Olivia Tahti wins Madani-Gordaninejad Speech Competition
The environmental engineering student’s speech, “Still Water in Coal Run,” focused on the importance of ethical practice in water infrastructure engineering.
NSF CAREER Award recipient Yan Wang investigates phonon waves to develop effective thermal engineering strategies
Research will advance heat-transfer solutions for microchip and laser technologies through improved nanoscale engineering
The College of Engineering connects with the community through virtual Innovation Day
On April 30, the College of Engineering launched a website with project descriptions and lightning talks from all 105 student teams.
Two mechanical engineering graduate students named 2021 Roy G. Post Scholarship recipients
Ph.D. candidates Megan Higley and Frank Pulciano have received the Post Scholarship for their research in nuclear energy and packaging.
Women in engineering continue tradition of excellence
In honor of International Women’s Day, we celebrate the recent successes (and headlines) of the women in the College of Engineering
NSF CAREER award leads to better batteries, a more diverse scientific community
Last year, Mechanical Engineering Assistant Professor Feifei Fan earned a National Science Foundation CAREER award for her research on lithium-ion rechargeable batteries. She shares the scientific, commercial and societal implications of the project.
Faces of the Pack: Six seconds to history
The College of Engineering recognizes the contributions of its exceptional alumni like Sierra Gonzales through its Profiles in Excellence series.
Faces of the Pack: Kelsey Scalaro
Engineering education Ph.D. student and CREATE program coordinator emphasizes identity and community for academic and industry success
Workforce development downtown: K-12 Robotics Center|University of Nevada, Reno
Southside Studio becomes home to robotics-based education and competition teams, strengthening the path to degrees and careers
New mechanical engineering professor assists with COVID-19 Risk Meter
College of Engineering Assistant Professor Aditya Nair is developing the predictive capabilities of the Truckee Meadows COVID-19 Risk Meter
Floris van Breugel awarded prestigious Air Force Research Laboratory grant
Van Breugel is one of 36 scientists to receive $450,000 through the Air Force’s Young Investigator Research Program (YIP) from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR)
National Science Foundation awards environmental engineering and advanced manufacturing grants to mechanical engineering department
The research will improve oil spill recovery and reduce the carbon footprint of manufacturers
Faces of the Pack: ASUN senator works hard to give back to community through outreach programs and activism
Third-year student Steffany Yang represents the College of Engineering and is the chair for the Committee on Academics and Student Affairs
What does it take to receive a National Science Foundation CAREER award?
The latest prestigious early-career awards will advance research in wildfire-smoke forecasting, battery performance and understanding brain function
Early-career investigator in mechanical engineering wins prestigious fellowship in interdisciplinary research
Dr. Floris van Breugel studies insects for inspiration in designing robust and novel control systems for robots
Faces of the Pack: Passion for mechanical engineering helps graduate student succeed
Rebecca Histed, graduate student, won a prestigious National Science Foundation award and makes a difference in the mechanical engineering department
Aerospace engineering program readies for takeoff
Petros Voulgaris will join the University in 2020 to lead the new program, which will build on the College of Engineering’s established research strengths in unmanned aerial systems.
“We are so fortunate to have been able to hire such a promising group of scholars,” said Manos Maragakis, dean of the College of Engineering.
New College of Engineering faculty boost advanced manufacturing research
With a diverse group of researchers and expertise, the College can expect tremendous growth and instruction for students
Wolf Pack Racing has the drive for a popular discipline of engineering
Student club passionate about mechanics competes in Baja SAE competition against other colleges
Nuclear materials packaging makes transportation, storage safe and secure
University of Nevada, Reno hosts international summer session for nuclear packaging certificate
Campus-based, Tesla-supported academy helps teachers advance STEM interest and education
Engineering faculty at Nevada’s research universities join with DRI to develop and host Robotics Academy of Nevada
CAREER awards presented to three College of Engineering faculty
These prestigious awards from the National Science Foundation benefit research opportunities for new faculty
Tibbitts winners share love of teaching … and of long, hard-working summers
Engineering’s Vollstedt and Anthropology’s Smith honored
Hard work and dedication pays off for seniors during Engineering Innovation Day
The open showcase features a wide variety of projects
New Robotics Academy of Nevada to offer K-12 teacher trainings
University joins with DRI and UNLV to announce new Tesla-supported programs to advance STEM interest and education
College of Engineering makes 2019 U.S. News and World Report rankings
The College had a number of new programs ranked in 2019
Faces of the Pack: Five years, two degrees and one certificate for engineering standout
Accelerated program and unique certificate provide hands-on research skills for engineering grad
Mechanical Engineering faculty promoted to Fellow of SPIE
SPIE is a professional society with more than 18,500 active members.
Collaborative research nets multiple grants for mechanical engineering faculty
Grants support multiple research projects in advanced manufacturing
Gautam named as Fellow to National Academy of Public Administration
VPRI recognized for exemplary leadership in higher education by National Academy of top public management and organizational leaders
Construction underway on massive new building for College of Engineering
Pennington Engineering Building features state-of-the-art research laboratories, teaching laboratories and collaborative spaces
Nevada team gears up for Make48 national competition
University of Nevada, Reno engineering team is making final preparations for their nationally televised maker challenge in Maryland
Members of the Pack: Two University students prepare for a German research internship
Cayla Harvey and Austin Kost will attend Technische Universität over the summer as part of the engineering exchange program
Student makers to compete in nationally televised Make48 College Challenge
Four outstanding engineering students named to Biggest Little Makers team will represent Reno’s burgeoning innovation and maker culture
Engineering Innovation Day showcases undergraduate senior capstone projects
Seniors in the College of Engineering present their projects to the public on May 4
Mechanical engineering professor publishes new design for efficient supercapacitors
Design is ten times more efficient than existing technology and paves way for wider use of the devices
Highlighting the College of Engineering’s Josette El Zaklit and Lei Cao
We discuss the research of assistant professors in the electrical and biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering departments
Member of the Pack: University success and NASA aspirations
As one of only 20 students to be invited to the MIT CONVERGE visitation program, Manuel Retana sets his sights on graduate school and NASA research.
Historic Palmer Engineering Building renovation celebrated
Palmer Engineering opened up its doors to students and staff this fall semester after a year of renovations
InNEVenture Fund enters second year of ramping up ideas and technologies for commercialization
Early-stage proof-of-concept funding applications now open for Nevada Research and Innovation Corporation program
Smart material powers new soft gripper technology
Research paves way for development of soft, robotic hand
Eclipse Ballooning Project is set to live-stream total solar eclipse
Eric Wang and Jeffrey LaCombe are part of the National Space Grant teams working to live-stream directly from the path of totality
Major, new high-performance computing cluster to advance research and industry
Technology leader Switch provides critical data-ecosystem infrastructure to power Pronghorn, the University’s new cluster, and the regional economy
University honors civically engaged students with Spring 2017 Silver Paw Awards
Five University student recipients have shown exemplary contributions to their community in civic engagement
Washoe students participate in 14th annual Engineers Day hosted by the College of Engineering
Interactive and informative demonstrations get local kids excited about a future in engineering
Nuclear materials packaging program awards certificate to first graduate
Mechanical engineering department home to new Department of Energy funded program
Ambitious, University-led effort explores mobility technologies
Coalition of partners launches Intelligent Mobility to develop and test solutions for safe, clean and efficient transportation in Reno-Sparks-Carson ‘Living Lab’
3 questions: Tony Berendsen is a safety star who follows the stars
Mechanical Engineering technician discusses his passion for safety in the workplace and stars in the skies
Coffee-ring phenomenon explained in new theory
College of Engineering’s Hassan Masoud leads group in new modeling approach for droplet evaporation
Dobrich named MW Scholar-Athlete of the Year
Former Nevada standout football player, Jordan Dobrich, is the first Wolf Pack student-athlete to receive honor
Nevada Scholars Signing Days celebrate 8 years
The University includes 50 National Merit Scholarship Finalists and 300 Presidential Scholars – and growing
Yiliang Liao receives prestigious early-career Powe Award
Grant will enhance research to improve durability of structural steels
2016 Foundation Professors announced
Greiner, Scott and Yan recognized at ‘Honor the Best’ ceremony
Mechanical engineering students hear inside story of Volkswagen emissions scandal
Worldwide reaction sparked by project conducted by former students and lab of University’s VPRI
Dobrich earns football’s most prestigious scholar-athlete award
Engineering student-athlete named to NFF National Scholar-Athlete Class; finalist for William V. Campbell Trophy
Team of engineering professors and students work to reduce the degradation of bridges
Under the guidance of Faramarz Gordaninejad, a new bearing system is being devised that will sense and react to suppress vibration of bridges.
NASA-funded research explores ways to beat the heat in outer space
Application of lightweight magnesium in engineering design subject of new grant
A National Science Foundation grant will fund a three-year study into the deformation behavior of magnesium alloys under repeat loading.
Engineering capstone class leads to award-winning drone technology start-up
Students to showcase design course innovations for businesses, investors
University of Nevada, Reno engineering students to present new products Friday, May 1
College of Engineering Professorship honors memory of alumnus Ralph Hoeper
University of Nevada, Reno faculty member Henry Fu receives Ralph E. Hoeper Endowed Professorship
Continuing a winning tradition, the University’s concrete canoe team wins regional qualifying event
Engineering students will head to the National Concrete Canoe Championship races this summer for the 10th time in a row
National champion concrete canoe team takes first step to defend title
Engineering students leave for Mid-Pac regional competition April 2-4
Grad schools, programs ranked among the nation’s best
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 23 graduate program rankings
Disney dream comes true for engineering students
Disney Imaginations finalists accept internships with company
College of Engineering students shine at Disney Imaginations contest finals
Team presents innovative transportation/entertainment design at Imagineering headquarters
University of Nevada, Reno students reach Disney Imaginations contest finals
College of Engineering team designs innovative entertainment transportation experience
NAASIC to spur autonomous systems development, receives $3 million in state funding
Innovation hub includes active research in robotics, drones and more, plus collaboration with industry, K-12, state agencies
New business director joins NAASIC, University’s autonomous systems innovation center
Lt. Col (ret) Warren Rapp hired to build industry collaborations, economic development
University leaders applaud Tesla gigafactory decision
Colleges contributes to economic development through workforce development, research, and industry collaboration
Flirtey flies to the US for high-tech testing and market development
Flirtey and University of Nevada, Reno sign R&D partnership
Students test fly mini-copters in inaugural UAS summer camp
First-ever camp for high school students at University addresses aerospace, aviation, UAS
Twelfth annual Engineers Day brings nearly 300 students to campus
Reno middle schools visit University for engineering workshops and demonstrations
Engineering students to showcase senior design course innovations for businesses, investors
Senior Capstone Innovation Day Friday, May 2
Assistant professor Chanwoo Park receives prestigious Science Foundation CAREER award
Award recognizes early career success, funds research
College of Engineering concrete canoe team ready to race
Team of 16 engineering students form five teams for three races in regional Mid-Pacific Conference
Grad programs ranked among the nation’s best
University of Nevada, Reno earns four graduate school, 24 graduate program rankings
University joins with NevadaNano for flying robot sensor project
New U.S. Army contract funds initial phase of development of innovative autonomous aerial system
Kam Leang featured in NBC Learn project with National Science Foundation
Mechanical engineering associate professor talks Nano Ski technology in “Science of Sports” series
New unmanned autonomous systems minor degree offered by College of Engineering in spring semester
Program to enhance economic growth, workforce development for Nevada
College of Engineering’s Henry Fu receives $400,000 NSF CAREER Award
Research will explore microorganism mobility in the body and the environment
National Science Foundation grant supports study of new cell sorting method
University of Nevada, Reno research to benefit biofuel production and other biological processes
Engineering grad students bring energy research into K-12 classrooms
Mechanical Engineering receives $1.2 million NSF grant for new science/engineering initiative
University putting the E into STEM, makes engineering a K-12 focus
Science in the K-12 Schools: Oh my…..do we have it WRONG!” lecture Nov. 8
Engineering Dean Maragakis to travel to China, South Korea with Governor Sandoval
Trade mission delegation to explore business opportunities and encourage investment in Nevada
Professor Miles Greiner receives DOE grant for nuclear technology research
$745,000 grant to fund a three-year project to research safer storage and transport of nuclear waste
University faculty win three NSHE Regents’ Awards
Recognizes current and future research and academic success at University of Nevada, Reno
Engineering students to bring energy research into K-12 classrooms
National Science Foundation $1.2 million grant for three-year program
University’s Renewable Energy Center welcomes new director
Miles Greiner was appointed Interim Director for the next academic year.
Nanotechnology meets skiing
Students see ski concepts become reality through the wonders of nanotech
Professor’s work on hydrogen muscles featured
Rover Team Heading to Mars Society Competition in Utah
Students design, build and race human-powered vehicles
Engineering professor aids in important nanotech advance
Battle Born and human-powered
Professors reach highest status with Fellow Grade
Engineers modify snowplows to combat major storms
