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Nebraska Engineering researcher aims to make data centers more energy efficient

Jun Wang, Assistant Professor in Electrical & Computer Engineering, holds two variants of the novel 10 kV SiC MetaPak switch cells inside his lab in the Scott Engineering Center.

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Biological Systems Engineering

Ask an Alum: Allison Porter Carpenter

Spring 2026

A homegrown Nebraskan and first-generation college student, Allison Porter Carpenter wasn’t sure what her college experience would look like. To Allison’s surprise, her journey started right here in Lincoln, Nebraska. As an accomplished student interested in STEM majors, Allison found a home in biological systems engineering, a degree that would take her to exceptional internship opportunities, a master’s degree and PhD and eventually, a full-time role with NASA. 

Allison Porter Carpenter seen floating in an aircraft space with two blue graphics. One reads "Allison Porter Carpenter," and the other reads "College of Engineering Class of 2017."Zero-G parabolic flight involved in a study investigating a wearable gravity countermeasure suit (“Skinsuit”)

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Engineers Without Borders

Spring 2026

Imagine putting your engineering knowledge to use to help people around the world all while building your leadership skills.  At Nebraska, our student-run Engineers Without Borders-USA chapter works with the communities of Kianjavato, Madagascar to provide the community with lights in schools through renewable solar power and Zimba, Zambia to design and build a bridge between two communities.

Zambia Team at Victoria Falls (June 2022)

Civil & Environmental Engineering

Engineering close to home: Labenz receives national ASCE honor

Spring 2026

When it comes to making an impact in the community, Braden Labenz is doing it one project at a time. The Columbus, Nebraska native was recently celebrated by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) as one of its New Faces of Civil Engineering for 2026 – an honor Labenz doesn’t take lightly.  

“As an engineer, I’m not designing for strangers,” said Labenz, a transportation engineer and a 2022 graduate of the UNL College of Engineering. “I’m serving my neighbors, family and friends, and delivering infrastructure improvements to benefit their way of life.” 

ASCE 2026 New Faces of Civil Engineering – Braden Labenz

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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.

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