Via study abroad opportunities led by Nebraska Engineering faculty you can earn credit on trips to CHINA (May 5 - 30, deposit due Feb. 15); ITALY (May 8-27, deadline Feb. 1) and FRANCE (June 2 - July 6, deadline Feb. 15). For more information contact the faculty listed at the link below.
Nathan Harding, co-founder and chief operating officer with Ekso Bionics, speaks Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. at Peter Kiewit Institute in Omaha. Harding is a co-inventor of Ekso Bionics' core exoskeleton technology; the company helps people rethink physical limitations to augment mobility and capability.
Gain skills in LabVIEW for research projects and future careers at free info sessions: Monday, Jan. 30 or Thursday, Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. in Chase Hall 116.
Workshops will be Thursdays at 6 p.m., Feb. 9 - Apr. 12. Questions? Contact taylor.anderson@huskers.unl.edu. Continue reading…
A UNL event, now in its third year, offers "3 minutes '2' pitch 1 business idea": Feb. 23 at 5:30 p.m. in Memorial Stadium's club level suites. Nebraska high school and college students compete for six $1,000 cash prizes. Learn more and apply now at the link below.
Learn about finding and applying for paid summer research experiences: Feb. 2 at 6 p.m. CT (presentation followed by Q&A. This webinar is presented by the Institute for Broadening Participation (IBP), increasing STEM diversity. See link below for info and pre-registration.
UNL's Center for Civic Engagement seeks volunteers for alternative service break trips, March 17-22. The projects (open to faculty, staff and students) include helping restore a camp for children with HIV and AIDS in Minneapolis, and more. Info sessions are Jan. 31 - Feb. 2. Apply by Feb. 10. Continue reading…
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Partners in Pollution Prevention (P3) internship program trains and works with junior and senior engineering students. In 2012 the focus will be water conservation in agriculture, and sustainable manufacturing processes. Questions? Contact Valdeen Nelsen: vnelsen2@unl.edu or 402-472-1627. Continue reading…
UNL peer mentor assistance for spring courses can help you. Students needing a little extra assistance with course material can get assistance through the supplemental instruction program for certain courses. Program details, listing of courses, and times are listed at the link below.
[LNK,OMA] The Milton E. Mohr 2012-2013 Awards Program offers undergraduate scholarships and graduate fellowships of $1,000 ($500/semester). Pick up an application form in your department/unit or in 114 Othmer Hall. Submit your completed application to your department/unit chair by March 2, 2012. Continue reading…