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UNLV hosted the event where they portrayed a crash and provided insight from traffic investigators.

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With almost 200 death in the state of Nevada in just six months, authorities and organizations are intensifying efforts with new drivers. A UNLV workshop seeks to raise awareness among teenagers before they get behind the wheel.

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A life-saving educational opportunity for teen drivers is happening today at UNLV. The 9th annual Teen Driver Safety Day is taking place on campus. Teens will witness a crash reenactment. It's all about teaching young drivers about the devastating consequences of drinking and driving. They'll follow victims through emergency care and court hearings and hear directly from trauma surgeons and first responders.

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UNLV is putting teen driver safety in the spotlight Wednesday with a powerful crash simulation. Teen Driver Safety Day is an immersive and emotional experience aimed at saving lives. The day includes a simulated DUI crash, live trauma response, courtroom reenactment, and testimonials from people personally affected by traffic tragedies.

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The day-long session will be happening at the Carol C. Harter Classroom Building Complex from 7:45 AM to 5:00 PM on the UNLV campus. Erin Breen, the director of UNLV's Road Equity Alliance Project, joined ARC Las Vegas and Evan Schreiber to explain what's on the agenda.

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Cybercrime is a threat for many Americans, including small businesses. More than 40% of small businesses were victims of a cyberattack in 2023, according to the SBA. A majority of them won’t survive because of the financial losses.

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Those who have taken a road trip through the Southwest know that it is a very unique desert region, scattered with extraordinary canyons and lofty plateaus. As with any arid region, rainfall is scarce and temperatures are sky-high, making droughts inevitable. Thankfully, a bio-inspired film has been engineered by innovative minds, which pulls gallons of water per day by ‘drinking’ air like plants.

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The workshop — a collaboration between UNLV and University of Nevada, Reno Extension — plants the seeds for the middle schoolers' interest in science and technology through activities with a hydroponics system.

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Traffic safety experts across Clark County are utilizing new technology to analyze pedestrian crash trends, all in an effort to save lives and bring solutions to different communities.

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Las Vegas Valley students participated in cyber security games at UNLV with a "Squid Game" theme.

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The UNLV College of Engineering has officially launched its 7th annual “GenCyber” camp. This year’s camp has drawn its largest group yet, with 70 students registered for the week-long experience. For the first time, the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is introducing VR activities, and this year’s theme is inspired by the hit TV show “Squid Game.”

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Dozens of community members gathered at a pedestrian safety forum with a mission to make the roads safer for everyone across the Las Vegas Valley.