BiAnnual Newsletter Winter 2016_Final

p The Durham School H EADLINES p p p The University of Nebraska– Lincoln College of Engineering is commemorating the 50th anniversary of its construction programs with a yearlong celebration. Read more about the celebration on the inside front cover! Learn Today Build Tomorrow

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pTABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 1 ADVISORY BOARD NEWS 2 FACULTY NEWS 3-4 p DURHAM SCHOOL “IN THE NEWS” 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 6 STUDENT UPDATES 7 RECENT EVENTS 8-9 th The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering is commemorating the 50 anniversary of its Construction RESEARCH 10-11 Programs with a year-long celebration. th The 50 anniversary is the theme for the 2016-17 academic year in The Charles W. Durham School of Architectural IMPACT 12 Engineering and Construction, with events ranging from a cake social to breakfast, in conjuction with the annual E-Week and the School’s Construction Banquet in April. A service event will also take place on both campuses during the spring semester. DECEMBER GRADUATES BACK COVER UNL’s Construction Science program began in the fall of 1966 after the Nebraska Association of General Contractors gave the University a $14,000 educational grant to hire a construction professor. The program began with 14 students and was housed in the School of Architecture, then a part of the College of Engineering and Architecture. The program grew by leaps and bounds in its first decade with its first class of four graduates in 1968. Enrollment grew to 115 by the fall of that year. This became the Department of Construction Science in 1971 with five faculty members. When architecture moved to form an independent college in 1972, the Construction Management program became part of the College of Engineering, where it has remained since. Today, the Construction Management program is housed in The Durham School, which also offers programs in Architectural Engineering and Construction Engineering. The Durham School has 35 faculty and nearly 500 students enrolled this fall, with 13 faculty and 270 students in the Construction Management program in Lincoln (City Campus) and Omaha (Scott Campus).

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pTABLE OF CONTENTS LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR 1 ADVISORY BOARD NEWS 2 FACULTY NEWS 3-4 p DURHAM SCHOOL “IN THE NEWS” 5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 5 ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT 6 STUDENT UPDATES 7 RECENT EVENTS 8-9 th The University of Nebraska–Lincoln College of Engineering is commemorating the 50 anniversary of its Construction RESEARCH 10-11 Programs with a year-long celebration. th The 50 anniversary is the theme for the 2016-17 academic year in The Charles W. Durham School of Architectural IMPACT 12 Engineering and Construction, with events ranging from a cake social to breakfast, in conjuction with the annual E-Week and the School’s Construction Banquet in April. A service event will also take place on both campuses during the spring semester. DECEMBER GRADUATES BACK COVER UNL’s Construction Science program began in the fall of 1966 after the Nebraska Association of General Contractors gave the University a $14,000 educational grant to hire a construction professor. The program began with 14 students and was housed in the School of Architecture, then a part of the College of Engineering and Architecture. The program grew by leaps and bounds in its first decade with its first class of four graduates in 1968. Enrollment grew to 115 by the fall of that year. This became the Department of Construction Science in 1971 with five faculty members. When architecture moved to form an independent college in 1972, the Construction Management program became part of the College of Engineering, where it has remained since. Today, the Construction Management program is housed in The Durham School, which also offers programs in Architectural Engineering and Construction Engineering. The Durham School has 35 faculty and nearly 500 students enrolled this fall, with 13 faculty and 270 students in the Construction Management program in Lincoln (City Campus) and Omaha (Scott Campus).

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 ADVISORY BOARD NEWS p pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR p Walter Scott Jr. Retires from Durham School Board Walter Scott Jr. has had a profound impact on so many people in Dear Alumni, Friends, Industry Partners, and countless ways and for many years. He has participated on several p Students advisory boards, and even served as Peter Kiewit and Sons Chairman. But perhaps one of the most notable contributions Walter Scott has DURHAM SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD It is my pleasure to introduce our Durham School made to the University of Nebraska is the Scott Scholars program. This semi-annual Newsletter. We are working hard at scholarship provides four years of tuition, housing, books, and fees for Doug Alvine improved communications and now have a new undergraduate programs based within the Peter Kiewit Institute, taught Mike Ayars staff member, April Edwards, who is helping us in by the College of Engineering or College of Information Science & Lynne D. Boyer many aspects of this endeavor. This Newsletter Technology. Since the program’s inception, there have been 482 Scott Guenther Dziuvenis is just one communication activity among others Scholars, with 83 being students of The Durham School. that you will see improved during the coming year. To honor Mr. Scott as he retires, or to use his word, “graduates”, Doug Glaser from the Durham School Advisory Board, he was invited to attend a Mary “Sunny” D. Lundgren I am in my 18th month as Director and during reception hosted by The Durham School and the University of Nebraska Nancy Melby this superb time, I have grown to appreciate Foundation on September 1st, 2016. Attendees included University the outstanding programs within the Durham of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mike Moran School and the many exceptional national-level Chancellor Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska-Omaha Chancellor Ken West achievements of our students and our faculty. John Christensen, Nebraska Engineering Interim Dean Lance Perez, The collaboration and support of our industry is many members of the Charles Durham family, members of the Walter simply amazing. I have had the opportunity to Scott Jr. family, past and present Scott Scholars, Durham School Advisory ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING meet many of you, and I look forward to meeting Board Members, and university faculty and staff. INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE others in the upcoming year. More about Mr. Scott’s Durham School Board Retirement Reception can be found on the College of Engineering’s Website: http://engineering.unl. edu/walter-scott-jr-retires-durham-school-advisory-board/ Chimay Anumba Nancy Melby In consultation with all stakeholders, we are strategically planning to set our agenda for the coming Guenther Dziuvenis Mike Moran years. Industry collaboration is a hallmark of our school and will continue to be integral in all aspects of our instructional and research missions. AEC has a huge footprint in Nebraska and we will continue Bernie Gehrki George Morrissey to engage our partners to provide a sustained, well-educated workforce who is innovative, yet practical Johanna Harris Andrea Reynolds and solution-oriented. Our research and outreach programs will be focused and impactful. Sarah Kuchera Scott Pfeiffer Todd Mack Steve Yanke Our story is significantly under-told and this issue of the Newsletter begins to tell our story from the last year. Our website, Facebook, and Twitter will continuously rollout the good news. Much work lies ahead. University leadership is committed to helping the Durham School offer the best architectural CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY engineering and construction programs in the nation. We are in the process of updating our curriculum to ensure our students are learning the most current technologies as related to these fields ADVISORY COMMITTEE while never losing sight of the fundamentals. Our focus continues to be on recruiting and retaining the p AS DR. PUCKETT SAID, “THERE IS VERY LITTLE WE CAN GIVE, BUT I’LL Chris Kingery best students to “Learn Today and Build Tomorrow”. OFFER WHAT WE CAN, AND THOSE ARE TWO SPECIAL WORDS, THANK Marsha Babcock Jereme Montgomery Brent Burger YOU.” THANK YOU, MR. SCOTT, FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND GIVEN. In the coming months, you will learn about our developing plan and I look forward to working with Bryan Bush Mike Naccarato many of you. Mark Nienhueser Sincerely, Joe Delgado B.J. Gehrki Jean Petsch Doug Glaser Mike Palumbo Chris Grojean Kama Pfister Jay A. Puckett, PE, PhD, F. ASCE Jeff Schomberg Charles W. and Margre H. Durham Professor Allan Hale Director Renee Jacobs Don Wrieth 1 p p 2

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 ADVISORY BOARD NEWS p pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR p Walter Scott Jr. Retires from Durham School Board Walter Scott Jr. has had a profound impact on so many people in Dear Alumni, Friends, Industry Partners, and countless ways and for many years. He has participated on several p Students advisory boards, and even served as Peter Kiewit and Sons Chairman. But perhaps one of the most notable contributions Walter Scott has DURHAM SCHOOL ADVISORY BOARD It is my pleasure to introduce our Durham School made to the University of Nebraska is the Scott Scholars program. This semi-annual Newsletter. We are working hard at scholarship provides four years of tuition, housing, books, and fees for Doug Alvine improved communications and now have a new undergraduate programs based within the Peter Kiewit Institute, taught Mike Ayars staff member, April Edwards, who is helping us in by the College of Engineering or College of Information Science & Lynne D. Boyer many aspects of this endeavor. This Newsletter Technology. Since the program’s inception, there have been 482 Scott Guenther Dziuvenis is just one communication activity among others Scholars, with 83 being students of The Durham School. that you will see improved during the coming year. To honor Mr. Scott as he retires, or to use his word, “graduates”, Doug Glaser from the Durham School Advisory Board, he was invited to attend a Mary “Sunny” D. Lundgren I am in my 18th month as Director and during reception hosted by The Durham School and the University of Nebraska Nancy Melby this superb time, I have grown to appreciate Foundation on September 1st, 2016. Attendees included University the outstanding programs within the Durham of Nebraska President Hank Bounds, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Mike Moran School and the many exceptional national-level Chancellor Ronnie Green, University of Nebraska-Omaha Chancellor Ken West achievements of our students and our faculty. John Christensen, Nebraska Engineering Interim Dean Lance Perez, The collaboration and support of our industry is many members of the Charles Durham family, members of the Walter simply amazing. I have had the opportunity to Scott Jr. family, past and present Scott Scholars, Durham School Advisory ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING meet many of you, and I look forward to meeting Board Members, and university faculty and staff. INDUSTRY ADVISORY COMMITTEE others in the upcoming year. More about Mr. Scott’s Durham School Board Retirement Reception can be found on the College of Engineering’s Website: http://engineering.unl. edu/walter-scott-jr-retires-durham-school-advisory-board/ Chimay Anumba Nancy Melby In consultation with all stakeholders, we are strategically planning to set our agenda for the coming Guenther Dziuvenis Mike Moran years. Industry collaboration is a hallmark of our school and will continue to be integral in all aspects of our instructional and research missions. AEC has a huge footprint in Nebraska and we will continue Bernie Gehrki George Morrissey to engage our partners to provide a sustained, well-educated workforce who is innovative, yet practical Johanna Harris Andrea Reynolds and solution-oriented. Our research and outreach programs will be focused and impactful. Sarah Kuchera Scott Pfeiffer Todd Mack Steve Yanke Our story is significantly under-told and this issue of the Newsletter begins to tell our story from the last year. Our website, Facebook, and Twitter will continuously rollout the good news. Much work lies ahead. University leadership is committed to helping the Durham School offer the best architectural CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY engineering and construction programs in the nation. We are in the process of updating our curriculum to ensure our students are learning the most current technologies as related to these fields ADVISORY COMMITTEE while never losing sight of the fundamentals. Our focus continues to be on recruiting and retaining the p AS DR. PUCKETT SAID, “THERE IS VERY LITTLE WE CAN GIVE, BUT I’LL Chris Kingery best students to “Learn Today and Build Tomorrow”. OFFER WHAT WE CAN, AND THOSE ARE TWO SPECIAL WORDS, THANK Marsha Babcock Jereme Montgomery Brent Burger YOU.” THANK YOU, MR. SCOTT, FOR ALL YOU HAVE DONE AND GIVEN. In the coming months, you will learn about our developing plan and I look forward to working with Bryan Bush Mike Naccarato many of you. Mark Nienhueser Sincerely, Joe Delgado B.J. Gehrki Jean Petsch Doug Glaser Mike Palumbo Chris Grojean Kama Pfister Jay A. Puckett, PE, PhD, F. ASCE Jeff Schomberg Charles W. and Margre H. Durham Professor Allan Hale Director Renee Jacobs Don Wrieth 1 p p 2

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 FACULTY NEWS p Dr. Asre Woldsenbet initiated and led a workshop held in Dr. Fadi Alsaleem joined the Architectural Engineering faculty in the fall of 2016. Dr. Alsaleem December 2016 at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BIT) comes to The Durham School from Wichita State University, where he was also an Assistant in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The workshop was entitled “Consultative Professor. Prior to these assignments, Dr. Alsaleem worked for four years as a Senior Lead Algorithm Engineer at Emerson Climate technology, a business of Emerson, the world’s leading Workshop on Integrating Construction Industry Stakeholders; provider of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and Contractors + Consultants + Academia”to create a public-private commercial applications. Some of his professional research interests include, Smart MEMS, consortium of representatives. The goals of the consortium are to Smart Buildings, and IoT. understand the needs of various stakeholders and to find gaps, Recently, Dr. Alsaleem has been successful with two research submissions. His team was chosen issues and challenges in the current construction industry. This will as one of ten finalists for the Lyncee MEMS international Innovation Challenge 2016. A similar pave the way for research and innovative approaches by integrating proposal has also been selected as a JUMP award winner–one of two winning proposals in the contractors, consultants, agencies and academia. Durham School faculty, Dr. James Goedert was also on the Argonne National Laboratory and Clean Energy Trust challenge to identify an accurate and stable humidity sensor technology that promises improved performance over existing sensors.” organizing committee and attended the workshop. Dr. Clarence Waters’ abstract Dr. Tim Wentz is serving as the This collaborative effort between the Durham School and BIT originated in January 2015, when Drs. Goedert titled “Nebraska Architectural ASHRAE President for 2016-2017 and Woldsenbet gave a presentation at BIT and signed a Memorandum of Understanding detailing the Engineering reorganized Capstone with a Presidential Theme of Adapt partnership. Dr. Woldsenbet is currently working on publishing the proceeding. Course (223)”, has been accepted Today to Shape Tomorrow . You for a presentation at the 2017 can follow his journey on social Durham School faculty members in Architectural Engineering, Associate Architectural Engineering Institute media: https://www.facebook.com/ Professor, Erica Ryherd and Assistant Professor, Yuebin Yu have been busy (AEI) conference. ASHRAEpresident/ writing this year! Both have accomplished the immense feat of publishing a book in 2016. This is Dr. Ryherd’s third text, and Dr. Yu’s first. Durham School Associate Professor of Dr. Ryherd’s book, titled “Worship Space Acoustics: 3 Decades of Design” details p Construction Engineering, Dr. Terri Norton, had a the acoustic and architectural information for 67 worship spaces. Projects covered busy fall semester, not with grading papers, though. Dr. include new constructions and renovations to aged structures, highlighting some Norton, was awarded a Fulbright Research Scholarship (Spring 16–Fall 17) to conduct research in Japan after the of the complications that may arise when treating historical buildings for noise and 2011 Tohuku earthquake and tsunami. Upon returning to sound efficacy. the US, she spent her time hosting outreach events. Dr. Yu’s textbook, titled “Modeling and Control in Air-conditioning Systems”, Dr. Erica Ryherd While the first part of the semester was spent in Japan discusses modern components of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and as a visiting scholar at Tohuku University, the last half included three outreach events conducted through various refrigeration (HVAC & R) and building environments. Using nonlinear models based professional organizations. Dr. Norton has chaired the primarily on the principle of energy and mass conservation, the publication educates Pink Hardhat Days for Girls (PhDs for Girls) summer outreach event and is affiliated with the Society for Women readers on the state-space method of development. Engineers (SWE), the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Mid-America Transportation Center research consortium. These publications add to the growing and diverse collection of Durham School The majority of the events held are reaching out to high school students promoting opportunities for a career in faculty authors, providing resources to students and professionals alike. Construction Engineering. PHDs for Girls is specifically geared toward young women in the Omaha area, endorsing the idea that engineering is an exciting career choice for both women and men. This three day “camp” is hosted primarily on the Scott Campus, but also takes the participants to an active construction site, often where Dr. Norton’s female alumni are working as project managers or engineers. In November, the Nebraska EERI student chapter, of which Norton serves as faculty advisor, hosted their first annual High School Seismic Design Competition. Students from three Omaha area schools participated, with the Millard Dr. Yuebin Yu South team taking first place. Additionally, Dr. Norton facilitated an Engineering Exploration post with participants from the Omaha Avenue Scholars program (http://avescholars.org/) and the Omaha North High NSBE Jr. chapter (http://www.nsbe.org/NSBE- Jr/welcome.aspx). At this event, twenty high school students watched an intro to Engineering presentation and tested their skills as future engineers, they built communication towers out of spaghetti and tested them on the shake table in Dr. Norton’s research lab. 3 p p 4

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 FACULTY NEWS p Dr. Asre Woldsenbet initiated and led a workshop held in Dr. Fadi Alsaleem joined the Architectural Engineering faculty in the fall of 2016. Dr. Alsaleem December 2016 at Bahir Dar Institute of Technology (BIT) comes to The Durham School from Wichita State University, where he was also an Assistant in Bahir Dar, Ethiopia. The workshop was entitled “Consultative Professor. Prior to these assignments, Dr. Alsaleem worked for four years as a Senior Lead Algorithm Engineer at Emerson Climate technology, a business of Emerson, the world’s leading Workshop on Integrating Construction Industry Stakeholders; provider of heating, air conditioning and refrigeration solutions for residential, industrial and Contractors + Consultants + Academia”to create a public-private commercial applications. Some of his professional research interests include, Smart MEMS, consortium of representatives. The goals of the consortium are to Smart Buildings, and IoT. understand the needs of various stakeholders and to find gaps, Recently, Dr. Alsaleem has been successful with two research submissions. His team was chosen issues and challenges in the current construction industry. This will as one of ten finalists for the Lyncee MEMS international Innovation Challenge 2016. A similar pave the way for research and innovative approaches by integrating proposal has also been selected as a JUMP award winner–one of two winning proposals in the contractors, consultants, agencies and academia. Durham School faculty, Dr. James Goedert was also on the Argonne National Laboratory and Clean Energy Trust challenge to identify an accurate and stable humidity sensor technology that promises improved performance over existing sensors.” organizing committee and attended the workshop. Dr. Clarence Waters’ abstract Dr. Tim Wentz is serving as the This collaborative effort between the Durham School and BIT originated in January 2015, when Drs. Goedert titled “Nebraska Architectural ASHRAE President for 2016-2017 and Woldsenbet gave a presentation at BIT and signed a Memorandum of Understanding detailing the Engineering reorganized Capstone with a Presidential Theme of Adapt partnership. Dr. Woldsenbet is currently working on publishing the proceeding. Course (223)”, has been accepted Today to Shape Tomorrow . You for a presentation at the 2017 can follow his journey on social Durham School faculty members in Architectural Engineering, Associate Architectural Engineering Institute media: https://www.facebook.com/ Professor, Erica Ryherd and Assistant Professor, Yuebin Yu have been busy (AEI) conference. ASHRAEpresident/ writing this year! Both have accomplished the immense feat of publishing a book in 2016. This is Dr. Ryherd’s third text, and Dr. Yu’s first. Durham School Associate Professor of Dr. Ryherd’s book, titled “Worship Space Acoustics: 3 Decades of Design” details p Construction Engineering, Dr. Terri Norton, had a the acoustic and architectural information for 67 worship spaces. Projects covered busy fall semester, not with grading papers, though. Dr. include new constructions and renovations to aged structures, highlighting some Norton, was awarded a Fulbright Research Scholarship (Spring 16–Fall 17) to conduct research in Japan after the of the complications that may arise when treating historical buildings for noise and 2011 Tohuku earthquake and tsunami. Upon returning to sound efficacy. the US, she spent her time hosting outreach events. Dr. Yu’s textbook, titled “Modeling and Control in Air-conditioning Systems”, Dr. Erica Ryherd While the first part of the semester was spent in Japan discusses modern components of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and as a visiting scholar at Tohuku University, the last half included three outreach events conducted through various refrigeration (HVAC & R) and building environments. Using nonlinear models based professional organizations. Dr. Norton has chaired the primarily on the principle of energy and mass conservation, the publication educates Pink Hardhat Days for Girls (PhDs for Girls) summer outreach event and is affiliated with the Society for Women readers on the state-space method of development. Engineers (SWE), the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI), the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and the Mid-America Transportation Center research consortium. These publications add to the growing and diverse collection of Durham School The majority of the events held are reaching out to high school students promoting opportunities for a career in faculty authors, providing resources to students and professionals alike. Construction Engineering. PHDs for Girls is specifically geared toward young women in the Omaha area, endorsing the idea that engineering is an exciting career choice for both women and men. This three day “camp” is hosted primarily on the Scott Campus, but also takes the participants to an active construction site, often where Dr. Norton’s female alumni are working as project managers or engineers. In November, the Nebraska EERI student chapter, of which Norton serves as faculty advisor, hosted their first annual High School Seismic Design Competition. Students from three Omaha area schools participated, with the Millard Dr. Yuebin Yu South team taking first place. Additionally, Dr. Norton facilitated an Engineering Exploration post with participants from the Omaha Avenue Scholars program (http://avescholars.org/) and the Omaha North High NSBE Jr. chapter (http://www.nsbe.org/NSBE- Jr/welcome.aspx). At this event, twenty high school students watched an intro to Engineering presentation and tested their skills as future engineers, they built communication towers out of spaghetti and tested them on the shake table in Dr. Norton’s research lab. 3 p p 4

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pIN THE NEWS p CALENDAR OF EVENTS p ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT p Many Durham School students and January Stephanie Guy, MAE 2005, Andy Yosten, MAE 2007, is one faculty have recently been 23 Admitted Student Day has been selected as one of of Midland Business Journal’s featured in local and February Midland Business Journal’s 2016 2016 40 under 40. Mr. Yosten University news stories for 40 under 40, a well-deserved is currently employed at HDR their accomplishments. 8 Explorer Post award. In addition to working as Associate Vice President 15 Explorer Post at Alvine Engineering for the and Managing Engineering Professor Emeritus, 22 Explorer Post past 6 years, Steph has been a Principal, and is working on the Dr. Terry Foster was member of the Durham School’s notable Fred and Pamela Buffett inducted into Omaha High 28 Integrated Project Delivery Panel Discussion Architectural Engineering Cancer Center at the University School Hall of Fame, to read more about March Industry Advisory Committee of Nebraska Medical Center the induction click the following link: http://go.unl. 1 Explorer Post (AEIAC) from 2010-2016. Ms. and Nebraska Medicine. Andy edu/fer2 Guy is the Architectural Stephanie Guy (left) and Andy Yosten (right), pictured at the was also awarded the 2016 2 AE Banquet Engineering Institute (AEI) Midlands Business Journal 40 under 40 Award Ceremony. Outstanding Alumni Award by the Dr. Moe Alamahd’s research featured in Omaha 3 50th Anniversary Service Event, Omaha president elect, with her term Durham School. World Hearld: http://go.unl.edu/58g6 beginning in mid 2017. 19-26 Spring Break Dr. Terri Norton was a part of the Region VI 31 Casino Night USDOT winning MATC Proposal: http://go.unl.edu/ April y09g John Tran, MAE, Joonhee Lee, PhD 18 50th Anniversary Service Event, Lincoln 2010, was featured in AE 2015, has been Dr. Ece Erdogmus’ article was published in SMART 20 Construction Programs Banquet Nebraska Engineering awarded an Assistant Dynamics of Masonry. You can read the article here: 29 Last Day of Classes News for working on one Professorship at http://go.unl.edu/8fgj of the largest real-estate Concordia University May developments in U.S. in Montreal. The 2016 NCEES Grand Prize was awarded to an 1-5 Finals Week History, The Hudson Yards Congratulations, interdisciplinary team from The Durham School of in New York. You can read Joonhee! Architectural Engineering and Construction. The award 5 Spring Semester Graduate Commencement and the full article here: http:// from the National Council Examiners for Engineering Doctoral Hooding Ceremony go.unl.edu/59wn and Surveying (NCEES) is for Connecting Professional 6 Spring Semester Undergraduate Commencement Practice and Education. There were several news items on this award and you can read more by visiting any of the following: Videgla Sekpe, BS CONE 2007, MS CEM, 2012, won the Nebraska Society of • http://go.unl.edu/9wdu Professional Engineers (NSPE) Eastern Chapter’s Young Engineer of the Year award • http://go.unl. for 2016. Mr. Sekpe has been employed with the Omaha Public Power District for 10 edu/90yz years and is currently serving as a Transmission & Distribution project manager and • http://go.unl. is working to implement smart grid technology. You can read more about Videgla on edu/tm3a OPPD’s website: http://oppdthewire.com/oppd-engineer-award-sekpe-profile/ 5 p p 6

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pIN THE NEWS p CALENDAR OF EVENTS p ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT p Many Durham School students and January Stephanie Guy, MAE 2005, Andy Yosten, MAE 2007, is one faculty have recently been 23 Admitted Student Day has been selected as one of of Midland Business Journal’s featured in local and February Midland Business Journal’s 2016 2016 40 under 40. Mr. Yosten University news stories for 40 under 40, a well-deserved is currently employed at HDR their accomplishments. 8 Explorer Post award. In addition to working as Associate Vice President 15 Explorer Post at Alvine Engineering for the and Managing Engineering Professor Emeritus, 22 Explorer Post past 6 years, Steph has been a Principal, and is working on the Dr. Terry Foster was member of the Durham School’s notable Fred and Pamela Buffett inducted into Omaha High 28 Integrated Project Delivery Panel Discussion Architectural Engineering Cancer Center at the University School Hall of Fame, to read more about March Industry Advisory Committee of Nebraska Medical Center the induction click the following link: http://go.unl. 1 Explorer Post (AEIAC) from 2010-2016. Ms. and Nebraska Medicine. Andy edu/fer2 Guy is the Architectural Stephanie Guy (left) and Andy Yosten (right), pictured at the was also awarded the 2016 2 AE Banquet Engineering Institute (AEI) Midlands Business Journal 40 under 40 Award Ceremony. Outstanding Alumni Award by the Dr. Moe Alamahd’s research featured in Omaha 3 50th Anniversary Service Event, Omaha president elect, with her term Durham School. World Hearld: http://go.unl.edu/58g6 beginning in mid 2017. 19-26 Spring Break Dr. Terri Norton was a part of the Region VI 31 Casino Night USDOT winning MATC Proposal: http://go.unl.edu/ April y09g John Tran, MAE, Joonhee Lee, PhD 18 50th Anniversary Service Event, Lincoln 2010, was featured in AE 2015, has been Dr. Ece Erdogmus’ article was published in SMART 20 Construction Programs Banquet Nebraska Engineering awarded an Assistant Dynamics of Masonry. You can read the article here: 29 Last Day of Classes News for working on one Professorship at http://go.unl.edu/8fgj of the largest real-estate Concordia University May developments in U.S. in Montreal. The 2016 NCEES Grand Prize was awarded to an 1-5 Finals Week History, The Hudson Yards Congratulations, interdisciplinary team from The Durham School of in New York. You can read Joonhee! Architectural Engineering and Construction. The award 5 Spring Semester Graduate Commencement and the full article here: http:// from the National Council Examiners for Engineering Doctoral Hooding Ceremony go.unl.edu/59wn and Surveying (NCEES) is for Connecting Professional 6 Spring Semester Undergraduate Commencement Practice and Education. There were several news items on this award and you can read more by visiting any of the following: Videgla Sekpe, BS CONE 2007, MS CEM, 2012, won the Nebraska Society of • http://go.unl.edu/9wdu Professional Engineers (NSPE) Eastern Chapter’s Young Engineer of the Year award • http://go.unl. for 2016. Mr. Sekpe has been employed with the Omaha Public Power District for 10 edu/90yz years and is currently serving as a Transmission & Distribution project manager and • http://go.unl. is working to implement smart grid technology. You can read more about Videgla on edu/tm3a OPPD’s website: http://oppdthewire.com/oppd-engineer-award-sekpe-profile/ 5 p p 6

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p RECENT EVENTS STUDENT NEWS The Assesment, Rehabilitation, and Conservation of Historical and Existing Structures (ARCHES) Workshop, brought nearly fifty international experts in the The Nebraska Mechanical Electrical Specialty Contractors (MESC) student chapter has once again field of masonry, art history, archaeology, architecture, architectural engineering been designated a ‘Chapter of Excellence’ by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and structural engineering together in November of 2016. Several projects and has been awarded a grant in the amount of $7,500. Additionally, the Nebraska student competition team were discussed during the three-day conference including a temple in Turkey has qualified for the Final Four of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). The Nebraska that an interdisciplinary team from Clark University and the University of team is no stranger to this national student competition, as national championship winners last year. The Final Nebraska–Lincoln is working to excavate and restore. Over a ten year period, Four teams will present at MCAA’s national convention in San Diego on March 7. over 400 students have toured the site for research work . The workshop participants aim to bolster education in the arena by creating a Two Durham School students attended the Women in joint, international, multi-institution master’s degree. Additionally, the group will Construction Conference. Ashlynn Efferding and Madisyn form a technical committee on masonry arch bridges within the Masonry Society McClemons were financially supported by the Durham School to and publish a collection of papers in a special issue of the Journal of Architectural Engineering. To further attend the conference held last October in Ashland by the AGC, develop these research collaborations, there will be a future workshop, though a time has yet to be decided Nebraska Chapter. The program’s theme was “Construction on. To learn more, visit: http://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool/arches-workshop/. Women as Negotiators and Leaders” and featured Dr. Donde Plowman, UNL College of Business Administration’s prior Dean as the keynote speaker. Laura Brill (current MS AE student) received a 2016 Student The Initiative for Health Environments (IHE) a Travel Grant Award from the National Council of Acoustical groundbreaking research collaborative founded by Women in Construction Conference participants the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Consultants (http://www.ncac.com) to present her paper “Exploring correlation between sound levels in active occupied classrooms and unoccupied classrooms” at the recent Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, led by Dr. Erica Ryherd, HDR, and University of Nebraska Acoustical Society of America conference in Honolulu, HI (Nov. 2 - Dec. 2, 2016). Medical Center. A recently held a Fall Summit at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha generated much thought provoking conversation, opening doors to exciting new opportunities for multidisciplinary applied Marissa Gigantelli (current undergraduate AE student) was selected as a 2016 research initiatives. Aksarben Princess, in conjunction with the annual Aksarben Coronation & Scholarship Ball. This event recognizes young women and men in honor of their parents’ dedication Building on each partner’s collective competencies, a new multidisciplinary paradigm is being formed that to volunteering in the community. In addition, Marissa has just completed her term as aims to be a model for future industry-academic collaborations. the Architectural Engineering Student Leadership Committee (AESLAC) President. To read more about Marissa and the Aksarben Court, visit: http://go.unl.edu/3qcz. During the first gathering of IHE founding members and additional partners (including Johnson Controls and the Georgia Tech School of Architecture) in the Spring of 2016, complementary areas of interest, potential gaps in expertise, and a common vision of success were identified. Using the Spring Summit as a foundation, the primary goal of the IHE Fall Summit was to develop an infrastructure for collaboration that would facilitate work going forward. Based on a pre-workshop survey of attendees, six working groups were formed around topics of high interest: Eleven Durham School students in the Construction Management Program attended the • Big data and predictive analytics Kansas City Contractor’s Expo and Academies October 5th and 6th. Management Academy classes • Adaptive and flexible environments featured topics covering construction law, mobile technology, insurance, building quality and more! • Population health and activity Thanks to the generosity of JE Dunn, field trip host, participants also had the opportunity to visit the • Sensory experience/environmental impact on health outcomes construction site of Two Light Tower, a residential and commercial building in the Power and Light • Repurposing facilities/hackable spaces/sustainable spaces District. This building will include 18 floors housing 300 residential units on top of six stories of parking • Disaster management and biosecurity and commercial space. The newly formed working groups identified collective strengths, as This is the 3rd Annual Kansas City Contractors Expo, Durham School students have attended the event well as ways to keep members engaged as work progresses. Specific every year. It has proven to be a favorable experience for students to gain knowledge and network with research topics were prioritized and short-term goals and strategies to retain momentum were put into place. industry professionals in preparation for their upcoming careers. 7 p p 8

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p RECENT EVENTS STUDENT NEWS The Assesment, Rehabilitation, and Conservation of Historical and Existing Structures (ARCHES) Workshop, brought nearly fifty international experts in the The Nebraska Mechanical Electrical Specialty Contractors (MESC) student chapter has once again field of masonry, art history, archaeology, architecture, architectural engineering been designated a ‘Chapter of Excellence’ by the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) and structural engineering together in November of 2016. Several projects and has been awarded a grant in the amount of $7,500. Additionally, the Nebraska student competition team were discussed during the three-day conference including a temple in Turkey has qualified for the Final Four of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA). The Nebraska that an interdisciplinary team from Clark University and the University of team is no stranger to this national student competition, as national championship winners last year. The Final Nebraska–Lincoln is working to excavate and restore. Over a ten year period, Four teams will present at MCAA’s national convention in San Diego on March 7. over 400 students have toured the site for research work . The workshop participants aim to bolster education in the arena by creating a Two Durham School students attended the Women in joint, international, multi-institution master’s degree. Additionally, the group will Construction Conference. Ashlynn Efferding and Madisyn form a technical committee on masonry arch bridges within the Masonry Society McClemons were financially supported by the Durham School to and publish a collection of papers in a special issue of the Journal of Architectural Engineering. To further attend the conference held last October in Ashland by the AGC, develop these research collaborations, there will be a future workshop, though a time has yet to be decided Nebraska Chapter. The program’s theme was “Construction on. To learn more, visit: http://engineering.unl.edu/durhamschool/arches-workshop/. Women as Negotiators and Leaders” and featured Dr. Donde Plowman, UNL College of Business Administration’s prior Dean as the keynote speaker. Laura Brill (current MS AE student) received a 2016 Student The Initiative for Health Environments (IHE) a Travel Grant Award from the National Council of Acoustical groundbreaking research collaborative founded by Women in Construction Conference participants the Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Consultants (http://www.ncac.com) to present her paper “Exploring correlation between sound levels in active occupied classrooms and unoccupied classrooms” at the recent Construction at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, led by Dr. Erica Ryherd, HDR, and University of Nebraska Acoustical Society of America conference in Honolulu, HI (Nov. 2 - Dec. 2, 2016). Medical Center. A recently held a Fall Summit at the Scott Conference Center in Omaha generated much thought provoking conversation, opening doors to exciting new opportunities for multidisciplinary applied Marissa Gigantelli (current undergraduate AE student) was selected as a 2016 research initiatives. Aksarben Princess, in conjunction with the annual Aksarben Coronation & Scholarship Ball. This event recognizes young women and men in honor of their parents’ dedication Building on each partner’s collective competencies, a new multidisciplinary paradigm is being formed that to volunteering in the community. In addition, Marissa has just completed her term as aims to be a model for future industry-academic collaborations. the Architectural Engineering Student Leadership Committee (AESLAC) President. To read more about Marissa and the Aksarben Court, visit: http://go.unl.edu/3qcz. During the first gathering of IHE founding members and additional partners (including Johnson Controls and the Georgia Tech School of Architecture) in the Spring of 2016, complementary areas of interest, potential gaps in expertise, and a common vision of success were identified. Using the Spring Summit as a foundation, the primary goal of the IHE Fall Summit was to develop an infrastructure for collaboration that would facilitate work going forward. Based on a pre-workshop survey of attendees, six working groups were formed around topics of high interest: Eleven Durham School students in the Construction Management Program attended the • Big data and predictive analytics Kansas City Contractor’s Expo and Academies October 5th and 6th. Management Academy classes • Adaptive and flexible environments featured topics covering construction law, mobile technology, insurance, building quality and more! • Population health and activity Thanks to the generosity of JE Dunn, field trip host, participants also had the opportunity to visit the • Sensory experience/environmental impact on health outcomes construction site of Two Light Tower, a residential and commercial building in the Power and Light • Repurposing facilities/hackable spaces/sustainable spaces District. This building will include 18 floors housing 300 residential units on top of six stories of parking • Disaster management and biosecurity and commercial space. The newly formed working groups identified collective strengths, as This is the 3rd Annual Kansas City Contractors Expo, Durham School students have attended the event well as ways to keep members engaged as work progresses. Specific every year. It has proven to be a favorable experience for students to gain knowledge and network with research topics were prioritized and short-term goals and strategies to retain momentum were put into place. industry professionals in preparation for their upcoming careers. 7 p p 8

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p p RECENT EVENTS RESEARCH 2016 was a successful year at the Annual Durham School Career Fair, held October Dr. Changbum Ahn, Assistant Professor in The Durham School of Architectural 3-5 at the Scott Conference Center. Over 80 em- Engineering and Construction is working to make communities healthy and ployers were represented and approximately 300 walkable. His research project titled “Human-centric Sensing Platform to Assess students were in attendance. Neighborhood Physical Disorder” focuses on safety and walkability in the built environment – outdoors! This project, sponsored by the National Science The Durham School was pleased to facilitate the Foundation’s (NSF) Smart and Connected Community Program, is a supplement developing relationships built at this year’s fair to Dr. Ahn’s active project “Revealing Hidden Safety Hazards using Workers’ and look forward to another successful, and per- Collective Bodily and Behavioral Response Patterns.” The project has been granted haps, largest yet Career Fair in October 2017! nearly $70,000, and will span two years. Dr. Ahn is partnering with Dr. Yunwoo Nam, Associate Professor of Community and Regional Planning in the College To read more about the event, visit: http://engi- of Architecture at The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and with Neighborworks neering.unl.edu/2016-durham-school-career-fair- Lincoln, a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to bridge the gap between marked-success/ socioeconomic classes in neighborhoods. The first year of the project, the research team will be examining elements in the built environment that may inhibit the physical activity of community residents. Elements that will be taken into consideration include damaged and disconnected sidewalks, poor measures for pedestrian safety (e.g. crosswalk availability), strong p “I love helping [with this tournament]. odors, and litter that may discourage and affect resident physical activities. The research team will investigate how such elements affect human physiological responses, such as gait patterns, heart rate, and galvanic skin It is fulfilling to work with the students.” response, that can be collected by wearable sensors. Dr. Nam, who has been regularly conducting walkability assessments of Lincoln neighborhoods by traditional The 14th Annual, “Tradition of Excellence” Golf Tournament was a huge success, with 61 manual inspection, will apply his expertise by confirming defects in the neighborhood built environment and teams and over 250 construction industry professionals participating. The event always draws a large crowd interpreting the experiment results. Neighborworks Lincoln will help the research team to identify communities for many reasons, but, “a day spent golfing is always better than a day in the office” is a sentiment felt by that are in need of improvement and to recruit residents who will participate and share their physiological many on the green. More importantly, this annual golf tournament raises funds for an endowment that, since responses using the developed sensing platform. 2006, has awarded over 40 “Nebraska Construction Program of Excellence” scholarships, totaling $68,000! Ultimately, the goal is to create a “human-centric sensing framework that identifies and locates Several student groups participated in the 2016 tournament by selling raffle tickets and sponsoring four neighborhoods’ built environments’ physical disorders in semi-real-time.” Using crowdsourced data of human wagering holes. This was a valuable opportunity for students to network with professionals in the industry physiological responses, the framework will discover defects in the environment, connect it to a virtual reality of their future career, in addition to raising money for their respective student groups. Their presence and model and allow for higher-level assessment practices to take place. involvement served to remind participants throughout the event that the students are the real focus and purpose of the tournament. Durham School Industry Fellow, and Golf Tournament Planning Chair, Pat This project was also covered by a local news station, you can watch the video here: http://www.klkntv.com/ Cuddigan commented, “I love helping [with this tournament]. It is fulfilling to work with the students.” story/34511944/excellence-in-education-unl-walking-study The Durham School is appreciative of the support that the construction industry provides to the construction programs and the students who attend. The 2016 Golf Tournament Committee and Corporate Sponsors are invaluable to the success of the program. Committee members are as follows: Pat Cuddigan, Neil Davidson, Dennis Eden, Michael Naccarato, George Schuler, Andy Stine and Don Wrieth. HDR, Kiewit, JE Dunn Construction, Johnson Controls, United Rentals and Wietz were the 2016 Corporate Sponsors. In addition to the six corporate sponsors, there were over 50 construction companies represented at the tournament. To view the event’s photos, visit The Durham School’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ TheDurhamSchool/. 9 p p 10

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p p RECENT EVENTS RESEARCH 2016 was a successful year at the Annual Durham School Career Fair, held October Dr. Changbum Ahn, Assistant Professor in The Durham School of Architectural 3-5 at the Scott Conference Center. Over 80 em- Engineering and Construction is working to make communities healthy and ployers were represented and approximately 300 walkable. His research project titled “Human-centric Sensing Platform to Assess students were in attendance. Neighborhood Physical Disorder” focuses on safety and walkability in the built environment – outdoors! This project, sponsored by the National Science The Durham School was pleased to facilitate the Foundation’s (NSF) Smart and Connected Community Program, is a supplement developing relationships built at this year’s fair to Dr. Ahn’s active project “Revealing Hidden Safety Hazards using Workers’ and look forward to another successful, and per- Collective Bodily and Behavioral Response Patterns.” The project has been granted haps, largest yet Career Fair in October 2017! nearly $70,000, and will span two years. Dr. Ahn is partnering with Dr. Yunwoo Nam, Associate Professor of Community and Regional Planning in the College To read more about the event, visit: http://engi- of Architecture at The University of Nebraska–Lincoln, and with Neighborworks neering.unl.edu/2016-durham-school-career-fair- Lincoln, a non-profit organization whose primary goal is to bridge the gap between marked-success/ socioeconomic classes in neighborhoods. The first year of the project, the research team will be examining elements in the built environment that may inhibit the physical activity of community residents. Elements that will be taken into consideration include damaged and disconnected sidewalks, poor measures for pedestrian safety (e.g. crosswalk availability), strong p “I love helping [with this tournament]. odors, and litter that may discourage and affect resident physical activities. The research team will investigate how such elements affect human physiological responses, such as gait patterns, heart rate, and galvanic skin It is fulfilling to work with the students.” response, that can be collected by wearable sensors. Dr. Nam, who has been regularly conducting walkability assessments of Lincoln neighborhoods by traditional The 14th Annual, “Tradition of Excellence” Golf Tournament was a huge success, with 61 manual inspection, will apply his expertise by confirming defects in the neighborhood built environment and teams and over 250 construction industry professionals participating. The event always draws a large crowd interpreting the experiment results. Neighborworks Lincoln will help the research team to identify communities for many reasons, but, “a day spent golfing is always better than a day in the office” is a sentiment felt by that are in need of improvement and to recruit residents who will participate and share their physiological many on the green. More importantly, this annual golf tournament raises funds for an endowment that, since responses using the developed sensing platform. 2006, has awarded over 40 “Nebraska Construction Program of Excellence” scholarships, totaling $68,000! Ultimately, the goal is to create a “human-centric sensing framework that identifies and locates Several student groups participated in the 2016 tournament by selling raffle tickets and sponsoring four neighborhoods’ built environments’ physical disorders in semi-real-time.” Using crowdsourced data of human wagering holes. This was a valuable opportunity for students to network with professionals in the industry physiological responses, the framework will discover defects in the environment, connect it to a virtual reality of their future career, in addition to raising money for their respective student groups. Their presence and model and allow for higher-level assessment practices to take place. involvement served to remind participants throughout the event that the students are the real focus and purpose of the tournament. Durham School Industry Fellow, and Golf Tournament Planning Chair, Pat This project was also covered by a local news station, you can watch the video here: http://www.klkntv.com/ Cuddigan commented, “I love helping [with this tournament]. It is fulfilling to work with the students.” story/34511944/excellence-in-education-unl-walking-study The Durham School is appreciative of the support that the construction industry provides to the construction programs and the students who attend. The 2016 Golf Tournament Committee and Corporate Sponsors are invaluable to the success of the program. Committee members are as follows: Pat Cuddigan, Neil Davidson, Dennis Eden, Michael Naccarato, George Schuler, Andy Stine and Don Wrieth. HDR, Kiewit, JE Dunn Construction, Johnson Controls, United Rentals and Wietz were the 2016 Corporate Sponsors. In addition to the six corporate sponsors, there were over 50 construction companies represented at the tournament. To view the event’s photos, visit The Durham School’s Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/ TheDurhamSchool/. 9 p p 10

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p IMPACT RESEARCH Durham School faculty are most enthusiastic about meeting with high school students. This was evident Recently Awarded Funding: when six Mount Michael students currently working on a Ece Erdogmus has been awarded George Morcous and Asre Woldsenbet are class project including a skywalk that will connect their old $249,888 from the National Science CO-PI on project with Richard Wood in the school to the new addition came to visit the PKI facilities Foundation for a project entitled amount of $100,242 from NDOR for a project in December to gain familiarity with lab spaces. Part of International Research Experiences for entitled Performance Evaluation of the Inverted the student’s project involves the design of smart, energy- Students (IRES): U.S.-Turkey Research Tee (IT) Bridge System. efficient lighting solutions, HVAC/heating considerations, and Collaboration in Conservation Engineering. materials research. After the PKI tour, many of the students took the information learned and made changes to thier The Durham School’s Human Factors and Safety Research p Laboratory conducts research to predict risk and prevent occupational projects, reinforcing the importance of support from higher injuries in construction, general industry, and healthcare work education professionals at this time in their education career. environments. Dr. Terry Stentz and Dr. Changbum Ahn In February and March, Omaha area high school students provide research group leadership and Dr. Kelli Herstein provides laboratory training, will have the opportunity to engage in similar experiences at the Durham Schools Explorer Post sessions. scheduling, and management. The lab laboratory is equipped with three Several Nebraska Architectural Engineering (AE) students, faculty and alumni attended the state-of-the art ERGOS® Physical Work national Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) in Orlando Capacity Simulators manufactured by SimWork Systems, Inc. The ERGOS® during the fall semester. Not only did they attend, they made an System can accurately assess and appearance, receiving many accolades including design awards analyze whole body and upper extremity and scholarships, in addition to presenting technical papers. physical work capacity across 22 objective measurement parameters. Standardized or The Nebraska AE program has a history of being highly customized test protocols are available for more than 25,000 different U.S. Department recognized at this conference. Since 2009, Nebraska AE of Labor job and essential functions students have ranked in the international Howard Brandston descriptions. Student Lighting Design Education Grant Competition. In five ERGOS® physical work capacity out of the eight years, students have won the grant and in three tests involve hand-eye coordination years, honorable mentions. In 2016, AE alumni (Steve Gollehon, timed tasks, reaction time, upper MAE 2010; Trevor Hollins, MAE 2004; Toby Samuelson, MAE body pushing and pulling forces, carrying heavy loads, lifting-lowering and placing loads, and an array of finger- 2004; Andy Wiese, MAE 2011; Anjan Sarkar, MAE 2006) hand-arm strength and dexterity/accuracy tasks under recieved nine Awards of Merit, three papers fatiguing conditions. Computer driven test protocols are in English or Spanish. The laboratory provides controlled were presented, three IES Young Professional environment test capability. Testing can also take place in actual workplace or quasi-experimental environments. Scholarships (Justin Moench, current MAE; The Durham School Human Factor and Safety Research Laboratory team recently completed a five-year research Michael Kuhlenengel, current MAE; Nicholas project with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Project Impact. This research project used ERGOS® physical work Garaycochea, current MAE) and one Special capacity testing and a battery of computer driven work-related psychological and behavioral testing to assess and classify students enrolled in high tech manufacturing college certificate and two year college degree programs in Citation (Gollehon, Lang) were recieved. Nebraska community colleges. You can learn more about the IES Conference Additional laboratory testing capabilities include work task lower back injury risk analysis using the Lumbar and view the full list of awards by visiting the Motion Monitor® (LMM); walking and working surface coefficient of friction testing using a state-of-the-art robotic BOT 3000E test apparatus; various other digital portable force measuring devices; anthropometry following link: http://www.ies.org/ia/2016-IA- measuring equipment, range of motion indicators; various pinch and grip force gauges; wireless sensors; and video Program.pdf monitoring equipment. Current research lab partners include the UNL Department of Human Sciences and Nutrition Exercise Physiology Lab and the UNO Center for Biomechanics Research to analyze wireless sensor construction worker gait and fall stability research. Developing research partnerships include collaboration with research faculty in the UNL Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, UNMC College of Dentistry, UNMC College of Medicine, UNMC College of Public Health, UNMC Bio-containment Facility, and a number of construction, manufacturing, and transportation companies and interests. Future laboratory testing capabilities include dry and wet glove grip 11 p torque testing and validation for all types of protective gloves for industry and medicine. . p 12

pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p pThe Durham School Headlines pWinter 16-17 p IMPACT RESEARCH Durham School faculty are most enthusiastic about meeting with high school students. This was evident Recently Awarded Funding: when six Mount Michael students currently working on a Ece Erdogmus has been awarded George Morcous and Asre Woldsenbet are class project including a skywalk that will connect their old $249,888 from the National Science CO-PI on project with Richard Wood in the school to the new addition came to visit the PKI facilities Foundation for a project entitled amount of $100,242 from NDOR for a project in December to gain familiarity with lab spaces. Part of International Research Experiences for entitled Performance Evaluation of the Inverted the student’s project involves the design of smart, energy- Students (IRES): U.S.-Turkey Research Tee (IT) Bridge System. efficient lighting solutions, HVAC/heating considerations, and Collaboration in Conservation Engineering. materials research. After the PKI tour, many of the students took the information learned and made changes to thier The Durham School’s Human Factors and Safety Research p Laboratory conducts research to predict risk and prevent occupational projects, reinforcing the importance of support from higher injuries in construction, general industry, and healthcare work education professionals at this time in their education career. environments. Dr. Terry Stentz and Dr. Changbum Ahn In February and March, Omaha area high school students provide research group leadership and Dr. Kelli Herstein provides laboratory training, will have the opportunity to engage in similar experiences at the Durham Schools Explorer Post sessions. scheduling, and management. The lab laboratory is equipped with three Several Nebraska Architectural Engineering (AE) students, faculty and alumni attended the state-of-the art ERGOS® Physical Work national Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) in Orlando Capacity Simulators manufactured by SimWork Systems, Inc. The ERGOS® during the fall semester. Not only did they attend, they made an System can accurately assess and appearance, receiving many accolades including design awards analyze whole body and upper extremity and scholarships, in addition to presenting technical papers. physical work capacity across 22 objective measurement parameters. Standardized or The Nebraska AE program has a history of being highly customized test protocols are available for more than 25,000 different U.S. Department recognized at this conference. Since 2009, Nebraska AE of Labor job and essential functions students have ranked in the international Howard Brandston descriptions. Student Lighting Design Education Grant Competition. In five ERGOS® physical work capacity out of the eight years, students have won the grant and in three tests involve hand-eye coordination years, honorable mentions. In 2016, AE alumni (Steve Gollehon, timed tasks, reaction time, upper MAE 2010; Trevor Hollins, MAE 2004; Toby Samuelson, MAE body pushing and pulling forces, carrying heavy loads, lifting-lowering and placing loads, and an array of finger- 2004; Andy Wiese, MAE 2011; Anjan Sarkar, MAE 2006) hand-arm strength and dexterity/accuracy tasks under recieved nine Awards of Merit, three papers fatiguing conditions. Computer driven test protocols are in English or Spanish. The laboratory provides controlled were presented, three IES Young Professional environment test capability. Testing can also take place in actual workplace or quasi-experimental environments. Scholarships (Justin Moench, current MAE; The Durham School Human Factor and Safety Research Laboratory team recently completed a five-year research Michael Kuhlenengel, current MAE; Nicholas project with the U.S. Department of Labor’s Project Impact. This research project used ERGOS® physical work Garaycochea, current MAE) and one Special capacity testing and a battery of computer driven work-related psychological and behavioral testing to assess and classify students enrolled in high tech manufacturing college certificate and two year college degree programs in Citation (Gollehon, Lang) were recieved. Nebraska community colleges. You can learn more about the IES Conference Additional laboratory testing capabilities include work task lower back injury risk analysis using the Lumbar and view the full list of awards by visiting the Motion Monitor® (LMM); walking and working surface coefficient of friction testing using a state-of-the-art robotic BOT 3000E test apparatus; various other digital portable force measuring devices; anthropometry following link: http://www.ies.org/ia/2016-IA- measuring equipment, range of motion indicators; various pinch and grip force gauges; wireless sensors; and video Program.pdf monitoring equipment. Current research lab partners include the UNL Department of Human Sciences and Nutrition Exercise Physiology Lab and the UNO Center for Biomechanics Research to analyze wireless sensor construction worker gait and fall stability research. Developing research partnerships include collaboration with research faculty in the UNL Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, UNMC College of Dentistry, UNMC College of Medicine, UNMC College of Public Health, UNMC Bio-containment Facility, and a number of construction, manufacturing, and transportation companies and interests. Future laboratory testing capabilities include dry and wet glove grip 11 p torque testing and validation for all types of protective gloves for industry and medicine. . p 12

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