Departments | College of Engineering | University of Nevada, Reno

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Chemical & Materials Engineering

Do you want to build a longer-lasting battery? Make materials that are both stronger and lighter? These innovations are made possible by chemical and materials engineers.

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Civil & Environmental Engineering

Civil and environmental engineers tackle our nation’s critical infrastructure needs, from developing systems to clean drinking water to engineering safer structures that can stand up to extreme events such as earthquakes.

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Computer Science & Engineering

From smart phones to smart homes, computer scientists and engineers are using technology to solve important societal problems, ranging from health care to renewable energy to transportation.

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Electrical & Biomedical Engineering

From cellphones to biosensors to smart grids, electrical and biomedical engineers are on the cutting edge of technology, leading innovations in communications, health care and energy.

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Mechanical Engineering

From automobiles, airplanes and space shuttles to robots, artificial limbs and biochips – all moving and transforming our future.

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.