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Nebraska Engineering Tailgate scheduled for Oct. 1
Nebraska Engineering Tailgate scheduled for Oct. 1

Annual Nebraska Engineering Tailgate set for Saturday; volunteers needed

The college is seeking staff and faculty volunteers to help with the tailgate on Saturday, Oct. 1 - for setup prior to the event (12-3 p.m.) and/or during the event (3-6 p.m.). Comp time will be provided for these hours, along with other perks! Email jengebretson2@unl.edu if interested. Continue reading…

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/nebraska-engineering-tailgate/
 
Midwest Roadside Safety Facility will hold a research showcase open house and a full-scale crash test on Friday, Sept. 9.
Midwest Roadside Safety Facility will hold a research showcase open house and a full-scale crash test on Friday, Sept. 9.

MwRSF open house Friday to showcase opportunities, including full-scale crash test

The Midwest Roadside Safety Facility is hosting a research showcase open house, including a full-scale crash test on Friday, Sept. 9 from noon to 4 p.m. Guests will learn about ongoing research at MwRSF, discuss collaborative research and employment opportunities, and meet faculty and staff. Continue reading…

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/mwrsf-open-house/
 
Kiewit Hall construction as seen on Aug. 10, 2022. (Craig Chandler / University Communications & Marketing)
Kiewit Hall construction as seen on Aug. 10, 2022. (Craig Chandler / University Communications & Marketing)

IN THE NEWS: Construction projects, research in spotlight

We highlight the Nebraska Engineering community receiving media recognition.

COLLEGE NEWS

  • College's building projects prominent among Lincoln Journal Star’s guide to UNL construction efforts. (paywall) https://go.unl.edu/k9hj
  • Nebraska Engineering nets six faculty, six students among NCGT Fellows. https://go.unl.edu/0fcz

FACULTY
  • Christine Wittich's research explores how transportation officials use social media in emergencies. https://go.unl.edu/7xzv
  • With a five-year, $1.6 million NIH grant, Rebecca Wachs seeks to isolate elusive causes of low back pain. https://go.unl.edu/vhs4
  • Jae Sung Park, Yusong Li track tiny particles to find more efficient paths for energy, environment. https://go.unl.edu/htbc
  • Bruce Dvorak’s NET-funded project aims to reduce water, energy use in ethanol production. https://go.unl.edu/q94p

If you know of someone who has been featured in the media, contact Karl Vogel – kvogel2@unl.edu – so it can be included in future editions.

 

Cards, 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…

 

Tazza Coffee Express open in ERC

The Tazza Coffee Express on first floor of the Engineering Research Center is open Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.The Tazza Coffee Express is open from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday-Friday on the first level of the new Engineering Research Center. Stop by and let Tyler and Zoe pour you a coffee or tea or mix one of the many house specialties or other hot drinks.

 
Calendar for August 29, 2022.
Calendar for August 29, 2022.

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 29, 2022 - Submit an Item