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College of Engineering News Archives

Paul Smith, who lives in Blair, donated this 1994 Ford Ranger pickup that he converted to all-electrical systems. Jerry Hudgins, chair of electrical and computer engineering, met Smith in October to receive the donated truck.
November 16, 2020 - After sinking nearly $25,000 into converting a used, fossil-fuel pickup to all electrical systems, Paul Smith is hoping his work can inspire the next generation of engineers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.  Full Story

Wearing a mask whenever possible this holiday season, including at gatherings, is our best defense against the COVID-19 virus, said Josephine Lau, associate professor of architectural engineering.
November 16, 2020 - As COVID-19 infection rates rise and hospitals near maximum capacity, Josephine Lau said adherence to established virus-prevention measures during holiday gatherings can help to increase your chances of staying safe and healthy.  Full Story

The Iverson Lab, led by Nicole Iverson (center), assistant professor of biological systems engineering, has earned a $1.77 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to make nitric oxide sensors easy to use and to utilize them to study both healthy and diseased cells. (University Communication photo)
November 12, 2020 - A research team led by Nicole Iverson has earned a $1.77 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services to make nitric oxide sensors easy to use and to utilize them to study both healthy and diseased cells.  Full Story

The proposed STA imaging method developed by Wei Bao's team can significantly improve the spatial resolution in contrast to conventional TA microscopy.
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College of Engineering faculty, alumni and projects received recognition at the 2020 NUtech Ventures Innovator Awards.
November 09, 2020 - A number of College of Engineering faculty and alumni were recognized during the 2020 NUtech Ventures Innovator Celebration, held virtually on Nov. 2 as part of Nebraska Research Days.  Full Story

George Gogos, professor of mechanical and materials engineering, examines machinery that uses heat for certified organic weed control.
November 09, 2020 - Agricultural Flaming Innovations, a startup company co-founded by a Nebraska Engineering faculty member George Gogos and doctoral alumnus Chris Breuning, was honored as the Startup Company of the Year at the 2020 NUtech Ventures Innovator Awards.  Full Story

Shudipto Dishari, assistant professor of chemical and bimolecular engineering.
November 03, 2020 - Shudipto Dishari, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, received the Emerging Innovator of the Year award at the 2020 NUtechVentures Innovator Celebration, held virtually on Nov. 2.  Full Story

Taylor Kerl (center, yellow face covering) and her colleagues work in a control room at Maxar Technologies.
October 29, 2020 - Chosen by SSPI as one of the top young aerospace professionals, Taylor Kerl has had her eyes on the stars as long as she can remember and has blazed her own path - both at the College of Engineering and in industry - to a career in aerospace engineering  Full Story

Taylor Kerl, a mechanical and materials engineering alumnus, was chosen to receive the 2020 Promise Award by Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI).
October 29, 2020 - Taylor Kerl, a systems engineer at Maxar Technologies in Palo Alto, California and a 2016 Nebraska mechanical engineering graduate, was chosen to receive the 2020 Promise Award by Space and Satellite Professionals International (SSPI).  Full Story

Nebraska Engineering's Bing Chen (left) and Jerry Varner have earned Service Awards for 55 years on campus. They are among nearly 1,000 employees who will earn the awards for years of service to the university. (Chen photo by OPPD Wire)
October 19, 2020 - The College of Engineering's Bing Chen and Jerry Varner, both faculty in electrical and computer engineering, have earned Service Awards for 55 years on campus. They are among nearly 1,000 employees honored for service to the university.  Full Story