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Kimberly Tedrow, data and materials coordinator at Biological Process Development Facility.
October 29, 2019 - A poem written by Kimberly Tedrow, data and materials coordinator of the Biological Process Development Facility, will be set to music and performed at the Sheldon Museum of Art on Friday, Nov. 8 as part of the N150 Creative Week Celebration.  Full Story

Evan Beachly (from left), Jim Higgins and Carrick Detweiler assemble a drone system before taking it for a test flight. The system features a software application that makes it easy to operate. It can also be flown at night, helping crews safely fight fires despite limited visibility. (Alyssa Amen / NUtech Ventures)
October 29, 2019 - As fire seasons stretch longer and blazes burn hotter, a startup company - started by Carrick Detweiler, associate professor of computer science and engineering - is using drones to fight fire with fire and keep people out of harm's way.  Full Story

The Flex-Ro uses cameras and sensors to detect the health of plants, and is being taught how to identify weeds. (Christina Stella / Harvest Public Media)
October 29, 2019 - A robot, created by Santosh Pitla and a team of Biological Systems Engineering researchers, is helping to maximize crop yield and reduce the use of pesticides, while also helping veteran farmers learn to use computers.  Full Story

Mehrdad Negahban (left), professor of mechanical and materials engineering, received the Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Award for for Polymer Science and Technology at the International Polymer Characterization Forum (POLY-CHAR 2019) Conference in Nepal.
October 21, 2019 - Mehrdad Negahban, professor of mechanical and materials engineering, received the Pierre-Gilles de Gennes Award for for Polymer Science and Technology at the POLY-CHAR 2019 Conference in Nepal.  Full Story

Alisha Bevins (left), graduate student in computer science, gives Chancellor Ronnie Green a tutorial on piloting a drone.
October 14, 2019 - In his most recent "Green at ..." video, Chancellor Ronnie Green learns the ups and downs of flying drones with assistance of researchers in the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s NIMBUS Lab.  Full Story

Jennifer Lather, assistant professor of architectural engineering.
October 14, 2019 - Jennifer Lather, assistant professor of architectural engineering, is one of 25 new faculty hired by the College of Engineering for the 2019-20 academic year. Learn more about her in University Communication's New Faculty Q&A.  Full Story

Senior mechanical engineering major Zoe Jirovsky recently completed an internship at Premier Rides, where she worked with engineers on roller coaster designs.
October 09, 2019 - Zoe Jirovsky appreciates the roller coaster that is college life. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln senior is inching toward another momentum-building hill that will hurl her into the professional world, but she’s not dreading the freefall.  Full Story

The Link, which joins Nebraska Hall (left) to the Scott Engineering Center (right), will be demolished and rebuilt in Phase 1 of the College of Engineering construction project.
October 03, 2019 - Work on the $75 million Phase 1 of the College of Engineering's construction project has begun, and with demolition of The Link coming soon, both pedestrian and vehicular traffic will be affected.  Full Story

"The Copper Garden," by Loic Constantin was chosen as winner of Most Stunning in the 2019 Plenty of Beauty at the Bottom Nano Image Competition.
October 02, 2019 - Three images produced by College of Engineering graduate students swept the awards at the 2019 Plenty of Beauty at the Bottom Nano Image Competition sponsored by the Nebraska Nanoscale Facility.  Full Story

Yongfeng Lu (left) and doctoral student Lei Liu with a portable laser that helps prevent and repair corrosion on aluminum-sided ships. (Photo by NUtech Ventures)
October 02, 2019 - Yongfeng Lu, professor of electrical and computer engineering, and doctoral student Lei Liu have developed a laser system that prevents and repairs corrosion on aluminum-sided ships. The laser will be tested this fall on a fully operational Navy ship.  Full Story