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University of Nebraska-Lincoln engineers Chris Tuan (left) and Lim Nguyen patented a concrete mixture that shields against electromagnetic pulses, which can topple power grids and fry electronic devices. (University Communication photo)
July 12, 2018 - Including inventions by engineers Chris Tuan, Lim Nguyen and Shane Farritor, the University of Nebraska system ranked among the top 100 academic institutions worldwide in earning U.S. patents during 2017.  Full Story

Dean's Lists for Spring 2018.
July 06, 2018 - The College of Engineering has released the Dean's Lists for both City Campus and Scott Campus students. Those lists can be accessed at the link below.  Full Story

A cross section of the coextruded Ethylene Vinyl-alcohol (EVOH) membrane between two traditional polyethylene layers.
June 29, 2018 - Dr. Jongwan Eun, assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering and Dr. Yunwoo Nam, associate professor of Community and Regional Planning, are working to reduce gas emissions of working landfills.  Full Story

Yiqi Yang, professor of biological systems engineering and textiles, clothing and fashion design.
June 27, 2018 - Yiqi Yang’s ongoing research into converting poultry feathers and waste garments into commercially viable textiles has received grant support from the Nebraska Environmental Trust.  Full Story

Seven engineering faculty projects have earned more than $880,000 in 2018 Nebraska Environmental Trust grants.
June 27, 2018 - More than $880,000 has been granted by the Nebraska Environmental Trust in 2018 to engineering faculty at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln for seven projects that will help preserve, protect and restore the state’s natural resources.  Full Story

Nebraska researchers have devised a more efficient and accurate way to scan the structural properties of plants.
June 25, 2018 - Biological Systems Engineering researchers Yufeng Ge, Suresh Thapa and their colleagues have devised the approach as a way to automatically, efficiently and more quickly gather data about a plant’s phenotype and ideally help produce more food.  Full Story

The Husker Rocketry Team: Nate Mann, Brandon Warren, Bricen Margritz, Joseph Broadway, Quinn Brandt, Elizabeth Spaulding, Conner Vokoun, Kenny Thomason, Dillon Margritz, Stephanie Vavra and Grant King
June 21, 2018 - A rocket system designed and constructed by the Husker Rocketry team in the College of Engineering placed third at the Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition in May.  Full Story

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June 20, 2018 - "Equivalent transport parameters for volatile organic compounds in coextruded geomembrane-containing ethylene-vinyl alcohol", co-authored by Dr. Jongwan Eun, will be published in 'Journal of Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering'.  Full Story

2018 Husker Motorsports Team and their vehicle
June 19, 2018 - The Husker Motorsports Formula SAE team is one of 72 teams from the U.S. and five other countries competing June 20-23 in the Formula SAE Lincoln at Lincoln Airpark.  Full Story

Students from across America arrive at the Lincoln airport the day before starting the 8-week Advanced Manufacturing Summer Institute on City Campus Monday.
June 18, 2018 - A group of students from Tribal College and Universities (TCU) will be on the City Campus June 18 through Aug. 10 to take part in the Advanced Manufacturing Summer Institute (AMSI).  Full Story