Nevada System Sponsored Programs and EPSCoR
To promote the opportunities and collaborations within science, research, education, and technology for NSHE institutions in Nevada
National Science Foundation – Nevada Climate Change
Nevada Infrastructure for Climate Change Science, Education and Outreach will fund science, education, and outreach infrastructure at UNR, UNLV, DRI, NSC, and NSHE's community colleges for the study of climate change and its effects on Nevada. This project is creating a statewide interdisciplinary program that stimulates transformative research, education, and outreach on the effects of regional climate change on ecosystem services (especially water resources) and support use of this …
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Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for K-20 Students
There is a growing need in our nation to prepare more students, teachers, and practitioners in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Nevada has excellent ongoing programs designed to prepare and encourage students to pursue STEM fields. In an effort to better integrate various efforts and establish access to multiple programs, the Nevada STEM Pipeline was created to serve as a user-friendly web portal that provides information on various programs for K-20 …
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NASA EPSCoR Program
The NASA EPSCoR program strengthens the research capabilities of jurisdictions that have not had a competitive advantage to participate in aerospace and aerospace-related research activities. EPSCoR provides eligible jurisdictions with funding opportunities to develop a more active research base by involving their academic and research institutions. Nevada NASA EPSCoR website …
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Nevada State of Higher Education Institutions
Nevada State of Higher Education (NSHE) consists of 8 major institutions across the state. The mission of the Nevada System of Higher Education is to provide higher education to the citizens of the state at an excellent level of quality consistent with the state’s resources. It accomplishes this mission by acquiring, transmitting, and preserving knowledge throughout the region, nation, and world. The System provides an educated and technically skilled …
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Department of Energy EPSCoR
DOE EPSCoR is a federal-state partnership program designed to help the Department meet the nation's energy needs through increased competition in energy-related research. The mission of DOE EPSCoR is to support basic research activities spanning the broad range of science and technology programs within DOE and to increase the number of scientists and engineers in energy-related areas. http://epscorspo.nevada.edu/epscor/department-of-energy/ …
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College Access Grant
The Nevada System of Higher Education will focus its College Access Challenge Grant efforts to dramatically increase the percent of new college entrants, particularly for underrepresented students (low-income, first generation, students of color) in the state. http://gotocollegenevada.org …
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Nevada Highlight
Congratulations to Patricia “Tricia” Dutcher
First Place Winner of the Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Graduate Research Symposium:
Tricia has been a student under Professor Robert Futrell, and has worked under the Nevada EPSCoR Climate Change project as a graduate research assistant with the Policy and Outreach component for the past two and a half years. Currently, Tricia is writing her dissertation about conservative perspectives on climate change solutions and adaptation, concentrating on the communication of climate policy to stakeholders in Nevada. As part of her studies, Tricia spent a month in rural Nevada, …
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Nevada Research
Desert Research Scientists Receive Regents’ Honors
Dr. Hans Moosmüller received the 2012 Nevada Regents’ Researcher award, the top honor given to an NSHE researcher. Hans’ research is based on measurements of aerosol physical and optical properties, utilized to understand aerosol characteristics in relation to air pollution and climate change. This research provides a greater understanding of the climate system, which can be used in future scenarios and for developing mitigation measures.
Dr. Rajan Chakrabarty received the 2012 NSHE Rising Research Award from the Desert Research Institute for his …
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