Research & Innovation at the University of Nevada, Reno

08/21/2026

Congratulations on the President’s Faculty of the Month Service Award, Asta!

Congratulations to Asta Ratliff, Chief of Staff for Research & Innovation at the University of Nevada, Reno, on being named the recipient of the President’s Faculty of the Month Service Award! Your dedication to the Faculty Senate, commitment to shared governance and ability to bring thoughtful perspectives from across our campus make a lasting impact on our University. Thank you for your exceptional service and for consistently going above and beyond for the University of Nevada, Reno.

08/21/2026

Project ECHO Nevada's School-Based Mental Health Program is preparing school-based professionals for addressing mental health in schools

08/21/2026

Stefan Lovgren reports on how mining pollution in Tasmania has impacted the region's rivers, and on the impacts of processing those mined minerals.

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

08/19/2026

Mosquitoes, ticks and yellowjackets were all part of the job for biotechnology student Zain Imtiaz Syed this summer.

Through internships with our Associate Professor, Monika Gulia-Nuss's laboratory and the Placer Mosquito & Vector Control District, Zain gained valuable hands-on experience in vector biology.

Throughout the summer, Zain collected mosquito, yellowjacket and tick samples in the field before identifying species in the lab, extracting DNA and conducting PCR assays to detect pathogens. His work contributed to ongoing research focused on understanding disease vectors and the pathogens they carry, while giving him the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world research settings.

Hands-on experiences like these prepare our students to make an impact in research, public health and beyond!

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08/19/2026

08/18/2026

Nevada Summer Engineering Academy debuted August 2026, graduates 28.

08/17/2026

$180 million in new federal funding for mining education could bring significant benefits to the Nevada mining industry and the Mackay School of Earth Sciences and Engineering.

“Nevada is one of the top mining states in the country. One of the things our mining industry needs most is engineers and graduates who work in the mining industry. This is potentially a massive benefit to the university and to the mining industry and thus the economy in the state,” said University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval.

Read the full story here:

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