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College of Engineering News Archives

Marc Maguire and his research team poured 500 cinder blocks recently using a new, plant-based mixture featuring the core of hemp plants.
March 24, 2023 - A Durham School research team has developed a hemp-based mixture for concrete masonry blocks that are environmentally friendly and sustainable while helping to meet the world's construction demands.  Full Story

Stan Feuerberg
March 22, 2023 - The College of Engineering will host a presentation by Stan Feuerberg on Thursday, March 23 at 3 p.m. in Jorgensen Hall 251 titled “The Challenges for the U.S. Electric Energy Supply in the Age of Electrification of the Nation’s Transportation Network".  Full Story

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March 20, 2023 - As cybersecurity breaches become an increasing threat to many in today's technology-driven world, School of Computing Assistant Professor Nirnimesh Ghose is exploring how to improve security through fingerprinting — of devices, not humans.  Full Story

Daniel Linzell, associate dean of graduate and international programs, has been appointed the next director of the National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation.
March 10, 2023 - Daniel Linzell, associate dean of graduate and international programs in the College of Engineering, has been selected to serve as director of the U.S. National Science Foundation's Division of Civil, Mechanical and Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI).  Full Story

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering is among the first group of institutions across the United States to achieve Silver Award status within the American Society for Engineering Education Diversity Recognition Program.
March 08, 2023 - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering is among the first group of institutions across the United States to achieve Silver Award status within the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program.  Full Story

Shudipto Dishari is leading a research team that aims to increase the efficiency of hydrogen fuel cells.
March 08, 2023 - Taking inspiration from nature, a research team led by Shudipto Dishari is designing polymers to boost hydrogen cell efficiency and offer a more environmentally friendly source of energy.  Full Story

Ezekiel Bahar, professor emeritus of electrical engineering, died Feb. 10, 2023. He was 89.
March 01, 2023 - Ezekiel Bahar, longtime faculty member in the College of Engineering and former president of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Faculty Senate, died Feb. 10, 2023, in Los Angeles, California. He was 89.  Full Story

Mona Bavarian, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Nebraska, has received a $576,802 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program to develop an advanced manufacturing platform for polymer coatings. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing)
February 27, 2023 - Mona Bavarian has received a $576,802 grant from the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Program for her research using artificial intelligence to develop an advanced manufacturing platform for polymer coatings.  Full Story

Mia Toigo, sophomore Withmajoring in civil engineering.
February 22, 2023 - One of UNL's goals is for all students to have professional experience before they graduate. With the guidance from Engineering Career Services, civil engineering student Mia Toigo got an early start with an internship after her freshman  Full Story

Wei Qiao, Clyde Hyde Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
February 17, 2023 - Wei Qiao, Clyde Hyde Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, has been elected a senior member of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI).  Full Story