Archive for May, 2012
University of Nevada, Reno researcher supports harvest, eating crawdads to help Tahoe’s ecosystem
RENO, Nev. – The University of Nevada, Reno’s Sudeep Chandra, a leading Lake Tahoe scientist who has studied invasive species… more
NSBDC opens new Business Success Center at Urban Chamber of Commerce
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Nevada businesses and entrepreneurs looking for available resources now have a new, single-stop service to turn to for help.... more
University of Nevada, Reno scientists confirm Sierra Nevada Medieval megadroughts
RENO, Nev. – The erratic year-to-year swings in precipitation totals in the Reno-Tahoe area conjures up the word “drought” every… more
Nevada Drought Response Committee announces drought stages for entire state
RENO, Nev. – Nevada’s Drought Response Committee has announced all Nevada counties as being on either drought alert or drought… more
Canoes made of concrete to race in national meet at University of Nevada, Reno June 14-16
RENO, Nev. – They build canoes out of concrete. Concrete they design and engineer so it can float. Then they… more
Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman welcomes new Business Success Center
LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Join Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman as she welcomes the new Business Success Center, a one-stop resource for a wide variety of business programs available to support entrepreneurs and economic development in Las Vegas. ... more
University of Nevada, Reno to sign Clark County academic scholars at event
RENO, Nev. – Six of the highest-achieving students graduating from Clark County high schools this spring are choosing to stay in Nevada for their college education.... more
Tahoe Science Conference highlights environment, economics, research May 22-24
RENO, Nev. – More than 350 scientists, environmental policy makers and economic stakeholders will discuss Lake Tahoe’s environmental and economic… more
NSBDC brings in national consultant to help businesses win federal funds
RENO, Nev. – Last year, 14 Nevada companies received grants through the Small Business Innovation Research or Small Business Technology Transfer Programs, federally funded programs that support companies pursuing innovative technologies. However, those involved in economic development in the state believe that more Nevada companies can successfully compete for these grants ... more
University to sign 21 scholars at Nevada Scholars Signing Days events this week
RENO, Nev. – Several of the highest-achieving students who will graduate from northern and southern Nevada high schools this spring are choosing to attend the University of Nevada, Reno. ... more
