Innovation Day | College of Engineering | University of Nevada, Reno

Innovation Day is May 2, 2025!

See capstone design projects solving real-world problems from noon to 1:30 p.m. May 5 on the University campus.

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See our latest innovations on May 2!

See senior capstone design projects on May 2. K-12 visitors are welcome from 10:30 a.m. to noon, followed by public viewing from noon to 1:30 p.m. Educators who would like to bring their students to the event should fill out our Innovation Day RSVP form.

College of Engineering seniors will showcase innovations, plans and developments that solve real-world problems and/or better our lives at Innovation Day. These 100+ projects, often done in conjunction with industry partners, are the culmination of work done in senior capstone courses, which span two semesters and are required for graduation.

Explore student projects in seven disciplines: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Computer Science & Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. Projects will be displayed in the William Pennington Engineering Building (WPEB), the Harry Reid Engineering Laboratory (HREL) and the Davidson Mathematics & and Science Center (DMSC). Public parking is available at the Gateway Parking Complex and at the Brian J. Whalen Parking Complex. For information on parking fees and other parking options, see the University’s Visitor parking webpage.

Participating teams will vie for prizes in the Capstone Design Project Competition sponsored by the Nevada National Security Site. A multidisciplinary panel of engineers and community leaders will assess projects submitted for the competition on their collective impact to the field of engineering as a whole.

See photos from Innovation Day 2024

University President Brian Sandoval studies a student research poster at the 2024 Innovation Day.
A student standing before a poster speakers into a TV camera.
Engineering students talk to Innovation Day 2024 attendees.
A Computer Science & Engineering student discusses a project at Innovation Day 2024.
Students share their capstone design project at Innovation Day 2024.
Civil & Environmental Engineering students stand ready to discuss their project about sustainable shelters at Innovation Day 2024.
Innovation Day 2024 attendees take a close look at a Computer Science & Engineering project.
A student at Innovation Day 2024 explains his project.

Thank you

Nevada National Security Sites generously supports this event and the Capstone Design Project Competition. Additionally, many companies, organizations, and individuals have provided guidance for the senior capstone projects. These external advisors are crucial to the success of the students. If you are interested in Innovation Day, learn how to get involved.