian receives National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

Assistant Professor Caitlin Earley earns award to support her work on ancient Maya captives

A firm foundation when the ground is shaky

Researchers demonstrate the benefits of helical piles in withstanding soil liquefaction during earthquakes.

FYRE 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 more

Workforce development downtown: K-12 Robotics Center|University of Nevada, Reno

Southside Studio becomes home to robotics-based education and competition teams, strengthening the path to degrees and careers

Gain professional and academic experience through paid undergraduate research programs

With the help of a mentor, undergraduate students can apply for paid research opportunities

Researchers Explore the Role of Datura in Rock Art at Pinwheel Caves

University of Nevada, Reno anthropologist performs radiocarbon analysis on Datura wrightii quids

New, donor-supported equipment and infrastructure will advance research

Philanthropist and scientist Mick Hitchcock, Ph.D. continues to support scientific progress and research capacity

New mechanical engineering professor assists with COVID-19 Risk Meter

College of Engineering Assistant Professor Aditya Nair is developing the predictive capabilities of the Truckee Meadows COVID-19 Risk Meter

Floris van Breugel awarded prestigious Air Force Research Laboratory grant

Van Breugel is one of 36 scientists to receive $450,000 through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)

Researchers quantify carbon changes in Sierra Nevada meadow soils

Collaborative study indicates meadows hold promise to help control carbon released into the atmosphere

Postdoctoral researcher wins international 3-minute thesis video competition

Elif Ecem Baş developed a machine learning algorithm that improves cyber-physical seismic hybrid simulations.

NSF-funded research will improve reliability and efficiency of sensor networks

University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Engin Arslan received funding from the National Science Foundation to research wide-area networks for improved utilization and reliability.

Sorghum studied for beer-brewing potential and public use

University researchers testing grains for drought-resistance, high yield and good flavor

Working to protect the public’s health

EPA awards $800,000 to the School of Community Health Sciences for research into the distribution of chemicals within the body

University offers agricultural crop research tours at Field Day in Fallon

Research being done on drought-tolerant and salt-tolerant crops

New survey focuses on COVID-19 behaviors and beliefs

University of Nevada, Reno assistant professor in political science part of multidisciplinary team of scholars dedicated to informing risk messaging and public policy

Experiment Station increases meat and produce production during pandemic

Desert Farming Initiative and Wolf Pack Meats step up to help meet local demand

“Our lives should not be sacrificed this easily”: Camp Fire tragedy leads to new wildfire research

The National Science Foundation has awarded Assistant Professor Hamed Ebrahimian a $2 million grant to develop novel wildfire risk assessment and mitigation tools.

Options growing for Nevada’s fruit and vegetable crops

University researchers investigating new varieties that grow well in desert climates

Biochemistry professor retires after decades of outstanding dedication

Gary Blomquist retires after 43 years with the University