Nebraska Transportation Center

TODAY, FRIDAY OCT 17 at 10:50 - 11:50 AM CT: Join us to learn from Nguyen Thach on "Large Language Models for Combinatorial Optimization Problems in Transportation." Join us in person or via Zoom: Lincoln: Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510 Omaha (Remote): Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160

Transportation Seminar Series: Large Language Models (LLM) for Combinatorial Optimization Problems in Transportation Join us for a seminar by Nguyen Thach, PhD student in the Nebraska School of Computing, as he covers his team's newest LLM-based framework. Friday, October 17, 2025 10:50 – 11:50 AM (CT) In-Person Locations or via Zoom: Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510, Lincoln Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160, Omaha (remote viewing)

Congratulations to Dr. George Morcous, Professor and DSAEC Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair in The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, on winning funding for another project!

TODAY, FRIDAY OCT 10 at 10:50 - 11:50 AM CT: Join us to learn from Scott Rosenbaugh from the Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) on "W-Beam Bridge Rails and Culvert Treatments for Low-Volume, Rural Roads." This seminar will cover the development of new low-cost W-beam systems that meet AASHTO MASH standards, their crash testing, and guidance on installation and implementation. Join us in person or via Zoom: Lincoln: Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510 Omaha (Remote): Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160

Calling all students interested in transportation and infrastructure! Join us for the NITE Student Meet & Greet! Thursday, October 23 | 10:30–11:30 AM Location: Kiewit Hall, 2nd Floor West Commons Meet professionals from: - Nebraska Department of Transportation - Iowa Department of Transportation - Benesch - Schemmer - JEO Consulting Group, Inc. NITE General Meeting Starts at Noon | Room A235, Kiewit Hall Speakers: Hallie Salem & Collin Christopher, AICP from the City of Lincoln Topic: Project "O" Street – a major reinvestment in Lincoln’s downtown main street, replacing aging infrastructure and enhancing public spaces for the first time in over 50 years. Lunch will be provided during the presentation. RSVP by Noon on 10/21 to nebraska@itedsc.org to be included in the lunch count. Take advantage of this opportunity to network, learn, and explore the future of transportation and city planning.

Congratulations to Dr. George Morcous, Professor and Promotion and Tenure Committee Chair in The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, on winning funding for his project — we celebrate this achievement and wish him continued success in his work.

A big thank-you to our UNL alumni group, who make it a tradition to gather for every Nebraska–Michigan State football game! We enjoyed welcoming you to the Nebraska Transportation Center for a tour and lively discussion about all things transportation. From left to right: Mark Lutjeharms, Brian Moen, Eric Tripi, Dave Schwartz, Jim Kollbaum, Nathan Huynh (NTC Director)

Transportation Engineering Seminar Series W-Beam Bridge Rails and Culvert Treatments for Low-Volume, Rural Roads Join us for a presentation by Scott Rosenbaugh, M.S.C.E, Research Engineer at Midwest Roadside Safety Facility (MwRSF) as he shares about safer, low-cost guardrail systems for low-volume, rural bridges. Learn how new W-beam systems now meet AASHTO MASH standards — addressing issues like poor anchorage, blunt ends, and oversized posts — through innovative design, crash testing, and field installation. 📅 Friday, October 10, 2025 🕥 10:50 – 11:50 AM (CT) In-Person Locations or via Zoom: Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510, Lincoln Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160, Omaha (remote viewing)

Congratulations to Dr. Kim Kyungki, Assistant Professor at The Durham School of Architectural Engineering and Construction, on securing funding for his project — we commend this achievement and wish him success on his project!

TODAY, FRIDAY OCT 3: Join us in person or via Zoom to learn from Dr. Keenan Amundsen on "Stabilizing Slopes and Soothing Sightlines: Vegetation for Roadside Resilience." This seminar explores the role of roadside vegetation in transportation infrastructure by improving safety, slope stability, visibility, erosion control, and ecological health through thoughtful plant selection and management. Join us in person or via Zoom: Lincoln: Kiewit Hall (KH) Room A510 Omaha (Remote): Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) Room 160