College of Engineering

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Engineering degree programs

The College of Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in nine different engineering disciplines.

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Interdisciplinary minors

Complement your major with industry-oriented skills by adding a minor.

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Bachelor's degrees

Our engineering majors offer broad-based education in nine engineering disciplines.

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Graduate degrees

Research and industry-oriented master's and Ph.D. programs offer more specialized skills.

Degrees & Programs

Events calendar

Apr 20

Leadership seminar: Someone has to step up -- it may as well be me at Earthquake Engineering Laboratory (EEL) 11:00 AM Lectures & Seminars

Apr 21

UV light in disinfection and oxidation of water sources at Earthquake Engineering Laboratory (EEL) 10:30 AM Lectures & Seminars

Apr 23

Dissertation Defense - Sara Davis at Davidson Mathematics & Science Center (DMSC) 01:20 PM Lectures & Seminars

May 01

Innovation Day at William N. Pennington Engineering Building (WPEB) 12:00 PM Observances & Celebrations

See the Engineering events page

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Introducing kids to engineering

We offer a range of K-12 programs that make engineering accessible to Nevada's youth.

Learn more about our K-12 programs

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Training Nevada's high-tech workforce

College of Engineering graduates are some of the brightest students in Nevada, and they're ready to work for you.

Learn how to hire our students

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Conducting cutting-edge research

We are committed to research and innovation that addresses local and national needs and improves the economy.

Learn more about our research

Engineering news

Astronauts to test equipment created by Nevada Engineering professor April 22 and 23

Astronauts will use a virtual reality vision test designed to study Spaceflight Associated Neuroocular Syndrome aboard the International Space Station

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Record-setting glider pilot inspires future aviators at Pathways to Aviation event April 7

Gordon Boettger discussed his recent 1,112-mile glider flight from Minden, Nevada, to Dodge City, Kansas

Retana, smiling in his NASA uniform, during an Artemis launch event.

Ask a NASA engineer: How does NASA protect astronauts from fires in space?

Mechanical engineering graduate Manuel Retana explains how he’s helping keep astronauts safe on Artemis II

More engineering news

The William N. Pennington Engineering Building

Opened in 2020, the William Pennington Engineering Building facilitates innovation in all five College of Engineering departments.

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Are you ready to make a world of difference?

Join the College of Engineering students, faculty and alumni who are developing the ideas, techniques and technologies that change the world.

Learn more today!