Highlights
From creating community partnerships and advancing student achievement, to promoting research, scholarship, and creative activity, we work hard to achieve our goal of becoming a top 100 American research university. Check out our highlights to learn our impact.
Safer Batteries
Nevada has a lot riding on lithium, a key component in electric vehicle batteries. But those batteries can catch fire in a crash. A polymer created by chemistry professor Pradip Bhowmik is making them more fire resistant. And, in a great example of how academic research spurs economic development, his work has led to a Las Vegas startup company, now housed at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Black Fire Innovation, to bring the idea to market.
A Boost for Nevada Nurses
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is set to make a significant contribution to Southern Nevada's healthcare sector through a $3 million grant from Nevada's Department of Health & Human Services. The university will support 75 graduate students training to become an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. This initiative will not only provide valuable opportunities for these highly-skilled healthcare professionals but also contribute to the overall enhancement of healthcare services in the region.
Best University for Veterans
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ ranks as one of the best universities in the nation for veterans. Viqtory's annual Military Friendly Schools rankings placed 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ in the top 10 among all "tier one" universities in the country.
Deep Space Discovery
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Physics and Astronomy department is at the forefront of astrophysics, with professor Bing Zhang and an international team of astrophysicists' discovery of a unique cosmological gamma-ray burst that defies prevailing theories of how the violent cosmic explosions form. This remarkable burst, described as an "oddball," has led the team to propose a new model specific to certain types of bursts.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Provides Climate Leadership in D.C.
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ research professor Kristen Averyt has been named the director for drought and western resilience for the White House Council on Environmental Quality. With a long track record in diverse climate-related fields, including western water resources, the energy-water nexus, and climate resilience and adaptation, Averyt is poised to drive transformative actions and policies in the U.S.
The Ocean in the Sky
Engineering professor Jeremy Cho leads a team that’s studying atmospheric water harvesting — or capturing water vapor in the air around us — and transforming it into drinkable water. His approach is designed for low-humidity environments like our Mojave Desert. His work landed a nearly $600,000, highly competitive grant from the National Science Foundation.
Anchoring the Medical District
The Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine moved into its new five-story home in the heart of the city’s medical district, thanks to the nonprofit Nevada Health & Bioscience Corp. The facility, which will help the school double its class size, is now home to 250 medical students, 150 faculty physicians, and more than 335 medical residents and fellows. But the real impact is advancing the school’s mission to transform healthcare in our community.
Students Helping Entrepreneurs
The College of Engineering and the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Small Business Development Center launched a Free Cyber Clinic to protect local business owners from cybersecurity threats. The National Security Agency recently awarded $2 million to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ so this student-led clinic can offer a comprehensive range of no-cost services, including security auditing, strategic planning, and more.