News: Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Research |

Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of UNLV faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.

Kwang Jim Kim in research lab
Campus News |

Kim, a leading expert in active materials and energy systems, recognized with annual award from Nevada Board of Regents at March 6 meeting.

Kwang Kim
Research |

Engineering professor's research one day could save power companies millions and lead to decreased electricity cost for consumers.

Four-year-old Hailey Dawson shows off mechanical hand
Business and Community |

4-year-old Hailey Dawson can now practice her pitching and batting thanks to a team of UNLV engineers and affordable 3-D printing technology.

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Research |
New supercomputer adds a jolt to UNLV research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.
A man piloting a drone in front of them
Research |

UNLV research, a new FAA designation, and state economic development efforts offer clear skies for Nevada’s growing drone industry.

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Campus News |
More than 3,000 Students Eligible to Participate; connect with the event on Twitter at #UNLVGrad.
Portrait of Woosoon Yim
Research |

The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award honors the best of UNLV’s faculty researchers.

Crowd of Commencement graduates
Campus News |

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.

Wall of awards
Arts and Culture |

UNLV employees recently were honored at the 2012 Academic Recognition Ceremony with systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research, teaching, and service.

Portrait of Darrell Pepper
Research |

An open mind and an eclectic orientation have led UNLV engineering professor Darrell Pepper to pursue widely varying and innovative research. What will the Harry Reid Silver State Research Award winner think of next?

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People |

The association honors graduates and supporters for their professional accomplishments and service to the university.