News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

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Business and Community |

UNLV railroad engineering expert Harry Teng gives an inside look on what it took to get Nevada’s high-speed rail project on track.

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Campus News |

Students compete through hands-on STEM projects while learning about the possibilities of a UNLV education.

A student working in a workshop, with a rocket labeled "UNLV"
Campus News |

Through the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space club, members launch their rockets and their careers.

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Campus News |

The program helps Nevada high school juniors and seniors develop skills in growing fields like information technology, computer science, and cybersecurity.

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People |

This biomedical researcher takes you behind — and under — the lens to learn about his zeal for AI, the iPhone, his camera, and his students.

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Campus News |

Through hands-on exercises and access to premier lab space, students gain experience sought by the nation’s top research facilities.

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Campus News |

News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.

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People |

Justin Negron's UNLV turnaround story starts with a visit to his advisor and ends with Senior Design Competition wins and a job offer.

attendees at an outside car show
Campus News |

Steered by President Keith E. Whitfield and UNLV Alumni Association, the first-ever event drew the support of around 100 participants.

group of students holding a frame that says President's Innovation Challenge
Campus News |

Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.

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Research |

Funding is part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program to develop zero emissions ironmaking and ultra-low life cycle emissions steelmaking.

Marcos Kano holding a laptop while standing inside an illustration of a room with a work desk
Business and Community |

With funding from governor's office, StepUp & StartUp program has matched 50 UNLV students with local tech companies.