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All are welcome

At Nebraska Engineering, we embrace one another’s stories and offer lasting connections: in classes, activities and events, clubs and organizations, research, and so many other experiences.

Your story starts here

Adrian (Pilkington) works every day to be an inclusive leader and to improve the campus community. You, too, will find what drives you and how you can make a lasting impact.

2021 Student Luminary Award for service to fellow students
Adrian Pilkington, a senior in software engineering.

Be Involved

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Connecting with others outside of classes not only are valuable ways to future-proof your careers, but be a lot of fun, too.

Every Interaction Matters

Seth Caines (Biological Systems Engineering student) standing in lake water doing a test.

Seth is one of the many students, faculty and staff in engineering focused on celebrating diversity and understanding others’ stories.

It's a Big World

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Engineering is a global profession and having international experiences and perspectives offers value to future employers.

Career Experiences Right From the Start

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We're deeply connected to the booming engineering and tech industries in the state and beyond, providing students with unique hands-on experiences.

Husker engineers’ ingenuity enriches lives and communities

Engineering changes – and save – lives. At Nebraska Engineering, we focus on providing our students with the knowledge and tools to make lasting differences in their communities and workplaces.

Engineering students tackle challenges

Engineering students help customize electric cars for children with specialized mobility needs via the national GoBabyGo! event.

Husker Ingenuity at Work
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Designs for the Win

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Designing and then making concrete bowling balls to specific specifications offers students the opportunity to test their creativity and engineering knowledge.

An Evening with a Superstar

Carson Emeigh, a senior in mechanical and materials engineering, is introduced by Garth Brooks on the big screens to the crowd of 90,000 fans in Memorial Stadium for the Aug. 14 concert.

Who knew attending a Garth Brooks concert would allow Carson to work with the star's sound crew for the evening - all because he asked a simple question.

Set Your Own Goals

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After serving his country as a Marine, Rodrigo recently earned his degree in construction management. Internships were integral in helping him in his new career.

Dream it, Then Do it.

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Bring your creativity and imagination to life in your courses in engineering, computing and construction and outside of class.

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Gain a head start on college and careers

Our signature readiness and new scholars programs – such as the Kiewit Scholars Program and the NUBE experience for incoming students – offer exceptional opportunities for leadership development and industry involvement.

Tackle Big Challenges

Our faculty and staff are dedicated to solving problems of global importance. Delving into research offers so many benefits: hands-on experience, new connections with other students with similar interests, and faculty mentorships.

Opportunities to make a lasting difference
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Race to Win

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Our Formula SAE teams continue to achieve top finishes in national competitions; even more, the organization offers career prep and ways to advance their networks.

Off to Space

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Imagine helping our professors with their research and amazing innovations, such as sending a miniature robot to the international space station for testing.

Network for Success

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers chapter set up an Altar de Muertos outside the Dean's Office in Othmer Hall to celebrate Día de los Muertos (translated as Day of the Dead).

The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers offers a close community to enhance connections with industry and participate in career and professional development.

Innovations Start Here

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Our faculty and students are conducting research to help solve global challenges: in medicine and healthcare, national defense, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and more.

Globalize your education

One of the best ways to increase your marketability as an engineer is to experience and understand other cultures.

Summer abroad experience leads to stronger career choice

When Paulina spent a summer studying in Spain, her experiences solidified her interest in environmental and water resources engineering, especially in irrigation practices to better help feed the world.

Engineering is a Global Profession
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Focus on Inclusive Excellence

Anayeli Martinez-Real, project executive at Kiewit and a 2018 graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering.

Why do the best engineers embrace diversity and an inclusive environment? Find out from industry professionals.

Expand Your Base

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After a semester abroad in Spain, Andre' noted that even though there were challenges, "it was the perfect time for me to grow."

Test for NASA

Students hold up a large white balloon used for testing a payload in space for a NASA competition

"All systems are GO." The Big Red Satellite Team tests a payload for NASA by sending it nearly 20 miles into the sky and then tracking it down once it lands.

Practice Makes Perfect

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Our engineering student design teams compete nationally and internationally - and bring home the hardware to prove their skills.

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Build your future with opportunities outside of class

Career-related experiences outside of class, such as through internships and service projects, help our students gain practical skills and future contacts.

Building for Change

Building homes for veterans in Tennessee and Virginia - combined with winning this national Race to Build competition - offers added experience for students interested in construction.

Catapulting your Career
A team of Durham School construction management students in April won the annual Race to Build event at Bristol Motor Speedway that builds homes for veterans in eastern Tennessee and western Virginia.

Real-World Experiences

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Wait until you see those smiles! Engineering students help customize electric cars for children with specialized mobility needs via the national GoBabyGo!.

Hands-on Service

EWB member Laurel posing on a trip she took with Engineering Without Borders.

The student-led Engineers Without Borders combines service and experiences abroad to enhance people’s access to important resources and focus on the environment.

High Tech Experiences

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From drones that help fight fires to test crashes of cars and semi-trailers for highway safety, our students are involved in research that makes an immediate impact.

Engineering Pride

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You'll develop as a Complete Engineer while here so that when you graduate, you'll be prepared for the next stage of your life. And, did we mention the free swag?

Engineering changes the world

As a future professional in engineering, computing or construction, you can positively impact the world. Engineering-focused learning communities on City Campus (Lincoln) and Scott Campus (Omaha) connect you right away with other first-year students; you’ll take introductory courses together and participate in service projects, tours and social activities.

Changing Lives, Everywhere

Learning community students and Nebraska Innovation Campus teamed up to make individualized toolboxes for Native America artists for the Whiteclay Makerspace. These supplies enable artists to develop and sell their creations to help grow their community.

Teaming up to grow communities
Students assemble toolboxes in Nebraska Innovation Studio on Oct. 17. The boxes will be given to the Whiteclay Makerspace.

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