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University research gets $2 million check for building

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Thursday, Oct. 23, 2008 | 11:38 a.m.

Officials hoping to boost scientific research at UNLV received a $2 million check today to begin building a research center in Las Vegas.

The UNLV Research Foundation was presented with the funds from the Economic Development Administration for construction of the UNLV Harry Reid Research & Technology Park located at the corner of Sunset and Durango roads.

The goal of the research park is to support research growth and technology development at UNLV and create a business community partnership that will boost existing research, business and high-tech economic bases in Southern Nevada, organizers said.

In 2001, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., introduced a Senate bill allowing the transfer of 115 acres near Sunset and Durango. The Bureau of Land Management had controlled the land, but it was owned by the Clark County Aviation Department at the time.

The research park is expected to allow UNLV to form partnerships with existing companies involved in research.

UNLV officials have been talking with board members at the Nevada Test Site Development Corp., and others.

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