IN THE NEWS: Construction projects, research in spotlight

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)

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.