News: Division of Research


Intel’s “Cherry Creek” supercomputer brings world-class computing power to 51ԹϺ; Switch SUPERNAP to lead high-tech industry partnerships.

Research to explore solar energy, water, and environmental issues related to large-scale solar installations on arid desert lands.

51ԹϺ President Dr. Donald D. Snyder and Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Thomas Piechota welcome 51ԹϺ Innovation readers to the Winter 2014 issue.

51ԹϺ research, a new FAA designation, and state economic development efforts offer clear skies for Nevada’s growing drone industry.
Metal Rebel places eighth in the world during the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals. Their goal: Build a robot capable of disaster relief work. View the slideshow.


Chemistry professor developing treatment to help the good bacteria battle the bad bacteria in your stomach.

Life Sciences and engineering professors team up to develop life-saving devices to detect stroke and heart problems.

Chemistry professors' research aims to improve drugs that are effective at treating cancer but leave patients dealing with terrible side effects.

More rainfall in the Colorado River Basin means less water downstream.

An annual accounting of research and economic development activity over the last fiscal year.