News: Department of Mechanical Engineering

cloesup of commencement cap and 2016 tassle
Campus News |

Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.

Ivanpah Solar Electric Generating System facility
Research |

Director of UNLV's Center for Energy Research Robert Boehm helps make serious improvements that cut down on desert solar power plant's use of water.

Katelyn DiBenedetto holds an arrowhead
Research |

From finances to energy, health care, and more, UNLV graduate student researchers are asking important questions about America’s future.

Chase Northrup with his mother Nancy
People |

A future aerospace engineer and son of UNLV alumni.

Student jogs in indoor facility
Business and Community |

MealCheck Technologies, Inc. will produce the UNLV invention, which combines the best of existing fitness-monitoring devices to make dieting or staying healthy easier than ever.

closeup of robot
Research |

The creations of Paul Oh, technologist and visionary, are in the vanguard of a robotics revolution.

Kwang Kim in research lab
Research |

UNLV engineering professors team with researchers from Korea, Japan as part of grant-funded National Science Foundation international research program.

Metal Rebel behind the wheel of Local Motors' 3D-printed LOCO vehicle
Research |

Automotive education partnership will help drive the next generation of vehicle technology.

Insoles
Research |

Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of UNLV faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.

Kwang Jim Kim in research lab
Campus News |

Kim, a leading expert in active materials and energy systems, recognized with annual award from Nevada Board of Regents at March 6 meeting.

Kwang Kim
Research |

Engineering professor's research one day could save power companies millions and lead to decreased electricity cost for consumers.

Four-year-old Hailey Dawson shows off mechanical hand
Business and Community |

4-year-old Hailey Dawson can now practice her pitching and batting thanks to a team of UNLV engineers and affordable 3-D printing technology.