News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

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Five-year grant will enhance solar energy technology, address issues related to large-scale solar installations in arid desert lands.

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Student inventions include a high-tech blanket that emits cool temperatures, a shelving system that will help wheelchair-bound people reach top kitchen shelves or a machine that automatically roles silverware into napkins.

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UNLV's Solar Decathlon team begins construction on solar-powered prototype home to compete in U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013

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UNLV's Center for Energy Research will evaluate new photovoltaic systems to help the United States become more reliant on solar energy.

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Higher education institutions in Nevada collaborate for real-time monitoring of climate and hazards.
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Learn about some of the cool features of DesertSol, UNLV’s entry in the prestigious U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013.

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Engineering undergrad Mae Javier on the importance of volunteering with Opportunity Village and shattering the stigma associated with people with intellectual disabilities.

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A team of students develop a batteryless device to help researchers collect field data.

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Engineering students share their idea for saving water in the residence halls.

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Those solar panels along Flamingo Boulevard actually produce energy for UNLV while helping companies improve their technologies.

Mobile Spray Painting App: Mikhak Misaghian developed a mobile app that simulates spray painting on a virtual 3D object. The app can be used as a game or a spray paint simulator. It allows allow a user to practice with precision or paint companies to show customers sample paint colors. First place in the computer science category.
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College of Engineering seniors showcase commercially viable inventions.