News: Howard R. Hughes College of Engineering

Las Vegas as a high-tech center for robotics? It's doable in the next decade, according to engineering professor Paul Oh.

Graduate student groups take first and third prizes in Nevada Governor's Cup contest; awarded total of $35,000 to help advance business plans.

Six 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ student groups among the competition's 12 finalists; businesses range from a diagnostic shoe insole system to an audio book streaming service.

After seven firefighters died in a collapsed parking garage, engineering professor Ying Tian wanted to help design more resilient buildings. His research was shored up with seed money from a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ grant.

Discussion will feature experts in nuclear weapon program activities, plasma physics and particle accelerators.

$3.5 million in prizes at stake as human-robot teams attempt simulated disaster response in June final event.

Kim, a leading expert in active materials and energy systems, recognized with annual award from Nevada Board of Regents at March 6 meeting.

51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ removing some of the stumbling blocks for getting students interested in the science and engineering fields. The key: Get 'em while they're young.

Engineering professor's research one day could save power companies millions and lead to decreased electricity cost for consumers.

Engineering professor Shahram Latifi draws on a breadth of knowledge to craft elegant solutions to problems fraught with complication.

On display Dec. 4 are inventions from 36 teams, including a wheelchair controlled by the user’s scalp, an autonomous robot programmed to pick up toys, and a warning system that alerts distracted drivers to approaching emergency vehicles.

4-year-old Hailey Dawson can now practice her pitching and batting thanks to a team of 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ engineers and affordable 3-D printing technology.