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![A man holding a sign that reads "Engineering" walking down a set of outdoor stairs followed by a group of about 15 people. alking down steps](/main/images/news/2024/June/engineering-rankings.jpg)
College plans to add industrial engineering program, new aerospace degrees
![Jada Okaikoi smiles in front of a brick building.](/main/images/news/2024/June/jada-okaikoi.jpg)
Okaikoi is part of the second cohort in the MARC program
![Mano Misra and Pradeep Menezes standing in a lab.](/main/images/news/2024/June/misra-menezes.jpg)
Pradeep Menezes and Mano Misra lead $500,000 NRC-funded project
![Caldor Fire burn scar](/main/images/news/2024/May/wildfire%20retreat/wildfire-retreat-caldor-nasa.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno researchers and scholars share their expertise and collaborate on potential wildfire management solutions
![Head shots of Hamed Ebrahamian, Krishna Pagilla and Alireza Tavakkoli.](/main/images/news/2024/May/Engineering-research-awardees.jpg)
Ebrahamian, Pagilla and Tavakkoli acknowledged at Honor the Best May 14
![A student shakes hands with a University police officer across a table during a tabling event where the app is on display.](/main/images/news/2024/May/Ur%20next%20route/student-shaking-hands-officer.jpg)
Students combine innovative technology and collaborative efforts to create a safety app at the University of Nevada, Reno
![Anna Urias and Raphael Cohen](/main/images/news/2024/May/Urias-Cohen.jpg)
The Herz medal is the University's most prestigious student academic honor
![Jay and Nathan Thom standing in front of the Cleanroom in the William Pennington Engineering Building](/main/images/news/2024/May/jay-and-nathan-thom.jpg)
College of Engineering will graduate Jay and Nathan Thom with Ph.Ds in Computer Science & Engineering
![Alessandro Ralls stands in front of the Palmer Engineering building.](/main/images/news/2024/May/Alessandro-Ralls.jpg)
Alessandro Ralls hopes to continue his career in the mechanical engineering field
![Thomas Selmi and Dev Chidambaram standing outside of the William Pennington Engineering Building,](/main/images/news/2024/May/Selmi-Chidambaram.jpg)
Broad experience led Thomas Selmi to specific area of study
![Two men sitting at a table talking with people behind them talking in groups.](/main/images/news/2024/May/Wright-Flansberg.jpg)
Conference hosted by NWII draws stakeholders from around the region
![Sami Fadali sitting in a chair holding a textbook.](/main/images/news/2024/April/sami-fadali-book.jpg)
Professor Sami Fadali publishes “Introduction to Random Signals, Estimation Theory, and Kalman Filtering”
![Two men standing in a lab wearing protective glasses.](/main/images/news/2024/April/Kaps-Hiibel.jpg)
Engineering’s CREATE program sets student up for success in wastewater research
![Headshot of Professor Jihwan Yoon in front of trees and grass.](/main/images/news/2024/April/jihwan-yoon.jpg)
Yoon is creating more accessible neurological treatment options
![Woman standing in front of project screen speaking to audience.](/main/images/news/2024/March/transfer-day-1.jpg)
New EPACT program helps streamline the transfer process for engineering students
![Woman holding a microphone, an image of a rocket in the background.](/main/images/news/2024/March/Collins-1.jpg)
Selected for the astronaut program in 1990, Collins was the first woman to pilot the space shuttle Discovery
![Five people seated and talking at a long table in an amphitheater style conference room, with seven people behind them talking amongst themselves.](/main/images/news/2024/March/Infrastructure-1.jpg)
Research centers and labs showcased at March 18 event
![Four people at a table, man on the right standing and gesturing](/main/images/news/2024/March/IE-forum.jpg)
Curriculum, student internships discussed at March 14 forum
![Three people standing in a lab space.](/main/images/news/2024/March/weeks-principal.jpg)
Engineering Associate Dean Brandon Weeks enjoys short stint as Incline High School principal
![Eight women standing in row indoors, a window behind them showing the low light of early evening.](/main/images/news/2024/March/swe-ewi-2024%20.jpg)
Carolyn Barbash delivers keynote address at Evening with Industry
![Man sitting in a chair, facing to the left of the frame, in front of a computer desk.](/main/images/news/2024/February/Timilsina-award.jpg)
Anil Timilsina recognized for research on the environmental chemistry in soil
![Five people standing in a row in front of trees.](/main/images/news/2024/February/Zhu-and-team%20copy.jpg)
Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Xiaoshan Zhu receives NSF grant for project
![Maryam Sarmazdeh, David Cantu and Ana Bettencourt standing in front of a brick building](/main/images/news/2024/February/Sarmazdeh-Cantu-Bettencourt.jpg)
Chemical Engineering Associate Professor David Cantu leads DOE-supported project
![Russell Renzas standing outside the cleanroom next to an electronic screen that reads "Nanofabs: Where chips are made."](/main/images/news/2024/February/Renzas-cleanroom.jpg)
Davidson Foundation Cleanroom is expected to transform University’s research capabilities and enrich academic opportunities
![Five current and former Engineering Research Office team members and Dean Erick Jones stand around a table in the Dean's Suite](/main/images/news/2024/February/ERO-team.jpg)
Specialized team within the Dean’s Office supports research faculty
![Sir Lathan Wynn, William Roser, Keri Ryan and Yi-En Ji stand in front of the red, brick Earthquake Engineering laboratory](/main/images/news/2024/January/Tallwood-%20team.jpg)
Engineering team tested walls and exterior facades of tall timber buildings
![Indira Chatterjee stands at a podium in a large room addressing a crowd of people sitting on chairs](/main/images/news/2024/January/Best-and-Brightest.jpg)
Recruitment season underway
![Students on campus during winter](/main/images/divisions/extended-studies/winter/callout/students-on-campus-winter.jpg)
TechWise recruits its third cohort of students as Carnegie Mellon’s School of Computer Science joins the collaboration between Google and TalentSprint
![Head shot of Electrical & Biomedical Engineering Associate Professor Hao Xu](/main/images/news/2024/January/Hao-Xu-graphic.jpg)
Associate Professor Hao Xu working on new data-processing prototype that will process high-dimensional, heterogenous data
![Josette El Zaklit sits in her lab with students Jose Moreno Duran and Farhana Hossein behind her.](/main/images/news/2024/January/El-Zaklit-and-students.jpg)
Assistant Professor Josette El Zaklit secures a $457,979 Air Force grant to study new electrical stimulation treatment
![Harmony Werth, wearing a lab coat, gloves and eye protection, stands in Krista Carlson's lab holding a small clear container in both hands.](/main/images/news/2024/January/Harmony-lab.jpg)
Interest in glass science leads to professional opportunities
![Jennifer Trinh, Antonio Lang and Tara Hartman standing inside a mall or lobby setting with white tiled floors and a set of stairs behind them.](/main/images/news/2024/January/S-STEM-group.jpg)
Trinh, Lang presented research at the recent event bringing together scholars from around the nation
![Christos Papachristos; Tom Hall (seated); Petros Voulgaris; and Aditya Nair (holding a drone) pose inside Papacristos' lab.](/main/images/news/2023/Dec/Aerospace-engineering.jpg)
'It has taken a large team many years to bring it all together.'
![Six students stand in front of the Paul Laxalt Mineral Engineering Center building.](/main/images/news/2023/Dec/National-Cyber-League-team.jpg)
Club ranks fifth in the country in the NCL Power Rankings
![Karlie Del Santo stands next to a sign that reads ASCE 100](/main/images/news/2023/Dec/ASCE-Del-Santo.jpg)
Over the decades, group has helped engineering students build a foundation for their careers
![Five students sitting on chairs, facing left frame of the photo. A seated woman and man are in the background.](/main/images/news/2023/Dec/NSBE-group.jpg)
New chapter of National Society of Black Engineers closes out its first semester at the University
![Ann-Marie Vollstedt standing in an auditorium classroom among a group of seated students.](/main/images/news/2023/Nov/NEATLE-Vollstedt.jpg)
Program aligns with College’s operational pillars of student success and developing a community of scholars
![Floris van Breugel standing in a room holding a drone in his right hand.](/main/images/news/2023/Nov/Floris-fly.jpg)
Mechanical Engineering professor awarded $2 million grant to apply emerging knowledge in insect neuroscience to the development of autonomous robotic systems
![Five people holding a scientific balloon while standing in the desert.](/main/images/news/2023/Nov/Nasa-balloon-screenshot.jpg)
Project was part of NASA’s Nationwide Eclipse Balloon Project
![Misra, Chu and Menezes standing in a lab; Chu is holding a grayish rock.](/main/images/news/2023/Nov/misra-chu-menezes.jpg)
Project led by Mano Misra is part of interdisciplinary effort to develop a regional lithium economy
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![Eight individuals stand behind a desk, smiling, during the signing ceremony. Members include University leadership and donors.](/main/images/news/2023/Nov/donation-group-photo.jpg)
The $36 million gift is the largest individual cash gift the University has received in its 149-year history
![Members of the Aerospace Club stand in the desert holding the rockets they built](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/aerospace-club.jpg)
The Aerospace Club at the University of Nevada, Reno is growing in numbers and members are constantly pushing themselves and the boundaries of rocketry
![Photo collage with two images: a head shot of Hamed Ebrahimian and a head shot of Neil Lareau](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/Ebrahimian-Lareau.jpg)
Hamed Ebrahimian, Neil Lareau are part of interdisciplinary team led by the University of Hawai’i.
![Elie Hajj sitting in lab holding a pavement core sample.](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/elie-hajj-pes-lab.jpg)
Agreement supports national deployment of new pavement technologies that benefit state and regional transportation organizations
![Two women wearing Wolf Pack shirts sitting under a tree.](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/Cat-Black.jpg)
Cat Black reflects on women in engineering and campus changes.
![Black-and-white picture from 1874 of the University campus in Elko](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/150-social-campaign.jpg)
Follow the College to see monthly posts of historical pictures and fun facts
![Three people in a lab, two seated and working on something at a table.](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/Zhu-lab.jpg)
Applications open Dec. 1 for the summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program offered through the College of Engineering
![University President Brian Sandoval, Cybersecurity Center Director Nancy LaTourette and NSA cybersecurity expert Tamela Dukes sitting in chairs and talking.](/main/images/news/2023/Oct/Dukes-speaking.jpg)
NSA cybersecurity expert delivers keynote at University’s Cybersecurity Conference Oct. 5.
![Head shot of Dani Or](/main/images/news/2023/Sept/Dani-Orr.jpg)
Or is the Nevada Engineering Distinguished Professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department
![Eric Marchland standing outside wearing a Nevada polo.](/main/images/news/2023/Sept/Eric-Marchand.jpg)
COLA increase and budget restoration were among the top issues during his leadership
![Three people standing in a lab: Assistant Professor Jihwan Yoon; student Jeremy La Porte, holding a model plane; and Associate Professor Jeongwon Park.](/main/images/news/2023/Sept/La-Porte.jpg)
Jeremy La Porte’s research could help power drones used in wildfire prevention systems
![Anil Timilsina in lab, working on quinone samples](/main/images/news/2023/Aug/Anil-Timilsina.jpg)
Peer-reviewed journal Analytical Chemistry publishes paper on the quantification method
![Portrait of Maryam Sarmazdeh](/main/images/news/2023/Aug/Maryam-Sarmazdeh-BLI-Octet-R8.jpg)
Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Sarmazdeh gets NIH grant to purchase BLI Octet R8
![Teachers and students in a classroom](/main/images/news/2023/Aug/stem-educator-partnership.png)
The STEM and Educator Student Partnership supports educators and provides mentorship for undergraduate students
![Head shots of the three professors who received the Hoeper award in spring 2023: Kelly Keselica, Nancy LaTourrette and Eric Marchand.](/main/images/news/2023/Aug/Hoeper-award.jpg)
The Ralph E. and Rose A. Hoeper Endowed Faculty Award showcases teaching excellence and advising
![Exterior of Morrill Hall with green lawn front, trees to the left and right.](/main/images/news/2023/July/morrill-hall.jpg)
New water solutions for climate change and other issues will be discussed
![Photo collage with three images: one of wolves, one of a professor and student standing in front of a lab, one of a two students sitting at desks](/main/images/news/2023/July/engr-strat-plan.jpg)
Planning process began in fall 2022
![Jimson Huang and Paul Hurtado, an associate professor of math, both holding a single certificate cover.](/main/images/news/2023/July/jimson-huang.jpg)
Jimson Huang, a dual Engineering-Math major, is the spring 2023 Herz Gold Medal winner
![Photo collage of head shots of WolfHack@UNR team members Roohan Amin, Amber Hankins, Austin Finch and Ryan Tanner.](/main/images/news/2023/June/WolfHack.jpg)
Romance scams, or ‘catfishing,’ was the focus of the 2023 Summer Social Engineering event
![Sam DiMuzio pointing to her name etched into a pillar in the Honor Court on the University campus.](/main/images/news/2023/June/sam-dimuzio-award.jpg)
DiMuzio ‘knows all, sees all and does all'
![Large group portrait](/main/images/news/2023/June/TechWise/techwise-groups.jpg)
The TechWise program graduates its first cohort of software engineers as more students join the program
![Portrait of Aditya Nair in a blue shirt standing outside, buildings and foliage in the background.](/main/images/news/2023/June/aditya-nair.jpg)
Research will investigate the control of aeroelastic instabilities for lightweight and flexible aircraft wings
![Two men in suits standing in a lab and looking at the camera.](/main/images/news/2023/June/hiibel-marchand.jpg)
New center could establish Nevada as a leader in water reuse technologies
![Nine people standing in a lab and looking at the camera.](/main/images/news/2023/June/Bradley-Crowell-2.jpg)
Faculty, students showcase nuclear-related programs
![President Sandoval sits to the left of Dean Erick Jones in a podcast recording room with three mics on the table in front of them.](/main/images/news/2023/May/sandoval-jones.jpg)
College of Engineering leads the way in preparing students for roles within the lithium supply chain
![About two dozen graduates in caps and gowns sitting on chairs outdoors on the quad next to a blue banner that reads "Engineering."](/main/images/news/2023/May/Engineering-graduation.jpg)
Spring 2023 commencement activities also included Order of the Engineer and graduation celebration events
![Abbey Hageman in a lab wearing lab coat, gloves and face protection, using tongs to hold a small cup with pink liquid, which she is pouring into a pan. Another person, facing away from the camera, is in the background.](/main/images/news/2023/May/abbey-hageman.jpg)
For Abbey Hageman, nuclear is one of many interests
![Two men, Dev Chidambaram on left, Brian Sandoval on right, holding framed award and looking at the camera.](/main/images/news/2023/May/Chidambaram-Regents-award.jpg)
Chemical & Materials Engineering professor is preparing students to work in green, sustainable technologies of the future
![Pattern with representation of molecules, science and technology icons with the words, “NSF Engines Development Award."](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/nsf-engines-development-award.jpg)
Award to support initial 24-month process of lithium battery workforce and economic development in Nevada
![A group of researchers stands on a sunny roof wearing hardhats and smiling at the camera.](/main/images/news/2023/May/TallWood%20Project/TallWood-Ryan-Team.jpg)
Researchers intend to prove the resilience of tall timber buildings when they simulate a series of large earthquakes on a 10-story mass timber building
![Head shot of Professor Jim La](/main/images/news/2023/May/jim-la.jpg)
Recent achievements include software that monitors civil infrastructure
![Two people in a lab. A younger man is seating in the foreground at a desk with a computer, looking at the camera. An older man is standing behind him, also looking at the camera.](/main/images/news/2023/May/Craig-Moore.jpg)
Craig Moore gets $169,000 to study nuclear energy solutions over the next three years
![Two students standing in a lab; the student in the background is holding a drone and looking at it; the student in the foreground is a a computer monitor and also is looking at the drone.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/engr-rankings.jpg)
With an eye toward further advancement, the College of Engineering concurrently is working on new strategic plan
![Four students standing in a residential garage with a Tesla Powerwall battery.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/power-cart1.jpg)
‘Mobile Power Station,’ other senior capstone projects will be showcased on campus May 5 at Innovation Day
![student tests plastic pavement in machine](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/testing_plastic_pavement.jpg)
Partnership between University of Nevada, Reno and Granite Construction
![Man in a suit with arms crossed standing indoors.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/erick-jones.jpg)
Erick Jones to serve three-year term on the NSF Directorate for STEM Education
![Dark gray Tesla parked in a public garage next to wide yellow stripe on the ground, with a blue cord plugged into its charging port.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/atp-electric-cars.jpg)
Professors and graduate students from the College of Engineering share basic techniques to protect electric vehicles from hacking
![Two people, a younger woman and older man, wearing white lab coats and standing in a lab.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/Bahram-parvin.jpg)
The ‘holy grail’ of cancer treatment is to develop a therapy that eliminates cancer cells without collateral damage
![14 students carrying a canoe into the water at the Sparks Marina.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/Concrete-canoe.jpg)
Team is raising funds to compete in the national competition this June
![Man sitting at a desk, looking at the camera.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/steve-clayton.jpg)
Clayton wins Classified Employee of the Month award for April
![31 students in a garage setting standing around a mold of canoe, ready to pour concrete.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/pour-day.jpg)
Event is part of a regional civil engineering competition April 13-15 at the University
![Four people sitting inside at a long table; the person on the right is speaking and gesturing with hands in front of her body.](/main/images/news/2023/Apr/del-carlo.jpg)
Local leaders provide input on new strategic plan, due later this year
![Lucia Poole standing indoors in front of a sign announcing the WM Symposia 2023 honors and awards luncheon](/main/images/news/2023/Mar/Lucia-Poole.jpg)
National prize recognizes those studying nuclear waste management
![Sesh Commuri standing in front of RTDensity booth at trade show.](/main/images/news/2023/Mar/rt-density.jpg)
Electrical Engineering Professor Sesh Commuri’s road construction tool goes to market
![Head shot of keynote speaker Derek Beenfeldt](/main/images/news/2023/Mar/Derek-Beenfeldt.jpg)
Learn about the bioengineering field at March 30 event
![Four men standing on an outdoor stairwell in front of the Pennington Engineering Building.](/main/images/news/2023/Mar/power-grid-people.jpg)
New testing instrument, only one of its kind in Nevada, allows College of Engineering to expand research into power grids
![Advanced sensors and AI technology attached to an RTC bus allow the bus to monitor the traffic infrastructure around it.](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/digital-twin-project.jpg)
Through partnership with RTC of Washoe County, a University team is testing the new, first-of-its-kind ‘digital twin’ technology on the streets of Reno
![Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh, Neda Etezadi-Amoli and Heather Burkin standing outside and shown from the waist up.](/main/images/news/2023/Feb/sarmazdeh-etezadi%20amoli-burkin.jpg)
International Day of Women and Girls in Science is Feb. 11.
![Twenty-three people standing inside a room in front of all wall-sized projector screen, lined up in three rows. Most are holding certificates facing toward the camera.](/main/images/news/2023/Feb/cyber-contest.jpg)
Group’s effort recognized by Sen. Cortez-Masto’s office Feb. 3
![Dian Li and Yufeng Zheng standing in front of a electron microscope, holding equipment.](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/Li-Zheng.jpg)
Assistant Professor Yufeng Zheng receives NSF EPSCoR Fellowship grant
![Seven people wearing casual business attire standing on the steps outside of the William Pennington Engineering Building.](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/edge-to-edge.jpg)
University researchers will gather and analyze weather data in Tahoe Basin for public distribution
![Two adults standing in a banquet room: Milana Cimesa on the right, holding an award, with her husband on the left.](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/milana-cimesa.jpg)
Doctoral candidate Milana Cimesa receives Outstanding Student of the Year award.
![David Feil-Seifer sitting on a table next to robots.](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/dave-feil-seifer.jpg)
A $20 million NSF grant will provide funding to develop technologies to assist children with speech and language challenges
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Park's paper focused on predictive modeling of the progression of Parkinson's disease
![Photo collage with head shots of Fred Harris, Jeffrey LaCombe and Candice Bauer](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/3-deans.jpg)
Research, workforce development and academic excellence remain top priorities
![Twelve people standing around a desk, with two people holding up documents.](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/MOU-Nepal.jpg)
College of Engineering Dean Erick Jones facilitated Memorandum of Understanding with Tribhuvan University
![Head shot of Lei Cao.](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/Cao-CAREER.jpg)
Lei Cao’s research could help industry manufacture stronger, more flexible titanium alloys
![Head shot of Dr. David McCallen](/main/images/news/2023/Jan/david-mccallen.jpg)
David McCallen to lead NHERI SimCenter advisory board.
![Yufeng Zheng standing in front of lab equipment.](/main/images/news/2022/Dec/Yufeng-Zheng-TMSaward.jpg)
Yufeng Zheng awarded a Young Leaders Professional Development Award
![Photo of student Sydney Fields and Professor Yufeng Zheng seated in a lab.](/main/images/news/2022/Dec/Fields-Zheng.jpg)
Mentor says Sydney Fields’ work represents highest standard of undergraduate student research.
![Sunshine Rodriguez, seen from the waist up, standing outside.](/main/images/news/2022/Dec/sunshine-rodriguez.jpg)
A Q-&-A with one of the scholars from the National Science Foundation-funded “Creating Retention and Engagement for Academically Talented Engineers” program. Sunshine Rodriguez is a member of the first cohort of CREATE program scholars.
![Two male students in cap and gown attire seated indoors next to a banner that reads "Engineering."](/main/images/news/2022/Dec/engr-2022-winter-commencement.jpg)
Thirty-seven graduates, Dean Erick Jones participate in Order of the Engineer ceremony.
![Amelia Bryan, shown from the waist up, standing outside.](/main/images/news/2022/Dec/amelia-bryan.jpg)
A Q-&-A with one of the scholars from the National Science Foundation-funded “Creating Retention and Engagement for Academically Talented Engineers” program. Amelia Bryan is a member of the second cohort of CREATE program scholars.
![Tesla CEO Elon Musk and an unnamed man stand on a stage in front of a crowd, a large picture of a semi truck behind them.](/main/images/news/2022/Dec/Tesla-semi.jpg)
College of Engineering has a history of collaborating with Tesla on student internships and jobs
![Dean Jones talking with a group of three students inside a building.](/main/images/news/2022/Nov/Erick-Jones-state-of-the-college-address.jpg)
New Engineering Dean Erick Jones laid out his visions in State of the College address
![Six people standing outside in front of a building.](/main/images/news/2022/Nov/mckenzie-professor.jpg)
Professor Keri Ryan is the first McKenzie professor
![Nine people, seating and standing, in an auditorium.](/main/images/news/2022/Nov/Infrastructure-forum.jpg)
Event aims to spark new partnerships with government, industry and academia.
![Tyreis Gatson standing outside, shown from the chest up, with a building in the background.](/main/images/news/2022/Nov/CREATE-tyreis-gatson.jpg)
A Q-&-A with one of the scholars from the National Science Foundation-funded “Creating Retention and Engagement for Academically Talented Engineers” program. Tyreis Gatson is a member of the first cohort of CREATE program scholars.
![Jacob Gosz standing outdoors, grass and building in the background, shown from the chest up.](/main/images/news/2022/Nov/CREATE-jacob-gosz.jpg)
A Q & A with one of the scholars from the NSF-funded "Creating Retention and Engagement for Academically Talented Engineers" program. Jacob Gosz is a member of the second cohort of CREATE program scholars.
![Professor Miles Greiner seated indoors, next to the Greiner award trophy, with a window behind him.](/main/images/news/2022/Nov/Miles-greiner-deming-award.jpg)
The Deming Award is given by Graduate School USA.
![Erick Jones standing inside a building, windows in the background.](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/erick-jones-adv-manufacturing.jpg)
‘National Strategy for Advanced Manufacturing,’ released this month, lays out four-year plan
![Erick Jones talking -- photo is taken from an online presentation](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/erick-jones-resilience.jpg)
Committee on Hazard Mitigation and Resilience Applied Research Topics discusses report at Oct. 18 virtual event
![Professor LaTourette and Professor Sengupta, in professional attire, stand next to computers in a computer lab.](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/Latourette-Segupta.jpg)
Workshop for interested students is Nov. 18.
![The @Reality lab, with multiple people using VR headsets and enjoying the space.](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/AR-VR%20Meet-Up/atone-ar-vr.jpg)
The Meet-Up is a convening of faculty, students, tech-lovers from eight different University departments presenting on research involving VR and/or AR technology
![Q&D Construction worker in open trench](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/Yerington%20USDA-RD/yerington-qd-construction.jpg)
Yerington nears the completion of a USDA-funded project to remove and replace the rural Nevada city's 100-year-old sewer and water systems.
![Profile of a woman facing right, standing behind a podium, section of a projection screen behind her.](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/shannon-wilkinson.jpg)
UNR Cybersecurity Conference brings together academia, industry and government to address online vulnerabilities
![8 faculty members stand in front of the Soil Box System in the Large-Scale Structures Laboratory.](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/Soil-Box-System-UNR-team.jpg)
College of Engineering team answers the call – yet again – to design an experimental facility to advance seismic safety and resilience of buildings, structures, systems
![barrels scattered by creek](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/Alaska%20toxic%20site%20study/Barrels_by_creek.jpg)
College of Engineering researcher leads team to track chemicals through food web, mitigate impacts
![Three men in suits standing in a row in a conference room.](/main/images/news/2022/Oct/NWII-event.jpg)
University-led partnership works on COVID-19 wastewater surveillance, advanced purified water technologies and other water resiliency and sustainability research
![Six individuals representing the Soil Box System project collaborators in the Large-Scale Structures Engineering Lab.](/main/images/news/2022/Sept/9_15_2022_Soil_Box_Topping_Out.jpg)
The latest College of Engineering capability to create realistic earthquakes in the laboratory will pair with collaborators’ expertise and supercomputing to lead to resilient buildings and infrastructure
![Assistant Professor Maryam Sarmazdeh stands in a yellow dress before a wall of shelving filled with equipment in her lab.](/main/images/news/2022/Sept/Maryam-Sharmazdeh-NIH-grant.jpg)
Chemical & Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Maryam Sarmazdeh receives federal grant for bioengineering project
![Graphic of a lock with computer coding behind it to suggest the concept of cybersecurity](/main/images/news/2022/Sept/cybersecurity-clip-art.jpg)
Students and faculty from all disciplines may submit entries by Sept. 23
![Fred Harris in business suit standing outside in front of greenery](/main/images/news/2022/Aug/Fred-Harris-foundation-professor.jpg)
Computer Science & Engineering professor demonstrates dedication to students, school and state.
![Two yellow rubber ducks posed in front of a mini Reno's "Biggest Little City" sign.](/main/images/news/2022/Aug/Duckietown/Ducks_Reno.jpeg)
A fresh perspective on robotics and how it can be applied across various levels of education
![Collage of the individual photos of the University's seven CAREER Awardees for 2022.](/main/images/news/2022/Aug/career-awards-2022.jpg)
With the latest round of this prestigious NSF award, the University’s community of faculty-recipients grows
![Aditya Nair portrayed from the chest-up, standing outside in front of a building.](/main/images/news/2022/Aug/Aditya-Nair.jpg)
Aditya Nair’s network project receives an Early Career Research Program grant.
![Studio portrait of Keri Ryan](/main/images/news/2022/Aug/Keri-Ryan.jpg)
Civil engineering professor Keri Ryan has been named McKenzie Professor.
![Man and woman in business attire indoors in front of curtain; woman holds an awards plaque.](/main/images/news/2022/July/Kenawy-award.jpg)
Earthquake researcher Maha Kenawy honored with EERI Younger Member Award.
![Two women outside sitting on a stone bench in front of a building.](/main/images/news/2022/July/aapt-awards.jpg)
AAPT awards national scholarship to two graduate students.
![Dr. Erik Jones](/main/images/news/2022/July/dr-erik-jones.jpg)
Jones is a senior science advisor in the Office of the Chief Economist at the U.S. State Department
![Head shot of Kelly Cross](/main/images/news/2022/Apr/ENG-Kelly-Cross.jpg)
Engineering professor co-edits book exploring experiences of queer and trans community and their allies in post-secondary STEM settings.
![A collage of individual photos of the 2022 NSF Graduate Research Fellows attending University of Nevada, Reno](/main/images/news/2022/June/NSF-GRFP-awardees-final.jpg)
An all-time high of 13 student-awardees affiliated with the University of Nevada, Reno receive the prestigious NSF fellowship
![Yifei Jin and Erick Bandala stand in a lab facing camera.](/main/images/news/2022/May/ENGR-Jin-Bandala.jpg)
Engineering student Erick Bandala wins speech competition with presentation about 3D bioprinting.
![Heavy smoke filled the skies above Lake Tahoe during the Caldor Fire in 2021](/main/images/news/2021/Oct/Caldor_Fire_smoke_at_Tahoe.jpg)
NSF EPSCoR investment will increase capacity for wildland fire research, education, and workforce development
![A professor with students in a technology lab](/main/images/news/2022/May/Battery-research.jpg)
Nevada Institute for Sustainability improves performance of electric vehicles and the grid, and connects to nation’s first Batteries and Energy Storage Technologies Minor
![Angelina Padilla with surprise award presenters in her classroom](/main/images/news/2022/May/Angelina-Padilla.jpg)
Mechanical Engineering professor finds real-world ways to teach students
![Four University alumni pose in UNR lab.](/main/images/news/2022/Apr/ABTC-all-UNR-alumni.jpg)
Latest collaboration brings new R&D venture to campus, opportunities to students and economic development to Nevada
![Two people standing and three sitting in front of a project poster with a table in front of them.](/main/images/news/2022/Apr/ENG-CSE-Innovation-Day.jpg)
View design projects created by graduating seniors at CSE Innovation Day.
![Sydney Fields in front of her poster presentation.](/main/images/news/2022/Mar/Sydney-Fields-TMS22.jpg)
Sydney Fields won best poster award at her first conference, The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society 2022 Annual Meeting & Exhibition
![Chemical & Materials Engineering Assistant Professor Yufeng Zheng stands in front of an electron microscope.](/main/images/news/2022/Mar/Yufeng-Zheng-CAREER.jpg)
Engineering Professor Yufeng Zheng receives National Science Foundation CAREER award to research novel alloys design.
![Ashish Kasar leaning forward in frame, with gloved hands, working on equipment.](/main/images/news/2022/Mar/Ashish-Kasar-in-lab.jpg)
Ashish Kasar wins a Sam Lieberman Regents’ Award for Student Scholarship.
![Graduate student Dian Li and Assistant Professor Yufeng Zheng stand in front of equipment in the Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis Facility.](/main/images/news/2022/Mar/Dian-Li-Yufeng-Zheng.jpg)
Engineering professor gets NSF grant to research advanced manufacturing of titanium alloys.
![College of Engineering faculty Petros Voulgaris, Christos Papachristos and Hyung Jin Yoon pose in lab with drones.Hyung](/main/images/news/2022/Mar/UNR_Engineering_07.jpg)
Engineering research to develop safe Unmanned Aerial Systems set to begin this summer
![Professor Feng Yan standing on steps with 10 students](/main/images/news/2022/Mar/ENG-Feng-Yan-and-students/Feng%20Yan%20and%20students.jpg)
College of Engineering Professor Feng Yan receives 2022 Regents Rising Researcher award
![Middle-school girls at desks looking off-camera at instructor](/main/images/news/2022/Mar/ENG-Girls-engineering.jpg)
College of Engineering works to inspire young minds at Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day Feb. 24.
![panel of experts at cybersecurity conference](/main/images/news/2022/Feb/Cybersecurity_Conference.jpg)
Scholarship for Service program attracts students to public service sector
![Rows of solar panels](/main/images/news/2021/Nov/nvis-solar.jpg)
The gifts will facilitate the development of a minor in sustainability.
![Researchers in the Earthquake Engineering Laboratory with a University of Nevada Reno banner.](/main/images/news/2021/Nov/Moustafa/moustafa-group.jpg)
The symposium provides opportunities for collaboration among the select 65 international participants.
![Hao Xu and students with several drones on a sunny day](/main/images/news/2021/Nov/Hao%20Xu/hao-xu.jpg)
Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Hao Xu is developing next-generation communication strategies with wide-ranging applications, including advanced manufacturing.
![Researchers in laboratory looking at computer screens.](/main/images/news/2021/Nov/Ben-Idris/mohammed-ben-idris-lab.jpg)
Department of Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Assistant Professor Mohammed Ben-Idris is taking a multi-pronged approach to satisfying our energy needs for years to come.
![Scientists in lab, two wearing lab coats](/main/images/news/2021/Nov/parvin-group.jpg)
Electrical and Biomedical Engineering Professor Bahram Parvin and his lab have developed a novel method for treating breast cancer that promises to be more effective and less toxic than traditional treatments.
![Paula Kerger](/main/images/news/2021/Sept/paula-kerger.jpg)
The president and CEO of PBS delivered the lecture “Science & Technology: The Role of Public Media in Sparking Change”
![testing wastewater in lab for COVID](/main/images/news/2021/Nov/Lin_Li_testing_samples.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno, Sparks and Washoe County continue research, surveillance
![Paula Kerger](/main/images/news/2021/Sept/paula-kerger.jpg)
Hosted by the College of Engineering, the community-oriented event will occur virtually on November 3.
![Kaylie Greathouse and Reza Boushehri](/main/images/news/2021/Oct/engineering-scholarship-recipients.jpg)
Students in the College of Engineering receive a range of scholarships to fulfill their academic and professional goals.
![Check presentation with two million dollar check and research team](/main/images/news/2021/Oct/DARPA/CERBERUS%20Check%20presentation.jpg)
Walking and flying robots met challenge of navigating underground environments.
![Engineering dean and students gathered on the steps of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building](/main/images/news/2021/Sept/CoEN%20National%20Merits/NM-PS.jpg)
On August 20, the College of Engineering held a welcoming ceremony for the 8 National Merit Scholars and 55 Presidential Scholars who joined the College this fall.
![Employer and student shaking hands at table](/main/images/news/2021/Sept/career-fair-2021.jpg)
On September 22, the College of Engineering will connect students with employers and agencies offering internships and jobs.
![Two professors in masks standing in front of electron microscope](/main/images/news/2021/Sept/Zheng%20and%20Li/zheng-li.jpg)
Researchers can now investigate nano-scale materials with expanded in-situ transmission electron microscope capabilities.
Our attendees include researchers, practitioners and students, and our presentations are at the nexus of earth science, engineering and computation. Through collaboration, we want to transition simulation technology into practice.
The forum brought together 241 international participants with 41 international speakers to advance integrated earthquake engineering research.
![Aditya Nair and Floris van Breugel on the William N. Pennington plaza](/main/images/news/2021/Sept/AI%20for%20Dynamic%20Systems/aditya-nair-floris-van-breugel.jpg)
A five-year, $20-million National Science Foundation collaboration brings together researchers from 9 universities.
![Jerren Bailey in lab coat standing in front of busy laboratory](/main/images/news/2021/Aug/Jerren%20Bailey/jerren-bailey.jpg)
The American Chemical Society selected senior Jerren Bailey as one of its 138 ACS Scholars
![David Cantu](/main/images/news/2021/July/david-cantu.jpg)
Because of the important role rare earth elements play in modern applications, the research is critical for the continued advancement of cutting-edge technology.
![Tyreis Gatson with snow-capped mountains and valleys behind him](/main/images/news/2021/July/Tyreis%20Gatson/tyreis-gatson-faces-of-the-pack.jpg)
Mechanical engineering student lands internship with NASA
![two researchers installing seismometer in ground](/main/images/news/2021/June/installing_hi-res_seismometer.jpg)
Unraveling the sub-surface geology of the Truckee Meadows using fiber-optics
![William Roser in front of Palmer Engineering](/main/images/news/2021/June/william-roser.jpg)
The civil engineering doctoral student is also a GAANN Fellow focused on improving the earthquake-resiliency of structures to reduce their carbon footprint.
![students and Ian Buckle on shake table platen](/main/images/news/2021/June/Ian%20Buckle/buckle-with-students-nt.jpg)
The Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents’ award honors the exemplary contributions to bridge and earthquake engineering of College of Engineering Professor Ian Buckle.
![Collage of the individual photos of the University's 7 CAREER awardees in 2021](/main/images/news/2021/June/CAREER-awardees-2021.jpg)
8 awardees representing 4 colleges/school receive NSF’s prestigious award in support of early-career success and continued development
![Olivia Tahti in the William N. Pennington Engineering Building](/main/images/news/2021/June/olivia-tahti.jpg)
The environmental engineering student’s speech, “Still Water in Coal Run,” focused on the importance of ethical practice in water infrastructure engineering.
![students wearing masks in front of television screens with Nevada Cyber Club logos](/main/images/news/2021/June/Cyber%20Competition/cyber-seed-2021.jpg)
Nevada Cyber Club coach Bill Doherty reflects on a semester that saw the Club excel in competition and field an all-women team.
![Yan Wang](/main/images/news/2021/May/Yan_Wang.jpg)
Research will advance heat-transfer solutions for microchip and laser technologies through improved nanoscale engineering
![Feng Yan](/main/images/news/2021/May/feng-yan.jpg)
Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Feng Yan recently received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award that aims to improve the efficiency of machine learning.
![Mano Misra](/main/images/news/2021/May/mano-misra-established-innovator.jpg)
The award honors a career that includes 19 patents, 240 papers, and research funding totaling $35 million, in addition to mentorship of more than 50 M.S. and Ph.D. students.
![People standing in front of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building for a check presentation.](/main/images/news/2021/May/iea-check.jpg)
The first recipients will be named in Fall 2021.
![Collection of students working in laboratory.](/main/images/news/2021/Apr/innovation-day.jpg)
On April 30, the College of Engineering launched a website with project descriptions and lightning talks from all 105 student teams.
![William N. Pennington Engineering Building](/main/images/news/2021/Apr/william-n-pennington-engineering-building-vance-fox.jpg)
For the second year in a row, the College of Engineering and all of the ranking-eligible graduate engineering programs housed within it received rankings.
![People working together around a laptop.](/main/images/news/2021/Apr/Commercialization_Collaboration.jpg)
Through commercialization, University faculty can find ways to transform their work into a marketable product or service that benefits society
![Megan Higley and Frank Pulciano, the latter seated in front of American flag](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/post-scholarship.jpg)
Ph.D. candidates Megan Higley and Frank Pulciano have received the Post Scholarship for their research in nuclear energy and packaging.
![gathering wastewater samples](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/wastewater%20covid%20study/sewer_sampling_Sparks.jpg)
University partners with cities, county for wastewater environmental surveillance during pandemic
![Dave Feil-Seifer and Autumn Cuellar in hallway, Autumn holding a plaque](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/autumn-cuellar-iwd.jpg)
Computer Science and Engineering graduate student Autumn Cuellar has been named the inaugural recipient of the International Women’s Day Award for Inclusive Practices.
![Five University students stand in the Makerspace.](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/Joseph_Hill_Team_Photo_Makerspace%20%281%29.png)
Offering equipment, resources and support – plus its first ever Makerthon – this well-equipped space encourages creation and real-world learning
![Collage of women engineers surround an image of women engineers holding a sign that reads this is what an engineer looks like](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/international-womens-day-engineering-header.jpg)
In honor of International Women's Day, we celebrate the recent successes (and headlines) of the women in the College of Engineering
![Kelly Cross](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/kelly-cross.jpg)
Cell Mentor named Cross on the list designed to "dismantle the myth that outstanding Black scientists make up a small percentage of the scientific community."
![Natalie Little](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/natalie-little.jpg)
Evening with Industry brought 65 students and 11 companies together to help students and new graduates prepare themselves professionally to become engineers.
![Feifei Fan](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/feifei-fan.jpg)
Last year, Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Feifei Fan earned a National Science Foundation CAREER award for her research on lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. She shares the scientific, commercial and societal implications of the project.
![People clapping in computer-filled room.](/main/images/news/2021/Mar/Sierra%20Gonzales/sierra-gonzales-celebrates.jpg)
The College of Engineering recognizes the contributions of its exceptional alumni like Sierra Gonzales through its Profiles in Excellence series.
![Four people in building with windows behind them](/main/images/news/2021/Feb/tin-nguyen.jpg)
Department of Computer Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Tin Nguyen and his lab have developed software to help life scientists efficiently analyze single-cell data using machine learning.
![lab worker testing covid disinfectant](/main/images/news/2021/Feb/COVID%20Disinfectant/COVID_disinfectant_tests.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno team developing surface and air disinfectant technology
![Kelsey Scalaro standing outside the William N. Pennington Engineering Building](/main/images/news/2021/Feb/kelsey-scalaro.jpg)
Engineering education Ph.D. student and CREATE program coordinator emphasizes identity and community for academic and industry success
![Seven researchers in front of soil box experimental structure](/main/images/news/2021/Jan/motamed-group.jpg)
Researchers demonstrate the benefits of helical piles in withstanding soil liquefaction during earthquakes.
![The FYRE Robotics team of students, ages 13-18, builds a robot in the Makerspace of the Innevation Center.](/main/images/news/2021/Jan/2019-FYRE_team_builds_robot.jpg)
Southside Studio becomes home to robotics-based education and competition teams, strengthening the path to degrees and careers
![Two people seated at table with SNC banner in background](/main/images/news/2021/Jan/eren-and-fatih-ozmen-snc.jpg)
Donations were made based on Sierra Nevada Corporation employee recommendations.
![Socially distanced individuals in the Honor Court](/main/images/news/2020/Dec/gaann.jpg)
The Graduate Assistantship in Areas of National Need program in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering welcomed its first cohort this fall.
![Victoria Defilippi](/main/images/news/2020/Dec/victoria-swe.jpg)
Victoria Defilippi is the current president of the University’s chapter for the Society of Women Engineers. She seeks new opportunities to bring students together in the time of a global pandemic.
![Three people gathered around a table, all wearing masks](/main/images/news/2020/Dec/nair-covid.jpg)
College of Engineering Assistant Professor Aditya Nair is developing the predictive capabilities of the Truckee Meadows COVID-19 Risk Meter
![Morrill Hall on the south end of the University of Nevada, Reno](/main/images/news/2020/Dec/morrill-hall-south-campus.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno and the Nevada Alumni Association recognize 9 graduates with top grade-point average
![Floris van Breugel](/main/images/news/2020/Nov/floris-van-breugel.jpg)
Van Breugel is one of 36 scientists to receive $450,000 through the Air Force's Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
![Janet Napolitano](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/janet-napolitano.jpg)
The former Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security described the current challenges facing the country and offered a hopeful closing remark
![Carolyn Hughes](/main/images/news/2020/Nov/carolyn-hughes-ret.jpg)
Carolyn Hughes will serve on a national committee to determine cybersecurity education standards, thanks to a University of Nevada, Reno cybersecurity Research Experience for Teachers program
![Sara Davis](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/Sara-Davis_.jpg)
Sara Davis a Ph D student in Computer Science Engineering received a scholarship from the Society of Women Engineers for her research in reducing bias in AI systems
![Yang Yang and Kefan Chen](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/bin-li-project.jpg)
Chemical and Materials Department Professor Bin Li received two grants from the National Science Foundation to fund his research on the ductility of magnesium alloys.
![Three workers setting up a roadside LiDAR sensor](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/Hao%20Xu%20LiDAR/hao-xu-lidar.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno engineering researchers have expanded a network of LiDAR sensors to improve traffic efficiency, reduce accidents and facilitate the use of autonomous vehicles.
![Janet Napolitano](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/janet-napolitano.jpg)
Hosted by the College of Engineering, the community-oriented event will occur virtually on November 4.
![Timsy Uppal and Bhaskar Vadlamani](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/nanosensor_testing.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno engineers and virologists team up for novel approach
![Alexander Goldman and Zachary Wolff](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/tms-scholarship-recipients.jpg)
Zachary Wolff and Alexander Goldman have earned scholarships from the TMS Society, a national organization that awards only ten scholarships annually.
![students in line in hallway preparing to throw items](/main/images/news/2020/Oct/engr-k12-camps-labs/k12-virtual.jpg)
A new after-school program will provide engineering lessons and math and science assistance and an EPIC Saturday virtual lab will demonstrate engineering principles in action.
![students and teachers in classroom with writing on white board](/main/images/news/2020/Sept/engineering-education-phd%20%281%29.jpg)
The College of Engineering aims to improve classroom practices and increase diversity in the field.
![Students working on a cardboard box](/main/images/news/2020/Sept/create-cardboard-chair.jpg)
The NSF-funded program aims to recruit, retain and engage academically talented engineering students through scholarships and academic support services.
![Krishna Pagilla](/main/images/news/2020/Sept/krishna-asce-fellow.jpg)
The election honors Pagilla’s more than 25 years of experience in water and wastewater treatment engineering, water resource recovery, water reuse, and environmental molecular biology and biotechnology.
![construction site of the William N. Pennington Engineering Building](/main/images/news/2020/Sept/wpeb-construction-management.jpg)
The new construction management minor will be housed in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering.
![Two people in small lab with computer](/main/images/news/2020/Sept/ecem-mohamed.jpg)
Elif Ecem Baş developed a machine learning algorithm that improves cyber-physical seismic hybrid simulations.
![ALERTWildfire detection camera overlooking Lake Tahoe](/main/images/news/2020/Sept/fire%20detection%20camera%20%281%29.png)
University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Engin Arslan received funding from the National Science Foundation to research wide-area networks for improved utilization and reliability.
![People in lab coats in pavement lab](/main/images/news/2020/Sept/nicole-elias.jpg)
Ph.D. candidate Nicole Elias left her home in Lebanon in pursuit of her dreams.
![Elie Hajj inspects asphalt samples and smiles at camera](/main/images/news/2020/Aug/elie-hajj-astm-standard.jpg)
Working with NDOT, the Pavement Engineering & Science program in the Western Regional Superpave Center has developed a standalone standard for asphalt testing that has been adopted by ASTM.
![Solar panels in the desert.](/main/images/news/2020/Mar/solar_power.jpg)
Professors Hanif Livani and Mohammed Ben-Idris of the electrical engineering department will participate
![two people move robot into William N. Pennington Engineering Building](/main/images/news/2020/Aug/wpeb-moving-in.jpg)
As the fall semester begins, the College of Engineering is moving into the new William N. Pennington Engineering Building
![Lin Li demonstrates testing for virus](/main/images/news/2020/Aug/Lin_Li_demonstration.jpg)
College of Engineering leads wastewater environmental surveillance in the Truckee Meadows
![Lydia Peri](/main/images/news/2020/Aug/lydia-peri.jpg)
Environmental Engineering Ph.D. candidate Lydia Peri recently earned the Water Environment Federation’s WEF Canham Graduate Studies Scholarship for her work in water purification.
![tech working on building sensor](/main/images/news/2020/July/earthquake_sensor.jpg)
To help responders determine safety of building and inform earthquake recovery decisions
![A panel of speakers sits on stage with a large graph on a screen behind them.](/main/images/news/2020/Mar/Cybersecurity-Conf.jpg)
The College of Engineering’s Cybersecurity Center will provide unique opportunities to University students
![A group of SWE members pose for a photo in front of a blue, yellow and red backdrop.](/main/images/news/2020/June/sweconferencesimaazenavi.jpg)
SWE members experience networking and career opportunities while promoting gender quality in engineering and technology
![Satellite imagery of a plume of smoke covering a vast swathe of California](/main/images/news/2020/June/wildfire-ebrahimian.jpg)
The National Science Foundation has awarded Assistant Professor Hamed Ebrahimian a $2 million grant to develop novel wildfire risk assessment and mitigation tools.
![A collage of photos of Emily Hand, Maryam Raeeszadeh-Sarmazdeh, Keri Ryan, Kelly Cross, Feifei Fan, Steffany Yang, Ann-Marie Vollstedt, Valeria Nava, Lauren Mazurowski, Megan Higley, Michelle Falcon Mujica, Rebecca Histed, Cayla Harvey, Emily Hand and her research team, Eloisa Burton and Janelle Blankenburg, and Carolyn Barbash.](/main/images/news/2020/June/collagewomeninengineeringday.jpg)
Enrollment during Fall 2019 semester shows 553 female students in engineering, or 18.5% of the program
![A photo of Pradeep Menezes in a lab with one of his students.](/main/images/news/2020/June/pradeeplab.jpg)
The research will improve oil spill recovery and reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturers
![Students at computer in the Knowledge Center](/main/images/news/2020/May/cyber-security-center.jpg)
The College of Engineering B.S. in computer science with a minor in cybersecurity degree program earns prestigious CAE-CD designation from the NSA and the DHS.
![Undergraduate Research awardee Cesar Piedra stands in front of his sculptural project: a white animal figure with a textured paper surface.](/main/images/news/2020/June/piedra-cesar.jpg)
Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium pivots to virtual with project presentations from a variety of disciplines, from STEM to the social sciences, arts and humanities
![A group of researchers in blue vests are posing with one of their robots during the DARPA competition.](/main/images/news/2020/June/tung-dang.jpg)
Tung Dang, doctoral candidate, has been active in the College of Engineering’s Autonomous Robots Lab
![Student raising hand while Ambassador stands at front of class](/main/images/news/2020/May/k-12-grant-student-raising-hand.jpg)
The grant will increase outreach in rural areas while expanding solar and water education programs.
![A photo of a statue of John Mackay and the Quad.](/main/images/news/2020/Mar/mackay-statue.jpg)
Eighteen winners are associated with the College of Engineering
![A photo of Steffany Yang in front of Palmer Engineering.](/main/images/news/2020/May/Steffany-Yang-Picture.jpg)
Third-year student Steffany Yang represents the College of Engineering and is the chair for the Committee on Academics and Student Affairs
![Two children standing near a table, which has a tower made of gumdrops on it.](/main/images/news/2020/May/MESA-Camp-2020.jpg)
The programs have 20 spots open for interested participants
![A graduation photo of Michelle Falcon Mujica.](/main/images/news/2020/May/facesofthepackmichellefalconmujica.jpg)
Michelle Falcon Mujica is active in the electrical engineering and renewable energy programs
![Kostas Alexis holding a drone](/main/images/news/2017/Jan/Kostas%20Alexis%20IMG_4593-1180.jpg)
Kostas Alexis has been named a 2020 Rising Researcher
![David Cantu and Tin Nguyen](/main/images/news/2020/May/cantu-nguyen.jpg)
A National Science Foundation grant will support the creation and maintenance of the thioester-active enzyme (ThYme) database in the College of Engineering.
![Two students practicing cyber drills in a computer lab.](/main/images/news/2020/Apr/2016cyberclubpractice.jpg)
The bi-annual competition offers opportunities for computer science and engineering students to hone their skills
![A headshot of Valeria Nava in a hallway.](/main/images/news/2020/Apr/valerianavacrop.jpg)
Valeria Nava, senior, and Lauren Mazurowski, graduate student, were among ten students and two alumni at the University to be honored
![Saiid Saiidi](/main/images/news/2020/Apr/saiid-saiidi.jpg)
After 41 years of a distinguished career in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Saiidi will retire at the end of this semester
![Vollstedt in lecture hall full of students](/main/images/news/2019/May/Ann-Marie-Vollstedt.jpg)
The student-nominated award recognizes the College of Engineering lecturer's commitment to her students in the lecture hall, the Zoom meeting room and the trebuchet field of competition.
![A headshot of student Edwin Casildo Rios.](/main/images/news/2020/Apr/edwincrop.jpg)
Edwin Casildo Rios is the Senator-Elect for the College of Engineering
![A group of students surrounds the canoe that they built.](/main/images/news/2020/Apr/concretecanoecrop1.jpg)
With the MidPac Conference cancellation, ASCE looks to showcase canoes soon
![Three healthcare workers wearing protective gear including masks, shields and gowns, in a procedure room.](/main/images/news/2020/Apr/local-doctor-wearing-fab-lab-face-shield.jpg)
Researchers, faculty and staff respond to the call for resources and deploy makerspace resources to support our healthcare heroes
![Wind turbines on a snowy desert landscape](/main/images/news/2020/Jan/wind-turbines.jpg)
With an online format, working professionals, their schedules and locations bring benefits not found in the usual classroom setting
![Matteo Aureli, Mohammed Ben-Idris and Jamie Voyles-Ensor are panel presentation speakers.](/main/images/news/2020/Mar/CAREER_panel_3-2020.jpg)
The latest prestigious early-career awards will advance research in wildfire-smoke forecasting, battery performance and understanding brain function
![new engineering building under construction](/main/images/news/2020/Mar/Engineering_Building_Construction.jpg)
First time all eight programs placed in top tier of universities
"As Fellow of the IEEE, Andy brought recognition to his department and to the University."
Andrzej Trzynadlowski has been at the University since 1987
![Kostas with team and robot](/main/images/news/2020/Mar/Kostas_Alexis_at_DARPA_with_CERBERUS.jpg)
DARPA Sub-T Challenge featured 10 international teams competing in abandoned nuclear power plant
![A panel of speakers sit in front of a presentation with a graph on it.](/main/images/news/2020/Mar/Cybersecurity-Conf.jpg)
Hosted by the University’s Cybersecurity Center, the program has grown to thirty faculty from eight disciplines
![Two students pose with a robot in the lab.](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/roboticslab2020.jpg)
Eloisa Burton in the computer science and engineering department helped develop new autonomous robot capabilities with Ph.D. candidate Janelle Blankenburg
![Gregg Rosenberg stands in front of a table at the career fair.](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/Career-greggrosenberg.jpg)
This event has grown exponentially since 2011
![cybersecurity conference 2019 panel discussion](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/Cybersecurity_Conference_2019-a_55524.jpg)
Free registration closes Feb. 25 for the 2nd annual conference March 2
![A reflection of Dr. van Breugel as he looks at fruit flies.](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/thumbnail_image013.jpg)
Dr. Floris van Breugel studies insects for inspiration in designing robust and novel control systems for robots
![Anymal robot competes at DARPA Challenge](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/cerberus_anymal_robot_DARPA_competition.jpg)
DARPA Sub-T Challenge features 11 teams from around the world competing in abandoned nuclear power plant
![University Civil and Environment Engineering Professor Elie Y. Hajj sits at a workable in a pavement lab, holding an asphalt sample.](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/Elie_Y_Hajj_seated_in_pavement_lab.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno pavement team completes a 5-year study to help improve nation’s highways
![A group of students and their professor pose in front of a dry erase board.](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/MPLGroup.jpg)
Emily Hand’s research will benefit society by producing techniques capable of recognizing faces in low-quality images seen in surveillance footage, human-computer interaction settings
![Tanya Kelley and Scott Mensing at the Fall 2019 Community Based Research Symposium](/main/images/news/2020/Feb/Tanya_and_Scott_at_IC.jpg)
Tanya Kelley named to guide the range of programs and services to encourage pursuit of research, scholarly and creative activities by undergraduates
![From left to right: Ahmad Itani, associate vice president for research; Manos Maragakis, dean of the College of Engineering; Janusz Karwot, president of Rybnik Water Company; Jan Bondaruk, deputy director of Central Mining Institute; and Krishna Pagilla, director of the Nevada Water Innovation Institute, chair and professor of environmental engineering.](/main/images/news/2020/Jan/nwiigroupcrop.jpg)
Sustainable water management for economic growth and enriching the natural water environment
![An outdoor shot of Scrugham Engineering and Mining building.](/main/images/news/2020/Jan/ebmepublications.jpg)
The publications reflect advancements in the engineering field
"As educators and mentors, our job is to light a fire within our students and help them see the possibilities of their talent, skills, and abilities."
Kelly Cross is also prominent in the engineering education program at the College of Engineering
![Three students and a professor stand in front of a conference wall.](/main/images/news/2019/Dec/yoonstudents.jpg)
Hyeun Joong Yoon, assistant professor of biomedical engineering, has created research opportunities for undergraduate students in his lab
![Research Xaioshan Zhu and graduate student Masoumeh Saber Zaeimian working in lab](/main/images/news/2019/Nov/Zhu_and_Zaeimian_in_lab.jpg)
Patented technology by College of Engineering faculty member may have application in clinical testing and bioassay processes
![Engineering Professor Chuck Coronella](/main/images/news/2019/Nov/Chuck_Coronella_NEWIR_project.jpg)
The innovative project requires significant interaction between engineers, social scientists and animal nutrition scientists
![A female student wears a VR headset in the @One on the first floor of the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center](/main/images/news/2019/Oct/vrarheroimage.jpg)
Experience VR like never before at the Libraries annual VR|AR Meet-Up Nov. 1, 3-5 p.m. Faculty will present research projects that incorporate VR or AR technology in their work.
![A student stands in the laboratory in front of her research.](/main/images/news/2019/Oct/1rebeccacrop.jpg)
Rebecca Histed, graduate student, won a prestigious National Science Foundation award and makes a difference in the mechanical engineering department
![Biggest Little Makers: Natali Salas-España, Carlos Bean, John Kirkpatrick and Daniel Smith](/main/images/news/2019/Oct/Make48_team.jpg)
As national public-television show hits the air and the Internet, the experiential, makerspace culture continues to take hold on the University of Nevada, Reno campus
![custom built shake table-soil box combo](/main/images/news/2019/Oct/shake_table_soil_box.jpg)
New capabilities for the seismic analysis of nuclear facilities funded by the DOE
![A drone hovers in the air while two researchers, seen from the back, look on with an iPad and camera](/main/images/news/2019/Oct/aerospace-program.jpg)
Petros Voulgaris will join the University in 2020 to lead the new program, which will build on the College of Engineering's established research strengths in unmanned aerial systems.
![Researchers Dr. Krishna Pagilla, Laura Haak and Vijay Sundaram standing, smiling and holding up awards.](/main/images/news/2019/Sept/wef-mckee.jpg)
The research, conducted locally, helps evaluate the role of potable water reuse in the Truckee Meadows
![A group of students sitting in a lecture hall.](/main/images/news/2019/Sept/gaanngrant.jpg)
Provided by the Department of Education, the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering will use the grant for Ph.D. students
![A picture of historic buildings in Gdansk, Poland from above](/main/images/news/2019/Sept/polandpic.jpg)
College of Engineering offers student participants the chance to visit places in Europe, Mexico and more
![Team CERBERUS robots in tunnel](/main/images/news/2019/Sept/DARPA_Tunnel_Competition_CERBERUS.jpg)
DARPA Subterranean Challenge features 11 teams from around the world
“We are so fortunate to have been able to hire such a promising group of scholars,” said Manos Maragakis, dean of the College of Engineering.
With a diverse group of researchers and expertise, the College can expect tremendous growth and instruction for students
![Subramanian with Fulbright Ambassador Charles C. Adams, Jr., smiling for the camera at an awards reception.](/main/images/news/2019/Aug/Subramanianfinland.jpg)
Ravi Subramanian, associate professor of chemical engineering, won the Global Engagement award from the University
![The club posing together for a photo with the governor. From left to right: Bryson Lingenfelter, coach Bill Doherty, Ian Grant, Govenor Steve Sisolak, Ignacio Astaburuaga and Jamie Poston.](/main/images/news/2019/Aug/sisolakcrop.jpg)
Cybersecurity community from the University also made valuable connections during the Wicked 6 Cyber Competition in Las Vegas
![ANYmal, the four-legged walking drone part of Team CERBERUS](/main/images/news/2019/Aug/cerberus_anymal_robot_challenge%280%29.jpg)
DARPA Subterranean Challenge features 11 teams from around the world
![Faculty member and student in front of research-project poster](/main/images/news/2019/Aug/Ahmad_Itani_at_Undergrad_Research_Symposium.jpg)
His career studying and improving engineering of bridges now shifts to building connections to resources, opportunities, colleagues
![An aerial shot of campus.](/main/images/news/2019/Aug/2017-Aerialcrop.jpg)
Bin Li, along with team of researchers, were recently featured in prestigious journal
![A group of students around a muddy racing car.](/main/images/news/2019/Aug/bajacrop.jpg)
Student club passionate about mechanics competes in Baja SAE competition against other colleges
![students and instructors in nuclear packaging summer school](/main/images/news/2019/Aug/Nuclear_Packaging_Class_Students-Instructors%20%281%29.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno hosts international summer session for nuclear packaging certificate
![A sunrise over some red rocks in the Mojave Desert.](/main/images/news/2019/July/cropcitadelflorisvanbrugen.jpg)
From photography to winemaking and illustration, professors in science and engineering combine passions for art with careers in STEM
![teachers learn robotics](/main/images/news/2019/Jun/robotics_academy_class.jpg)
Engineering faculty at Nevada’s research universities join with DRI to develop and host Robotics Academy of Nevada
![Two men onstage presenting an award.](/main/images/news/2019/Jun/banquetcrop.jpg)
Shamik Sengupta and Krishna Pagilla were honored with the professorship
![A student in a laboratory smiles for the camera.](/main/images/news/2019/Jun/valerianavacrop.jpg)
Valeria Nava, McNair scholar, has also published a research paper in her field of study
![A group of students coding in a computer lab as one student writes instructions on a white board.](/main/images/news/2019/Jun/cyperclub.jpg)
Student members credit success to lessons learned in the classroom and in real world application
![Cayla Harvey in front of a computer and large scanning microscope in a laboratory.](/main/images/news/2019/May/Cayla-Harvey-2019.jpg)
Materials engineering and science program helps Cayla Harvey travel and conduct groundbreaking research
![An area shot of the University and the surrounding parts of the city and mountains.](/main/images/news/2019/May/bigdatawildfires.jpg)
The interdisciplinary research is between University researchers in the College of Engineering and the College of Science, along with associates at the College of William and Mary
![A photo of the outside of Scrugham Mining and Engineering building.](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/scrughamcrop2.jpg)
These prestigious awards from the National Science Foundation benefit research opportunities for new faculty
![A professor smiles in a lab.](/main/images/news/2019/May/Sebaaly-Lab.jpg)
2019 Outstanding Researcher award recognizes contributions of civil engineering professor Peter Sebaaly
![NWII partners sign agreement](/main/images/news/2019/May/international_water_innovation_signing.jpg)
Sharing knowledge and expertise for water infrastructure needs and economic growth
![Ann Marie Vollstedt with her class](/main/images/news/2019/May/Ann-Marie-Vollstedt.jpg)
Engineering's Vollstedt and Anthropology's Smith honored
![University student with faculty member/mentor and community partner](/main/images/news/2019/May/Noah_Drymalski_with_mentors.jpg)
Community-based undergraduate researchers join with faculty mentors to explore problems and offer understanding and ideas to make a difference
![A professor sits at a desk with a computer.](/main/images/news/2019/May/YUYANG.jpg)
Yu "Frank" Yang will be recognized at the "Honor the Best" ceremony on May 14
![A group of students gathered around a car, discussing the project and its poster.](/main/images/news/2019/May/innovationday2019.jpg)
Open to the public, the event helped demonstrate the impact of engineering disciplines on everyday life
![Two students presenting a project.](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/innovationpreview.jpg)
The open showcase features a wide variety of projects
![Three men working in a pavement lab.](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/wrsc.jpg)
The civil engineering department at the College of Engineering is working hard to implement superpave technology in the United States
![A student casts a shadow of their hand over the multicolored interactive sand table, which is designed to show changes in landscapes over time.](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/e-day.jpg)
Scientific disciplines appeal to students, and get them thinking about their future careers
![A robot arm on a table and it is holding a cube.](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/mercedesanderson.jpg)
Mercedes Anderson has been dedicated to the field of computer science and engineering since first stepping foot on campus
![Four high school students with hand-held tools in a makerspace](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/Fyre_Robotics_members_in_Makerspace.jpg)
University joins with DRI and UNLV to announce new Tesla-supported programs to advance STEM interest and education
![An outside building shot of Palmer Engineering.](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/engineeringbriefcrop.jpg)
The College had a number of new programs ranked in 2019
![2 faculty member sitting at desk in office with neuroscience-related images on the computer screens](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/Jim_Kenyon_with_Jacqueline_Snow.jpg)
James Kenyon named director of University of Nevada, Reno institute designed to complement and extend the energy, experience and potential in the neurosciences
![Blue colored binary code with some in the shape of a lock.](/main/images/news/2019/Apr/binarycodecrop.jpg)
The prestigious awards encourage research independence for new faculty in academic positions
![Saiid Saiidi in earthquake engineering lab](/main/images/news/2019/Mar/saiid_saiidi_earthquake_bridge_engineering.jpg)
One of five projects selected internationally as top outstanding engineering achievements in 2018
![Seven high school students working at computer stations in a makerspace](/main/images/news/2019/Mar/Fyre_Robotics_designs_robot.jpg)
High school robotics team preps for international game competition in the Innevation Center’s Makerspace
![Cybersecurity Center Director Shamik Sengupta](/main/images/news/2019/Mar/Shamik_Sengupta_Cybersecurity_Director.jpg)
Industry and academia leaders to join students in building stronger regional relationships, tackle challenges
![People gathered around a table and creating structures from candy.](/main/images/news/2019/Feb/campcrop.jpg)
Camps provide students with early engineering opportunities and resources
![A headshot of Kelly Cross against a blue background.](/main/images/news/2019/Feb/kellycrossbackground.jpg)
Kelly Cross researches stress in the engineering field, along with inclusivity for LGBTQ individuals and women of color
![An above shot of the Gigafactory.](/main/images/news/2019/Feb/Gigafactory-Exterior-Angle.jpg)
On February 21, major companies will recruit University students for beneficial roles in workforce
![Interior shot of anechoic chamber with equipment set up.](/main/images/news/2019/Feb/ssclab.jpg)
Lab enhances College's efforts to partner with local industry
![underground robots](/main/images/news/2019/Feb/cerberus_artistic2.jpg)
CERBERUS team looks forward to DARPA Subterranean Challenge STIX Tests
![A piece being made by the 3D printer.](/main/images/news/2019/Jan/3dcropfinal.jpg)
The space is currently developing new technologies and services for engineering majors and more
![A headshot of Professor Faramarz Gordaninejad.](/main/images/news/2018/December/Faramarz-Gordaninejad_sem.jpg)
SPIE is a professional society with more than 18,500 active members.
![A man stands in front of motors in a laboratory.](/main/images/news/2018/November/Fajri_Final.jpg)
Topics such as regenerative braking, range extension and efficiency improvement of electric vehicles are being studied through test bench simulations
![A girl drilling two wood pieces together as a boy holds it.](/main/images/news/2018/November/mesadrilling.jpg)
The University's program is working to integrate with its national counterpart
![Man lectures at a podium with a screen behind him.](/main/images/news/2018/November/iraflatowstory.jpg)
Ira Flatow, College of Engineering 2018 Distinguished Lecturer
![New engineering building groundbreaking](/main/images/news/2018/October/engineering_building_groundbreaking%280%29.jpg)
Pennington Engineering Building features state-of-the-art research laboratories, teaching laboratories and collaborative spaces
![Ira Flatow in studio](/main/images/news/2018/October/Ira_Flatow_at_WVXU_studio_2018.jpg)
College of Engineering presents annual community-oriented lecture Nov. 8
![aerial robot with green and red lights flies in a darkened mine](/main/images/news/2018/October/robot-in-mine.jpg)
Team CERBERUS awarded prestigious multi-year DARPA Subterranean Challenge grant
![Students study with each other.](/main/images/news/2018/Sept/Group_Study.jpg)
New programs range from a minor in graphic design to a B.S. in biotechnology
![Three faculty members in business attire stand side-by-side in a computer-based laboratory.](/main/images/news/2018/Sept/Nanovis_Misra_Sheehan_Sferrazzo.jpg)
Nanomedicine leader Nanovis agrees to use bioceramic coating developed through College of Engineering
![A small, hand-held plaque bearing the word "MAKE"](/Assets/Images/default-place-holder-image.jpg)
Three University of Nevada, Reno alumni make Innevation Center their headquarters for new startup, Nevada JumpStarter
![Seven students in white NevadaFIT T-shirst pose for a photo while gathered on the University of Nevada, Reno campus.](/main/images/news/2018/Aug/HealthFit.jpg)
More than 1,700 incoming freshman – nearly half of all University of Nevada, Reno freshmen – to participate in program designed to increase college success
![4 students and staff member](/Assets/Images/default-place-holder-image.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno engineering team is making final preparations for their nationally televised maker challenge in Maryland
![Paul MacNeilage scuba diving with VR headset](/main/images/news/2018/Aug/Virtual-Reality-underwater-NT.jpg)
Assistant Professor of Psychology is developing an underwater VR headset as part of grant for NASA
![David Feil-Seifer with PR2 robot](/main/images/news/2018/July/David%20Feil-Seifer%20with%20PR2.jpg)
Human-robot interaction will be the main focus among different fields of research
![virtual reality lab](/main/images/news/2018/June/AtReality_virtual_reality_lab_nt.jpg)
VR sickness to be studied by University of Nevada, Reno team
![Researcher shines light on a test tube in a darkened lab](/main/images/news/2018/June/test_tube_in_lab.jpg)
Past University research honorees offer faculty community a voice on campus and beyond
![Four students from the University's Make48 team standing side-by-side.](/main/images/news/2018/May/make48_team_NT.jpg)
Four outstanding engineering students named to Biggest Little Makers team will represent Reno’s burgeoning innovation and maker culture
![Students at Commencement](/main/images/news/2017/May/Overview_1180.jpg)
President's Medal and Honorary Degrees among awards to be presented
![Shamik Sengupta in sandbox lab](/main/images/news/2018/May/Shamik_in_sandbox_lab.jpg)
University uses interdisciplinary, holistic approach to finding solutions
![Kamol and Yaqi with lettuce standing in a greenhouse](/main/images/news/2018/April/Kamol_and_Yaqi_with_lettuce.jpg)
College of Engineering research finds new reliable method for detection
![Concrete canoe racing](/main/images/news/2018/April/concrete-canoe.jpg)
The University of Nevada, Reno looks for success in the concrete canoe, steel bridge and water treatment events
![Zurriola Beach](/main/images/news/2018/April/san-sebastian-beach.jpg)
The College of Engineering exchange program's summer courses allow students to quickly experience an overseas education
![Manos Maragakis inside 2-story building in laboratory](/main/images/news/2018/Feb/Manos%20-%20Grand%20Challenge.jpg)
Engineering dean makes impact on campus, city, state and nation promoting research, education and workforce development
![Sherif Elfass and his friends with award](/main/images/news/2018/Jan/Sherif%20Elfass%20and%20his%20friends.jpg)
For more than two decades, Sherif Elfass has worked tirelessly to bring Muslims and northern Nevada closer together
![Chandra and Pathak in the lab](/main/images/news/2017/December/Dhanesh_and_Sid_in_lab_2.jpg)
$1 million focused dual ion-beam microscope for nanoscale and atomic scale materials
![Summer semester abroad at Chongqing University](/main/images/news/2017/October/chongqing-summer-semester-edit.jpg)
The College of Engineering exchange program works to give students the chance to study abroad in their area of research
![A destroyed building in Wells, Nevada following a 6.0 magnitude earthquake.](/main/images/news/2017/October/WellsNT.jpg)
Students can win a pizza or donut party for their class if they take and post a picture with #ShakeOutPizza
![Students immerse themselves in virtual reality at @Reality studio inside the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center](/main/images/news/2017/October/AtReality_Small.jpg)
@Reality will provide the University community with a dedicated space, equipment, software and expertise to properly support experimentation, exploration of virtual reality and augmented reality mediums
![Hamilton Lab at the University](/main/images/news/2017/September/Hamilton%20Lab%20Kristina.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno leads effort to increase workforce in life sciences for Nevada industries
![Krishna Pagilla at NWIC launch](/main/images/news/2017/September/Krishna%20Pagilla%20NWIC%20launch%20nt.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno leads effort to provide solutions to sustainable clean water
![Photographer in wet suit takes photos under water in Lake Tahoe](/main/images/news/2017/August/Tahoe_Clarity_under_water.jpg)
Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for Nevada Research and Innovation Corporation program
![FIT2Care NevadaFIT group photo](/main/images/news/2017/August/FIT2Care_1180x560.jpg)
Nearly 1,450 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success
![Collage includes artist's rendering of the Switch facility located east of Reno, known as The Citadel Campus, plus a laboratory work space and computer circuit board.](/main/images/news/2017/August/hpc-collage.jpg)
Technology leader Switch provides critical data-ecosystem infrastructure to power Pronghorn, the University's new cluster, and the regional economy
![Governor Brian Sandoval](/main/images/news/2017/July/sandoval_bill_signing_NT_CDOW5690.jpg)
Funding for College of Engineering building approved by legislature, signed by Governor
![A group of kids participate in a Maker Faire](/main/images/news/2017/June/RMMF%20Hero%20Image.jpg)
Greatest Show (& Tell) on Earth unites engineers, artists, scientists, crafters to share their hobbies, experiments and projects
![Governor Sandoval Signs three legislative bills on University of Nevada, Reno campus](/main/images/news/2017/June/Gov_Sandoval_Signing.jpg)
A day of firsts –Nevada governor the first governor to arrive in an autonomous vehicle to the University’s first bill signing
![Elena Pravosudova and Anita Savell](/main/images/news/2017/May/Anita_Elena_Honor_Court.jpg)
Electrical engineering student earns top grade-point average, plans for a career as a physician
![Students prep projects during Senior Capstone Innovation Day May 5, 2017 in the Lawlor Events Center at the University of Nevada, Reno.](/main/images/news/2017/May/2017innovation02.jpg)
Students demonstrate various engineering projects to locals, including Washoe school students, during annual Senior Capstone Innovation Day
![Engineering students display work at Innovation Day](/main/images/news/2017/May/InnovationDayIMG_4876.jpg)
Senior engineering students to present capstone projects to businesses, public, campus Friday, May 5
![Student researcher presenting at the Undergraduate Research Symposium](/Assets/Images/default-place-holder-image.jpg)
Undergraduate Research develops resources to further facilitate students in pursuit of research in various fields
![2017 UNR concrete canoe team pose next to their canoe](/main/images/news/2017/Mar/17midpac.jpg)
Eleventh hour canoe repairs lead to winning streak during racing competition
![Aaron Unger and Shahil Pema](/main/images/news/2017/April/Goldwater_2%201180x560.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno Honors students Aaron Unger and Shahil Pema are named 2017 Goldwater Scholars
![Molecular Environmental Science Lab](/main/images/news/2017/April/DOW_89517hirez%20blu1180.jpg)
Environmental engineer Frank Yang wins awards with environmental contamination work
![Students are shown how robots work by assistant researcher at the University of Nevada.](/main/images/news/2017/April/ENGRsDay.jpg)
Interactive and informative demonstrations get local kids excited about a future in engineering
![UAS tunnel flight](/main/images/news/2017/April/tunnel%20flight%201180.jpg)
College of Engineering stays at forefront of teaching with UAS minor degree program
![areial flight arena](/main/images/news/2017/Mar/flight_arena_IMG_4617.jpg)
Lab tours, aerial robot exploration demo, Carnegie Mellon University robotics expert featured
![First responders invited to UAS SAR symposium](/main/images/news/2017/Mar/naasic-first-responder%201180.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno hosts symposium in Reno April 11-12, public invited this year
![Kostas Alexis hosts Robotics Day](/main/images/news/2017/Jan/Kostas%20Alexis%20IMG_4593-1180.jpg)
College of Engineering building community of robotics
![Daniel Perlstein works on leak test machine](/main/images/news/2017/Feb/New%20Leak%20Test%20Machine%201180.jpg)
Mechanical engineering department home to new Department of Energy funded program
![SEM Lab](/Assets/Images/default-place-holder-image.jpg)
Sid Pathak and his students’ work on carbon nanotubes will soon grace the lunar surface
![fixed wing aircraft part of NASA research](/main/images/news/2017/Jan/fixed%20wing%20IMG_0859.jpg)
Autonomous vehicles in search and rescue operations, emergency response topic of symposium
![Researchers_Alexis_and_Kelley_present](/main/images/news/2017/Jan/Alexis_Kelly_present_sized.jpg)
Coalition of partners launches Intelligent Mobility to develop and test solutions for safe, clean and efficient transportation in Reno-Sparks-Carson ‘Living Lab’
![Berendsen_and_students](/main/images/news/2017/Jan/Tony-Photo-1.jpg)
Mechanical Engineering technician discusses his passion for safety in the workplace and stars in the skies
![A virtual reality image of a pool game](/main/images/news/2017/Jan/PAWdio.jpg)
A new approach to hand tracking brings immersive, affordable virtual reality to your phone.
![Kostas Alexis Autonomous Robots Lab](/main/images/news/2017/Jan/Kostas%20Alexis%20IMG_4593-1180.jpg)
Autonomous Robots Lab in College of Engineering integrating perception and intelligent systems into robotic vehicles
![coffee ring equations](/main/images/news/2016/Dec/coffee-ring%20equations%20IMG_4932.jpg)
College of Engineering’s Hassan Masoud leads group in new modeling approach for droplet evaporation
![NASA UNR beyond line of sight testing](/main/images/news/2016/Nov/UAS%20UTM%20October%20testing%201180.jpg)
Drone air traffic management concepts tested at NASA/University of Nevada, Reno’s lab at Reno Stead Airport
![Saiid Seattle bridge columns](/main/images/news/2016/Nov/seattle%20columns%20DSC_4170%201180.jpg)
Super-elastic metals and bendable concrete composites used for first-in-the-world application in downtown Seattle
![Lake Tahoe](/main/images/news/2016/Oct/Tahoe%201180%20IMG_1438.jpg)
College of Engineering brings new documentary film to campus
![Students listening to lecture in a classroom](/main/images/news/2016/Sept/New_Academic_Programs.jpg)
New programs range from a minor in geography geotechnologies to graduate certificates in nuclear packaging
![University of Nevada, Reno ranked in top tier for the seventh consecutive year](/main/images/news/2016/Sept/Top_Tier.jpg)
University earns top tier ranking and cited as one of nation's fastest growing universities
![whiteboard with equations](/main/images/news/2016/Sept/whiteboard%201180%20IMG_4823.jpg)
College of Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series features Jason Mendenhall
![Students work on a table. One student is measuring a length of wood.](/main/images/news/2016/Aug/NevadaFIT_Web.jpg)
More than 1,000 incoming freshman to participate in program designed to increase college success
![2016 Douglas High Signing Day](/main/images/news/2016/June/2016_Douglas_Signing_Day.jpg)
The University includes 50 National Merit Scholarship Finalists and 300 Presidential Scholars - and growing
![Paddlers race in canoe.](/main/images/news/2016/June/renomen.jpg)
College of Engineering students at the University travelled to Texas for annual competition
![Elie Hajj conducts tests for superheavy loads on asphalt](/main/images/news/2016/June/Hajj%20superheavy%20test%20IMG_2993.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno conducts full-scale pavement experiments to help agencies maintain roads
![University students help participants during Mobile Engineering Education Lab at the Northwest Reno Library, May 21.](/main/images/news/2016/June/meel.jpg)
Engineering students from the University train K-12 students on engineering topics during hour-long, interactive productions
![2016 Nevada Concrete Canoe Team pictured next to concrete canoe](/main/images/news/2016/June/nevada-reno-team-2016.jpg)
Engineering students compete in National Concrete Canoe Competition
![Yiliang Leon Liao](/main/images/news/2016/May/Yiliang%20Liao.jpg)
Grant will enhance research to improve durability of structural steels
![Happy graduates at Commencement](/main/images/news/2016/May/Commencement%20girls.jpg)
More than 2,700 degrees and certificates, a record, are presented during three Commencement ceremonies
![Saiid Saiidi in earthquake lab](/main/images/news/2016/May/Saiid%20Saiidi.jpg)
Recipient of University’s 2016 Established Innovator Award is revolutionizing bridge engineering
![2016 Foundatioin Professors](/main/images/news/2016/May/Foundation%20Professors.jpg)
Greiner, Scott and Yan recognized at 'Honor the Best' ceremony
![Flirtey drone.](/main/images/news/2016/May/PNG%20Kitty%20Hawk%201180%20560.png)
Flirtey drone accepted into the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum collection
![Visitors check out displays at engineering Innovation Day](/main/images/news/2016/May/inday03.jpg)
Senior engineering students share their capstone projects with locals at annual event
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Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 11
![Chemical and Materials Engineering students at Innovation Day](/main/images/news/2016/May/Innovation-Day-NewsBrief.jpg)
Seniors in the College of Engineering will present their capstone projects during Innovation Day, May 6
![NUANCE Lab-NASA run research at Reno-Stead Airport](/main/images/news/2016/April/NASA-NUANCE%20test%20flights%20IMG_2698%20NT.jpg)
NAASIC partners with NASA to benefit Nevada aerospace community
![Students prep for canoe races.](/main/images/news/2016/April/20160412canoe01.jpg)
Engineering students look forward to upcoming national competition
![Students hang out at lake during practice for canoe event](/main/images/news/2016/April/canoeNR1180.jpg)
University of Nevada, Reno proud to host annual series of engineering competitions on campus and the Sparks Marina
![Engineering students work on concrete canoe.](/main/images/news/2016/March/canoe1180.jpg)
Three participants express the enjoyment and growth they experience from the annual engineering event
![UAS SAR Symposium](/main/images/news/2016/Feb/1180x560-drone%20america%20SAR.jpg)
Symposium on UAS applications for search and rescue hosted by University of Nevada, Reno
![search and rescue UAS symposium](/main/images/news/2016/Feb/1180x560-drone%20america%20SAR.jpg)
Registration open now for symposium on drone and robotic applications for search and rescue
![Sesh Commuri](/main/images/news/2016/Feb/1180x560-Sesh%20Commuri.jpg)
Sesh Commuri to help build industry collaborations through technical development at NAASIC
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University hosts National Science Foundation summer program to support research, outreach and teaching
![Western Regional Superpave Center](/main/images/news/2015/Dec/pavement%20testing%20lab%20feature.jpg)
University's Western Regional Superpave Center working on formula to transform 30-year-old fuel economy predictions
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Worldwide reaction sparked by project conducted by former students and lab of University’s VPRI
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Assistant Professor Shamik Sengupta brings in $1.1 million to support research, outreach and teaching
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Students, community attended the 2015 College of Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series
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Xu’s research integrates data mining methodologies, statistical theory and database systems with cutting-edge technology to enhance traffic systems
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Human-autonomous robot interactions being studied and programmed in College of Engineering
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University of Nevada, Reno Innevation Center, ‘Powered by Switch,’ will propel innovation, economic impact
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First-ever symposium on UAS applications for search and rescue hosted by University's autonomous systems center
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College of Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series features Tesla CTO
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University adds programs ranging from cyber security minor to graduate programs in neuroscience
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University of Nevada, Reno, Flirtey and Drone America team with NASA
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Fleischmann Planetarium and Science Center helps students from Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology design and construct space rover for competition
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Civil engineering department to test soil/building interaction in world-renowned earthquake engineering lab
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Civil engineering students finish sixth in national competition in South Carolina
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Engineering students to defend national title in competition June 20-22
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Majidi awarded and recognized as the 2015 Outstanding Graduate Student Researcher
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Names of outstanding teaching, research honorees to be engraved in the University’s granite pillars
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Canyon Springs High School graduate caps academic career as top-achieving student
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Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 13
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University of Nevada, Reno engineering students to present new products Friday, May 1
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Grant recognizes promising faculty members in field of engineering education research
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University cross-college collaboration, active student recruitment and support, compact and flexible degree plans, and early and intensive field teaching experience set this national UTeach program apart as the gold standard in secondary STEM education
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Consortium of 12 museums on and near the University of Nevada, Reno hosts May 2 event
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University of Nevada, Reno faculty member Henry Fu receives Ralph E. Hoeper Endowed Professorship
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Leadership, academic excellence and a passion for clean energy factor into $5,000 award
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Twelve museums connect for community event
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Washoe County students participated in labs and demonstrations with University students, faculty and staff
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NSHE Board of Regents honors computer science engineering professor with 2015 Rising Researcher Award
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Engineering students will head to the National Concrete Canoe Championship races this summer for the 10th time in a row
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Engineering students leave for Mid-Pac regional competition April 2-4
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Ian Buckle and Ahmad Itani recognized for seismic bridge design work
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Development Technician praised for professional proficiency and interpersonal style
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University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 23 graduate program rankings
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Nevada Dynamics wins $50,000 Sontag Entrepreneurship Competition award
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Disney Imaginations finalists accept internships with company
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NAASIC business director outlined history, state of the industry, University innovation
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New innovative design and materials shaken at University’s Earthquake Engineering Laboratory
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Team presents innovative transportation/entertainment design at Imagineering headquarters
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Grand-prize-winning video shows how engineers can safely design bridges and buildings
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2014: Earthquake Engineering's cool building, a student's triumph and renowned Shakespeare expertise
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College of Engineering team designs innovative entertainment transportation experience
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University and Washoe County School District partner to provide STEM tutoring for high school students
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Sen. Reid hosts national, state and local experts at event at University’s Lawlor Events Center
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Students, faculty, industry leaders, agency reps participate in informal forum on geothermal in Nevada
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October Employee of Month Dimuzio honored for exemplary and helpful service
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Segment aired as part of Loma Prieta earthquake anniversary coverage
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Innovation hub includes active research in robotics, drones and more, plus collaboration with industry, K-12, state agencies
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Mary (Missy) Cummings to speak at the College of Engineering Distinguished Lecture Series Oct. 18
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Lt. Col (ret) Warren Rapp hired to build industry collaborations, economic development
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Ranked among the nation’s “best national universities”
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Colleges contributes to economic development through workforce development, research, and industry collaboration
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Flirtey and University of Nevada, Reno sign R&D partnership
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NevadaFit expanded to all colleges to drive student success
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University libraries offer makerspaces rich with possibility by providing new technology and tools that enable design, prototype and creation
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University’s new Earthquake Engineering Lab runs multiple shake-table experiments
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Projects underway at world-renowned lab
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Team of 16 civil engineering students travels to Pennsylvania after sweeping regional competition
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First-ever camp for high school students at University addresses aerospace, aviation, UAS
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Team of 16 civil engineering students travel to Pennsylvania for championship canoe races
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University recognized best-and-brightest scholars during sixth annual signing ceremonies
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Long-term plan calls for construction of new, large-capacity residential hall and retention of historic, architectural characteristics
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Award recognizes early career success, funds research of Engineering's Yantao Shen
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Carson High School graduate caps academic career
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Offers academic buffet for tailoring degree program, contributes to student employability
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Names of outstanding teaching, research honorees engraved in University’s granite pillars
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Colleges recognize students with top grade-point average at banquet May 14
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Reno middle schools visit University for engineering workshops and demonstrations
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Senior Capstone Innovation Day Friday, May 2
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Sachin Mehta will work with government officials during nine-week program
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'Most Significant Bit' to emphasize increased participation of women in computing and IT programs
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Dana Edberg from Business and Candice Bauer from Engineering are 2014's top teachers
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University’s team heads to nationals for ninth year in a row after sweeping the competition in all canoe categories
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Students learn teamwork and gain real-life experience in collegiate competitions
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Award recognizes early career success, funds research
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Team of 16 engineering students form five teams for three races in regional Mid-Pacific Conference
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University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings
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University provides engineering students a resource for success
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New U.S. Army contract funds initial phase of development of innovative autonomous aerial system
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Installation of state-of-the-art equipment continues in world-renowned lab
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Mechanical engineering associate professor talks Nano Ski technology in “Science of Sports” series
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Innovative multi-disciplinary approach to build new and existing programs
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Noah Finkelstein will give lecture on improving student engagement in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics classes
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University of Nevada, Reno partners with industry, state to enhance education, research and outreach in support of unmanned aerial system development
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New position created in collaboration between Colleges of Education and Engineering
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Industry partners help support computer science education as part of international event
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Expanded Earthquake Engineering Lab nears completion as other major University construction projects move forward
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Civil engineers to lead $1.4 million multi-state project to make roads safer, improve infrastructure, enhance workforce development
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550,000 Nevada participants, including the University of Nevada, Reno, will practice for an earthquake
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University of Nevada, Reno reaches $2 million in funding for renewable energy research since 2003
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College of Engineering presents Distinguished Lecture Series
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University of Nevada, Reno’s Eelke Folmer receives Google Research Award to fund research
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Engineering student blends music, engineering during summer internship
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Article in Science magazine by University of Nevada, Reno and University of Iowa shows research results
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Program to enhance economic growth, workforce development for Nevada
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Student success, quality of faculty help University crack U.S. News' 'best' rankings
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Computer Science and Engineering professor's project one of only three cited in official announcement of award
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New program aims to make high school students aware of opportunities at University of Nevada, Reno
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Students 18 and younger participate in camps ranging from athletics and engineering to 4-H and music
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Team holds final practice Saturday morning before leaving for Illinois
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University of Nevada, Reno to build cyber infrastructure, workforce development related to NSHE-wide project
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Iain Buxton, Dhanesh Chandra and Eric Rasmussen recognized at Honor the Best ceremony this month for outstanding research and teaching achievements
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New engineering class offers area teachers STEM skills and resources
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Research will explore microorganism mobility in the body and the environment
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Week-long program aims to educate about careers in engineering
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College of Engineering graduate recognized for engineering work in the U.S. Navy, more than 30 years of military service
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University of Nevada, Reno research to benefit biofuel production and other biological processes
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Panelists discuss advantages of start-ups and established companies, give tips on staying current in an evolving field
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Middle and high school students tour campus labs as part of 11th annual Engineers Day.
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Eelke Folmer making strides in computer science and engineering profession
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Final high-acceleration tests held at world-renowned engineering lab
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Beats Berkeley and seven others, qualifies for June nationals in Illinois
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College of Engineering graduate honored by national award, credits University for career success
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Online program teaches professionals, government officials variety of renewable energy topics
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U.S. News and World Report releases annual compilation
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Young scientists compete for national tournament placement at state event at University of Nevada, Reno March 2
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Funds, materials and motivation go a long way for SAIWI students in Panama
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One of several industry-specific educational programs the University has offered
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School of Journalism's Bob Felten honored not once, but twice, by Senior Scholars
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Mechanical Engineering receives $1.2 million NSF grant for new science/engineering initiative
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Science in the K-12 Schools: Oh my.....do we have it WRONG!” lecture Nov. 8
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Global perspective mission is central to the College of Engineering’s goals for students
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University engineering team finds elusive self-healing formulation
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24,500-square-foot expansion to earthquake engineering lab holds "topping-out"
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Inaugural fair and new support coordinator prepares students for the future
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College of Science seismological lab uses drill to help Nevadans learn, prepare for earthquakes
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Trade mission delegation to explore business opportunities and encourage investment in Nevada
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National Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation joins challenge to provide K-12 students a creative introduction into engineering field
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Internationally recognized for his research in seismic performance of bridges, large structures
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“America’s Cup of Civil Engineering” brings 21 universities to Reno/Sparks for 25th annual event
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25th Annual ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition to be held in Reno/Sparks June 14-16
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Low-cost accessible software uses smartphone and robot technology
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The College of Engineering was excited to host more than 200 students who came to the University to make ice cream from liquid nitrogen, play with artificial intelligence robots and levitate steel balls for the 10th Annual Engineers Day
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French engineers attempting to travel more than 15,500 miles in eight months across 17 countries
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Engineering, Business, School of Medicine highlight list of twenty programs
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New partnerships to enhance graduation, retention of engineering students
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Enrollment now open for new spring semester online courses
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Center for Renewable Energy works to clear ideas, resources
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Eelke Folmer receives $420,000 NSF grant to explore new avenues of research into exergames
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University of Nevada, Reno College of Engineering’s annual lecture series to discuss earthquake safety in Nevada, kicks off Oct. 6
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Full-size pickup trucks on bridge deck to add important data to be used for new design standards
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NV Energy supports commuter program through electrical and biomedical engineering department
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Women in Science and Engineering program marks fifth year and largest class ever
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Landmark earthquake research to help set new regulations for power plants, other critical structures
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From teaching to research to student advising, Nevada faculty earn acclaim
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Nanotech, just in time for the holidays at University of Nevada, Reno
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Summer internships at two renowned NASA research centers leave lasting impression for engineering students.
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Public invited to first presentation in College of Engineering lecture series at the University
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Experiment conducted at Truckee Meadows Water Reclamation Facility
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Engineering department to build prototype transportable, efficient energy system
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Engineering college taps veteran professor as its new associate dean
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University set to become renewable energy leader; potential is ‘limitless’
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George Ochs brings more than 30 years experience to the event
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New dean Manos Maragakis has big plans to improve college