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The Science of Transportation highlights UNL engineers’ cutting-edge research
Summer 2026
Two University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering faculty, Nathan Huynh and Jamilla Teixeira, were invited to join leaders from academia, industry and government in the nation’s capital for The Science of Transportation, a national showcase highlighting ideas and innovations driving the future of America’s transportation infrastructure.
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The Civil and Environmental Engineering program at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) was originally established as the Department of Civil Engineering in 1877. Today, we lead the College of Engineering in extramural research funding and boast the highest percentage of endowed professors in the College of Engineering. Our degree programs are offered in both Lincoln and Omaha.
Civil engineering is a top-10 emerging career for college graduates, designing and building the infrastructure that keeps our society running.
Civil and Environmental Engineering Scholarship Application
The department's scholarship application is now open for the 2026-2027 academic year. Undergraduate and graduate students in civil and environmental engineering are encouraged to apply for departmental scholarships. Apply before November 7, 2025.