NRS 396.7951: Purposes.

The primary purposes of the Institute are to:

1. Foster and conduct fundamental scientific, economic, social or educational investigations and applied research for industry, governmental or private agencies or individuals;

2. Encourage and foster a desire in students and faculty to conduct research;

3. Discover and develop talent for conducting research;

4. Acquire and disseminate knowledge related to the projects undertaken; and

5. Promote all research within the System generally.