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Rajib Saha, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has received an NSF CAREER Award to study how an unusually versatile bacterium can be harnessed to more efficiently break down plant waste. (University Communication photo)
Rajib Saha, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has received an NSF CAREER Award to study how an unusually versatile bacterium can be harnessed to more efficiently break down plant waste. (University Communication photo)

Saha gains CAREER Award to study use of bacterium to transform plant waste

Rajib Saha, assistant professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering, has received a five-year NSF Early Career Program Award to study the possible use of a versatile bacterium to more efficiently break down plant waste to help transform it for new uses.

More details at: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/saha-studying-versatile-bacterium-s-role-in-breaking-down-plant-waste/
 

IN THE NEWS: Strategy for ventilator sharing

Benjamin Terry, associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering, a surgeon from UNMC, and a team of Nebraska Engineering researchers have developed a strategy for stacking two patients on the same ventilator. (University Communication photo)In this edition: Benjamin Terry's team proposes a technique for allowing COVID-19 patients to share ventilators, plus Siemak Nejati's team, Carrick Detweiler working with NASA, 100 years of the Tractor Test Lab, Yufung Ge's and Nuwane Wijewardane's soil penetrometer prototype, and more. Continue reading…

 
Wellness Committee is offering weekly resources to help staff deal with changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.
Wellness Committee is offering weekly resources to help staff deal with changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis.

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During the changes brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, the College of Engineering Staff Council’s Wellness Committee is hosting weekly "Mental Health Monday" and "Workout Wednesday" sessions. This article provides the most-recent of those resources.

MENTAL HEALTH MONDAY
Resources and Activities


Other Notes
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed about current events, psychological support is available. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for counseling and consulting by Zoom and phone during the remote work structure. Schedule a Zoom or phone session with an EAP counselor by calling the EAP office at 402-472-3107 or 888-445-9881 or emailing eap@unl.edu.

WORKOUT WEDNESDAY
Resources and Activities


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Originally published May 5, 2020 - Submit an Item