The COE Update

Nicole Iverson, assistant professor of biological systems engineering, has received a five-year, $550,000 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program grant to develop ways to use carbon nanotubes as sensors that can help in the diagnosis and treatment of
Nicole Iverson, assistant professor of biological systems engineering, has received a five-year, $550,000 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program grant to develop ways to use carbon nanotubes as sensors that can help in the diagnosis and treatment of

Iverson CAREER Award supports developing nanotubes to treat, diagnose diseases

Nicole Iverson has received a five-year, $550,000 NSF Faculty Early Career Development Program grant to develop ways to use carbon nanotubes as sensors that can help in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases such as diabetes and myriad forms of cancer.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/p52v
 
Ronald Faller (left), Willa Cather research professor at Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, and Leen-Kiat Soh, Charles Bessey professor in the School of Computing.
Ronald Faller (left), Willa Cather research professor at Midwest Roadside Safety Facility, and Leen-Kiat Soh, Charles Bessey professor in the School of Computing.

Faller, Soh awarded Cather/Bessey professorships

Two faculty from the College of Engineering - Ronald Faller and Leen-Kiat Soh - were chosen as Willa Cather/Charles Bessey professors by the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/6sdt
 

Engineering shuttle summer update

The College of Engineering N-E Ride shuttle between City Campus and Scott Campus will not be in service this summer. The shuttles will end May 14 and resume on the first day of fall classes: Monday, August 22.The College of Engineering N-E Ride shuttle between City Campus and Scott Campus will not be in service this summer. The shuttles will end May 14 and resume on the first day of fall classes (UNL and UNO): Monday, August 22, 2022. For more information about the shuttles, click the link below.

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/n-e-ride/
 

17th & Vine Street parking lot to close May 12-13

The faculty/staff parking lot south of the intersection of Vine and 17th streets will be closed for residence hall move-out on Thursday and Friday, May 12-13. This summer, UNL Housing is replacing the roof on the Courtyard and stalls on the west side of 17th street will not be available.

 
Calendar for May 2, 2022.
Calendar for May 2, 2022.

Events of interest for College of Engineering faculty and staff:

5/2: Work-Life Balance Workshop + Lunch with College Leadership, sponsored by COE Staff Council, noon-2 p.m., Nebraska Hall 133. Register by April 25 at https://engineering.unl.edu/coe-professional-development-event/

5/6: Durham School Distinguished Lecture, Pingbo Tang, noon-1 p.m., Willa Cather Dining Complex Pioneers Room. Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Available via Zoom. https://go.unl.edu/DSAEC-DL

5/6: Senior Design Showcase, 1-3:30 p.m., Nebraska Innovation Campus Conference Center.

5/11: MEM Seminar, Neal Lewis: “An Engineer’s Approach to Social Security Planning: When to Start Benefits,” noon-1 p.m., via Zoom, or in either Othmer 114D or PKI 100A. https://unl.zoom.us/j/94520921117

5/13: Spring Commencement (Scott Campus), 9 a.m., Baxter Arena (doors open 8 a.m.) https://www.unomaha.edu/special-events/commencement/day-of-ceremony/schedule.php

5/13: Spring Graduate Commencement (City Campus), 3 p.m., Pinnacle Bank Arena. https://commencement.unl.edu/welcome

5/14: Spring Undergraduate Commencement (City Campus), 10 a.m., Memorial Stadium. https://commencement.unl.edu/welcome

5/16: Crucial Conversations Training Workshop, 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Carol Joy Holling Conference and Retreat Center, Ashland, Nebraska. https://durhamschool.link/crucial-conversations/

 
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