News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

Frank van Breukelen
Research |

Life Sciences and engineering professors team up to develop life-saving devices to detect stroke and heart problems.

U.N.L.V. sign with the Flashlight in the background
Campus News |

Creators of Skyworks Aerial Systems plan to use prize money to research and develop new drone models.

Boyd Law School building
Campus News |

University’s top ranked graduate/specialty programs include Boyd Law School’s legal writing program at No. 3, dispute resolution at No. 9.

Rama Venkat
Campus News |

Venkat, a faculty member in electrical and computer engineering at UNLV since 1989, was named interim dean of the college in 2010.

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Business and Community |

The solar home that netted UNLV second place in the international U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon will be on display starting Saturday, Feb. 15.

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Research |

Nevada designated by FAA as one of six regional sites for unmanned aerial vehicles development; UNLV to become training, research hub for industry.

Las Vegas Strip with mountains in the background
Research |

More rainfall in the Colorado River Basin means less water downstream.

Palm trees and U.N.L.V. banner
Campus News |
Inventions include a baby vitals monitor, an unmanned aerial vehicle and a green-friendly alternative for concrete
Inside of a smart desert home with furniture of a tv, couch, lamp, kitchen
Campus News |

The Solar Decathlon team shows the world how to build a smart desert home.

Picture of solar-powered house.
Research |

Talent and hard work helped Team UNLV earn their top-in-the-nation ranking in the Solar Decathlon 2013. But research is the next priority for several team members after the award-winning home is relocated to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve.

Robert Schill portrait
Research |

UNLV faculty discoveries have commercial applications with value to the university, the private sector, and, ultimately, you. Learn about UNLV engineering professor Robert Schill, who is working to move his innovative thinking out of the laboratory and into the boardroom.

Barbara Luke
Research |

Resident experts Barbara Luke and Wanda Taylor weigh in as UNLV prepares to participate in the Great Nevada Shakeout on Thursday.