News: Division of Research

Carol Brodie
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The university's first proposal development manager says one of the joys of her job is that it allows her to work with faculty in a variety of disciplines.

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New supercomputer adds a jolt to UNLV research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.
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Intel’s “Cherry Creek” supercomputer brings world-class computing power to UNLV; Switch SUPERNAP to lead high-tech industry partnerships.

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

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

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UNLV research, a new FAA designation, and state economic development efforts offer clear skies for Nevada’s growing drone industry.

Kiwon Sohn makes a few adjustments to Metal Rebel before the start of the DARPA Robotics Challenge Finals.
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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.

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UNLV’s Tom Piechota, lead author of the 2014 National Climate Assessment Southwest Section, discusses the impacts of climate change on the region.
UNLV chemist Ernesto Abel-Santos is developing a compound using lab equipment
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Chemistry professor developing treatment to help the good bacteria battle the bad bacteria in your stomach.

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

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

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