University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering

Researchers from the Nebraska School of Computing and Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) are collaborating to enhance non-motorist safety at highway-rail grade crossings (HRGCs) under a $10 million USDOT grant.
https://engineering.unl.edu/news/240821/soc/matc_rail_crossing/

Welcome back, students! We've missed your smiling faces and can't wait to dive into another awesome year of learning and growth together. Get ready for new friendships, exciting adventures, and endless opportunities.

As data centers and electric vehicles expand, especially in Nebraska, they demand significantly more electricity, challenging America's power grids. With a $500,000, two-year grant from the Department of Energy, Nebraska Engineering researcher Jun Wang is addressing this by developing a new power module. His innovation offers 30 times faster switching frequency and five times higher power density, greatly enhancing grid resilience.

ARPA-E award helps Wang develop 'disruptive' semiconductor technology | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln As data centers and electric vehicles (EVs) become more commonplace, particularly in Nebraska, they pose an increasing challenge to America’s power grids to deliver significantly more electricity than ever before. With the support of a $500,000, two-year grant from the Department of Energy, Nebras...

Nebraska Engineering professor and Virtual Incision co-founder Shane Farritor watches as Dr. Michael Jobst, a colorectal surgery specialist in Lincoln, makes the first surgical robotic cut on the International Space Station. Using controls at the Virtual Incision offices in Lincoln, surgeons cut rubber bands — mimicking surgery inside a payload box on the Space Station.

Surgical robot passes space test with flying colors | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln In a test that featured half a dozen surgeons from across the United States, a miniature robot created at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln successfully completed a surgical simulation aboard the International Space Station. Six surgeons took turns guiding the robot using hand and foot controls f...

Dr. Lily Wang, who runs the acoustics program in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction and is the former president of the Acoustical Society of America, was featured in a June 2 Washington Post article exploring noise levels in restaurants.

Durham School's Wang explains the toll of restaurant noise in Washington Post | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Lily Wang, who runs the acoustics program in the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction and is the former president of the Acoustical Society of America, was featured in a June 2 Washington Post article exploring noise levels in restaurants.

Check out this great feature on Dr. Andrew Harms, Assistant Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering, highlighted on the NSRI website. Dr. Harms' research contributes in the NSRI focus area of strategic deterrence and nuclear programs, specifically, joint electromagnetic spectrum operations.

NSRIFellow Feature Dr Andrew Harms Dr. Andrew Harms, assistant professor in electrical and computer engineering, in his lab at the University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska.

A new technique employed in a Nebraska Engineering laboratory has allowed a team of researchers from two universities to gain a greater understanding of how plant cells respond to environmental changes to control the flow of gases and water v***r.

New technique helps researchers learn how plant cells respond to environmental changes | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Twenty-six College of Engineering students are among the 114 University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate students who were awarded stipends to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.

26 Nebraska Engineering undergraduate students receive UCARE summer research stipends | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Twenty-six College of Engineering students are among the 114 University of Nebraska–Lincoln undergraduate students who were awarded stipends to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer. Nebraska’s Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experiences Program (UCARE) support...

Tune in for the 6th Bridging Transportation Researchers (BTR) online conference beginning TOMORROW!!

Completely FREE and ONLINE, the program spans August 7 & 8 and includes sessions for the Eastern and Western Hemispheres.

Program and Zoom links can be found at https://bridgingtransport.org/conference-program-2024/

College of Engineering Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering

New results from a crash test using an electric 2022 Rivian R1T pickup truck raise more questions whether significant upgrades are needed to prepare the nation’s highways for rapidly increasing numbers of electric vehicles. Read more here:

Nebraska tests suggest U.S. highways not ready for widespread EV use | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln New results from a crash test using an electric 2022 Rivian R1T pickup truck raise more questions whether significant upgrades are needed to prepare the nation’s highways for rapidly increasing numbers of electric vehicles. The July 1 test was the fourth electric vehicle crash test conducted by th...

Ndamukong Suh, a Construction Management alumnus, has been named ESPN's #1 college football player of the 21st century!

Ranking the top 25 college football players since 2000 Honey Badger, Heisman winners and vintage stars from The U. Who are the best college football players of the millennium?

Nicole Iverson, associate professor of biological systems engineering, and students Katie Mowat and Carley Conover were among 15 honorees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual Women of Courage, Character and Commitment Celebration.

Iverson, Mowat, Conover honored at Women of Courage, Character and Commitment Celebration | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Nicole Iverson, associate professor of biological systems engineering, and students Katie Mowat and Carley Conover were among 15 honorees at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's annual Women of Courage, Character and Commitment Celebration on March 20. Presented by the Gender and Sexuality Center, t...

Luke Farritor, a senior at Nebraska, superimposed with Greek text from a nearly 2,000-year-old scroll that he spent much of the past year working to decipher.

Farritor named co-winner of $700,000 prize for ID’ing scroll passages | Nebraska Today *“It is the privilege of a lifetime to be a small part of this.”* —**Luke Farritor**, senior in the Raikes School

Carrick Detweiler, Susan J. Rosowski Professor in the School of Computing, has been chosen to receive the 2024 NU President's Excellence Award.

Detweiler to receive President's Excellence Award, NU's top faculty honor | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Innovative research has earned Carrick Detweiler, Susan J. Rosowski Professor in the School of Computing, the President's Excellence Award, the University of Nebraska system's most prestigious faculty honor.

A few more memories from last year! From Rock the Block to Senior Design Showcase last year was one for the books.

A research team led by Nebraska scientists has built the largest-ever metabolic model of corn to study how temperature stress affects the plant and how a certain fungus can help alleviate the problem.

Nebraska engineers using metabolic model to study temperature stress on corn | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Introducing "Heart to Heart," a brand-new podcast hosted by Dr. Jeffrey P. Gold, President of the University of Nebraska system, featuring the brilliant Shane Farritor, Professor of Engineering!

Dive into insightful conversations that shine a light on great minds and great hearts. Don't miss out on this heartfelt journey with two remarkable leaders!

Check out the podcast now and be inspired!

Heart to Heart, Episode 1: Shane Farritor, “Robotic Surgery In Space” In this episode, Dr. Gold visits with special guest Dr. Shane Farritor—an engineer, an innovator and an entrepreneur. Shane has received significant funding from NASA and the Army to do research on ro

Grace Panther, assistant professor of engineering education, has earned a five-year, $650,000 NSF Early Career Development Program grant to develop engineering pedagogy — methods of teaching — where strong visuo-spatial skills are less central to success.

Panther earns CAREER Award to improve engineering education | Announce | University of Nebraska-Lincoln Grace Panther, assistant professor of engineering education. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing) Grace Panther, assistant professor of engineering education, has earned a five-year, $650,000 NSF Early Career Development Program grant to develop engineering pedagogy — methods ...

On Monday, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) hosted NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy for a roundtable discussion on electric vehicle safety and infrastructure impact, followed by a crash test demonstration at the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility.

This event highlights the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's leading research on EV safety implications for our roadways. Collaboration among academic institutions, government agencies, and industry partners is crucial in addressing these challenges.

Fischer Hosts NTSB Chair Homendy in Lincoln for EV Roundtable and Crash Test Demonstration “I want to thank Chair Homendy for accepting my invitation to visit Nebraska and learn more about the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s groundbreaking research on electric vehicles. I look forward to working with her as we address the public safety concerns associated with EVs,” said Senator Fi...

Thrilled to share that our incredible faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students showcased their talent and hard work at the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) conference! From insightful workshops and thought-provoking presentations to innovative posters and impactful papers, our team made a mark and contributed to the vibrant discourse in engineering education. Kudos to everyone involved for their dedication and brilliance!

Only in Nebraska features Kiewit Hall | Newsroom | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Kiewit Hall, a six-story, privately funded building that opened for the spring semester on Jan. 22, is featured on the University of Nebraska Foundation’s Only in Nebraska website. Click through to learn more.

“As a college student in Engineering, I am so grateful I have the opportunity to gain real-world experience. But being able to work and travel to another continent was a million times more thrilling.” Civil Engineering student Ashley Hernandez-Najera had the opportunity this summer to travel to Zambia with the Engineers Without Borders program.

“Our Engineers Without Borders team spends a lot of time designing and preparing for these projects, so traveling helped combine all the joy and hard work this club goes through. When speaking with community members, I could see their eyes brighten as we showed them our designs. The thank you’s and welcoming smiles made it all worthwhile and are moments I will cherished forever.”

Engineers Without Borders is a is an international non-profit organization that aims to build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities globally to meet their basic human needs and equip leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. The organization supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of environmentally sustainable, equitable, and economic engineering projects.

“My team in Nebraska, the members of EWB and the community in Zambia are all working together to accomplish some amazing goals, and I can’t wait to see our ideas come life!”

Congratulations to all the students who made the Spring 2024 Dean's List! Your hard work and dedication have paid off.

6,600-plus Huskers named to spring Deans' List | Newsroom | University of Nebraska–Lincoln 4 days ago · 442 min read 6,600-plus Huskers named to spring Deans’ List by Sean Hagewood | University Communication and Marketing Craig Chandler | University Communication and Marketing Students sit in a study area in Kiewit Hall on Jan. 22 — the first day of classes in the new engineering bu...

6,600-plus Huskers named to spring Deans' List More than 6,600 Husker students have been named to the Deans’ List for the spring semester of the 2023-24 academic year.

“As a college student in Engineering, I am so grateful I have the opportunity to gain real-world experience. But being able to work and travel to another continent was a million times more thrilling.”

Civil Engineering student Ashley Hernandez-Najera had the opportunity this summer to travel to Zambia with the Engineers Without Borders program.

“Our Engineers Without Boarders team spends a lot of time designing and preparing for these projects, so traveling helped combine all the joy and hard work this club goes through. When speaking with community members, I could see their eyes brighten as we showed them our designs. The thank you’s and welcoming smiles made it all worthwhile and are moments I will cherished forever.”

Engineers Without Boarders is a is an international non-profit organization that aims to build a better world through engineering projects that empower communities globally to meet their basic human needs and equip leaders to solve the world’s most pressing challenges. The organization supports community-driven development programs worldwide through the design and implementation of environmentally sustainable, equitable, and economic engineering projects.

“My team in Nebraska, the members of EWB and the community in Zambia are all working together to accomplish some amazing goals, and I can’t wait to see our ideas come life!”

Alumni Spotlight : Tyler Wortman came to Nebraska as a Husker Football walk-on, got hands-on experience in Shane Farritor’s lab on campus and graduated with a BS and an MS in mechanical engineering.

Now, with an MIT doctorate in hand, he’s designing and building pharmacy fulfillment centers for Amazon.

Nebraska Engineering experience builds successful foundation for alum Wortman | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln Tyler Wortman came to Nebraska as a Husker Football walk-on, got hands-on experience in Shane Farritor’s lab on campus and graduated with a BS and an MS in mechanical engineering. Now, with an MIT doctorate in hand, he’s designing and building pharmacy fulfillment centers for Amazon. The Nebrask...

Student Success: When a rocket nicknamed “Cargo Dragon” blasted off from Florida on Thursday afternoon, March 21, it was the beginning of NASA’s 30th commercial resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS).

Among the 30 tons of cargo aboard Cargo Dragon was a tiny, special payload – the first CubeSat satellite built by a Nebraska team and then launched into space.

NASA Space X resupply rocket launches Nebraska CubeSat into outer space | College of Engineering | University of Nebraska–Lincoln UPDATE: At 1:05 p.m. CDT on Thursday, April 18, the CubeSat satellite built by Nebraska's Big Red Satellite (BRS) team was deployed from the International Space Station. The Nebraska satellite tested the performance in outer space of perovskite solar cells from The National Renewable Energy Laborato...

We love having the chance to showcase our students successes! Check out this recap of the Spring 2024 Capstone presentations at Scott Campus. 👏

Capstone II Spring 2024 - Short Version Learn about the research students on Scott Campus did in the spring semester 2024. Short version.

Student Success: Chemical Engineering doctoral students Karen Acurio and Alyssa Grube are among 25 women graduate students and postdocs working in energy fields who have been selected to participate in the Epistimi-ACG-LUCE Summer Leadership Workshop for Women in Energy for a week in July in Athens, Greece.

https://engineering.unl.edu/news/240404/epistimi_greece/