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
UNLV joins with other major universities in the West to create a collaborative hub to assist researchers in commercializing their work and to promote economic development.
The SeqCode is a universal system, created through collaboration of hundreds of scientists, to formally register and name single-celled microorganisms known as prokaryotes.
UNLV economic geologist Simon Jowitt tells us about the future of lithium battery production, green energy, and how American self-sustainability hinges on Nevada.
UNLV report posits that the lithium-ion battery economy, forecast to grow to $115 billion industry by 2030, is a key to economic diversification and development.
School’s Department of Surgery awarded funds from NV Department of Public Safety to continue long-standing traffic research and outreach program.
Organic chemistry undergraduate Citlally Lopez strives to diversify science.
Human-robot avatar system developed by UNLV engineering students, faculty one of just 15 worldwide picked to compete next fall for ANA Avatar XPRIZE.
After a devastating hit to the local economy in 2020 and rapid growth in 2021, UNLV economists forecast a bright future - if pandemic conditions continue to improve.
UNLV gaming researcher explores the potential impacts of cheating in a burgeoning industry.