Articles by Natalie Bruzda

Middle Schoolers Dive into STEM with Hydroponics and High-Tech Tools
ºÚÁÏÍø, UNR Extension collaboration cultivates an early interest in science and engineering.

Building Human-Centered Solutions, One Prototype at a Time
As Engineering's Senior Design celebrates 25 years, a grad returns to guide one student team through a real-world mobility challenge.

ºÚÁÏÍø Alumna Wins Presidential Honor for Advancing Radiation Detection Technologies
Three-time engineering graduate Amber Guckes blends creative thinking with technical expertise to safeguard the nation’s nuclear stockpile.
The Interview: Chris Parker
The Engineering Advising Center director rediscovered his true calling — and now helps ºÚÁÏÍø students do the same.
Inside the Quorum Lab: Pioneering Accessible Programming Tools
By making computer programming more accessible in secondary education, ºÚÁÏÍø professor Andy Stefik hopes to make coding easier for anyone to learn.

Building Startups, Bridging Communities: Alum Nurtures Local Tech Talent
Piotr Tomasik, a computer science graduate and serial entrepreneur, is driving a local tech renaissance one internship — and startup — at a time through new ºÚÁÏÍø program.

ºÚÁÏÍø Expert: The Future of Transportation
Shashi Nambisan, director of ºÚÁÏ꿉۪s Transportation Research Center, explores sustainable solutions for a robust and efficient transportation system.

Not Running Dry: ºÚÁÏÍø Project Tackles Water Scarcity in Rural Communities
Interdisciplinary research team led by the College of Engineering explores innovation in wastewater reuse at the household level.

Sticking Around: Retention Is on the Rise in the College of Engineering — and for Good Reason
Several key initiatives have boosted student success, helping the college achieve its highest-ever freshman retention rate.