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Cici Hall working with soil samples in the Environmental Engineering Lab.
March 29, 2017 - Cici Hall, a first year master’s student and Husker volleyball champion, is conducting research to keep contaminants out of our water systems.  Full Story

Wei Niu, associate professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, and a team of Nebraska researchers have developed a new approach that could improve the effectiveness of an HIV vaccine. (Photo by Troy Fedderson / University Communication)
March 29, 2017 - By engineering an on/off switch into a weakened form of HIV, a team of Nebraska researchers have enhanced the safety and effectiveness of a potential vaccine for the virus that has killed approximately 35 million people over the last third of a century.  Full Story

Student teams give their five-minute presentations during the Think Big: Team Competition on March 22 at the Complete Engineer Conference at Union Pacific in Omaha.
March 24, 2017 - Focusing on enhancing essential non-technical skills, the 51 students who attended the four-day 2017 Complete Engineer Conference said they are more prepared for the challenges that face the world.  Full Story

The 2016 Department of Civil Engineering summer research participants
March 16, 2017 - A team of faculty from the Department of Civil Engineering has been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant of over $300,000 to expand their summer research program.  Full Story

Mark Riley, professor and head of Biological Systems Engineering
March 10, 2017 - Mark Riley, professor and head of the Department of Biological Systems Engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, will be inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE).  Full Story

Stan Feuerberg, president and chief executive officer for Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative
March 07, 2017 - Electrical Engineering alumnus Stan Feuerberg, president/CEO of NOVEC, will present a seminar, "Careers & Opportunities in the Power & Utility Industries, on Tuesday, March 14 from 3-4 p.m. in W213 Nebraska Hall.  Full Story

Yuguo "Leo" Lei, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering.
March 03, 2017 - Nebraska engineers developed a prototype system that could reduce improve the growing patient-derived cells, which could increase potential of treatments for debilitating conditions like Alzheimer’s Disease and diabetes.  Full Story

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March 02, 2017 - Members of the Nebraska Section and University of Nebraska at Omaha Student Chapter recently volunteered to conduct hands-on activities at the Omaha Children’s Museum.  Full Story

A Nebraska student talks with a Hudl representative during the Reverse Pitch event in January. The job exploration series continues through April.
March 01, 2017 - The Department of Computer Science and Engineering has teamed up with Prosper Lincoln to create a series of events designed to connect job-seeking students with local employers.  Full Story

Ruiguo Yang, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, and his colleagues found a way to analyze the fibrous nanostructure of beetles. Better understanding the structure and properties of beetle exoskeletons could help scientists engineer lighter, stronger materials. (Craig Chandler/University Communication)
February 27, 2017 - Nebraska's Ruiguo Yang, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, and his colleagues found a way to analyze the fibrous nanostructure of beetles and their findings were recently featured on the cover of Advanced Functional Materials.  Full Story