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The Startup Ecosystem in Southern Nevada: Growth, Energy, and Emerging Entrepreneurship in 2025
No full textThe startup ecosystem in Southern Nevada has undergone significant transformation during the past decade, evolving from a fragmented and nascent environment into a dynamic and increasingly coordinated landscape. This study examines the growth of the Southern Nevada startup ecosystem, analyzing key components such as funding sources, incubators, accelerators, and public-private collaborations. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data, including investment trends, economic impact reports, and interviews with over 100 stakeholders, this policy brief provides a comprehensive assessment of the strengths and gaps within the ecosystem. Key findings indicate that while the region has made substantial progress, particularly in fostering early-stage investments and building the infrastructure to support startups, challenges remain including the need to strengthen cross-sector communication, develop deep local venture capital, and broaden awareness of available resources. The study also benchmarks Las Vegas against other Mountain West metro areas, highlighting opportunities for further growth and includes policy recommendations aimed at strengthening the region’s ability to attract, develop, and retain high-growth startups. With targeted efforts in ecosystem coordination, investment expansion, and strategic alignment with emerging industries, Southern Nevada has the potential to become a more robust and sustainable hub for entrepreneurship and innovation
Foster Care in Nevada, 2019-2023
No full textThis fact sheet examines data for foster youth populations in Nevada, with a particular focus on foster care bed availability and placements within the state. The data are sourced from the report “Division of Child and Family Services – Data Book as of June 30, 2023,”1 a database from the Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) within Nevada’s Department of Health and Human Services
METABOLIC EFFECTS OF R-1,3-BUTANEDIOL (KETONE-IQ) DURING AEROBIC AND ANAEROBIC EXERCISE BOUTS
No full textTopics in Exercise Science and Kinesiology Volume 6: Issue 1, Article 1, 2025. BACKGROUND: Current evidence demonstrates the efficacy of low carbohydrate/high fat ketogenic diets as it related to exercise. Exogenous ketone supplements have made it possible to ingest ketone molecules, elevating blood b-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) despite consuming carbohydrates (CHO). The purpose of this investigation was to determine both metabolic and performance effects of R-1,3-butanediol (BDO). METHODS: A randomized repeated measures placebo-controlled design was used to compare BDO and placebo (PLA). Each phase of testing utilized two primary testing days: 1) a dose exposure day designed to determine blood metabolite changes following consumption of BDO or PLA, 2) A performance day designed to assess the aerobic and anaerobic performance. In brief, dose exposure day consisted of a fasting baseline blood analysis followed by additional blood analysis at 20- and 40-minute post ingestion timepoints. Performance testing consisted of ingestion of 0.5g/kg of BDO or PLA and a standard meal (31g CHO, 2.5g fat, 13g protein). Participants then conducted a 5k time-trial on a treadmill while breath gases were analyzed. BHB and glucose (GLU) were determined at baseline, midpoint and post run. Following aerobic testing participants completed a repeated cycle test consisting of five 10-second sprints against resistance (7.5% body mass). STATISTICAL ANALYSES: Repeated measures analysis of variance (ANOVA) were conducted to establish group and time effects. RESULTS: BDO resulted in increased BHB relative to PLA at all time-points following baseline on the dose exposure day (20-minute p\u3c0.001 and 40-minute). On the performance day, significant increases in BHB were also observed for all time-points for aerobic (p\u3c0.001 for each) and anaerobic testing (Midpoint: p\u3c0.01, Post: p\u3c0.01). BDO supplementation resulted in significantly higher average power and average peak power outputs across the five 10-second cycle sprints. Additionally, supplementation resulted in significantly less fatigue as determined by Fatigue Index. A significant decrease in BHB for BDO, from pre-run (1.9±0.2mmol) to post-run (1.2±0.2mmol), was also observed (p=0.003). CONCLUSION: Acute supplementation with a novel ketone supplement significantly increases blood ketones and significantly improved anaerobic performance on a repeated cycle ergometer assessment. Funding: Health Via Modern Nutrition (HVMN
Community-Driven Policy Solutions to Police Accountability
No full textGeorge Floyd’s death shifted public opinion as 76% of Americans agreed that incidents such as the killing of Floyd are signs of racism within law enforcement. While police reforms such as implicit bias training and body-worn cameras gained public support, they insufficiently address the structural, cultural, and organizational components of policing that can obstruct accountability and contribute to racial disparities in policing. In this lecture, Brooking Senior Fellow Rashawn Ray presents interview, survey, social media, and virtual reality data with police officers, activists, and civilians, and demonstrates state- and city-level databases on police reform legislation. Ray posits that evidence-based policy prescriptions focusing on reallocating and shifting funding, innovative training using virtual reality, and wellness programs for officers can transform policing
Social Security and Retirement Income in the Mountain West, 2022
No full textThis fact sheet presents data on the mean total retirement income for forty-four cities in the Mountain West: Arizona (13), Colorado (14), Nevada (9), New Mexico (3), and Utah (5). The Smart Asset report, “Social Security and Retirement Income Are Highest in These Cities – 2024 Study,” reports data from the 2022 one-year American Community Survey conducted by the U.S Census Bureau
Nevada System of Higher Education Residency and Pell Grant-Eligible Student Population, 2013-2022
No full textThis fact sheet examines data available through the Data Hub at The Lincy Institute & Brookings Mountain West on enrollment headcounts between Fall 2013 and Fall 2022 for higher education institutions in the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)
Best Metros for Manufacturing in the Mountain West, 2024
No full textThis fact sheet examines data on the top U.S. metros for manufacturing across four Mountain West states (Arizona, Colorado, Utah, and Nevada). The original report, titled “Best Metros for Manufacturing in the U.S.” by Commercial Search includes data on the top 100 U.S. metros for manufacturing
Costing Care: Unpacking the Drivers of Medicaid Spending for NICU Admissions in Nevada
No full textOverview This study examines how maternal and neonatal factors influence Medicaid spending for NICU admissions in Nevada, with an emphasis on identifying cost-driving health disparities. Approach: A retrospective analysis was conducted using linked data from Nevada’s Birth Registry and Medicaid claims (2015–2021). Infant records were analyzed using univariate and bivariate statistics, and logistic regression models identified associations between maternal/neonatal characteristics and above-median Medicaid spending. Cost trends were assessed using NICU case costs, annual growth rates, and year-to-year fluctuations. Key Objectives: Analyze trends in NICU-related Medicaid spending over a seven-year period. Identify maternal and neonatal characteristics linked to higher NICU costs. Examine how prenatal care, maternal health risks, and socioeconomic status affect spending outcomehttps://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_podium/1067/thumbnail.jp
Marine Heat Waves Effects on Rocky Intertidal Ecosystem Functioning
No full textSevere heat waves may cause long-term changes in marine ecosystems and are expected to increase in magnitude and frequency. Here we use surveys from six localities across a six-year interval (2013-2019) to investigate the effects of heat waves on the functional diversity of rocky intertidal ecosystems (Vancouver Island, Canada).
Functional diversity, the number and types of functions performed by organisms, influences ecosystem stability and health. To assess changes in functional diversity we used analyses of biological traits. Biological traits are measurable properties of organisms that describe their morphology, physiology, and behavior. We quantitatively assessed changes in functional diversity in response to marine heatwaves in 2014-2016, and 2019.
Understanding changes in functional diversity in response to climate change is essential to effectively manage ecosystems as heatwaves are expected to increase in frequency and magnitude.https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/durep_posters/1265/thumbnail.jp
Cost of Living for Older Adults (65+) in Mountain West Metropolitan Statistical Areas, 2024
No full textThis fact sheet explores 2024 cost of living data for adults over the age of 65 in the largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) across five Mountain West states: Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, and Utah. The data are sourced from the “Elder Index,” a dashboard that focuses on housing, healthcare, food, transportation, and miscellaneous expenses that collectively reflect the monthly expenses for those over the age of 65. This fact sheet focuses on five MSAs in the Mountain West: Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler, AZ; Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO; Las Vegas-Henderson- North Las Vegas, NV; Albuquerque, NM; and Salt Lake City-Murray, UT