More than 50 student teams are competing for cash prizes in this battle of innovation.

Alumnus Parker Hill learned the importance of diving right into any and all problems during Senior Design.

Miles Buckner, who came to UNLV after 12 years in civil engineering, learned new tricks through Senior Design Competition.

UNLV alumna Brittany Radke applies lessons from UNLV's Senior Design competition in her work as an environmental engineer.

Alumna Valentina Alayon says exploring her options at UNLV prepared her for a career in mechanical engineering.

An interest in Lego and science, and an introductory class at UNLV, led one-time potential graphic design student Iani Batilov to civil engineering.

Alumnus Noe Santos says getting involved at UNLV was his key to securing lasting employment.

Annual College of Engineering competition will hold all of its team presentations and judging virtually.

Collaboration, confidence-building, and cash prizes are hallmark of product prototype showcase.

Nearly 40 student-created engineering projects provide technological solutions to real-world problems; prototypes on display May 9 at Thomas & Mack Center.

Projects include a portable wind turbine for easy power generation following natural disaster, a mobile app that helps shelter animals find families, and a hands-free thermal imaging camera for first responders.