News: Department of Mechanical Engineering

winning team holds check
Business and Community |

How a stubborn bird dropping on a campus building helped spark the winning students’ idea for a high-rise window-cleaning drone.

students prepare to launch balloon
Campus News |

Ballooning achievement serves as proof-of-concept for team's 2027 plans to go orbital.

Ashley Lamb in a cool denim dress outfit on a rock next to an amazing cactus plant on campus
People |

Ashley Lamb is advancing energy initiatives to reduce consumption, improve efficiency, and support UNLV’s net-zero goal.

student shows members of tour an autonomous vehicle
Campus News |

From spotlight tours to community STEM outreach, ambassadors amplify the college's recruiting effort.

laboratory samples on back lit table
Research |

UNLV mechanical engineering lab creates 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis, enhancing veterinary capabilities and countering ongoing beaching crisis.

A professor shows two students a prototype.
Campus News |

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

Students on campus.
Campus News |

A selection of top news headlines featuring UNLV faculty and students.

Huang Chen works inside his Fluid Innovation Lab
Research |

UNLV aerospace engineer Huang Chen turns turbo engine research into life-saving pumps for failing hearts.

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

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

UNLV seasonal eggs
Campus News |

A collection of colorful headlines featuring UNLV staff and students.

closeup portrait of a smiling Amber Guckes
People |

Three-time engineering graduate Amber Guckes blends creative thinking with technical expertise to safeguard the nation’s nuclear stockpile.

spring flowers
Campus News |

The rosiest headlines and highlights featuring the students and faculty of UNLV.