The COE Update

College of Engineering faculty and staff awards announced; luncheon is May 2

The College of Engineering faculty and staff award recipients will be honored at the annual ceremony and luncheon, May 2 at 11:30 a.m. in Red Cloud A at the Willa Cather Dining Complex (City Campus). RSVP at the link below no later than Wednesday, April 17. Continue reading…

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/awards/employee-awards-ceremony/

Inclusive Excellence Lunch & Learn is today

The next College of Engineering Inclusive Excellence Lunch & Learn is set for Monday, April 15 from noon-1 p.m. and will feature professionals from UNL Counseling and Psychological Services to share about various services for students. Continue reading…

Markvicka to present MME Pierson Graduate Seminar on Tuesday

Eric Markvicka, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, will present the MME Pierson Graduate Seminar, “Liquid Metal Elastomer Composites for Soft Robotics and Electronics,” Tuesday, April 16 at 3:30 p.m. in Kiewit Hall A203. The public is welcome.

More details at: https://go.unl.edu/2i5d

Achievements - April 15, 2024

In the latest installment of this recurring feature on the third Monday of each month, we recognize recent accomplishments, awards and honors earned by College of Engineering faculty, staff and students:

COLLEGE

Nicole Iverson, Carley Conover and Katie Mowat honored at UNL Women of Courage, Character, and Commitment Celebration. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/240412/women_ccc_honors/

FACULTY & RESEARCH

Paper co-authored by three School of Computing faculty and students is highlighted in Hackster.io article. https://go.unl.edu/6voy
Abia Katimbo featured in IANR spotlight. https://ianrnews.unl.edu/faculty-spotlight-abia-katimbo
Yusong Li participates in April 3 webinar hosted by Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences. https://go.unl.edu/thaw
Deepak Keshwani, Seunghee Kim and Jae Sung Park are chosen to receive UNL College Distinguished Teaching Awards. https://engineering.unl.edu/kudos/240329/college_teaching_awards_2024/
Chun-Hsing (Jun) Ho and grad student Kewei Ren receive Best Oral Presentation Award at international conference. https://engineering.unl.edu/kudos/240329/dsaec/ho_ren_paper_award/
Fadi Alsaleem co-authors paper in Solar Energy journal, titled “Experimental Evaluation of a Solar-Powered Air Conditioner.” https://engineering.unl.edu/kudos/240329/dsaec/alsaleem_journal/

STUDENTS

Three CEE students awarded scholarships from American Concrete Institute. https://engineering.unl.edu/cee-students-awarded-scholarships-american-concrete-institute/
Doctoral student Cesar Leos chosen for fellowship at Los Alamos National Laboratory. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/240314/mme/leos_lanl_fellowship/
Durham School team of MAE students chosen as finalists in 2024 AEI Student Design Competition. https://engineering.unl.edu/kudos/240329/dsaec/mae_aei_finalists/
Engineering Pitch Competition awards three top prizes on April 2. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/240408/engineering_pitch/
Doctoral students Karen Acurio, Alyssa Grube selected for leadership workshop in Greece. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/240404/epistimi_greece/

STAFF

Mallory Asay honored by UNO as Academic Advisor of the Month for March. https://engineering.unl.edu/kudos/240326/asay_advisor_award/

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.

Applications open for 2024-25 cohort of Graduate Teaching Fellows

Applications for the 2024-25 cohort of COE Graduate Teaching Fellows are open through July 15. Only 10 spots are available in the cohort, which will be entering its seventh year. Learn more about GTF program or submit your application at the link below.

More details at: https://engineering.unl.edu/ecec/gsteaching/

Calendar for April 15, 2024 edition

4/16: MME Pierson Graduate Seminar: Eric Markvicka, “Liquid Metal Elastomer Composites for Soft Robotics and Electronics,” 3:30 p.m., Kiewit Hall A203. https://go.unl.edu/2i5d

4/18: COE Graduate Programs Information Session, noon-1 p.m., via Zoom. https://events.unl.edu/cse/2024/04/18/177641/

5/3: College of Engineering Senior Design Showcase, 1-3:30 p.m., Kiewit Hall https://engineering.unl.edu/undergraduate-programs/senior-design-showcase/

5/3: Women in STEM Day, all day, Nebraska Union. https://engineering.unl.edu/women-stem-day/

5/9: School of Computing Senior Design Showcase, 1-4:30 p.m., Nebraska Union https://computing.unl.edu/senior-design/

5/10: Master of Engineering Management (MEM) Information Session, virtual, noon-1 p.m. https://engineering.unl.edu/mem/upcoming-online-info-sessions/

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