News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

UNLV mechanical engineering student Alexandrea Washington poses for a portrait in the Engineering Building courtyard
Campus News |

Alexandrea Washington to create soft robotic platform capable of traversing extraterrestrial terrains.

A man stands in front of Greenspun Hall with his arms folded
Campus News |

As shutdowns threatened internships, various programs and employers have found creative workarounds for students to gain crucial workplace experience.

The exterior of the Thomas T. Beam Engineering Complex
Campus News |

Donations aimed at pandemic relief, and longer-term endowments, create stability in an increasingly economically unstable environment.

UNLV student with engineering building in background
People |

Engineer’s research on improved flood control for Las Vegas led to a flood of research publications and a bright future.

portrait of man
Research |

Physical therapy professor Szu-Ping Lee relies on patients – particularly veterans and seniors – as well as clinicians to help guide his research on ways to improve mobility after limb loss.

Lied Library at UNLV
Campus News |

As daily life around the country came to a sudden halt in March, UNLV rapidly reconfigured the rhythms of its day-to-day operations and lent its considerable expertise to fighting the virus in Nevada.

Two women stand in front of an image of a Martian rover
Research |

Pair of geoscience professors at the forefront of UNLV’s contributions to Mars exploration, but plenty more academics are involved in the Red Planet.

UNLV graduate seated with decorated cap
Campus News |

An enduring UNLV end-of-semester tradition is to highlight exceptional students who embody the academic, research, and community impact of the graduating class.

A man in a suit pulls a cord on a dune buggy
Research |

Annual College of Engineering competition will hold all of its team presentations and judging virtually.

Computer Science Faculty-In-Residence Jorge Fonseca by server racks.
People |

Fueled by a long-time curiosity, this alumnus-turned-professor considers his role at UNLV not as a full-time job, but a full-time hobby.

portrait of man in black and white
People |

Mechanical engineering major Jordan Siatuu advises that it is important to develop a daily schedule.

woman wearing face shield and face mask
Business and Community |

Engineering faculty, staff, and grad students design and fabricate personal protective equipment for local health care professionals.