News from May 2022


Nevada awarded $20M NSF grant for collaborative wildfire research

The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) has secured a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation to support a fire-science project over five years. The research will involve the Desert Research Institute, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the University of Nevada, Reno. The initiative, titled "Harnessing the Data Revolution for Fire Science," is funded through the NSF's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). This program aims to boost research competitiveness in targeted states by enhancing STEM capabilities.


Guidance on gaining relevant experience towards becoming a licensed professional engineer

Aspiring engineers must be cautious about the type of experience they gain while working towards licensure.


Nevada DMV encourages early action as Real ID deadline approaches

The Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles is reminding residents that the federal deadline for Real ID compliance is now one year away.