Research & Innovation at the University of Nevada, Reno

University of Nevada, Reno FY26 fundraising surpasses $100 m Donors fuel a historic milestone through collective generosity and shared commitment, helping to raise over 100 million in FY26

You can read about aphasia in a textbook. But you don’t truly understand it until you sit in conversation, practice patience, and build trust.

At the Nevada Aphasia Camp at the University of Nevada, Reno, students learn what communication really means.

Students are learning firsthand how connection and communication change lives. Support the Aphasia Center of Nevada this Aphasia Awareness Month. 💙

🔗 Learn more about how you can make an impact: https://bit.ly/3Slbr9a

New study by University faculty addresses wildfire smoke New research on wildfire science is shared through a recent publication and a National Science Foundation-supported FIRE-NET conference

Get your 🆓 tickets NOW to Red, White and Flight at Mackay Stadium and enjoy an uplifting evening celebrating America’s 250th birthday!

The event features an awe-inspiring drone show and a live Reno Phil concert!

🎟️ https://www.redwhiteandflight.org

Graduate student attends Conference of the Parties in Brazil Zach Bess visited Brazil after contributing to a research article calling for action at COP15 to better protect migratory freshwater fish species

Ming Chen co-authors Nature Materials review paper Assistant Professor Ming Chen co-authors Nature Materials review on advanced materials characterization and real-time analysis techniques across disciplines

A simple paper strip could revolutionize food safety.

Researchers at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine have developed a rapid test that can detect a dangerous foodborne toxin in just 15 minutes. Led by Vanessa Berner, Ph.D., and third-year medical student Peter Asimenios in the AuCoin Laboratory, this cost-effective strip identifies staphylococcal enterotoxin B — a common cause of food poisoning.

Unlike current methods, which can be time-consuming and labor-intensive, this test is more sensitive and works across a wide range of foods with minimal preparation.

By enabling faster detection at the source, this innovation has the potential to prevent contaminated foods from reaching consumers — and improve how we diagnose and respond to foodborne illness.

Read more at: https://bit.ly/4fpu5Xf

University trains Nevada youth and adult as firefighters University of Nevada, Reno is training Nevada firefighting workforce and educating communities on what they can do to help to reduce wildfire threat

Sign your high school student up for the College of Engineering's Civil & Environmental Engineering Summer Camp, July 20-24 on the University of Nevada, Reno campus. Participants will learn in real engineering labs, will meet local engineering companies and participate in engineering challenges in this hands-on camp! https://admissions.unr.edu/register/CEEbyJUB2026

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