Articles by Natalie Bruzda

UNLV Alumna Wins Presidential Honor for Advancing Radiation Detection Technologies
Three-time engineering graduate Amber Guckes blends creative thinking with technical expertise to safeguard the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
The Interview: Chris Parker
The Engineering Advising Center director rediscovered his true calling — and now helps UNLV students do the same.
Inside the Quorum Lab: Pioneering Accessible Programming Tools
By making computer programming more accessible in secondary education, UNLV professor Andy Stefik hopes to make coding easier for anyone to learn.

Building Startups, Bridging Communities: Alum Nurtures Local Tech Talent
Piotr Tomasik, a computer science graduate and serial entrepreneur, is driving a local tech renaissance one internship — and startup — at a time through new UNLV program.

UNLV Expert: The Future of Transportation
Shashi Nambisan, director of UNLV’s Transportation Research Center, explores sustainable solutions for a robust and efficient transportation system.

Not Running Dry: UNLV Project Tackles Water Scarcity in Rural Communities
Interdisciplinary research team led by the College of Engineering explores innovation in wastewater reuse at the household level.

Sticking Around: Retention Is on the Rise in the College of Engineering — and for Good Reason
Several key initiatives have boosted student success, helping the college achieve its highest-ever freshman retention rate.
The Interview: Jaekeun Cho
The international programs director puts UNLV Engineering on the (global) map.
UNLV Expert: Here's How to Address Skyrocketing Pedestrian Fatalities
Erin Breen, longtime safety advocate, on the Maryland Parkway project and other transportation improvements coming to the Valley.