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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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Funding is part of Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) program to develop zero emissions ironmaking and ultra-low life cycle emissions steelmaking.
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Recent grads help illuminate the many different ways to achieve success with current Rebels.
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The class of 2023 offers inspiration for current Rebels on how to make the most of the journey from student to alumnus.
From intern to new hire — Tyler Tippetts shares his experience working for the company that built the Advanced Engineering Building.
UNLV, regional academic partners awarded milestone 'Engines' grant from NSF to translate sustainability ideas into tangible technologies.
Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction In The News
Brightline West, which broke ground last month, promises to travel at speeds of up to 200 mph along the I-15 median from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. It’s expected to open in 2028.
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Three UNLV professors are working on an iron-production method that doesn’t generate carbon emissions, part of an effort to clean up one of the world’s dirtiest industries.
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Three UNLV professors are working on an iron-production method that doesn’t generate carbon emissions, part of an effort to clean up one of the world’s dirtiest industries.
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Before UNLV Engineering students walk the stage for graduation, they participate in their senior capstone projects. The Fred and Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition is the culmination of their work. More than 180 students across nearly 40 teams innovate at their bi-annual capstone competition.
Several factors impact solar panel prices, but our research found that the average solar system for a 2,000-square-foot home is roughly $31,460. If that cost seems out of your budget, don’t worry — this figure is before applying valuable solar incentives that can shave off thousands.
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