1. UNLV’S ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION A TIER-1 UNIVERSITY

2. UNLV’s Potential Contribution Tier 1 Research Universities Support Their Local Economies  CBER’s analysis for seven key industries: tourism, gaming and entertainment; health and medical services; logistics and operations; business IT ecosystems; unmanned aerial vehicles; industrial banks and intangible assets; and clean tech  Cities in which these or related industries have a dominant presence also have a tier 1 research university that is strong in the related disciplines  CBER’s analysis of similar sized cities to Las Vegas  Top industries in each of these cities are supported by a university that is strong in the related disciplines Economic Impact of UNLV’s Operational Spending Value of Education UNLV Produces Valuing UNLV’s Contribution to Economic Development 2

3. UNLV’s Economic Contribution: Current and Potential 3 4.7 percent of current economic activity 8.9 percent of economic activity

4. Higher Education Research and Development Funding, FY 2006 to FY 2011 ($,000) 4

5. Total Doctorate Degrees Granted, 2005 to 2011 5

6. Patents Granted to Universities, by State Excludes California (2,985) 6

7. UNLV As a Tier 1 University 7 Questions