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
Aldo Barrita uses his skills as a researcher to bring awareness to anti-Asian racism, which has spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Jeffrey Cummings and multidisciplinary research team to expand UNLV’s clinical trials observatory with $3 million grant.
Radiochemistry program teaming with universities, national labs for research and development in nuclear science, engineering, and security.
Nevada Institute on Teaching and Educator Preparation finds home at UNLV and in the community.
A yearlong collection of UNLV faculty making the news for their discoveries and contributions to the community.
Udry is one of just 13 scientists added to NASA’s Participating Scientist Program and will help the Perseverance Rover to recognize magmatic rocks; becomes second UNLV professor on Mars 2020 science team.
Biostatistician Richard Tillett from the Nevada Institute of Personalized Medicine was part of a statewide team to identify a Nevada man infected twice by COVID-19 – the first documented occurrence in North America.
UNLV researcher Edwin Oh and collaborators implement wastewater surveillance programs to supplement coronavirus contact tracing efforts, help prevent outbreaks.
UNLV, UNR team up to help tech entrepreneurs earn federal funds for early-stage business development.