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Innovating for Nevada

Monthly news from across the state | Volume 7, Issue 10

Bears resort to rummaging through our food supplies when late-spring frosts destroy their natural food sources

College researchers use database created by students and alums in the 1990s that sheds light on bear behavior and population to help guide area’s bear management strategies

4-H member earns his private pilot certificate through innovative 4-H program

As 4-H celebrates National 4-H Week, Nevada celebrates achievements of Nevada 4-H youth

College helps farmers in nation’s driest state meet water challenges

From sophisticated research to hands-on training, College helps Nevada get water smart

Students win Nevada Press Association awards for agricultural and environmental reporting

Students report on today’s pressing issues: environmental and agricultural sustainability, understanding of different cultures to avoid conflict, and wildfire prevention

From Ghana to Nevada: Ph.D. student’s childhood connection with College dean sparks global conservation research

Faculty mentorship, support and friendship at the College have been key to Akwasi Opoku’s success as an international student

Ask the professor | The answers may surprise you

Why Nevada’s urban plans must prioritize pedestrian access to nutritious food | About 25% of Nevadans rely on public transit or walking, making long trips to grocery stores especially deadly in summer heat



Unlocking the science behind Alzheimer’s: Ongoing research is targeting the disease at its roots | Scientists are unraveling the molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer’s to develop earlier diagnoses and breakthrough therapies

Why is it so difficult for survivors to leave abusive relationships? | During Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Associate Professor Pamela B. Payne explains the complex realities survivors face when trying to leave

What do food label dates really mean? | Understanding food labels: smart pantries, safe dishes