News: Department of Mechanical Engineering

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The creations of Paul Oh, technologist and visionary, are in the vanguard of a robotics revolution.

Kwang Kim in research lab
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó engineering professors team with researchers from Korea, Japan as part of grant-funded National Science Foundation international research program.

Metal Rebel behind the wheel of Local Motors' 3D-printed LOCO vehicle
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Automotive education partnership will help drive the next generation of vehicle technology.

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Amputation is a serious threat to people with diabetes. A team of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó faculty researchers, entrepreneurial students, and economic development experts is working to bring a better way to prevent the problem to market soon.

Kwang Jim Kim in research lab
Campus News |

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

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

Four-year-old Hailey Dawson shows off mechanical hand
Business and Community |

4-year-old Hailey Dawson can now practice her pitching and batting thanks to a team of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó engineers and affordable 3-D printing technology.

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New supercomputer adds a jolt to 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó research programs. Find out more about some of the projects that will be tapping into the system's processing power.
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51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó research, a new FAA designation, and state economic development efforts offer clear skies for Nevada’s growing drone industry.

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More than 3,000 Students Eligible to Participate; connect with the event on Twitter at #51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´óGrad.
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The Harry Reid Silver State Research Award honors the best of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøÍòÄÜ¿Æ´ó’s faculty researchers.

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Campus News |

Nine students, including a mother of two who after years of working as a dental hygienist received her dental degree and became class valedictorian, are being honored as spring 2012 Outstanding Graduates.