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With an insect-inspired approach and more than $500,000 from the National Science Foundation, Nebraska's Fadi Alsaleem and colleagues think they can lower power consumption by as much as 100-fold in wearable technology that detects falls among the elderly. (University Communication)
September 11, 2019 - With an insect-inspired approach and NSF funding, Fadi Alsaleem, assistant professor of architectural engineering, and colleagues think they can lower power consumption by as much as 100-fold in wearable technology that detects falls among the elderly.  Full Story

Marilyn Wolf is the new chair of computer science and engineering.
September 10, 2019 - Marilyn C. Wolf has been appointed the new chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and began her new position on Sept. 1.  Full Story

Curt Tomasevicz, assistant professor of practice in biological systems engineering, does some of his research in the Nebraska Athletic Performance Laboratory in Memorial Stadium.
September 09, 2019 - Curt Tomasevicz, assistant professor of practice in biological systems engineering, is featured in the first episode of the new season of Faculty 101. He discusses how his Husker and Olympic athletic successes help him succeed in engineering.  Full Story

Hongfeng Yu, associate professor of computer science and engineering, has been named interim director of the Holland Computing Center.
September 06, 2019 - Hongfeng Yu, associate professor of computer science and engineering at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, has been named interim director of the Holland Computing Center. Yu’s role became effective Aug. 30.  Full Story

Cheryl Immethun, a postdoctoral researcher in chemical and biomolecular engineering, is working to find ways to create symbiosis between bacteria and food grain plants that could reduce the need for fertilizers.
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August 30, 2019 - A paper, written by Christos Argyropoulos, assistant professor of electrical engineering, and graduate student Boyuan Jin, proposing a new way to create an efficient optical diode that achieves nonreciprocal transimission has been accepted for publication  Full Story

First-year engineering students get an up-close look at a surgical robotic device during a tour of the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha during the 2017 NUBE Experience E-Day in Omaha.
August 19, 2019 - More than 490 first-year University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering students will participate in industry and business tours as part of the annual two-day NUBE Experience, Aug. 22-23 in Omaha.  Full Story

David Swanson
August 15, 2019 - David R. Swanson, 53, director of the Holland Computer Center and research professor in computer science and engineering, died following a two-vehicle wreck on Aug. 11 in rural Minnesota.  Full Story

Christine Wittich and students test a rubber model on the shake table.
August 13, 2019 - When the earth begins to shake, people may not worry about what happens to unattached structures such as boulders, large statues, or even computer servers. But Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering Christine Wittich does. And with good reason.  Full Story

Shudipto Dishari (center), assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has earned the DOE Office of Science Early Career Award and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Harold & Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award. (Craig Chandler / University Communication)
August 09, 2019 - Shudipto Dishari, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has earned the Department of Energy Office of Science Early Career Award and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Harold & Esther Edgerton Junior Faculty Award.  Full Story