News: Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Through the Students for the Exploration and Development of Space club, members launch their rockets and their careers.
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Through hands-on exercises and access to premier lab space, students gain experience sought by the nation’s top research facilities.
News highlights starring UNLV students and faculty who made local and national headlines.
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Justin Negron's UNLV turnaround story starts with a visit to his advisor and ends with Senior Design Competition wins and a job offer.
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Team Protégé wins Shark Tank-style competition for AI-powered speech feedback app.
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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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A roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV students and faculty.
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In an effort to encourage STEM learning, UNLV engineering students partner with local high schools to help 'gear' up for the FIRST Robotics Competition as part of a new two-semester course.
UNLV-led grant project creates a hub for faculty across the country to share resources, learn, and collaborate with each other.
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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.
Unique spaces spark creativity and invention; the building officially debuts Feb. 23.
Gustavo Moreno explores new methods for power generation at the Center for Energy Research.