News: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Kwang Kim in research lab
Research |

UNLV engineering professors team with researchers from Korea, Japan as part of grant-funded National Science Foundation international research program.

Metal Rebel behind the wheel of Local Motors' 3D-printed LOCO vehicle
Research |

Automotive education partnership will help drive the next generation of vehicle technology.

Insoles
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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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.