In The News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
The time of year when more deadly crashes happen, especially among younger drivers, is underway with the start of Memorial Day. The time between Memorial Day and Labor Day is often referred to as the "100 Deadliest Days," as first identified by AAA more than a decade ago and typically references young drivers. However, traffic deaths increase during that time of year for all road users, according to Erin Breen, director of the Road Equity Alliance Project at UNLV.
Memorial Day marks the beginning of what’s known as the 100 deadliest days of the year on roadways. With teens and college students free from classes and families on vacation, there is more activity on the road. That increased activity during the span between Memorial Day and Labor Day leads to an uptick in crashes, including many involving younger drivers.
A traffic safety advocate reports 10 teenagers have been killed so far on Southern Nevada roadways in 2024, which causes concerns before the start of summer when deadly teen crashes go up.
The winners of this year’s spring senior design competition at UNLV took first place in sustainability and the grand prize with a device that makes induction generators powered by sunlight more efficient.
Brightline West, which broke ground last month, promises to travel at speeds of up to 200 mph along the I-15 median from Las Vegas to Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. It’s expected to open in 2028.
Three UNLV professors are working on an iron-production method that doesn’t generate carbon emissions, part of an effort to clean up one of the world’s dirtiest industries.
Three UNLV professors are working on an iron-production method that doesn’t generate carbon emissions, part of an effort to clean up one of the world’s dirtiest industries.
Tina Quigley, president and CEO of the Las Vegas Global Economic Alliance, had her reservations about LOCATE Las Vegas. The initiative, which entrusted the developmental authority with courting 17 global company leaders in hopes of attracting them to Southern Nevada, already felt like an expensive, time-intensive task. Add on the pressure of doing it during Super Bowl LVIII weekend and they certainly had their work cut out for them.
After decades of talk, several misfires and half-hearted attempts, a high-speed rail between the Los Angeles area and Las Vegas is happening. Groundbreaking took place in April and the project is expected to be completed in 2028.
It's a deadly problem that's only getting worse. Already this year, pedestrian fatalities in the valley are nearly double what they were at the same time in 2023. Speed and impairment remain the two biggest factors.
Before UNLV Engineering students walk the stage for graduation, they participate in their senior capstone projects. The Fred and Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition is the culmination of their work. More than 180 students across nearly 40 teams innovate at their bi-annual capstone competition.
The next generation of engineers is ready to solve real-world challenges. Engineering students at UNLV showcased their skills at the Fred and Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition on Thursday. Over 180 students across 38 teams presented their technology advancement ideas to a panel of industry judges.