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Research & Innovation news

The exterior of the University of ϱ, Reno's Innevation Center in downtown Reno.
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

People sitting in a classroom taking notes and participating.
Sponsored Projects Academy training has launched once again

Guiding research administrators through the sponsored projects process

Drone Show during a football game displaying a Wolf Pack football helmet.
University members and community partners band together for second Homecoming Drone Show

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

Two people working on a piece of machinery in the Applied Research Facility on the UNR campus.
Northern ϱ Manufacturing Day on Oct. 22 to showcase growing industry, career opportunities

Regional manufacturing employers seeking to hire motivated University students

People sitting at a conference table while a person standing is presenting with a screen behind them.
Ecoatoms achieves milestones with NASA, Aerospace and Defense Academy leadership

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

Person on the right presenting to the Reno Startup Week attendees with a projector screen showing the event logo on the left.
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

Assistant Professor Mark Lescroart.
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’

Two University of ϱ, Reno students pose for a photo in a research lab with tech equipment behind them.
Undergraduate researchers helping combat climate change by transforming greenhouse gases

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

Caldor Fire burn scar
Lake Tahoe Wildfire Summit explores interdisciplinary solutions

University of ϱ, Reno researchers and scholars share their expertise and collaborate on potential wildfire management solutions

Mridul Gautam speaks at a podium with a power point slide behind him with a photo of Alireza Tavakkoli, Foundation Early Career Innovator
2024 Research & Innovation Awards

Honoring faculty through awards and fellowships

Justin Gifford is an associate professor of English literature.
NEH names University Associate Professor Justin Gifford as new Fellow

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

University of ϱ, Reno group of award recipients pose for a photo at the NCET Tech Awards evening, May 13, 2024.
President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipient

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

Dr. Hudig and students posing near safety equipment in a lab.
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

Welcome to the ϱ Lithium Circular Economy Conference slide presentation to conference attendees seated in the UNR Milt Glick Ballroom.
ϱ 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

A large award check in the amount of $2,000 and cog-wheel trophies for the 2024 Makerthon competition.
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

Monika Gulia-Nuss.
University of ϱ, Reno researcher takes on fight against deadly cattle tick

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

UAS Test Site Manager Mark Genung points to a large computer screen explaining Unmanned Aircraft Systems to a person seated.
FAA grants civil UAS operations waiver for University operated ϱ Autonomous Test Site

1,000 square-mile test site area in Northern ϱ, first in a series of sites planned for drone research, development, testing

Headshot of Professor Jihwan Yoon in front of trees and grass.
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

A research laboratory at the University of ϱ, Reno School of Medicine.
University of ϱ, 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

Participants of the 2023 Makerthon pose for a group photo in the University of ϱ, Reno Innevation Center.
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

Two people preparing and setting up for a tabling event.
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

Person standing giving a presentation about single-cell research in front of attendees.
January is Single-Cell Research Month

Sign up for free to attend the remaining seminars

EDAWN Coin in clear plastic bag within a felt box
EDAWN Coin presentations bookend 2023

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

A wall in the Innevation Center with graffiti-like wording that reads, "We heart ϱ."
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

A group of people pose for a photo on a sidewalk stair case outside Ross Hall on the University of ϱ, Reno campus.
Gaining effective insight into Sponsored Projects

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

Andrew Tobey posing in front of Pyramid Lake.
Learning and leading through ϱ INBRE Tribal Academy of Health and Science

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

Screen shot of Tech Hubs White House press conference, left to right, U.S. President Joe Biden, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and Director of the National Economic Council Lael Brainard during a live announcement Oct. 23, 2023.
University lead agency among statewide partners designated as 1 of 31 competitive EDA Tech Hubs

‘ϱ Lithium Batteries and Other EV Materials Loop’

Group of three on a boat on a river
NSF Research Traineeship Program to support graduate students in chemical ecology

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

Aerial view of downtown Reno, ϱ
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

Lahontan Reservoir Dam in 2014
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

Microbiome camp with three students engaged in research.
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 ϱ INBRE program was a great success

Reiner John, stands next to his presentation.
Visitors from the European Union convened at the University for ArchitectECA2030

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

Pattern with representation of molecules, science and technology icons with the words, “NSF Engines Development Award."
University of ϱ, Reno wins highly competitive NSF Engines Development Award

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

Institute for Neuroscience Research Retreat check-in table at Granlibakken Resort
Institute for Neuroscience hosts successful research retreat

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

Violeta Mutafova-Yambolieva stands on the balcony of Morrill Hall at the University of ϱ, Reno.
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

Mak3rthon 2023 first place team, Team Jirachi
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

Headshot of Ana de Bettencourt-Dias.
Ana de Bettencourt-Dias named AAAS Fellow

de Bettencourt-Dias is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University

Lee Dyer smiles on top of a mountain.
Lee Dyer named AAAS Fellow

Dyer is one of four newly elected Fellows at the University

Advanced sensors and AI technology attached to an RTC bus allow the bus to monitor the traffic infrastructure around it.
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

Campus accessibility research sheds light on how to create more accessible spaces

Student researcher Lea Gifford suggests ways in which the Wolf Pack can help make spaces across campus more accessible

Wolf Pack Bots Team with mentors and Professor Salas
Wolf Pack Bots qualify to compete in Northern ϱ LEGO® Championship

The E.L. Cord Foundation Center for Learning and Literacy at the University incorporates robotics into its multimodal literacy framework to facilitate academic success.

A representative of Siemens and the University's neuroscience imaging director confer as an fMRI is conducted.
A 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 Neuroscience

...it can make ‘Home Means ϱ’ a reality for more of our graduates than ever before."

New support for STEM internships and talent retention in ϱ

Funding awarded through ϱ Governor’s Office of Economic Development will support development of new NV STEM Workforce Internship program

Through the creation of jobs and internships, (ABTC is) giving new experiences to our students and contributing to the preparedness and diversity of our future scientists and the nation."

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

8 faculty members stand in front of the Soil Box System in the Large-Scale Structures Laboratory.
Unprecedented Laminar Soil Box System demonstrates state-of-the-art design and engineering expertise

College of Engineering team answers the call – yet again – to design an experimental facility to advance seismic safety and resilience of buildings, structures, systems

Six individuals representing the Soil Box System project collaborators in the Large-Scale Structures Engineering Lab.
New 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 infrastructure

Collage of the individual photos of the University's seven CAREER Awardees for 2022.
7 faculty members receive CAREER Awards in support of early-career success

With the latest round of this prestigious NSF award, the University’s community of faculty-recipients grows

Associate Professor Jenny Ouyang, a faculty member in the Department of Biology since 2016.
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

Iain Buxton is a Foundation Professor with the University of ϱ, Reno School of Medicine,
New target for therapies to treat preterm labor

University of ϱ, Reno School of Medicine research identifies a cause of preterm labor

Group of 10 students walks into the valley meadow of the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area
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

Dr. Sarah Mitchell and her mentee Talaya Flicop posing with Flicop's final version of their Undergraduate Research project.
Understanding marginalized experiences to actively implement research

Assistant Professor and Undergraduate Research mentor Sarah Mitchell, Ph.D., sheds lighton the significance of research regarding marginalized identities

Professor Dean Burkin stands next to Ph.D. student Ariany Oliveira-Santos, who is sitting, in a laboratory room.
Promising solution to fatal genetic-disorder complications discovered by University professor and Ph.D. candidate

Published research findings point to a possible, more effective treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy-related cardiac failure

Students pose for picture while touring the Innevation Center Makerspace.
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

Two people working together in the Innevation Center Concept Café.
Innevation Center to host gener8tor Reno-Tahoe Accelerator Program 2022

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

Nicole Choma receiving a Regents' award.
Environmental science student-researcher wins Regents’ award for notable accomplishments

Nicole Choma reflects on how experiences in undergraduate research, marching band and other scholarly activities have enhanced her college journey

President Sandoval and Mae Gustin holding Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award plaque
Accomplished professor wins University’s Excellence in Laboratory Safety Award

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

A collage of individual photos of the 2022 NSF Graduate Research Fellows attending University of ϱ, Reno
Banner year for NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program awards

An all-time high of 13 student-awardees affiliated with the University of ϱ, Reno receive the prestigious NSF fellowship

Four members of the Animal Resources team - the director/attending veterinarian, laboratory technician, laboratory assistant and administrative assistant - are in an animal care facility on the University of ϱ, Reno campus and are wearing personal protective equipment.
‘Gold standard’ accreditation signals commitment to animals

University awarded full reaccreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Care International

Heavy smoke filled the skies above Lake Tahoe during the Caldor Fire in 2021
ϱ 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

Professor Scott Earley, the University of ϱ, Reno Outstanding Researcher for 2022, sits at his office desk.
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

Four University alumni pose in UNR lab.
ϱ 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 ϱ

Bradon posing with his mentor, Ben
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

Scott Earley, Ph.D., sits at a lattice light sheet microscope.
A Nobel Prize-worthy question: How do we sense heat, cold, touch?

University of ϱ, Reno School of Medicine professor joins with colleagues to review the cellular-level, ion-channel science for top-ranked Physiological Reviews

Chemistry Department Graduate Teaching Assistant, Md Azizul Islam, helps Organic Chemistry students Bailey Fasick and Kamryn Montegna analyze a sample of a material they synthesized using an infrared spectrometer.
University awarded for outstanding comprehensive safety program

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

Sydney Fields in front of her poster presentation.
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

Engin Arslan
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.

University engineering students Jennifer Clayton, Jacob Hunter, Lloyd Gonzales and Morgan Young
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

Professor Feng Yan standing on steps with 10 students
AI researcher works to bridge big data, machine learning and computer systems

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

Drones in the sky with University in background.
ϱ Unmanned Aircraft Systems Test Site transitioning to University

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

Blesethe West.
Faces of the Pack: Blesethe West challenges herself by pursuing Undergraduate Research

Pack Research Experience Program and valuable faculty mentorship provide opportunities for first-year pre-med student to get out of her comfort zone

Monika Gulia-Nuss in her office.
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 ϱ, Reno researcher and collaborators make noteworthy discovery

Karla Wagner headshot in her office.
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

The Wolf Pack Bots team of young students.
Mentorship and teamwork lead Wolf Pack Bots to another LEGO competition win

University faculty and student mentors work with young team to build robotics skills, confidence and literacy

Faculty mentor and student present their research.
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

The Knowledge Center walkway with a Wolf Pack Way banner
University of ϱ, Reno and University of ϱ, Las Vegas recognized as two of the nation’s top research universities by Carnegie

Both Universities recieved R1 status in 2018

A student presents their poster to onlookers.
Wolf Pack Discoveries highlights student research, scholarly and creative activities

Several University programs organize new collaborative symposium to showcase work of more than 100 undergraduate students

Erika Waday in front of monitors displaying a Zoom call.
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

Students working in the STAR lab.
‘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

Yareli Navarro Chavez in a lab holding a vial.
Faces of the Pack: Yareli Navarro Chavez finds first-generation opportunities through Undergraduate Research

Pack Research Experience Program and TRIO STEM Scholars offer mentorship and sense of belonging to sophomore pre-med student

Mark Pandori outside of the lab with other staff.
ϱ 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

A child digging in the dirt
EPA-supported study to assess how much dirt (and through it, pollutants) kids eat

Team led by School of Public Health Assistant Professor Li Li aims to improve understanding of pollutant exposure from chemicals in our environment

A volunteer and postdoc researcher conduct field testing in a mountain meadow.
A ϱ first: University-based Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit established

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

Sarah Bisbing posing in front of empty AMEX field site.
Forest management in an age of megafires: Sierra ϱ AMEX study demonstrates forest & research resilience

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

Student beekeepers work in apiary.
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

Two teen members of a robotics competition team visit with ϱ's Lt. Governor Kate Marshall and University of ϱ, Reno President Brian Sandoval.
Sparking innovative education and outreach: K-12 Robotics Center | University of ϱ, 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

Scenic mountain landscape view in Fallon.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and University of ϱ, 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

Collage of the individual photos of the University's 7 CAREER awardees in 2021
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

Scott Earley standing in a regional park near the University campus
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

Hand-gesture glove is outfitted with electronics
Undergraduate Research Symposium spotlights student passion and knowledge

118 undergraduate students across a variety of disciplines and ϱ higher education institutions presented their research projects virtually

Yan Wang
NSF CAREER Award recipient Yan Wang investigates phonon waves to develop effective thermal engineering strategies

Research will advance heat-transfer solutions for microchip and laser technologies through improved nanoscale engineering

Timur Tscherbul
NSF 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 reactions

Tom Bell stands in front of a whiteboard.
Chemistry professor named Outstanding Researcher of the Year

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

Woman smiles in a home office with dog.
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

People working together around a laptop.
Smoothing the path toward commercialization of research

Through commercialization, University faculty can find ways to transform their work into a marketable product or service that benefits society

James Church sits at his desk in his campus office.
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

Five University students stand in the Makerspace.
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

Subhash Verma working in his microbiology laboratory
Published study: unusual SARS-CoV-2 mutation prominent in Northern ϱ in early 2020

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

Graham Kent visiting the site of the 2020 Valley Fire in Southern California
Research technology transforms how first responders fight fires

Video highlights technology and thought-leadership behind ALERTWildfire, developed through the ϱ Seismological Laboratory

Caitlin Earley photographing a Maya sculpture in a cave.
Art historian receives National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowship

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

Kerry Thompson and her team of students stand around the robot they built at a competition.
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

The FYRE Robotics team of students, ages 13-18, builds a robot in the Makerspace of the Innevation Center.
Workforce development downtown: K-12 Robotics Center|University of ϱ, Reno

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

Cynthia Lancaster sits at a desk on a video call with her mentee, Erick Herrera
Gain professional and academic experience through paid undergraduate research programs

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

Mick Hitchcock addresses students in The Center located in the University's Joe Crowley Student Union.
New, donor-supported equipment and infrastructure will advance research

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

At a critical moment for small technology-based businesses in our state, the Knowledge Fund has identified the SAGE program as an ideal partner to substantially improve small technology-based businesses’ access to federal SBIR and STTR grant opportunities."

University’s SAGE program expands statewide with GOED support and UNLV partnership

GOED Knowledge Fund grant will connect technology companies statewide to federal Small Business Innovation research grants

Three workers setting up a roadside LiDAR sensor
New roadside LiDAR sensors help build a safer transportation infrastructure

University of ϱ, Reno engineering researchers have expanded a network of LiDAR sensors to improve traffic efficiency, reduce accidents and facilitate the use of autonomous vehicles.

Photo of Jim Sacherman, the center's first director, current Director Grace Chou, Makerspace Specialist Daniel Smith, Assistant Director Crystal Harvey and Office Coordinator Ania Cavillo-Mason.
Five years, 370 jobs and $88 million in investor capital at the Innevation Center

The University’s downtown hub of entrepreneurialism and collaboration celebrates its 5th anniversary

A robotic arm shakes hands with a human hand
Grant helps retrain workers for ϱ manufacturing careers

ϱ Industry Excellence joins with collaborators to offer free certification program to prepare workers who have been laid-off for available jobs

A Black Bear, brown in color as is common, in the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area
Smell the pines, feel the sun, discover, create, learn in a primitive mountain forest

New Graduate Research Fellowship, online reservations and more signal vision and energy for the Whittell Forest & Wildlife Area

A technician at work in the ϱ State Public Health Lab
ϱ State Public Health Lab-led team studying COVID-19 reinfection

Fighting the pandemic: University of ϱ, Reno research effort continues with early, genomics-based evidence of reinfection

Lin Li demonstrates testing for virus
University partners with cities to study COVID-19 virus prevalence in wastewater

College of Engineering leads wastewater environmental surveillance in the Truckee Meadows

Portrait photo of Kent Sanders, ϱ's 2020 Distinguished Researcher
Research ‘rock star’ has advanced gastroenterology science and scientists

Celebrating the impressive record of scientific advancements, funding and mentorship of Kent Sanders, ϱ’s 2020 Distinguished Researcher

Carlos Cardillo of the ϱ Center for Applied Research and Jonathan Hull of Bioelectronica stand in the biosciences laboratory managed by NCAR.
3 companies ‘graduate’ from ϱ Center for Applied Research following successful incubation

With support from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, University’s applied R&D center has drawn more than $43 million to ϱ and now welcomes 3 new businesses

Undergraduate Research awardee Cesar Piedra stands in front of his sculptural project: a white animal figure with a textured paper surface.
Research-based work of 58 undergraduate students highlighted at symposium

Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium pivots to virtual with project presentations from a variety of disciplines, from STEM to the social sciences, arts and humanities

Professor Geoff Blewitt sits alongside a GPS station on a mountain that overlooks the valley of Reno and Sparks, Nev.
Using worldwide GPS data to study changes in Earth’s crust, from the Ice Age to today

The University’s 2020 Outstanding Researcher award recognizes the amazing discoveries, scientific contributions and career of Geoff Blewitt

A healthcare worker wearing a gown, face mask, and face shield giving the thumbs up
University + manufacturing + volunteers make and donate hospital gowns

A community network coordinated by the Innevation Center Makerspace has made more than 750 gowns to help meet the regional need for PPE

Dr. Paul Hartley sits at genomics sequencing machine in laboratory
Genomics sequencing of ϱ COVID-19 samples is under way

University’s ϱ Genomics Center joins with State Health Lab and School of Medicine researchers to advance scientific knowledge of novel coronavirus through DNA sequencing

Two workshop participants developing content on flipchart paper
InNEVator accelerates early-stage companies with pivot to online

Regional innovation ecosystem supports international cohort of companies through Innevation Center-hosted bootcamp

Laboratory testing process conducted in vent hood setting
University signs on to COVID-19 technology access framework

Framework reflects national movement to share COVID-19 related intellectual property to support rapid development of treatments and diagnostics

Alaska National Guard Black Hawk helicopter lands in snowy field.
Lulius Innovation technology solution helps National Guard manage readiness

COVID-19 response shows capability of flagship software product developed by Innevation Center member company

Three healthcare workers wearing protective gear including masks, shields and gowns, in a procedure room.
University makerspaces and 3D printers at work developing PPE

Researchers, faculty and staff respond to the call for resources and deploy makerspace resources to support our healthcare heroes

Matteo Aureli, Mohammed Ben-Idris and Jamie Voyles-Ensor are panel presentation speakers.
What 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 function

Tanya Kelley and Scott Mensing at the Fall 2019 Community Based Research Symposium
Undergraduate Research: growing interest, growing support, new director

Tanya Kelley named to guide the range of programs and services to encourage pursuit of research, scholarly and creative activities by undergraduates

A robot shaking hands with a human hand in a manufacturing setting
ϱ Manufacturing and Tech Forum launches with big audience and big ideas

ϱ Industry Excellence’s new industry-led, economic initiative selected to receive Google.org Impact Challenge ϱ grant funding

Woman wears a hardhat in an advanced manufacturing setting
Two, statewide University-hosted programs selected to receive Google.org grants

Impact Challenge ϱ is under way: vote online by Nov. 26 for ϱ Industry Excellence or ϱ Small Business Development Center!

Posed are the 20+ participants in the final Sponsored Projects Academy session
Cohort completes inaugural Sponsored Projects Academy

Program better connects individuals to the bigger picture: the administrative processes, network and impact of the research enterprise

Research Xaioshan Zhu and graduate student Masoumeh Saber Zaeimian working in lab
Biomedical engineering discovery is latest example of commercialization

Patented technology by College of Engineering faculty member may have application in clinical testing and bioassay processes

Image of a flying airplane as it is seen through Casia, the collision-avoidance system
Iris Automation successfully completes beyond-visual-line-of-sight drone operation

Innevation Center member-company achieves unmanned-aircraft-technology milestone, plus is named to CNBC’s Upstart 100 list

Researchers pose for photo from two UNR Med laboratories who are University’s first to participate in program that helps deliver discoveries to the marketplace.
Cell lines and antibody commercialized through reagent licensing program

Two School of Medicine laboratories are University’s first to participate in program that helps deliver discoveries to the marketplace

Biggest Little Makers: Natali Salas-España, Carlos Bean, John Kirkpatrick and Daniel Smith
'Make48' competition show features University's Biggest Little Makers

As national public-television show hits the air and the Internet, the experiential, makerspace culture continues to take hold on the University of ϱ, Reno campus

A group of business people around a conference table
New program supports and mentors SBIR/STTR grant proposals

SAGE, the Sierra Accelerator for Growth and Entrepreneurship, encourages small business development for innovation research and technology transfer

Spring Commencement on the Quad. A line of graduates in robes make their way through a crowd of family and friends. A light pole with a banner reading 'World Improving Research Happens Here' is in the foreground.
A decade strong: University ranks in the top tier for tenth year straight

University of ϱ, Reno rated one of U.S. News & World Report's “Best National Universities” for ten years running

The Reno arch lit up at night
Reno hosts national conference on higher-ed and economic-development connection

University Economic Development Association’s 2019 Annual Summit convenes in downtown Reno Sept. 29-Oct. 2; projected to draw 250 attendees

five individuals in the Innevation Center's co-working space
Incubating jobs, energy and the future economy in downtown Reno

With a new director and nearly 200 jobs created, the University of ϱ, Reno Innevation Center—Powered By Switch looks ahead

Faculty member and student in front of research-project poster
Ahmad Itani named associate vice president for research

His career studying and improving engineering of bridges now shifts to building connections to resources, opportunities, colleagues