News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.
Latest award bolsters the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach in its mission to support students in middle, high school, and beyond.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, UNR among just 146 nationwide classified by Carnegie as R1, or "Very High Research," the highest status for research institutions; 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and UNR first reached R1 in 2018.
A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

Deadline for faculty and staff to register for the spring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Equity Institute is Dec. 17.

Program helps get undergraduates back into 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's labs and centers and working alongside faculty mentors.

Assistant professor-in-residence makes engineering students understand physics just as smoothly as he makes the six-string wail.

Human-robot avatar system developed by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ engineering students, faculty one of just 15 worldwide picked to compete next fall for ANA Avatar XPRIZE.

Lied Library’s Makerspace has let students dive into DIY projects. With more facilities on the way, 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ is creating a pipeline for students to take their ideas from dorm-room dream to mass-produced products.

Alumni volunteers encouraged to give back by helping students develop their professional skills.

Graduate College Alumnus of the Year pulled the plug on a career in electrical engineering and found a new passion in marketing for Credit Karma.

Engineering Alumnus of the Year Jim Caviola has been involved in some of Southern Nevada's most important infrastructure projects.