News: Division of Research

Programs in the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ College of Education and William S. Boyd School of Law have earned rankings from the annual national survey of universities.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ President Dr. Neal J. Smatresk and Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate College Dr. Ron Smith welcome readers to the Fall 2009 issue of Innovation.
Glenn Casale has been recognized by the Nevada System of Higher Education for his outstanding creative accomplishments.

Researchers have found that a change in patients’ focus can reduce trips and falls.
Experts in renewable energy from around the world came to campus to discuss research and policy matters.

The data compiled on over 11,000 students will be used to improve the health and academic success of children across the state.

Psychology professor Marta Meana appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show and discusses what ignites desire in women.

Erin Breen is busy saving lives. Her work with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s Transportation Research Center focuses on traffic safety issues – particularly related to teenagers. The personal tragedies she works tirelessly to prevent were brought home to her last summer in a way she never imagined.

One Las Vegas neighborhood is cutting summertime energy bills in half thanks to a collaborative partnership between the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Center for Energy Research, Pulte Homes, and NV Energy.


51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's program tracks the health of Nevada kindergartners to help school district officials provide the resources needed to ensure kids are healthy.

A life sciences doctoral student is exploring the habitat choices of speckled rattlesnakes in the Mojave Desert. This research will help hikers avoid them during hiking season and improve conservation efforts for the desert serpents.