Grants.gov training workshops begin in February
The Office of Sponsored Projects will host Grants.gov trainings in the E.L. Cord Training Lab inside Getchell Library in February, March and April.
Archive for the 'Research Resources' category
Deadline for Nevada Space Grant Consortium development awards, Jan. 22
The Nevada Space Grant Consortium, as a participant in the National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program, is accepting proposals for in-state workforce development programs directed at the aerospace science and engineering enterprises.
Request for proposals: Deadline Feb. 8 for International Activities Grants
By: John Frederick
December 7th, 2006
Special funds have been allocated by the University Provost to enhance and promote the development of curricula, programs, research, and other creative efforts that have a significant international dimension. Emphasis will be placed on proposals identifying a meaningful result that contributes to the international strengths of the University campus.
“Sabin Americana” database is a treasure trove for all disciplines
By: Betty Glass
December 1st, 2006
Are you planning an assignment that requires your students to use primary sources? If so, here’s an amazing resource you should tell them about. Sabin Americana is the online version of Sabin’s Biblioteca Americana, an interdisciplinary bibliography of primary and secondary sources in 26 languages about North American history, culture, and natural resources.
Take a Look Back: Photo collections in the University Archives
Old Mackay Stadium packed to capacity for the 1927 homecoming game vs. St. Marys. A cold quiet morning on campus in the winter of 1944. These historical images and thousands more can be found in the photograph collections of the University Archives.
Free PDF downloads of recent dissertations and master’s theses
By: Betty Glass
November 2nd, 2006
Getting ready to write your dissertation or thesis? Then you’ll want to check out Dissertation Abstracts, a respected research resource that just keeps getting better.
Junior faculty research grant letters of intent due by Nov. 15
Letters of intent from those planning to apply for 2007 junior faculty research grants must be recieved by Nov. 15 in order to be considered.
The University Archives: Our institutional memory
Have a question about the history of your department or program? Interested in the origin of a campus building or landmark? Like to know the story behind a university tradition? Need to move out infrequently used records taking up valuable office space? The University Archives may be able to help.
Finally – searchable Reno newspapers online
By: Betty Glass
September 19th, 2006
All too often, seemingly straightforward history research can frustrate both novice and sophisticated scholars when local or regional information is needed. The new Newspaper Archive database includes eight full-text Reno newspapers with varying coverage from 1867 to 1977.
