UNLV SPARK Sessions Final Day is all about celebrating the discoveries and innovations that have launched from UNLV’s campus, and looking to the exciting new developments transforming research and development.

• The afternoon begins at 12:30pm with a rousing welcome session delivered by Dean Robert Ulmer, PhD. Dean Ulmer will expand our notions of innovation across disciplines and share his experiences with collaboration and increasing the impact of his work.

• At 1:15, join us for Media and Community Announcements on the State of Innovation at UNLV. Senior AVP of Economic Development and Executive Director for UNLV’s Research Foundation, Zachary Miles, will deliver a keynote speech to share highlights from the past year of innovation on campus, as well as take us on a journey of what’s to come over the coming year in research and development and new programs. Hear short remarks from a number of UNLV innovators, sharing updates and news on their breakthrough discoveries and unique programs.

UNLV State of Innovation

• Welcome Remarks: Greenspun College of Urban Affairs Dean Robert Ulmer, PhD

• Keynote – Zach Miles, Sr. AVP OED

o Highlights from past year and Exciting Projects on the Horizon

• Startup: Quantum Copper Overview (5 Min)

• Startup: Ortho Innovation – Dr. James Mah Overview (5 Min)

• Startup: Alzhatar Overview – Dr. Kate Zhong (5 Min)

• President’s Innovation Challenge Theme Announcement: Robert Rippee, PhD (5 minutes)

• INNOVATOR: Jamie Schwartz (5 minutes)

• Water Vapor Tech: Jeremy Cho, PhD (5 minutes)

• SEI Con: Jay Vickers (5 minutes)