Anirudh Polagani [upd]

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As a student researcher at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) , Polagani co-authors data-driven resources for the Data Hub—a joint initiative between Brookings Mountain West and The Lincy Institute. His work involves translating complex statistical data into actionable fact sheets for state and local legislators. His publications, which cover critical issues like the cost of older adult malnutrition and regional mental health landscapes, have garnered over 1,300 downloads from policy stakeholders. This public link is valid for 7 days

Researching the cost of malnutrition and the cost of living for older adults in the Mountain West. Can’t copy the link right now

Before becoming a published author, Polagani was part of a storybook underdog tale. In 2022, he was a member of —a team of six Indian-American middle schoolers competing in the Nevada State VEX Robotics Championship. Just one week before the competition, a porch pirate stole crucial parts, threatening their season. The team rallied, and against sixty-five other Nevada teams, BoyzBot won first place, earning a spot at the VEX Robotics World Championship in Dallas.

Beyond the dry numbers of data analysis, Anirudh Polagani has brought his research directly to the public through mainstream commentary. His most notable contribution in this regard is an op-ed published in Nevada Current , a respected online news publication covering politics and policy. In the piece, titled Polagani makes a bold, data-informed argument about the structural vulnerability of the Las Vegas and Nevada economies.

Polagani’s research focuses primarily on the economic landscape of the Mountain West region. His work often addresses the need for economic diversification in Nevada to move beyond its traditional reliance on the tourism and gaming industries.