Topic: economy

woman jogging on indoor track
Research | September 1, 2016

Smartwatches that help you track daily steps and heart rate? That’s old hat, according to 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers who have recently licensed their latest patent for a fitness tracker that makes calorie-counting as easy as taking a picture.

renderings of maryland parkway
Business and Community | July 1, 2016

Through 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's Downtown Design Center, architecture students learn vital lessons in collaboration during neighborhood redevelopment.

FDH viewed from Maryland Parkway
Business and Community | April 27, 2016

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ construction projects have kicked into high gear but we aren't walking this street alone. Here's how public-private partnerships are remaking Maryland Parkway.

Zach Miles
Business and Community | April 26, 2016

Zach Miles has supercharged 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's economic development programs. Here are his thoughts on hiring talent, measuring success, and taking advice.

John Lukasik
Research | March 30, 2016

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ supercomputer helps gaming innovation students do the math and make the pitch for a new fantasy sports game.

aerial of dayton complex courtyard
Research | March 15, 2016

Three ways 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's supercomputer has lived up to its promise and propelled research and economic development.

U.N.L.V. signage with Fall leaves in the background
Business and Community | February 8, 2016

A three-year National Science Foundation grant will strengthen commercialization efforts at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ through a new university-wide entrepreneurship development program.

Eric Strain
People | February 1, 2016

The new architecture professor on the importance of sketching and what it will take to make Las Vegas "sustainable."

McCarran International Airport
Campus News | November 20, 2015

University Forum talk examines into the role that airports play politically, economically, and culturally in connecting America’s Western cities with the world.

Penny Amy speaks to assistants
Research | November 1, 2015

Microbiology professor Penny Amy leads a formidable team in honeycomb warfare.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ signage with palm tree in background
Campus News | June 25, 2015

Southern Nevada industries are expanding, unemployment is down sharply, and visitor volume is trending up, according to biannual economic report.