Welcome!
Brews and Economic Views brings together academia, government, business owners, and community organizations to discuss emerging technologies and trends in Nevada’s twelve economic sectors in an informal setting that fosters discussion, emceed by CBER’s Director, Andrew Woods.
Thank you to the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance for their generous support in our 2025 Brews and Economic Views events.
Save The Date!
The National Security Economy
Thursday, April 10, 2025 • 5:30PM – 7:30PM
Atomic Liquors
917 E Fremont St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Panelists – More Coming Soon!
Matthew Fritz
Manager, Technology Partnerships and IP
Matt Fritz is the Manager of Technology Partnerships and Intellectual Property (TPIP) office in the Science & Technology (S&T) directorate. As the Manager of TPIP, Matt helps facilitate and execute the technology transfer mission with protection of intellectual property via patents and copyrights and development of partnerships with non-federal entities through Cooperative Research and
Development Agreements (CRADA), Agreements for Commercializing Technologies (ACT), Material Transfer Agreements (MTA), and research subcontracts with university partners. Before joining S&T, Fritz served as a Non-Destructive Assay Scientist in charge of measurements on special nuclear material in the Nuclear Material Control & Accountability group at the NNSS. Prior to joining the NNSS, Fritz founded a company focused on commercializing medical radioisotope production methods which resulted in the filing of four patents. Fritz received his nuclear engineering degree from Pennsylvania State University and earned his MBA from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas with a concentration in New Venture Management. He previously volunteered as Executive Director of the UNLV student lead venture capital fund, Rebel Venture Fund, where he supported over $100k in angel investments.
David Kistin
Manager, Technology and Economic Development, Sandia National Laboratories
David leads several programs that leverage the people, technologies, and facilities of the Labs in support of regional economic development. These include the Sandia Science & Technology Park, the New Mexico Small Business Assistance program (NMSBA), the Technology Readiness Initiative (TRGR), and the Center for Collaboration and Commercialization (C3). He is the past chair for the New Mexico Technology Council (NMTC) and vice chair of the Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC).
David Hatchett, Ph.D.
Vice President of Research and Professor; University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Dr. David Hatchett is UNLV’s Vice President of Research and a full professor of Chemistry and Radiochemistry. Since joining UNLV in 1999, he has held key research leadership roles and contributed to the university’s status as a diverse, research-intensive institution. His work integrates materials science and electrochemistry, focusing on recovering critical materials like lithium, uranium, and rare earth elements. With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, multiple research patents, and extensive mentorship experience, Dr. Hatchett previously completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgia Tech after earning his Ph.D. from the University of Utah and his undergraduate degree from CSU Stanislaus.
Season Pass
This exclusive pass includes:
- Access to all 3 Brews & Economic Views events in 2025, featuring timely discussions and insights from industry experts.
- Exclusive CBER merchandise to show off their love for economics and learning.
- Two drink tickets at each event.
- A guest pass for one event of your choice, so you can share the experience with a friend or colleague, and two drink tickets.
