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Annual COE Holiday Gift Drive ends Friday

The college's gift drive runs now through Friday, Dec. 15. The focus is on new (or barely worn) socks, as they are one of the most requested items from helping agencies. Bring socks to PKI (ESS area) or Othmer 114. Contact: jengebretson2@unl.edu

Mental health resources for students are available on the University of Nebraska campuses in both Lincoln and Omaha. (Images adapted from Google Maps).

University providing mental health support for students in Lincoln, Omaha

Mental Health resources are available for University of Nebraska students on the campuses in Lincoln and Omaha and for faculty and staff looking for training opportunities in this area or for resources to help guide students to the help they are seeking. Continue reading…

Heartland Robotics Cluster hosting informational meeting today

The Heartland Robotics Cluster is hosting an open informational meeting for faculty and staff on Monday, Dec. 11 from 1-2 p.m. in SEC C271 (Zoom link below). The meeting agenda will cover: project overview, partners, executive team, new hires, construction, curriculum, community engagement.

More details at: https://unl.zoom.us/j/95568631111

In the News: Dec. 11, 2023

Highlights from the Nebraska Engineering community who have received recent media recognition:

COLLEGE NEWS

School of Computing participates in annual worldwide Hour of Code event, with more than 600 participants at Nebraska Innovation Campus. https://go.unl.edu/jgzh
Durham School architectural engineering program celebrates 25 years of innovation and excellence. https://go.unl.edu/3d6c

FACULTY AND RESEARCH

Carl Nelson part of University of Nebraska team receiving $5 million from Defense Threat Reduction Agency to continue projects for countering weapons of mass destruction. https://go.unl.edu/iavb
Research by Yufung Ge and Santosh Pitla to find ways to grow food on Mars and space stations is featured in an online newspaper article. https://go.unl.edu/go02
Christopher Tuan and Mark Bauer recognized in December 2023 American Concrete Institute CI Magazine featured article about conductive concrete project for a handicap access ramp at Hawks Hall. https://go.unl.edu/gqcs
New laser in Center for Electro-Optics and Functionalized Surfaces facilitates manufacturing method of the future. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/231130/ceofs_new_laser/

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.

NCESR is Taking Applications for the Energy Sciences Research – 2024 Summer Internships for Undergraduates

The Nebraska Center for Energy Sciences Research (NCESR) is taking applications for the Energy Sciences Research – Summer Internships for Undergraduates. Continue reading…

More details at: https://ncesr.unl.edu/

Calendar for Dec. 11, 2023

Events of interest for College of Engineering faculty and staff:

12/11: Heartland Robotics Cluster information session, 1-2 p.m., SEC C271 or Zoom. https://unl.zoom.us/j/95568631111

12/15: Last day of Fall Semester.

12/15: Undergraduate Commencement (Scott Campus), 9 a.m., Baxter Arena https://www.unomaha.edu/special-events/commencement/index.php

12/15: Graduate Commencement, 3 p.m., Pinnacle Bank Arena https://commencement.unl.edu/ceremony-details

12/16: Undergraduate Commencement (City Campus), 9 a.m., Pinnacle Bank Arena https://commencement.unl.edu/ceremony-details

12/22-1/1: Winter Break (City, Scott Campuses closed)