The COE Update

Wednesday information meeting to explain impact of UNL accounts transition

Big changes are coming to UNL accounts and will begin affecting the College of Engineering on Sept. 1. Join us for an informational meeting Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 11 a.m.-noon via Zoom to learn how it will impact your daily work and what steps you should take before the transition. Continue reading…

DBER program has big impact at ASEE Annual Conference

Nebraska Engineering’s Discipline Based Education Research (DBER) program had a big impact at the 2025 ASEE Annual Conference, winning multiple awards, with faculty Shudipto Dishari presenting a plenary address and Jessica Deters and Logan Perry conducting a special session. Continue reading…

Registration open for Joint Teaching Excellence Series Fall 2025

The Engineering and Computing Education Core (ECEC) is co-presenting the Joint Teaching Excellence Series – workshops for faculty, staff and others who wish to better facilitate student learning both in and out of the classroom. Register at the link below. Continue reading…

Job posting website connects students with research opportunities

To help connect talented students with projects shaping innovation, the College of Engineering maintains a job postings website where faculty can share Graduate Research Assistantships (GRAs) and undergraduate research opportunities. Access the site at the link below. Continue reading…

Carpool set up for ASEE Midwest Conference Sept. 14-16

The ASEE Midwest Conference will be held Sept. 14-16 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The road trip is approximately 6.5 hours. If you plan to attend and would like to carpool, learn details and populate this Google Sheet (link below) no later than Sept. 1. Continue reading…

NUtech Ventures sets regular office hours in SEC C292

NUtech Ventures has set up weekly office hours in SEC C292 – Michael J. Loes, technology manager (ECE, CBE, SoC), will be available Tuesdays from 1-4:30 p.m., and James Martino (MME, BSE, CEE), senior technology manager, is available Fridays 2-5 p.m.

College of Engineering Tailgate is Sept. 20

The annual NEBRASKA ENGINEERING TAILGATE for alumni, friends, faculty and staff is SATURDAY, SEPT. 20 prior to the Nebraska vs. Michigan football game. The tailgate will be held from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Faculty and staff tickets are $5 (as are any family members); pay in advance or at the door.

Husker Pantry is available to students

Husker Pantry at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln supports students facing food and hygiene insecurity. Open to all enrolled students, it offers non-perishable food and hygiene products through a simple online ordering system. Community contributions keep the pantry functioning. Continue reading…

In the News - Aug. 18, 2025

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

• Erin Carr, a postdoctoral researcher in chemical and biomolecular engineering, has discovered a novel fungus that may be a resource for large-scale, cost-effective resource for melanin production. https://go.unl.edu/4c7n
  
• Carr is also part of a team that engineered a self-sustaining system of cyanobacteria and fungi to create strong building materials using Mars-like soil. Links to articles about the project are available at https://go.unl.edu/0per
  
• Qiang Liu aims to transform how autonomous vehicles operate by connecting them to broader networks, making them smarter and more reliable. https://go.unl.edu/e29p
  
• Jamilla Teixeira, Nebraska Engineering team helped South Sioux City pave the state’s first plastic road. https://engineering.unl.edu/news/250617/cee_plastic_road/
  
• Rahul Purandare is creating new "pluggable" improvements to runtime verification technology. https://go.unl.edu/f8hv
  
• The Durham School wins the NCEES Grand Prize for the fourth time. https://go.unl.edu/mt67
  
• Eric Markvicka’s team development of soft robotics and wearable systems that mimic the ability of human and plant skin to detect and self-heal injuries was featured in multiple outlets. Links available at https://go.unl.edu/0per
  
• Midwest Roadside Safety Facility’s crash tests that suggest current guardrails and traffic barriers are ill-equipped to handle electric vehicles was featured in a video story by The Drive. https://go.unl.edu/xp7i
  
• The Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) barrier system, developed by MwRSF, was highlighted in a July 27 Essentially Sports article on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s lingering safety issues. https://go.unl.edu/75ca
• Nebraska Engineering hosts international Cyber Tatanka cybersecurity exercise. https://go.unl.edu/zohg
  
• Summer MATC Academy entices young students to consider STEM careers. https://go.unl.edu/57jq
  
• Kiewit Hall’s Garage helps student prototype, fabricate and innovate. https://go.unl.edu/dz0n
  
• Iowa Public Radio interviewed Santosh Pitla for a story on the fourth annual CyberTractor Challenge and how a cyberattack could hurt farmers and state economies. https://go.unl.edu/dxzm
  If you know of someone who has been featured in the media, contact Karl Vogel –