Department of Mechanical Engineering News
The Department of Mechanical Engineering prepares students for the lifelong practice of mechanical engineering and related engineering disciplines. Our students to become problem solvers through applying science to deal with the relations among forces, work, or energy, and power in designing systems, which ultimately contributes to the betterment of the human environment.
Current Mechanical Engineering News
A roundup of the top news stories featuring UNLV students and faculty.
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.
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.
Mechanical Engineering In The News
This weekend teams from across the Valley and around the world will meet on the field of battle to put their robots to the test. The teams are made up completely of high school students, with the help of some very special mentors sent to them from UNLV. FOX5 caught up with one team to learn more about the competition, and the bonds formed while building robots and futures.
UNLV student mentors are assisting high school robotics teams to compete in the Las Vegas Regional FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC). The international robotics competition has teams producing robots to compete against other teams in a game that changes with every tournament. This year involves collecting “notes”, orange, foam rings, and shooting them into goals.
Nevada regional transportation commissions are embracing a relatively untapped form of clean energy by adding hydrogen fuel cell buses to their fleets.
A local race fan has a special connection to a Formula 1 driver. They both were born with a rare disorder.
A local girl with Poland Syndrome is getting into the F1 spirit, thanks to UNLV. The engineering team at UNLV once again connected with Hailey Dawson to print her a Formula One hand ahead of this weekend's race, sharing a photo of the moment online.
Las Vegas resident Hailey Dawson previously made history by throwing out the first pitch at all 30 Major League Baseball stadiums. Dawson has Poland Syndrome, which means she was born without a pectoral muscle. UNLV Engineering alumni Maria Gerardi has worked with Dawson for years and designed the latest prosthetic, which honors F1 driver Fernando Alonso, who also has Poland Syndrome.
