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College of Engineering News Archives

Rajib Saha (left), Richard L. and Carol S. McNeel associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and Niaz Bahar Chowdhury, doctoral student. (University Communication and Marketing)
January 30, 2024 - A research team led by Nebraska engineers Rajib Saha and Niaz Bahar Chawdhury has built the largest-ever metabolic model of corn to study how temperature stress affects the plant and how a certain fungus can help alleviate the problem.  Full Story

The six-story, privately funded, $115 million Kiewit Hall - which opened Jan. 22, 2024 - will be the College of Engineering's academic hub for undergraduate education. (Craig Chandler / University Communication & Marketing)
January 22, 2024 - Kiewit Hall - a six-story, privately funded, $115 million facility that opens Jan. 22, 2024 - is redefining how traditional academic spaces help prepare students for career successes.  Full Story

Carl Nelson, newly appointed associate dean for undergraduate programs.
January 22, 2024 - The College of Engineering has appointed Carl Nelson, professor of mechanical and materials engineering, as the new associate dean for undergraduate programs effective Jan. 15.  Full Story

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has been recognized as one of the top three 2024 Best Grad School Programs in Engineering by Money, earning a five-star designation from the magazine.
January 03, 2024 - The University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering has been recognized as one of the top three 2024 Best Grad School Programs in engineering by Money, earning a five-star designation from the magazine.  Full Story

Fred Hunzeker (left) and Dean Lance C. Pérez
December 19, 2023 - A first-ever named deanship has been established for the College of Engineering through the generosity of alumnus and lead benefactor Fred Hunzeker. Pending approval of the NU President’s Office, Lance C. Pérez will be the inaugural recipient.  Full Story

Graduating seniors Terel Eisenbraun (left), a biological systems engineering major, and Samuel Wilkins, an agricultural engineering major, are among 20 graduating seniors at UNL chosen as Chancellor's Scholars.
December 12, 2023 - Graduating seniors Terel Eisenbraun, a biological systems engineering major, and Samuel Wilkins, an agricultural engineering major, are among 20 graduating seniors at UNL chosen as Chancellor's Scholars.  Full Story

Craig Zuhlke (left), George Gogos (back), and Graham Kaufman pose with the now active Leybold ultra-high vacuum laser surface processing and materials analysis system in the Engineering Research Center. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing)
November 30, 2023 - The Center for Electro-Optics and Functionalized Surfaces is now home to a first-of-its-kind laser in the United States to be used for a specialized method of surface modification that could improve manufacturing methods.  Full Story

Luke Farritor, a senior majoring in computer science in the Raikes School, is shown with superimposed Greek text from a nearly 2,000-year-old scroll that his work helping to decipher. (Craig Chandler / University Communication and Marketing)
November 20, 2023 - Luke Farritor, a Nebraska Engineering senior majoring in computer science, is getting international attention and little sleep in his quest to develop AI-based programs that will read and decipher fragile ancient scrolls.  Full Story

Ketch Claymore, a member of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, is a mechanical engineering major and vice president of the UNL Climbing Club.
November 20, 2023 - Working on a ranch kickstarted Ketch Claymore’s interest in engineering. Now he's a mechanical engineering major with a minor in robotics and automated systems, and he’s giving back through leadership in programs  Full Story

Brittany Duncan (left) and Marc Maguire were honored with 2023 Innovator Awards at the annual NUtech Venures Innovator Celebration on Nov. 6.
November 17, 2023 - College of Engineering faculty Brittany Duncan and Marc Maguire were recognized with Innovator Awards during the 2023 NUtech Ventures Innovator Celebration on Nov. 6.  Full Story