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Stephen Reichenbach, professor of computer science and engineering, was chosen as one of UNL's 2015 IDEA recipients.
Stephen Reichenbach, professor of computer science and engineering, was chosen as one of UNL's 2015 IDEA recipients.

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Stephen Reichenbach, professor of computer science and engineering, was chosen as one of the University of Nebraska's 2015 Inovation, Development and Engagement Award recipients. the IDEA recognizes faculty who have extended academic expertise beyond the boundaries of the university in ways that have enriched the broader community.

In a previous career as a teacher, Reichenbach gained exposure to early personal desktop computers and was quickly hooked on computer science. He co-founded Internet Nebraska Corp., which offering high-speed Internet connections to Nebraskans. The company grew from 20 subscribers to more than 2,100 in less than two years, and is still the oldest and largest internet service provider based in the state.

He also founded the software company GC Image LLC. Researchers around the world have published more than 100 scholarly journal papers detailing findings enabled by GC Image software.

Reichenbach serves as a role model for colleagues interested in pursuing collaborative research or developing university-based spin-off companies. Graduate students supervised by Reichenbach have accepted position in government, academia and at leading companies like Microsoft, Apple and Google.



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