News: Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction

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Meet Sajjad Ahmad, one of several UNLV recipients of the National Science Foundation’s prestigious CAREER Award, the highly competitive grant designed to establish leadership in education and research.

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Who says research is just for faculty? Meet six of the many UNLV students who know that research is the best way to learn their disciplines, build their skills, and change the world.

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A number of UNLV professors receive systemwide and universitywide awards for notable research and creative activities.

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While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region's most pressing water issues.

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Wetter conditions could increase water storage in Lake Mead by nine to 48 Percent within two years.

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Kerkorian, Molasky to be Awarded Honorary Doctorates; Ceremony Available Live Online for First Time
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While drought conditions in the West continue to produce record drops in water levels at Lake Mead, a rising tide of research at UNLV seeks to address some of the region’s most pressing water issues.

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Engineering professor Brendan O’Toole and his team are driven to find ways to protect soldiers through the innovative use of research and technology.

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Long commutes. Pedestrian safety. Traffic accidents. Seatbelt use. Pollution. UNLV’s Transportation Research Center is ready to take on the challenges of getting people safely from here to there in Southern Nevada.

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A new book on airfield construction technology and research opens doors for innovation and collaboration within the field.