Discover Transportation Engineering Summer Program

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Transportation engineering focuses on designing and maintaining transportation systems like roads, railways, and airports. It ensures safe, efficient travel, reduces congestion, and supports economic growth, improving mobility and quality of life for society.

The Discover Transportation Engineering Summer Program is a multi-day summer program held on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus for high school students interested in learning more about transportation engineering. The program offers opportunities to connect with transportation professionals, tour workplaces and construction sites, and learn more about civil and transportation engineering.

2025 Discover Transportation Engineering

Thank you to the students and partners that made this program a great success!

Students working at a table solving traffic flow problems at an elementary school.

2026 Discover Transportation Engineering

The 2026 Discover Transportation Engineering will be held at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln June 3-5.

Deadline to apply: April 27, 2026
Participant Limit: 20

Richard and 2025 Discover Transportation Engineering participants.