Research & Publications

Stimulation of New Research
The Institute encourages new research by supporting faculty and students in a number of ways, including:

• Developing mentoring and collaboration opportunities for Nevada students and faculty.  In 2001-2002, WRIN sponsored our first visiting scholar, Professor Jian Zhang from China’s Women’s College.
• Awarding internships for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students that provide critical experience for their transition from academics to career.
• Facilitating original research for use by schools, businesses, governmental agencies, and other public interest groups in support of policies that benefit women and their families.

Coordination of Existing Research Activities
The Institute works to bring together researchers who share an interest in women’s issues through the following activities:

• Hosting Gender Research Roundtables as lunchtime presentations on current research-in-progress to give visibility to scholars, while encouraging dialog between members of the community and faculty, and students.
• Joining a network of more than 100 other women’s institutes from across the country through the National Council of Research on Women.  This affiliation provides Nevada students and faculty access to an abundance of information on current research trends nationwide, thus stimulating new ideas for study and offering increased opportunities for collaboration.

Communication of Research and Theory
The Institute supports the communication of important advances in research on women through a variety of means, such as:

• Helping to disseminate research findings of NSHE faculty and affiliates by hosting Gender Research Roundtables and Author’s Receptions. Both create increased community awareness of new works published by our affiliates.
• Contributing to public education on women’s issues through community forums, guest speakers, and WRIN’s website.