The COE Update

Last day to RSVP for Dean’s Holiday Party on Dec. 8

Today (Nov. 29) is the deadline to sign up for the annual Dean’s Holiday Party on Wednesday, Dec. 8 from 6-8 p.m. at the Strategic Air Command & Aerospace Museum in Ashland. Click the link below to complete the RSVP form for you and one guest.

IN THE NEWS: Research, outreach improving our world

Nebraska Engineering faculty, staff and students who are receiving recognition in the media.

FACULTY & STAFF

• Eric Markvicka, team developing new processes to manufacture more versatile rubber. https://go.unl.edu/fxai
  
• Husker-industry partnership leads to new roadside safety barrier. https://go.unl.edu/o526
  
• MME team’s laser-pelted, citric acid-washed copper could boost heat transfer. https://go.unl.edu/qzda
  
• Piyush Grover, Jae Sung Park developing new algorithms for controlling collective behavior in emerging technologies. https://go.unl.edu/vxd0
  
• Chittaranjan Ray, Daran Rudnick part of team discovering that adding mineral to irrigation may lower toxic elements in soil. https://go.unl.edu/fdzr
  
• Daniel Linzell joins Nebraska Public Media to discuss what Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act could mean to Nebraska.https://go.unl.edu/qc0k

• Grad student Sydney Allen’s research makes an impact for Native communities. https://go.unl.edu/djaw

ACHIEVEMENTS: Appointments, fellowships received

In the latest installment of this recurring feature, we recognize some of the recent accomplishments, awards and honors earned by College of Engineering faculty, staff and students:

FACULTY & STAFF

• Bob Wilhelm chosen to serve as interim executive vice chancellor. https://go.unl.edu/vbxj
  
• Li Tan, Michael Sealy join NSF I-Corps program. https://go.unl.edu/tvha

• AE doctoral student Samuel Underwood receives two prestigious ASA graduate fellowships. https://go.unl.edu/4atd

COE Annual Holiday Charitable Drive gathering blankets through Wednesday.

As part of the college's annual charitable drive, please consider donating new (or gently used) blankets. Blankets may be dropped off at the Dean's Offices on City Campus (114 Othmer Hall) and Scott Campus (100 PKI) until Wednesday, Dec. 15. Continue reading…

Food drive for Husker Pantry will help students

Nearly 1 in 3 university students worries about being able to afford food. The Husker Pantry provides free food, hygiene items and school supplies to students in need. Contribute to a food drive for Husker Pantry, sponsored by UNL Graduate Society of Women Engineers, runs through Dec. 10. Continue reading…

Requests for alternative worksite arrangements due by Friday

College of Engineering employees seeking alternative worksite arrangements for Spring 2022 and/or Summer 2022 should submit requests by Friday, Dec. 10 to Nancy Re – nre2@unl.edu – as stated in the college’s revised Alternative Worksite (AWS) Policy, which was revised effective Nov. 17. Continue reading…

Sign up to receive Engineering Staff Council communications

The Engineering Staff Council is a team from City and Scott Campuses that works to positively impact the college and provide opportunities for greater access and inclusion for staff. Click the sign-up link below to receive Staff Council communications.

Events of interest for College of Engineering faculty and staff: (click for full calendar):

11/30: Biological Systems Engineering E-Day Event, Industry Engagement and Design Exhibition, 2-3:30 p.m., Nebraska East Union. https://events.unl.edu/engineering/2021/11/30/160598/

12/3: Graduate Programs: Coffee and Conversations, 10-11 a.m., SEC 357.

12/8: Dean's Holiday Party, 6-8 p.m., Strategic Air Command and Aerospace Museum, Ashland. https://engineering.unl.edu/deans-holiday-party/

12/10: Master of Engineering Management Information Session, noon, via Zoom. https://go.unl.edu/meminfosession

12/17: Commencement (Scott Campus), 9 a.m. (doors open 8 a.m.), Baxter Arena https://www.unomaha.edu/special-events/commencement/index.php

12/17: Graduate Commencement (City Campus), 3 p.m. (doors open 1:30 p.m.), Pinnacle Bank Arena https://commencement.unl.edu/welcome

12/18: Undergraduate Commencement (City Campus), 9 a.m. (doors open 7:30 a.m.), Pinnacle Bank Arena https://commencement.unl.edu/welcome

12/24-1/2: Holiday shutdown (City and Scott Campus offices closed)