News: Department of Computer Science
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Engineering professor Pushkin Kachroo shares his ideas for making transportation around the Valley faster and safer.
The computer science professor talks video game hacking, music, and how to improve computers for visually impaired users.
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Former UNLV roommates liked the Capriotti's restaurant chain so much they bought the company and doubled its size.
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Engineering grads showcase their ideas for new products.
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UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.
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The association honors graduates and supporters for their professional accomplishments and service to the university.
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Meet some of UNLV's graduates who were recognized at commencement for their academic achievements, community outreach, and ability to overcome adversity.
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UNLV faculty demonstrate that research is actually the mother of invention – although necessity certainly got them thinking.
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Designed to encourage faculty collaboration and acquisition of external grant funding, the President’s Research Award has also sparked intriguing research projects on subjects ranging from nanotechnology to volcanoes.
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UNLV’s National Supercomputing Center provides research support.