Community Outreach

The faculty and students in the College of Engineering are committed to not only helping to inspire the next generation of engineers, but using their knowledge and skills to give back to the community. From hosting STEM-based camps to prepare high-school students entering college, to introducing elementary-school children to engineering through hands-on activities, and designing mechanical limbs, the College is living its mission to Educate, Engage, Inspire and Innovate.

STEM Camp for Girls
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Faculty from engineering and education team up to teach girls coding, robotics and confidence.
Personal Protective Equipment
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Engineering faculty, staff, and grad students designed and fabricated personal protective equipment for local health care professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Introduce a Kid to Engineering Day (IKED)
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Taking place in February during EWeek, UNLV’s IKED event attracts hundreds of K-6th grade children for a day of hands-on STEM activities.
Tech Trekker
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UNLV’s Tech Trekker is a mobile STEM lab fully equipped with standards-based lessons and engaging activities for to K-12 students.
SISTEM
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SISTEM is a unique opportunity for high school students to meet industry professionals and get valuable hands-on experiences in a variety of different STEM fields.
GenCyber Camp
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High school students in UNLV’s GenCyber Camp participate in hands-on activities and games covering encryption techniques, cybercrimes, and mobile security.
Hailey’s Hand
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In 2014 UNLV created their first 3D-printed hand for four-year old Hailey Dawson who was born with Poland Syndrome.
Museum Donation Box
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UNLV students built and gifted a new, interactive donation box to the Nevada State Museum featuring the official state fossil.

Students and faculty also host a variety of other STEM activities on campus, such as FIRST® Robotics events and MATHCOUNTS competitions, and go out into the community, volunteering in classrooms and at STEM events.