Renovation to Expand Research Space for Undergraduate STEM Education
Official title: Alteration and Renovation
Funded at University of Nevada Reno · NIH-11333457 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A campus is upgrading its facilities so biology and biomedical programs can give more hands-on, inquiry-based learning and undergraduate research opportunities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Nevada Reno NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Reno, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2001 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $249,991 |
| NIH project number | 2P20GM103440-24 |
| Project ID | NIH-11333457 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Not applicable to patients; focuses on undergraduate education and research infrastructure at a university.
✕Less likely to help
No direct patient benefit; the grant supports campus facilities and education.
What this research studies
Nevada State University plans to renovate its research spaces to support more students and faculty in STEM fields, especially in genetics and undergraduate research experiences. The project expands space for classrooms and laboratories used for course-based undergraduate research experiences (CUREs) and other hands-on bioscience activities. By improving infrastructure, NS aims to strengthen pathways into graduate and professional biomedical programs and sustain student mentoring for years to come. The work is centered on enhancing the educational environment and research culture for biology majors and faculty.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, students will have more opportunities to engage in authentic research and prepare for advanced biomedical training.
How similar studies have gone: Other universities have shown that investing in undergraduate research spaces increases student retention and readiness for graduate programs.
Where this research is happening
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University of Nevada Reno
Reno, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sigel, Aster — University of Nevada Reno
- Study coordinator: Sigel, Aster
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.