UNLV research is central to Nevada’s economic prosperity, increasing the availability of good-paying jobs and the secondary industries that support them. We put our expertise to work through projects and partnerships that solve challenges, create opportunities, and answer the profound questions of our time. UNLV research also directly translates to teaching, elevating student learning and bringing context to issues facing our state, nation, and world.
UNLV's Impact
New study by international team of scientists in the journal Nature has discovered the origin of the persistent emission of radiation observed in some deep-space fast radio bursts.
It’s not how many minutes, but how much fun, says new neuroscience research.
Professor Marty Schiller talks about his business and how UNLV made it possible.
Six-year study reveals that closely following Mediterranean and DASH diets is linked with lower cardiovascular disease risk.
UNLV casino management researcher Anthony Lucas looks at the apparent diminishing returns between free-play offers and patron behavior.
Alzheimer’s treatment studies offer hope as UNLV expert predicts new potential drugs, biomarkers will yield critical insight for future development.
Funding is part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program to develop zero emissions ironmaking and ultra-low life cycle emissions steelmaking.
Professor Chih-Huang "Jeffrey" Yu says the new and unique method can make rehab a more effective experience for patients.
UNLV study uses wastewater surveillance model to detect, manage emerging viruses and offer clues on public health challenges of vulnerable populations.