Geoscience assistant professor Carrie Tyler has been named principal investigator for a $2.4 million grant awarded by the National Science Foundation to the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). The funding will be used for a project titled “Graduate Experiences for Future Leaders: Building Workforce Capacity in Resource Management and Mining.”
The initiative aims to support 15 graduate fellows within UNLV’s geoscience department. These students will focus their research on topics such as water resource management, natural resources, and mining. Their work will utilize Nevada’s significant geologic formations, mineral assets, and water infrastructure.
According to UNLV, the goal of the project is to advance knowledge in these fields while helping to develop a stronger workforce for industries that are considered vital both regionally and nationally.
“Geoscience assistant professor Carrie Tyler will serve as principal investigator on a $2.4 million award from the National Science Foundation. The project — Graduate Experiences for Future Leaders: Building Workforce Capacity in Resource Management and Mining — will support 15 graduate fellows in the geoscience department. Their research will draw on Nevada’s world-class geologic outcrops, mineral resources, and water infrastructure to advance knowledge in water resource management, natural resources, and mining to strengthening workforce capacity in these critical industries.” (UNLV press release)
The program seeks not only to further academic research but also address industry needs by preparing graduates with expertise relevant to managing Nevada’s natural resources.
