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
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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.
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.
3rd Quarter 2017 EPSCoR Highlights Now Available
STUDENT FOCUS: Students Dale Karas and Russell Pinnegar; 2017 Summer REX Program; Summer International Research Exchanges; Undergraduate Attends National Conference; 2017 Space Grant Consortium Student Awards; and Undergraduate Angela Garcia.
Solar NEXUS UROP Featured Impact in NSF EPSCoR Brochure
Nevada’s EPSCoR project on the Solar Energy-Water-Environment Nexus has an Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program that provides students with an authentic research experience by engaging participants in research related to aspects of the project’s focus on other STEM-related topics. Working with faculty mentors, undergraduate students develop and submit project proposals.
Nevada STEM Mentor Network Launched
Nevada EPSCoR launches online resource: Nevada STEM Mentor Network providing access to Nevada’s finest mentors and premier research projects.
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