News: Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Four newly minted grads will be recognized by UNLV President Len Jessup during Saturday's commencement for their academic and research excellence.
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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.
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From finances to energy, health care, and more, UNLV graduate student researchers are asking important questions about America’s future.
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A future aerospace engineer and son of UNLV alumni.
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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.
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The creations of Paul Oh, technologist and visionary, are in the vanguard of a robotics revolution.
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UNLV engineering professors team with researchers from Korea, Japan as part of grant-funded National Science Foundation international research program.
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Automotive education partnership will help drive the next generation of vehicle technology.
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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.
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Kim, a leading expert in active materials and energy systems, recognized with annual award from Nevada Board of Regents at March 6 meeting.
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Engineering professor's research one day could save power companies millions and lead to decreased electricity cost for consumers.
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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.