http://www.engineering.unl.edu/ Nebraska Engineering | University of Nebraska-Lincoln en-us Wed, 10 Oct 2007 08:00:00 CST Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 CST Dreamweaver dsockrider3@unl.edu (David Sockrider) dsockrider3@unl.edu (David Sockrider) http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-20-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-20-09.shtml Rep. Jeff Fortenberry, R-Neb., toured UNL's Zero Net Energy Test House with representatives of The Durham School and The Peter Kiewit Institute. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-06-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-06-09.shtml One hundred guests gathered for a celebration of the college's first 100 years, and a look ahead. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-05-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-05-09.shtml The proclamation cites Nebraska Engineering's contributions to economic development and quality of life for the state and beyond. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-04-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines11-04-09.shtml A welcome center and a wall of honor are named for Ken Jones and Bob Brightfelt, respectively. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-29-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-29-09.shtml The fourth annual Career Fair and a "Kiewit Experience" connect students with jobs. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-20-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-20-09.shtml Eleven of China's top science professors met with dozens of UNL faculty and guest speakers from around the United States to discuss "Frontiers of Manufacturing Science and Engineering." Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-19-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-19-09.shtml ARRA funding allows NTC to help in retrofitting of nearly 200 commercial vehicles, for added jobs and cleaner air. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-01-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines10-01-09.shtml Engineering athletes. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-25-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-25-09.shtml CHME's Dr. Ravi Saraf and team will develop bio-nano hybrid systems using chemical reaction in living cells. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-24-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-24-09.shtml Dr. Jonathan Shi, department chair for Construction Management in UNL's Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, leads the five-year project. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 08:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-16-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-16-09.shtml Dr. Anu Subramanian, associate professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, has earned a National Institute of Health grant for Design and Evaluation of Ultrasound Stimulation Aided Bioreactor Configurations. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 11:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-14-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-14-09.shtml UNL gathers 150 faculty, industry and government experts to focus on Net Zero Green Buildings, a specialty of The Durham School Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-11-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines09-11-09.shtml Selected representatives from China's prestigious Zhejiang University connect with UNL research and enjoy Nebraska Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:01:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines08-19-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines08-19-09.shtml Terry Bundy, B.S. EE '71 and M.S. EE '73, died August 16 at age 60 of cancer. Bundy worked for 37 years at Lincoln Electric System (LES). Wed, 19 Aug 2009 16:30:00 CST http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2009/08/03/NASA+awards+grants+to+2+UNL+faculty http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2009/08/03/NASA+awards+grants+to+2+UNL+faculty Research with these grants focuses on RFID for supply tracking in space, and robotic surgical tools for long missions. Wed, 5 Aug 2009 10:55:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines07-10-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines07-10-09.shtml Thaddeus Bode, graduate student in UNL's Durham School, was chosen by the Professional Engineers in Construction (PEC) for the 2009 Hightower Fellowship. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines07-02-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines07-02-09.shtml UNL senior mechanical engineering major Andrew Kelley, of Lincoln, is a NASA intern and was named to NASA's first-ever group of student ambassadors. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-26-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-26-09.shtml Five graduates of the UNL College of Engineering received Graduate Research Fellowships in 2009 from the National Science Foundation. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-24-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-24-09.shtml Ece Erdogmus, assistant professor of architectural engineering with UNL's Durham School, has developed a database of sustainable fiber reinforced mortar options for masonry rehabilitations. This work was funded by the National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), part of the National Park Service (NPS). Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-23-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-23-09.shtml Nebraska Engineering leaders have coordinated an international gathering of experts for a Power Electronics and Machines in Wind Applications (PEMWA) Conference in Lincoln. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-18-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-18-09.shtml Yuris Dzenis, R. Vernon McBroom Professor of Engineering Mechanics at UNL, is on a research team that will receive $7.5 million from the U.S. Army Research Office to create stronger, tougher fibers for improved defense materials such as flexible armor. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-15-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-15-09.shtml Susan Hallbeck, professor with the Department of Industrial and Management Systems Engineering, will help oversee a Veterans Administration regional Engineering Resource Center in Omaha. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 14:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-05-09-2.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-05-09-2.shtml Clarence Waters, associate professor and director of the architectural engineering program, was one of two Fellows named in 2009 by the Architectural Engineering Institute. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:43:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-05-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-05-09.shtml James West is well-known for his 1960s work pioneering electret microphones, the kind most widely used today. More recently the research professor with Johns Hopkins University in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering has specialized in electro, physical, and architectural acoustics. Fri, 5 Jun 2009 10:15:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-01-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines06-01-09.shtml Seniors in The Durham School's AE 8090 course get real-world interaction by working with Omaha's architectural engineering firms. Mon, 1 Jun 2009 16:55:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-26-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-26-09.shtml Mechanical engineering associate professor George Schade died on May 22. Wed, 27 May 2009 09:55:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-14-09-3.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-14-09-3.shtml The University of Nebraska Alumni Association announced its spring 2009 slate of annual award recipients, with several College of Engineering graduates earning recognition. Thu, 14 May 2009 11:26:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-14-09-2.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-14-09-2.shtml Wei Qiao, assistant professor of electrical engineering, was awarded a grant of $5,100 from the National Science Foundation in support of the first IEEE Symposium on Power Electronics and Machines in Wind Applications (PEMWA 2009): June 24-26 in Lincoln. Thu, 14 May 2009 11:25:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-14-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-14-09.shtml Terrance FosterTerry Foster, program chair and professor with Construction Systems Engineering, was presented with the 2009 American Institute of Constructors (AIC) W. A. Klinger Construction Educator Award. Thu, 14 May 2009 11:24:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-11-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-11-09.shtml The UNL College of Engineering's Study Abroad trip to Greece was worth the wait. Originally scheduled for winter break, to depart Nebraska in late December 2008, the two-week trip was postponed to Spring Break 2009 in March due to political protests in Athens that caused safety concerns. Mon, 11 May 2009 09:55:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-11-09-FuturePlans.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-11-09-FuturePlans.shtml The UNL College of Engineering's graduating seniors note their next steps, and returning students list summer experiences. Mon, 11 May 2009 23:59:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-04-09-2.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-04-09-2.shtml Several UNL College of Engineering faculty received tenure or promotions in 2008-09. Promoted to associate professor and tenure were: Mon, 04 May 2009 11:35:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-04-09-3.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines05-04-09-3.shtml As the school year ends, many awards honor the achievements of Nebraska Engineering students and faculty. Spring 2009 accolades include: Mon, 04 May 2009 11:34:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-30-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-30-09.shtml E-Week 2009 celebrated 96 years at the UNL College of Engineering with a focus on fun and the future. Thu, 30 Apr 2009 15:45:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-20-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-20-09.shtml Think of the brainpower concentrated in several aisles of engineering student projects at UNL's Research Fair, with poster sessions filling the City Campus Union's ballrooms on two days. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:31:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-20-09-2.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-20-09-2.shtml Middle school students swarmed UNL's East Campus for the annual Discover Engineering Days in April. They rode a hovercraft and built their own mini-hovercrafts. They also constructed bridges from newspapers, and explored processes to help make cleaner water. Mon, 20 Apr 2009 12:31:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/current-students/microgravity/teamfastblog.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/current-students/microgravity/teamfastblog.shtml Two UNL teams with Microgravity University conducted research projects at 35,000 feet. View blogs about their flight experiences at Ellington Field in Houston, Tex. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:20:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-15-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-15-09.shtml K.P. Rajurkar, Ph.D., distinguished professor of engineering in the Industrial and Management Systems Department, was awarded the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Gold Medal for his prolific contributions to technical communications through published literature, technical writings or lectures. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:19:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-07-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-07-09.shtml Dr. Terri Norton, assistant professor of construction systems, was named the 2009 NSBE National Alumni Extension Mentor of the Year at the recent National Society of Black Engineers conference. Norton and seven Nebraska Engineering students in The Durham School attended the conference, which also included other university representatives and more than 300 high school students from across the nation. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:38:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-07-09-2.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines04-07-09-2.shtml Nebraska Engineering students were the teachers at a March 2009 gathering of the U.S. Green Building Council Nebraska Flatwater Chapter. The students shared lessons learned from their work in building a Zero Net Energy Test House in Omaha. Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:37:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-30-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-30-09.shtml Eight leaders from engineering colleges in Chennai, India visited UNL on March 26. Their 10-day visit to the U.S. was funded by an IDEA grant from the World Bank, and also included time at University of Central Florida, New Jersey Institute of Technology, and University of Illinois at Chicago. Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:50:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-26-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-26-09.shtml Nebraska Engineering students gave several Spring Break days to help build and renovate facilities for eastern Nebraska neighbors in need, through service learning projects. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:40:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-26-09-2.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-26-09-2.shtml At its annual convention, the Mechanical Contractors Association of America, Inc. (MCAA) presented its Distinguished Service Award to University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Timothy G. Wentz, associate professor of construction management with the College of Engineering. Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:39:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-16-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-16-09.shtml The UNL College of Engineering has announced the winners of the 2009 J.A. Woollam Graduate Fellowships. This year's four recipients are: Jonathan Hein, who studies engineering mechanics; and Chad Kamler, Bahar Laderian, and Craig Zulke, who are electrical engineering students. Mon, 16 Mar 2009 15:46:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-12-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-12-09.shtml The UNL student chapter of the Society of Women Engineers won a 2009 Chancellor's Award for Contributions to Women. Chapter president Ericka Amborn, a senior from Rapid City, S.D. who majors in mechanical engineering, accepted the award with SWE members at a March 10 reception during UNL Women's Week. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:53:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-05-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines03-05-09.shtml In the 2009 Tests of Engineering Aptitude Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) competition among high school students, conducted February 25 by the UNL College of Engineering, several schools took top honors. Thu, 5 Mar 2009 11:12:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-25-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-25-09.shtml Professor Yongfeng Lu advances nanoscale devices based on individually self-aligned carbon nanotubes, which could lead to new applications in biosensors, light emitters, photon sensors, tiny molecular motors and memory cells. Wed, 25 Feb 2009 13:55:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-20-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-20-09.shtml Mechanical engineer Gu leads ADVANCE hires Linxia Gu's focus on vascular mechanics also applies to the larger concept of a pipeline for women in engineering. And, like the stents she works to improve, Gu's work enhances paths for female engineers. Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:36:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-11-09-Folsom.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-11-09-Folsom.shtml On February 4, the UNL Office of Graduate Studies announced its annual Folsom Distinguished Master's Thesis and Doctoral Awards. Through a generous gift from the family of Lowe R. and Mavis M. Folsom to the University of Nebraska Foundation, these honors recognize the outstanding research and creative accomplishments of UNL graduate students. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:47:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-11-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines02-11-09.shtmlAt the January 2009 International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, the UNL College of Engineering gained several honors from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). Wed, 11 Feb 2009 15:46:00 CST http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-30-09.shtml http://engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-30-09.shtml Dr. Eva Franke Schubert has received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. Her $400,000 grant, "Chiral Nanostructure Hybrid Materials for Applications in Terahertz Resonator and Magnetic Storage Devices," will support research on electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of hybrid nanostructure materials prepared by glancing angle deposition for the next five years.Dr. Eva Franke Schubert has received a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation. Her $400,000 grant, "Chiral Nanostructure Hybrid Materials for Applications in Terahertz Resonator and Magnetic Storage Devices," will support research on electrical, optical, and magnetic properties of hybrid nanostructure materials prepared by glancing angle deposition for the next five years. Fri, 30 Jan 2009 15:56:00 CST http://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2009/01/27/O%27Hanlon+named+interim+director+of+Durham+Schoolhttp://newsroom.unl.edu/releases/2009/01/27/O%27Hanlon+named+interim+director+of+Durham+School Effective February 2, Grenville Yuill will return to teaching after leading The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, part of the UNL College of Engineering, through its early development. James O'Hanlon will serve as interim director of the Durham programs, based in Omaha. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 12:38:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-22-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-22-09.shtml In spring 2009, two teams from the UNL College of Engineering will perform experiments with NASA's Microgravity University. Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:38:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-15-09.shtmlhttp://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-15-09.shtml Dr. Li Tan, assistant professor of engineering mechanics, has received the UNL College of Engineering's new Edgerton Innovation Award. Nebraska Engineering leaders described the honor as the single largest award to one faculty member in the history of the college. Thu, 15 Jan 2009 11:55:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/movies/RealNebraskaEday08/http://www.engineering.unl.edu/movies/RealNebraskaEday08/ Construct a car from candy, race down the ramp, and eat the evidence. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:00:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines1-09-09.shtmlhttp://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines1-09-09.shtml Allan Wickard, a UNL senior majoring in mechanical engineering, received a Citizen Meritorious Conduct Award in November 2008 from Chief Thomas K. Casady of the Lincoln Police Department and Lincoln Mayor Chris Beutler, citing Wickard's "selfless acts" during an incident last spring. Fri, 9 Jan 2009 11:01:00 CST http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-05-09.shtml http://www.engineering.unl.edu/collegeheadlines/2009/collegeheadlines01-05-09.shtml Nebraska Engineering was well-represented with three among the 28 recipients of prestigious fellowships for UNL's graduate students. Mon, 5 Jan 2009 10:00:00 CST