Strategic initiatives

Dr. Maragakis served as dean of the College of Engineering from 2009 to 2022. During that time, he developed a systematic approach toward creating a pipeline for an advanced engineering workforce.

Developing a pipeline of engineering talent

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Training more engineers is a strategic national priority, but a field like engineering cannot do that overnight. We need to develop a pipeline of technologically advanced talent to meet Nevada's need for trained engineers.

Our vision for economic diversification and development is very much related to a well-planned, systematic outreach effort that begins with K-12 programs, continues with a commitment to the academic success of our students and includes close partnerships with industry and employers. 

K-12 outreach

Our K-12 programs focus on building a pipeline of students who arrive at the University academically prepared for and also excited about majors in engineering.

Commitment to academic success

We offer rigorous, state-of-the-art curricula and hands-on research experiences.

We offer a wide range of academic resources, from an academic bootcamp for first-year students to a dedicated engineering tutoring center. 

Learn more about our academic resources:

Industry partnerships

Our focus on economic diversification relies on close collaborations with local industries, both as employers of our students and as partners in economic development.

Learn more about our industry outreach: