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Extreme-life fungus could inspire next-gen protective materials

U.S. Army, Air Force grants expand research on black fungi and microbial communities

Rocky soil with small plants on the left; petri dishes with black bacterial growth on the right.

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Biological Systems Engineering

International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition

Summer 2026

The 2026 ASABE International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition held in Bloomington, Illinois awarded the UNL Tractor A-Team 2nd place overall. The team demonstrated Best Defense of Design, Second Place Written Report, Second Place Oral Presentation, Most Ergonomic Design, and tied for the Safety Award. The International 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition is unique among student engineering design contests, providing a realistic 360-degree workplace experience. 

Tractor pull contest above, team photo with banners and tractors below.

School of Computing

VEX Robotics team places fifth in division at World Championship

Summer 2026

A team of School of Computing students and members of the UNL VEX U Robotics Club competed in the VEX Robotics World Championship April 25-27 at the America's Center in St. Louis. The team placed in fifth in their division at the event.

The VEX Robotics World Championship brings together the top VEX IQ Robotics Competition, VEX V5 Robotics Competition, and VEX U Robotics Competition teams from around the globe to celebrate their accomplishments and participate in the 2025-2026 games to be crowned champions.

Team in red shirts posing at VEX Robotics World Championship under a colorful archway.

College of Engineering

Outside the Classroom

Summer 2026

With more than 50 student clubs and organizations at Nebraska Engineering on our campuses in Lincoln and Omaha, there's something for everyone to discover what interests them. Engage in collaborative, hands-on projects and professional experiences that will drive you closer to your career goals and apply your leadership and technical skill sets to develop as a Complete Engineer®.

Group standing near a "Huskers Go Nuclear" conference banner with formal and casual attire.

KiewitScholars

The Prairie Initiative: Pioneering AI for Engineering

Building AI literacy, capability, and community across Nebraska Engineering. Prairie connects students, faculty, staff, and industry partners to shape responsible AI integration in education and research.

Mark Stone, a Professor in Biological Systems Engineering, speaks at the Prairie Initiative Launch. The Prairie Initiative Launch Event was held in the Red Cloud Suite at the Willa S. Cather Dining Complex.

Dean's List

Dean’s List students must have a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher for 12 or more graded hours. Includes students on City Campus, East Campus and Scott Campus.

Dean’s List, Spring 2026, white text on red textured background.

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