Megan Downs
Communications Liaison, Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering
Articles by Megan Downs
Research
| January 3, 2014
Report: Latino Unemployment in Nevada Surged During Great Recession, Hasn't Kept Pace with Recovery
New 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Brookings Mtn. West report analyzes conditions that led to rapid joblessness among Latinos during economic downturn.
Campus News
| December 10, 2013
Christmas Tree Recycling Available at 34 Locations Starting Dec. 26
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, public and private organizations team up for free program to turn Christmas trees into mulch.
Campus News
| December 2, 2013
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Engineering Students Display High-Tech Inventions at Senior Design Competition Dec. 5
Inventions include a baby vitals monitor, an unmanned aerial vehicle and a green-friendly alternative for concrete
Business and Community
| December 2, 2013
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, City of Henderson Receive $2.3M from HUD to Remove Lead from Older Homes
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Healthy Homes inspectors also will examine homes for health issues such as trip and fall hazards, pests and mold.
Research
| November 18, 2013
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Report: Child Fatalities Steadily Decline in Past Five Years
Homicide rates in Clark County were the lowest in five years; however education about safe sleeping habits for infants and motor vehicle safety still needed to reduce fatality rates.
Campus News
| October 21, 2013
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Hosts 20th Annual Take Back the Night Event on Oct. 23
Annual Event Sponsored by Jean Nidetch Women’s Center at 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Brings Community Together to Direct Action Against Sexual and Domestic Violence
Campus News
| October 12, 2013
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Wins Second Overall in Department of Energy Solar Decathlon 2013
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.
Campus News
| October 11, 2013
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Solar Decathlon Team Wins Second Place in Communications
DesertSol ranked second overall through eight events; fifth place in architectural design. The grand prize winner will be announced Saturday.
Campus News
| October 10, 2013
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Solar Decathlon Team Wins First Place in Market Appeal Contest
Desert Sol ranked second overall through six events; Grand Prize winner to be announced Saturday