News: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Ginger Wilkins in a black dress by vegetable garden
People |

PBS documentaries illuminated the way to engineering for the two-time UNLV graduate focused on helping students succeed.

brendan morris works on automation in transportation research center
Research |

A UNLV Engineering lab trains students to use machine learning and build autonomous systems to help us better navigate the world.

Emely Garcia, incoming grad student, teaches students to make plates
Campus News |

Engineering program pairs experiential learning with internships to encourage high school students to explore STEM careers.

two male students on UNLV campus
Campus News |

A scholarship program built around community has graduated 74% of its students and earned a $2 million NSF grant to expand.

A professor shows two students a prototype.
Campus News |

Do you know how to use a makerspace? This class will teach you.

Pratheesh Kumar
People |

The assistant professor helps launch career-focused engineering technology program designed with student success in mind.

closeup of hand touching herbs growing in hydroponic system
Campus News |

UNLV, UNR Extension collaboration cultivates an early interest in science and engineering.

collage of five photos with students doing internships
Campus News |

Students share the moments that mirror — and defy — internship stereotypes in popular media. 

man holding small engineered device close to face
People |

This biomedical researcher takes you behind — and under — the lens to learn about his zeal for AI, the iPhone, his camera, and his students.

four students in suits in front of equipment
People |

Justin Negron's UNLV turnaround story starts with a visit to his advisor and ends with Senior Design Competition wins and a job offer.

wide exterior shot of the Advanced Engineering Building
Campus News |

Unique spaces spark creativity and invention; the building officially debuts Feb. 23.

man sits on steps surrounded by boxes of Funko Pop characters
People |

The longtime career coach is helping Engineering students break into the burgeoning Southern Nevada tech start-up market.