Articles by Cheryl Bella
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UNLV Students Ready for Their Final Challenge in a Quest to Transcend Location
UNLV’s Team-Hubo heads to the $10 million ANA Avatar XPRIZE Competition in Long Beach, CA.
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Beaming With Pride for Engineering Facilities
A topping ceremony celebrates the next milestone for the Advanced Engineering Building now under construction.
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Free Cyber Clinic Helps Local Small Businesses Mitigate Cybersecurity Risk
Students gain workforce-ready training and experience for much-in-demand cybersecurity jobs.
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Students Research Solutions for Tomorrow’s Smart Cities
NSF-funded program welcomes undergraduates from across the nation to UNLV for hands-on experiences alongside top faculty.
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New Vegas STEM Lab Focuses on Engineering in Entertainment and Hospitality
Activities include behind-the-scenes tours of Strip entertainment venues, investigations of “smart hospitality” systems, and hands-on engineering project
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The Pipeline for Cybersecurity Professionals Begins at UNLV Summer Camp
GenCyber Camp already is reaping rewards by turning high school participants into UNLV computer science majors.
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The Interview: Molly Marks
Planning events for the College of Engineering takes more than a magic wand.
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Engineering’s Capstone Competition Once Again Welcomes Public Attendance
More than 50 student teams are competing for cash prizes in this battle of innovation.
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After Nearly a Decade, the Advanced Engineering Building Sees the Light of Day
Thanks to the tenacious support of UNLV leadership, NSHE, and a host of elected and community supporters, groundbreaking for new building has begun.