Friday, April 24 · Kiewit Hall · 1:30 - 4:00 PM · Free and open to the public
The 2026 Senior Design Showcase is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering's premier undergraduate event, and the capstone finale of Husker AI Days.
Over 100 student teams present innovative solutions to real-world professional challenges. Many of these projects were developed in collaboration with industry clients and are designed for immediate practical impact. The Showcase runs the full breadth of the College: Biological Systems Engineering, Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, Electrical & Computer Engineering, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, and the School of Computing.
Free · Open to the public · People's Choice Award
Biological Systems Engineering. Highlights include collaborations with the University of Nebraska Medical Center to develop minimally invasive methods for early prediction of pressure injuries in healthcare facilities.
Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering. Research into tackling water systems fouling and converting waste into valued commodities.
Civil & Environmental Engineering. Infrastructure and sustainability work, including the Engineers Without Borders chapter designing solar power systems for schools in Madagascar and bridges for communities in Zambia.
Electrical & Computer Engineering. Muscle-based control systems for games and future wheelchair technology, autonomous lawn-watering robots that calculate the most efficient irrigation paths, and whiteboard-drawing robots for classroom consistency.
Mechanical & Materials Engineering. NASA Micro-G NExT Challenge devices to help astronauts secure tools during spacewalks, and automated onion preparation machines for McCain Foods.
School of Computing. Over 30 software-centric projects from AI and machine learning to virtual reality. VR Career Exploration for students exploring potential paths, agricultural tech including retail facility tools and GIS for conservation, and financial and industrial tech including mobile applications for FNBO and automation tools for insurance and logistics.
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1:30 - 4:00 PM | Senior Design Showcase, College of Engineering | Kiewit Hall |
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