University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering

05/28/2026

Hello from Brazil 👋🏻🇧🇷

05/26/2026

Does this count as a recipe video?

Thank you to for capturing a behind-the-scenes look at how 2 million recycled plastic bags became the 4,000-foot stretch of Foundry Road in South Sioux City. Watch the full video at go.unl.edu/foundry-road.

05/21/2026

Nebraska Public Media highlights the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Engineering South Sioux City, Nebraska Foundry Road project from last summer, specifically the 4,000-foot stretch of Foundry Road near Siouxland Freedom Park where asphalt used in the project was made from 2 million recycled plastic bags and 25% recycled pavement.

This pilot project—the first of its kind in the state of Nebraska—is led by Jamilla Teixeira, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering. Teixeira aims to reduce waste while making roads more durable.

To learn more about the innovative road construction, watch the video feature below or tune in to Nebraska Public Media next Thursday, May 28, at 8 p.m. CT.

What if millions of discarded plastic grocery bags could help build...

05/12/2026

Hats off to our May ‘26 Nebraska Engineering grads 🎓

05/04/2026

Last week, Kiewit Hall’s outdoor patio transformed into a “hardhat zone” as 115 students in the Vertical Construction course built 11 sheds and raised over $9,000 in funds for Habitat for Humanity.

“For students, it’s about doing hard things in a safe environment. Not only do they build in a structured environment together, but they work as a team learning from other engineers and industry partners what it takes to manage a construction project,” assistant professor of practice Emmeline Watson says.

“I enjoy a project like this as much for myself as I do for class,” adds Vince Grenier, a senior construction management student from Omaha. “Everyone’s being trained regardless of experience on safety and knowing how to use power tools.”

This summer, many of these students, along with industry partners like Watts Electric, Pella Windows and Doors, BluCor Construction Group and Millard Lumber, will help build homes for Habitat for Humanity in Nebraska City.

05/01/2026

Update us on your exciting post-grad plans by completing the survey at go.unl.edu/12twenty 🎓

04/30/2026

More than 100 teams of Nebraska Engineering graduating seniors collaborated to tackle real-world challenges through innovative projects—from robotics, virtual reality, and motorsports to chemical processes, predictive modeling, and accessible design solutions.

Congratulations to the W. Van Dorn Street Corridor Improvement Project on winning top project! Thank you to our students and industry partners for showcasing their amazing work.

04/23/2026

recently brought home several awards from the 2026 Mid-America ASCE Student Symposium at Southern Illinois University 🏆 🛶⚡️🛠️

They worked incredibly hard designing, building, and racing their concrete canoe, Scarlet Lightning, as well as fabricating and assembling steel and 3D printed bridges!

Concrete Bowling: 1st Place
Steel Bridge: 2nd Place in Lightness
3D Printed Bridge: Best Design, Best Presentation, Fastest Assembly Time, 3rd Place Overall
Sustainable Solutions: 3rd Place

04/23/2026

A new fan attraction called the “Jell-Ometer,” a ring of Jell-O on a specialized platform that measures crowd noise by tracking how much it jiggles, debuted on April 3 during an NHL game between the New York Islanders and Philadelphia Flyers and rates the Jell-O movement on a 10-point scale, from mild vibrations to “earthquake-level” intensity.

According to Samuel Underwood, an instructor at the College of Engineering’s Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, the concept is scientifically valid because sound creates air pressure vibrations that can move lightweight objects like Jell-O as volume increases.

“When Sean Gentille called me to ask about the feasibility of measuring crowd noise with a ring of JELL-O, my first reaction was amusement! Then, after thinking about it for a while, I figured it could be an interesting way to visualize structure-borne vibration from rhythmic crowd activity (of course, depending on where they place the JELL-Ometer). I’m skeptical that airborne crowd noise alone would be severe enough to visibly excite the JELL-O. Based on the description of the meter, it seems they might be mechanically vibrating the JELL-O at a varying amount corresponding to the measured SPL. In any case, a fun idea to visualize crowd energy!”

Read more about the Jell-Ometer and Underwood’s take in The New York Times at go.unl.edu/op7x.

04/21/2026

Join us at the College of Engineering Senior Design Showcase this Friday, April 24, at Kiewit Hall from 1:30-4 p.m. to see innovative design projects from 100+ teams of graduating seniors. Learn more at go.unl.edu/SDS-2026.