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College Of Engineering Senior Design Competition Fall 2007, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
College Of Engineering Senior Design Competition Fall 2007, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Fred and Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition Projects
Part of every UNLV engineering student’s academic experience, the senior design project stimulates engineering innovation and entrepreneurship. Each student in their senior year chooses, plans, designs, and prototypes a product in this required element of the curriculum. A capstone to the student’s educational career, the senior design project encourages the student to use everything learned in the engineering program to create a practical, real world solution to an engineering challenge.
The senior design competition helps to focus the senior students in increasing the quality and potential for commercial application for their design projects. Judges from local industry evaluate the projects …
An Analysis Of The Environmental Content Of Las Vegas Strip Hotels, Andrew M. Levey
An Analysis Of The Environmental Content Of Las Vegas Strip Hotels, Andrew M. Levey
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This study examines the environmental content of hotel properties websites. The central question of this study is whether Las Vegas Strip properties have gone green, or plan to go green. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to examine the frequency of the environmental content of twenty-three Las Vegas Strip hotels’ websites as well as five upcoming hotel projects and one hotel expansion project on the Strip. The twenty-eight hotels are all located along Las Vegas Boulevard, also known as the Strip. All properties examined have over two thousand rooms each. The goal is to determine how prevalent and important …
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Key Points, Ron Smith
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Key Points, Ron Smith
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
General summary of key points raised at the conference
Concurrent Panel Session 2: Service Learning: Linking Students And Community, Daniel Mclean, Jane Pike, Seth Pollack, Fran Smith, Jean Whitney, Cheri Young
Concurrent Panel Session 2: Service Learning: Linking Students And Community, Daniel Mclean, Jane Pike, Seth Pollack, Fran Smith, Jean Whitney, Cheri Young
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: Peg Rees, UNLV Public Lands Institute Scribe: Melanie Taylor, UNLV Department of Criminal Justice Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 4 pages
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Sustainability In Community Development And Architecture In Las Vegas, Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez, Craig Galati, Mary Kay Peck, Jeff Roberts, Suzanne Sanders, Richard Serfas
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Sustainability In Community Development And Architecture In Las Vegas, Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez, Craig Galati, Mary Kay Peck, Jeff Roberts, Suzanne Sanders, Richard Serfas
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: David Frommer, AIA, UNLV Planning & Construction Scribe: Michael Spurr, UNLV Department of History Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 5 pages
Concurrent Panel Session 2: Challenges Facing Our Youth And Aged Populations, Michele Clark, Claudia Collins, Chris Kearney, Ed Jost, Larry Mason, Carla Sloan, William Sullivan
Concurrent Panel Session 2: Challenges Facing Our Youth And Aged Populations, Michele Clark, Claudia Collins, Chris Kearney, Ed Jost, Larry Mason, Carla Sloan, William Sullivan
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Ann McDonough, UNLV Gerontology Program Scribe: Lisa Gioia-Acres, UNLV Department of History Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 4 pages
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Challenges Of Economic Growth & Diversification & Labor Preparation In Las Vegas, Maggie Arias-Petrel, Cedric Crear, Somer Hollingsworth, Mike Majewski, John Restrepo, Mary Riddel, Keith Schwer, Dina Titus
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Challenges Of Economic Growth & Diversification & Labor Preparation In Las Vegas, Maggie Arias-Petrel, Cedric Crear, Somer Hollingsworth, Mike Majewski, John Restrepo, Mary Riddel, Keith Schwer, Dina Titus
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Mel Jameson, UNLV College of Business Scribe: Angela Moor, UNLV Department of History Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 6 pages
Concurrent Panel Session 2: Health Challenges Facing Las Vegas, Carlos Brandenburg, Shawn Gerstenberger, Zaven Khachaturian, John Mcdonald, Dennis Pirages, Thom Reilly, Kathy Silver, Bonnie Sorenson, Carolyn B. Yucha, Maurizio Trevisan
Concurrent Panel Session 2: Health Challenges Facing Las Vegas, Carlos Brandenburg, Shawn Gerstenberger, Zaven Khachaturian, John Mcdonald, Dennis Pirages, Thom Reilly, Kathy Silver, Bonnie Sorenson, Carolyn B. Yucha, Maurizio Trevisan
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: Marcia Turner, NSHE Health Science System Scribe: Candace Griffith, UNLV Department of Sociology Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 8 pages
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Environmental Sustainability And Las Vegas, Dale A. Devitt, David E. James, Patricia Mulroy, Alan O'Neill, Thomas C. Piechota, Doug Selby, Krystyna Anne Stave, Michael Yackira, Bruce Turner
Concurrent Panel Session 1: Environmental Sustainability And Las Vegas, Dale A. Devitt, David E. James, Patricia Mulroy, Alan O'Neill, Thomas C. Piechota, Doug Selby, Krystyna Anne Stave, Michael Yackira, Bruce Turner
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Stan Smith, UNLV School of Life Sciences Scribe: Crystal Jackson, UNLV Department of Sociology Conference white paper & Full summary of panel session, 6 pages
Engaging The Community: The Metropolitan University, Jonathan Fink
Engaging The Community: The Metropolitan University, Jonathan Fink
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
31 PowerPoint slides Abstract: -Phoenix late entry in global, high-tech competition -ASU assists Metro Phoenix with all aspects of sustainability -University provides expertise, ideas, tools, workforce -Global Institute of Sustainability aligns ASU & regional needs -Decision Theater: Policy-making plus technology -Lessons should be relevant to Las Vegas and UNLV
Las Vegas X 3 @ 2030-Part 1 & 2, Arthur Chris Nelson
Las Vegas X 3 @ 2030-Part 1 & 2, Arthur Chris Nelson
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Part 1, 12 PowerPoint slides
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Schedule
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Schedule
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Emcee: Dr. Ron Smith, UNLV Interim Vice President for Research & Graduate Dean
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Photos
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Photos
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
7 pages
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Moderators & Panelists Biographies
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Moderators & Panelists Biographies
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Moderators & Panelists biographies
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Cover Artwork, James B. Pink
Shaping The Future Of Southern Nevada Conference Cover Artwork, James B. Pink
Shaping the Future of Southern Nevada: Economic, Environmental, and Social Sustainability
Artwork Credit: Blue Moon, Acrylic Painting, 4' x 5' by
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Covering July 6 – Oct. 5, 2007, Margaret N. Rees
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Covering July 6 – Oct. 5, 2007, Margaret N. Rees
Anti-littering Programs
• Don’t Trash Nevada website traffic remains strong despite no separate marketing.
• Project Manager Douglas Joslin has been assisting the IVP team due to the resignation of Donna Grady.
• A new ad created in cooperation with Republic Services of Southern Nevada appeared in five different View newspapers in July.
• The messaging campaign year two plan is in development and will be ready in November.
• Forty-three people took the anti-litter pledge this quarter, bringing the total number of pledges to 431.
• Planning for the Don’t Trash Nevada exhibit at the Las Vegas Natural History Museum continued …
Land Cover Types Of The Las Vegas Wash, Nevada, Seth A. Shanahan, Dave Silverman, Art Ehrenberg
Land Cover Types Of The Las Vegas Wash, Nevada, Seth A. Shanahan, Dave Silverman, Art Ehrenberg
Publications (WR)
Vegetation type, extent, continuity, and structure are some of the most important factors that determine wildlife diversity and distribution. Other contributing factors that shape wildlife communities include disturbance, competition, climate, and water availability. Because vegetation communities in the southwestern U.S. gradate sharply along zones of soil moisture, wildlife are often restricted to specific vegetation types. Along the Las Vegas Wash (Wash), Nevada, more than 250 wildlife species have been documented to occur in distinct wetland, riparian, and upland vegetation types. Recent studies have investigated the diversity and distribution of amphibians, birds, fishes, mammals, and reptiles (Shanahan 2005, 2005a, Van Dooremolen …
Roundtable Discussion: Southern Nevada’S Future In Renewable And Sustainable Energy, Oliver Hemmers
Roundtable Discussion: Southern Nevada’S Future In Renewable And Sustainable Energy, Oliver Hemmers
UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium
This inaugural event is dedicated to showcasing the renewable/sustainable energy projects of UNLV faculty, staff, students, and collaborators, as well as other external projects underway statewide and nationally. The development and utilization of new technologies to protect the environment, achieve energy independence, and strengthen the economy will be explored. Speakers and poster-session presenters will provide further insight to many ongoing projects and innovative research ideas.
Organized by UNLV’s Office of Strategic Energy Programs, the event offers participants the opportunity to learn about energy projects and will encourage networking and collaboration. This symposium is intended for researchers, educators, students, policy makers, …
Renewable Energy - The Future Is Now, Thomas Fair
Renewable Energy - The Future Is Now, Thomas Fair
UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium
This inaugural event is dedicated to showcasing the renewable/sustainable energy projects of UNLV faculty, staff, students, and collaborators, as well as other external projects underway statewide and nationally. The development and utilization of new technologies to protect the environment, achieve energy independence, and strengthen the economy will be explored. Speakers and poster-session presenters will provide further insight to many ongoing projects and innovative research ideas.
Organized by UNLV’s Office of Strategic Energy Programs, the event offers participants the opportunity to learn about energy projects and will encourage networking and collaboration. This symposium is intended for researchers, educators, students, policy makers, …
2007 Symposium Schedule, University Of Nevada Las Vegas
2007 Symposium Schedule, University Of Nevada Las Vegas
UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium
This inaugural event is dedicated to showcasing the renewable/sustainable energy projects of UNLV faculty, staff, students, and collaborators, as well as other external projects underway statewide and nationally. The development and utilization of new technologies to protect the environment, achieve energy independence, and strengthen the economy will be explored. Speakers and poster-session presenters will provide further insight to many ongoing projects and innovative research ideas.
Organized by UNLV’s Office of Strategic Energy Programs, the event offers participants the opportunity to learn about energy projects and will encourage networking and collaboration. This symposium is intended for researchers, educators, students, policy makers, …
Photos From The 2007 Symposium, University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Photos From The 2007 Symposium, University Of Nevada Las Vegas
UNLV Renewable Energy Symposium
This inaugural event is dedicated to showcasing the renewable/sustainable energy projects of UNLV faculty, staff, students, and collaborators, as well as other external projects underway statewide and nationally. The development and utilization of new technologies to protect the environment, achieve energy independence, and strengthen the economy will be explored. Speakers and poster-session presenters will provide further insight to many ongoing projects and innovative research ideas. Organized by UNLV’s Office of Strategic Energy Programs, the event offers participants the opportunity to learn about energy projects and will encourage networking and collaboration. This symposium is intended for researchers, educators, students, policy makers, …
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending July 05, 2007, Margaret N. Rees
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending July 05, 2007, Margaret N. Rees
Anti-littering Programs
• Don’t Trash Nevada website traffic remains strong despite no separate marketing.
• Project Manager Douglas Joslin attended a by-invitation-only presentation for environmental groups on May 17, 2007 to discuss marketing opportunities with BTDT Enterprises, Inc.
• Mr. Joslin is working with the Clark County School District on elementary educational programs.
• The Anti-Litter Team has started work on a GIS database for littering and dumping data with the GIS Team. The two Teams met twice this quarter to discuss strategy.
• Republic Services’ sponsored Don’t Trash Nevada advertisements, which have begun to run in local newspapers.
• More than …
Unlv Magazine, Gian Galassi, Vicki Smith, Erin O'Donnell, Lisa Shawcroft, Angela Sablan, Maria Phelan, Beth English, Eric Leake
Unlv Magazine, Gian Galassi, Vicki Smith, Erin O'Donnell, Lisa Shawcroft, Angela Sablan, Maria Phelan, Beth English, Eric Leake
UNLV Magazine
No abstract provided.
College Of Engineering Senior Design Competition Spring 2007, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
College Of Engineering Senior Design Competition Spring 2007, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas
Fred and Harriet Cox Senior Design Competition Projects
Part of every UNLV engineering student’s academic experience, the senior design project stimulates engineering innovation and entrepreneurship. Each student in their senior year chooses, plans, designs, and prototypes a product in this required element of the curriculum. A capstone to the student’s educational career, the senior design project encourages the student to use everything learned in the engineering program to create a practical, real world solution to an engineering challenge.
The senior design competition helps to focus the senior students in increasing the quality and potential for commercial application for their design projects. Judges from local industry evaluate the projects …
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending April 05, 2007, Margaret N. Rees
Take Pride In America In Southern Nevada: Quarterly Progress Report, Period Ending April 05, 2007, Margaret N. Rees
Anti-littering Programs
• Don’t Trash Nevada website traffic increased by 144% over the previous quarter.
• Project Manager Douglas Joslin made a presentation about the Take Pride in America in Southern Nevada program to the Executive Committee on February 7, 2007.
• 20 Don’t Trash Nevada advertisements ran during February and March.
• A billboard has been in place on US95 and Russell Road throughout this quarter.
• Don’t Trash Nevada purchased radio spots on Metro Networks in February and March.
• 137 people have taken the on-line anti-litter and dumping pledge.
• The anti-litter team received a $10,000 dollar donation from …
Colorado College State Of The Rockies Report Card, Walter E. Hecox, Matthew K. Reuer, Christopher B. Jackson
Colorado College State Of The Rockies Report Card, Walter E. Hecox, Matthew K. Reuer, Christopher B. Jackson
Publications (SD)
No abstract provided.
Hotel Energy Use Contributes To Global Warming, Christine Faja
Hotel Energy Use Contributes To Global Warming, Christine Faja
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
Before learning about the consequences of global warming and the efforts hotels are making to reverse the effects, it is important to get a better understanding of what exactly is the phenomenon that scientists call global warming. According to the EPA (2006), the earth’s climate has changed several times since the beginning of Earth’s existence. The earth is hotter than ever. NASA has reported that the earth’s average surface temperature has risen from 1.2 degrees to 1.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1900. They also found that the warmest years have occurred within the last 15 years, with 1998 and 2005 being …
Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Shane Bevell, David Ashley, Lori Bachand, Grace Russell, Mamie Peers
Inside Unlv, Diane Russell, Shane Bevell, David Ashley, Lori Bachand, Grace Russell, Mamie Peers
Inside UNLV
No abstract provided.
Urban Sustainability Through Green Building, Andrea Anzalone, Virginia Sawyer, Robert Woolsey
Urban Sustainability Through Green Building, Andrea Anzalone, Virginia Sawyer, Robert Woolsey
UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones
This analysis is presented on urban sustainability through the use of "green building" in the City of Las Vegas, Nevada. This paper discusses the current practices used by the City of Las Vegas and compares them to the top 5 sustainable cities throughout the United States (as identified by the U.S. Green Building Council). Through comparison of nationwide initiatives and policies, this paper outlines recommendations the City of Las Vegas can adopt to increase their position as one of the leading sustainable cities.
Sustainable Las Vegas 2007, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Sustainable Las Vegas 2007, City Of Las Vegas, Nevada
Publications (SD)
This publication is dedicated to the citizens of Las Vegas, to the 3,000 men and women
who serve them at the city of Las Vegas and to future generations who will make Las
Vegas their home. Together we are working to create a world-class city of today, as well as
continuing to maintain that lofty status well into the future. It is this essence of promoting
our greatness into the years ahead that is at the heart of a concept known as sustainability.
Throughout this publication we have listed what the city is doing to make sure all will be …