First STEM... Then STEAM...
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Campus News |
The future of education is in programs — like UNLV's entertainment engineering and design — that reach beyond traditional academic disciplines to broaden the way students think.
Entertainment Engineering and Design: A Decade of Growth
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People |
Here's how alumni of UNLV's unique program are marrying the creative pursuits of fine arts with the technical know-how of engineering.
Lighting the Way: Jeremy Knowles
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People |
Entertainment engineering alumnus combines light technology with costume design for Cirque du Soliel and freelance clients.
Getting in the Game: Tabitha Engle
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People |
Alumna parlayed her an internship at an interactive gaming company into a full-time job. Now she helps recruit the interns.
Still Flying High: Emily Black
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People |
Entertainment engineering alumna works behind the scenes to help clients like Shania Twain and Drake
Cranking Out the Obstacles: Kevin Brekke
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Campus News |
After a stint with the show American Ninja Warrior, the entertainment engineering grad's next challenge is scary.
#BeRebelSafe: Building an Emergency Supply Kit
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Campus News |
Assembling all the essentials in a grab-and-go bag will make sure you're ready for a fast evacuation.
4 Cool Things You Didn’t Know About Entertainment Engineering
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Campus News |
How fusing technology and fine arts is helping students build new creations and careers at top studios like Pixar.
UNLV Chamber Music Society Opens Season with 'A Night in Vienna' Sept. 20
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Arts and Culture |
This concert celebrates Viennese composers from the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
The Interview: Dharini Bhammar
Dharini BHammar, an assistant professor in the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences.
People |
Helping tackle America's obesity epidemic is among the goals of this exercise physiology professor.
The McNair Scholars
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Research |
With support from McNair Scholars program, undergraduate students spent their summer leading research with the mentorship of faculty.
Meet the McNair Scholar: Leah Oswinn
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People |
Do children raised by male caregivers have different perceptions of gender as a result of who raised them? This psychology major spent her summer exploring the question.