Posts Tagged ‘nexus’

NSF Science360 News Headlines Dr. Scott Abella, UNLV

Knowledge is power: Protecting the desert tortoise featured in “Headlines” in the May 4th, 2018 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS project uses ecological knowledge to enhance the habitat quality for threatened desert wildlife

NSF Science360 News Headlines Dr. Jacimaria Batista, UNLV

Could renewable energy be used to pump shallow brackish groundwater to generate fresh water? featured in “Headlines” in the April 4th, 2018 NSF Science360 News. Counting the Benefits: NEXUS researchers investigate the potential of using renewable energy for pumping shallow brackish groundwater to generate freshwater

NSF Science360 News Picture of the Day Chris Stevens, UNR

Photo by Chris Stevens, 2017-2018 Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program student at the University of Nevada, Reno featured as “Picture of the Day” in the March 3rd, 2018 NSF Science360 News. Thinking outside the classroom: NEXUS program helps undergraduate students learn critical research skills in STEM disciplines.

NSF Science360 News Picture of the Day Dr. Henry Sun, DRI

Dr. Henry Sun, DRI featured as the Picture of the Day in February 2, 2018 NSF Science360 News. Savings the Desert’s Upper Crust: NEXUS researchers investigate the preservation of a vital component of desert ecosystems. Part of the NSF Nevada EPSCoR Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada project, #IIA-1301726.

NSF Science360 News Top Story Dr. Lei Yang, UNR

Dr. Lei Yang, UNR featured as the Top Story in January 8, 2018 NSF Science360 News. How the Wind Blows: investigating improved wind forecasting to harness clean energy potential. Part of the NSF Nevada EPSCoR Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada project, #IIA-1301726.

*NEW* Pathways to STEM Nevada

Nevada EPSCoR launches online resource: Pathways to STEM Nevada (formerly Nevada STEM Pipeline)!  Discover STEM, explore different pathways to a STEM Career in Nevada.

NSF Science360 News Top Story Dr. Biswajit Das, UNLV

Dr. Biswajit Das, UNLV and his research team featured as the Top Story in December 15, 2017 NSF Science360 News. Using nanotechnology, not water, to clean solar panels. Part of the NSF Nevada EPSCoR Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus in Nevada project, #IIA-1301726.

NSF RII Track 1: Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus

Five-year National Science Foundation award to study solar energy and its effects on Nevada (2013-2018).  We are leading research on solar energy generation and its impacts on water resources and the environment.  The Nexus project brings together a diverse and disciplined group of scientists, engineers, educators, and students working together to push the frontiers of science and education.

The Solar Energy Nexus infrastructure is designed to build collaboration among Nevada’s premier researchers and solar energy stakeholders to generate solar energy with minimal water use and environmental impact.  We are the workforce driving innovation in Nevada’s clean energy economy.

NSF Science360 News Headlines Dr. Jaeyun Moon, UNLV

Boosting the Efficiency of Concentrated Solar Power Systems featured in “Headlines” in the May 2nd, 2017 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS scientists develop new nanomaterial coatings to help absorb and reflect the sun’s rays

NSF Science360 News Headlines Dr. Erica Marti, UNLV

Shining a Light on Solar featured in “Headlines” in the February 2nd, 2017 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS Solar Kits project illuminates solar energy concepts for both teachers and high school students

NSF Science360 News Headlines Dale Devitt, UNLV

Sleuthing solar’s side effects featured in “Headlines” in the January 5th, 2017 NSF Science360 News. NEXUS researchers investigate solar facilities’ impacts on the local climate and environment.