News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ researchers made international headlines this year with their discoveries. Here's a roundup of some of our top stories of 2021.

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Campus News |

Latest award bolsters the Center for Academic Enrichment and Outreach in its mission to support students in middle, high school, and beyond.

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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. 

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A collection of news stories featuring research and accomplishment at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ.

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Campus News |

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

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Research |

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

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People |

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

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ students and staff pose with humanoid robot
Research |

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

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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.

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

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People |

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.

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People |

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