College of Engineering: Recent Episodes
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Interviews with construction management faculty Emmeline Watson and four students from the vertical construction class who participated in the Sheds for Hope project, which constructed nine sheds and a dog house that were sold to benefit Bridges to Hope, a Lincoln nonprofit organization that helps former inmates who were recently released in their transitions back into life outside the prison system.
Gallery of photos from 2025 Sheds for Hope build, a project involving students from Emmeline Watson's vertical construction classes.
Construction Management students erect 10 sheds to raise money for Bridges 2 Hope, a charity that helps the recently incarcerated get back on their feet.
Assistance Professor of Practice Emmeline Watson challenges her students to make (and throw) bowling balls of concrete.
Data collected in a study of the 2020 election is helping Nebraska Engineering's Jennifer Lather and the Engineering for Democracy Institute make recommendations to put more flexibility in voting processes.
Welcome to the School of Computing in the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln! In this video, we’ll give you a tour of the School of Computing, highlighting the innovative programs, research opportunities, and cutting-edge technology that prepare students for careers in the ever-evolving field of computing. Whether you're interested in computer science, software engineering, or artificial intelligence, you'll get a glimpse of how UNL is shaping the future of tech. Let’s dive in!
Welcome to Scott Campus, also known as PKI (Peter Kiewit Institute), for the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Omaha. In this video, we'll take you on a tour of this cutting-edge campus, home to innovative research and academic programs. Discover the unique opportunities available to engineering students here and get a glimpse of the facilities and environment that make Scott Campus a hub of technological advancement. Let’s explore!
Welcome to the City Campus of the College of Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In this video, we’ll explore the vibrant campus, state-of-the-art facilities, and the incredible resources available to engineering students. Whether you're a prospective student or just curious about what UNL has to offer, this tour will give you a glimpse of life at the heart of innovation and academic excellence. Let's dive in!
Discover how Kiewit Hall incorporates WELL Building Standards and how Nebraska's only college of engineering leverages these innovative practices.
A Rivian electric pickup crashes against a lane barrier often used to protect road crews working alongside traffic. research sponsored by the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s Midwest Roadside Safety Facility is investigating the safety questions raised by the burgeoning number of electric vehicles on the nation’s roadways by performing crash test performed on a guardrail on At 62 mph, the 7,000-plus-pound, Rivian R1T truck crashed into a temporary barrier. The barrier deflected several feet but the truck did not go through the barrier. July 1, 2024.
Get ready for an exclusive look into the life of an engineering student! Join Avery Florea, a dedicated Biological Systems Engineering major, as she takes us through a day in the only college of engineering in Nebraska. Don't miss this behind-the-scenes journey into the world of engineering!
Learn about the research students on Scott Campus did in the spring semester 2024. Short version.
This Senior Design Showcase team has designed a leg press/hip sled machine for patients with Multiple Sclerosis or similar conditions.
Introducing The Gig Starter Pack, a hybrid digital/analog effects unit, amplifier head, and 1x12 speaker cabinet.
Chemical Engineering senior design capstone discuss Cryogenic Distillation of Air project.
Vince Orsi, student mechanical lead for Big Red Satellite team, discusses the March 21, 2024 NASA launch carrying a Nebraska-made satellite to the International Space Station.
Shen's patent-pending innovation is a new depth camera array system that provides complete and accurate visual surface coverage of straight and curbed pipelines in a time and cost-saving manner.
Opening for the spring semester Jan. 22, the six-story, privately funded, $115 million building is the university’s academic hub for engineering education. It connects five engineering facilities and is home to the construction management program. It offers a mix of multi-purpose classrooms, instructional labs, engineering student services, maker spaces for student organizations and a large outdoor plaza.
Ashley Dohe, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and administrative coordinator in the College of Engineering, created a Herbie Husker from papier mâché and will auction it off and donate the proceeds to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation, an organization that benefits veterans and first responders. Read more about Ashley here: https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/air-force-veteran-builds-larger-than-life-herbie-to-benefit-others/
Chemical engineering senior design capstone team discusses its project to scale up the process of extracting citric acid from banana peels.
The senior design capstone team working on the B-36 interactive display for the SAC Museum discusses the project in a video log.
Kiewit Hall will serve as the academic hub for undergraduate engineering education and house Lincoln-based construction management programs; included will be classrooms, instructional labs, Engineering Student Services, maker spaces for the college’s student organizations, and a large outdoor plaza for the university community.
Choose between four presentation categories:1) Session Talks2) Poster Sessions3) 3 in 5 Pitch4) Keynote Speaker
Donors and friends of the University of Nebraska College of Engineering affix signatures to a steel beam before it's hoisted to the top of Kiewit Hall.
A miniaturized robot invented by Nebraska Engineering Professor Shane Farritor may soon blast into space to test its skills.
A team of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering students - Nevaeh Hall, Serena Tenhumberg, Noha Algahimi and Xuan Le, discuss their process for turning spent coffee grounds into dimethyl ether (DME), a synthetically derived colorless gas that can be used as an alternative fuel for Diesel engines.
Maddie Carpenter discusses how her Biological Systems Engineering senior design capstone team came up with best management practices (BMPs) to implement a greener stormwater management system for the Douglas County Environmental Services Building and the impact it will have on the community.
Ethan Glenn discusses how his Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering senior design capstone team developed a plan for a biorefinery that will produce specialty chemicals with renewable feedstocks to reduce waste and carbon emissions.
Ryan Karl discusses his Electrical and Computer Engineering team's project - a chessboard that allows a human player to battle a computer in the classic board game.
Alexander Eisele discusses his team's senior design capstone project - a pneumatic leg press workout machine for users who have multiple sclerosis.
The College of Engineering shows how it's fulfilling N2025 Aim 5: Inclusive Excellence and Diversity. The college is proposing a program focused on heritage Spanish speakers in Nebraska, creating a pipeline for bilingual engineers.
Chancellor Ronnie Green poses three questions about the College of Engineering to Dean Lance C. Pérez and freshman engineering student Gracie Kerr, who is also a Kiewit Scholar.
What if you could wear a tiny sensor that sniffs out disease? The smart nose under development at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln could provide another way to easily determine if someone is sick. UNL assistant professor Eric Markvicka says the electronic sensor is an affordable, non-invasive way to diagnose disease.
The Nebraska Governance and Technology Center is among the first the bring together scholars in law, business, engineering and media to investigate questions at the forefront of technology policy.
Shane Farritor, professor of mechanical and materials engineering, delivers the December 2021 commencement address.
Information about the Masters of Engineering Management (MEM) program at the University of Nebraska.
You can learn more at mem.unl.edu.
Doug Glaser is executive vice president at Kiewit and a 1991 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He describes why the Complete Engineer initiative will make UNL graduates stand out. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Doug Glaser is executive vice president at Kiewit and a 1991 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says it's more important to have a drive and willingness to learn than to come with technical skills. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Doug Glaser is executive vice president at Kiewit and a 1991 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He talks about the ways Kiewit Corporation is committed to supporting the university. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Doug Glaser is executive vice president at Kiewit and a 1991 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says Kiewit employs more than 600 University of Nebraska graduates. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says follow-through is key to success; Do what you say you're going to do. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says teamwork is foundational to how things get built. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says the first step to being a good teammate is understanding what's expected of you. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says once you understand your strengths and weaknesses, you can better work with your team to achieve your goals. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He describes why having a good memory is key to success. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says effective leaders must be ethical. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says students should get involved on campus and take classes outside of the engineering discipline. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says, on the top of his list when hiring is communication skills. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says ethics means doing the right thing, even when nobody is watching. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Darron Rolle is Kiewit area manager and a 1997 graduate of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering. He says communication skills are so important because you must be able to communicate your vision. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Ashley Bayles is a schedule manager at Kiewit and 2006 graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering. She says it's important to learn self-management during college because it is crucial to success in the workplace. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Ashley Bayles is a schedule manager at Kiewit and 2006 graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering. She says you must learn to get along with and work effectively with other people having many different personalities. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Ashley Bayles is a schedule manager at Kiewit and 2006 graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering. She says key to success is fully understanding the tasks you're given, and being willing to ask for help. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Ashley Bayles is a schedule manager at Kiewit and 2006 graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering. She says missed communication on the job can lead to financial, scheduling and safety issues. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Anayeli Martinez-Real is a project executive at Kiewit and a 2018 graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering. She says it's important to listen to different ideas from a diverse range of people to learn how to collaborate. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/
Anayeli Martinez-Real is a project executive at Kiewit and a 2018 graduate of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering. She says her company builds facilities for diverse communities and the best designers understand the communities for whom they are building. https://engineering.unl.edu/complete-engineer/