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The Mystery Inc. team Amy Le, Kailey Conley and Arya Volvaicar watch as Santosh Pitla inspects their "Mystery Machine."
December 03, 2021 - Students in AGEN/BSEN 100, an entry-level engineering course showcased their autonomous vehicle designs and networked with industry representatives during the annual E-Day event, Nov. 30 at the Nebraska East Union.  Full Story

Travis Deyle, 2005 electronics engineering and computer engineering graduate and co-founder and CEO of Cobalt Robotics.
December 03, 2021 - Travis Deyle, a 2005 electronics engineering & computer engineering graduate and co-founder and CEO of Cobalt Robotics, will receive the Citation for Alumni Achievement during the University of Nebraska Omaha commencement ceremony Dec. 17 at Baxter Arena.  Full Story

The figure shows three different exact coherent structures (ECS) in a 2D active matter system with velocity vectors (arrows). The top shows ECS with unidirectional flow (everything flowing to the right), the middle one shows three swirls (or vortices), and the bottom one shows five swirls.
November 29, 2021 - Taking lessons learned from animals who work in groups in the sky, on the ground and underwater, a team of Nebraska engineers is creating algorithms that can help individual agents in emerging technologies work together to improve our lives.  Full Story

Samuel Underwood, Ph.D. student in architectural engineering.
November 23, 2021 - Samuel Underwood, a Ph.D. student in architectural engineering with an emphasis in acoustics, has been selected to receive two prestigious fellowships from the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) to support his graduate studies.  Full Story

In the 10 years since its creation through the merger of two units, Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (MME) has continued to thrive and grow.
November 19, 2021 - The Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering (MME), created 10 years ago through the merger of two units, recently celebrated that anniversary and a decade in which it has continued to thrive and grow.  Full Story

Students talk over scenarios in a Human-Computer Contact robotics course taught by Brittany Duncan, associate professor of computer science and engineering, on Sept. 8. (Craig Chandler / University Communication)
November 12, 2021 - The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is transforming its Department of Computer Science and Engineering into the School of Computing, which is now fully housed in the College of Engineering.  Full Story

Microscopic mounds formed from a copper surface struck by 719 laser pulses and later treated with citric acid.
November 11, 2021 - A team of Nebraska engineers are developing a process of using picosecond-long laser pulses to modify the surface of copper and thereby increasing heat transfer capabilities for power generation, refrigeration, and air conditioning.  Full Story

Eric Markvicka, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, is developing new processes for manufacturing rubber that will improve the capabilities of controlling its electrical, thermal and mechanical properties.
November 08, 2021 - Through an NSF grant, Eric Markvicka, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, is developing new processes for manufacturing rubber that will improve the capabilities of controlling its electrical, thermal and mechanical properties.  Full Story

Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, department chair and professor of civil and environmental engineering, and student Spencer Perry discuss a wastewater sample from the Harper Schramm Smith residence halls.
November 08, 2021 - To meet workforce demands and public concern for environmental quality, a new environmental engineering undergraduate degree program will begin in Fall 2022.  Full Story

Beyond developing students individually, the new Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy in the College of Engineering will increase access and enhance diversity by removing financial barriers to engineering education and encouraging and supporting more Nebraska women to pursue careers in engineering, computing and construction.
November 08, 2021 - The Peter Kiewit Foundation Engineering Academy in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering will provide new possibilities for the next generation of professionals in engineering, computing and construction.  Full Story