COE Staff Meeting set for Wednesday
All staff in the College of Engineering are encouraged to attend the Staff Meeting Wednesday, Aug. 31, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. This will be an in-person meeting – no Zoom – and will be held in SEC 111 and PKI 250. You can ask questions at the meeting or submit questions beforehand using the link below.
More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/staff-forum-questions/
Wolf receives prestigious Kirchmayer Award
In the latest installment of this recurring feature, which appears in the COE Update on the third Monday of each month, we recognize some of the recent accomplishments, awards and honors earned by College of Engineering faculty, staff and students:
FACULTY HONORS
- Marilyn Wolf receives IEEE's prestigious Leon K. Kirchmayer Graduate Teaching Award. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/soc/220811/wolf_kirchmayer_award/
- Kelly Kopocis chosen to NU system’s inaugural class of leadership development fellows. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/072222/durham/kopocis_NUsystem_fellow/
- Hamid Bagheri & Clay Stevens earn Distinguished Paper award at ACM SIGSOFT ISSTA Conference. https://go.unl.edu/zomt
RESEARCH
- Rajib Saha, team publishes papers on metabolism of bacterium Rhodopseudomonas palustris and multiple biotechnological applications. https://go.unl.edu/jtci
- Nine Nebraska Engineering faculty supported by 2022-23 Layman Seed Program awards. https://engineering.unl.edu/kudos/071222/LaymanSeedProgram/
- BSE team publishes article about using on-pivot sensors to automate irrigation scheduling. https://go.unl.edu/oqnv
STUDENT HONORS
- Nebraska Engineering student robotics team takes first at international competition. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/220810/robotics_team_ASABE_firstplace/
If you know of faculty, staff or students who have been awarded major grants or awards, been published in prestigious journals, were recognized with awards at conferences or other events, or any other newsworthy achievements, please contact Karl Vogel – kvogel2@unl.edu – with the information so it can be included in future editions.
N-E Ride shuttles begin Fall service today
The N-E Ride shuttles between Lincoln and Omaha resumes the fall weekday schedule beginning today (Monday, Aug. 22 - the first day of fall classes). Use the TripShot app to reserve a seat on the bus - even a minute prior to boarding. View the website for the full schedule. Continue reading…
More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/n-e-ride/COE Staff Council seeking representatives
The COE Staff Council is seeking representatives for the 2022-2023 academic year. Most departments/units are able to have 1-2 representatives on the council. To learn more about the council, click the link below or contact Markeya Peteranetz (peteranetz@unl.edu) before Sept. 1. Continue reading…
More details at: https://go.unl.edu/npiwCards, gathering to mark Ted Naylor’s retirement
Ted Naylor, engineering library liaison who has spent 15 years in the Dean’s Office, Engineering Library and covering other science areas will retire from the university on Aug. 31. Cards are being collected in the Engineering Library (W204 Nebraska Hall) and a small gathering is set for Aug. 31. Continue reading…
Academic Technologies offering training/learning opportunities
UNL Academic Technologies is offering new training and learning opportunities for instructors, including drop-in and Zoom office hours this week. Contact Amy Barry – amybarry@nebraska.edu – with any questions about these exciting back-to-school opportunities. Continue reading…
Sexual Misconduct Response Workshop for faculty/staff
A live, interactive workshop to help faculty and staff effectively respond to disclosures of sexual misconduct, discrimination, or harassment made by students or colleagues is now being offered. Check the website for more info and sessions.
More details at: https://www.unl.edu/equity/sexual-misconduct-response-workshop-faculty-and-staff
Events of interest for College of Engineering faculty and staff:
9/1: Rock the Block + Engineering Student Organizations Fair, 4-7:30 p.m., Vine Street Fields.
9/9: Master of Engineering Management Information Session, noon, via Zoom. https://go.unl.edu/meminfosession
9/14: BSE Colloquium: Jason Hawkins, noon, Chase Hall 219. https://events.unl.edu/BSE/2022/09/14/165880/
9/19: School of Computing Reverse Pitch 2022, 5-7 p.m., Nebraska Innovation Campus.
9/21: UNL Fall Career Fair (Engineering, Construction, Science & Research), Nebraska Union, noon-4 p.m. https://careers.unl.edu/events/
9/22: UNL Fall Career Fair (Computing, Software & Data Analytics), Nebraska Union, noon-4 p.m. https://careers.unl.edu/events/
Originally published August 22, 2022 -
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