News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

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Nevada designated by FAA as one of six regional sites for unmanned aerial vehicles development; 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ to become training, research hub for industry.

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More rainfall in the Colorado River Basin means less water downstream.

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Inventions include a baby vitals monitor, an unmanned aerial vehicle and a green-friendly alternative for concrete
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The Solar Decathlon team shows the world how to build a smart desert home.

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Talent and hard work helped Team 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ earn their top-in-the-nation ranking in the Solar Decathlon 2013. But research is the next priority for several team members after the award-winning home is relocated to the Las Vegas Springs Preserve.

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51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty discoveries have commercial applications with value to the university, the private sector, and, ultimately, you. Learn about 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ engineering professor Robert Schill, who is working to move his innovative thinking out of the laboratory and into the boardroom.

Barbara Luke
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Resident experts Barbara Luke and Wanda Taylor weigh in as 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ prepares to participate in the Great Nevada Shakeout on Thursday.

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DesertSol also ties for third place in the engineering contest and was the top performing home by an American team in the prestigious international competition.

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DesertSol ranked second overall through eight events; fifth place in architectural design. The grand prize winner will be announced Saturday.

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Desert Sol ranked second overall through six events; Grand Prize winner to be announced Saturday

Pat Mulroy
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Water Authority executive Pat Mulroy spends a week as a visiting scholar and encourages engineering students to keep an eye on the big picture.

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You can help 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ win the People's Choice Award in the prestigious Solar Decathlon, a competition to build an energy-efficient home. Vote online now.