The COE Update

UNL’s Combined Campaign closes Friday; consider participating now

Last chance! Participation in UNL's Combined Campaign is open through Friday, December 18. Click on the red “E-PLEDGE NOW” button on the campaign page to complete the process to log-in and weigh options, including specific designations. Continue reading…

More details at: https://www.unl.edu/chancellor/combined-campaign

Researchers from the Nano-engineering Research Core Facility (NERCF) – (from left) Andrew Menendez, Ziyad Smoqi, Jeff Shield, Wen Qian, Joseph Turner, Prahalada Rao – stand with the new Nikon X-Ray Computed Tomography machine that can make high-powered, 3

IN THE NEWS: X-ray CT machine advances nondestructive testing options

The College of Engineering and its faculty and staff gaining notice:

New X-ray tomography machine gives researchers, businesses 3D views of materials, products. https://engineering.unl.edu/new-x-ray-tomography-machine-gives-researchers-businesses-3d-views-materials-products/
Tami Brown-Brandl earns Merck Animal Health’s High-Quality Pork – Precision Farming Award. https://www.merck-animal-health.com/blog/2020/12/02/merck-animal-health-announces-2020-high-quality-pork-precision-farming-award-recipient/
Virtual Incision moves toward FDA approval of miniaturized surgical robot. https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/virtual-incision-moves-toward-fda-approval-of-miniaturized-surgical-robot/
Hand sanitizer production team – featuring College faculty and staff – earns Omtvedt Innovation Award. https://ianrnews.unl.edu/ianr-faculty-staff-honored-virtual-awards-ceremony
Engineering students team up with Innovation Studio to help Whiteclay Makerspace. https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/students-innovation-studio-team-up-to-help-whiteclay-makerspace/

NGTC seeking statements of interest for supplemental research awards

The Nebraska Governance and Technology Center (NGTC) has announced a call for statements of interest - due Jan. 19 - for Supplemental Nebraska Governance and Technology Center Research Awards regarding considering law and policy topics related to ongoing research. See the full article for details. Continue reading…

More details at: https://ngtc.unl.edu/supplemental-research-awards-call-statements-interest

‘Claims drafting’ intellectual property webinar is Dec. 17

NUtech Ventures is hosting a free noon webinar on Thursday, Dec. 17, titled “Claim Drafting Strategies for Stronger Patents.” It is open to all Nebraska researchers. RSVP at: https://go.unl.edu/strongerpatents Continue reading…

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/strongerpatents

Nebraska Engineering apparel is available at the online store.

Nebraska Engineering apparel available online

Get your engineering apparel by going to the online store (click link below). There are men's and ladies' items available, including t-shirts, fleece jackets, polos, sweaters, hoodies, and more.

More details at: https://nebraskaengineeringestore.com

W-2 Forms available in Firefly mid-January

W-2 Forms for employees who elect to receive them electronically will be available via Firefly in mid-January. Paper W-2 Forms will be mailed by the end of January 2021. Please update your permanent address in SAP to ensure timely receipt of your W-2. Questions can be directed to payroll@unl.edu.

More details at: https://firefly.nebraska.edu/irj/portal/

Professional Development Opportunities Survey

The COE Staff Council's Professional Development Task Force would like input on the formats and topics for professional development opportunities for the next year for planning purposes. Please take 2-3 minutes and complete the survey linked below.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/coestaffcouncilsurveyf20

Originally published December 15, 2020 - Submit an Item