2024 Discover Transportation Engineering

Students standing on a road during a tour of a construction site.

Wed, May 29 - Fri, May 31

The first year of the Discover Transportation Engineering program was for rising 10th and 11th grade students, offering them an experience in the field of transportation engineering. During their stay at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s University Suites, students had the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities and explore the fundamentals of transportation infrastructure. They also participated in tours of real workplaces and construction sites, gaining valuable insight into the practical applications of engineering in the field. This experience helped inspire future careers and deepen their understanding of the vital role transportation plays in society.

Program Flyer Program Schedule

Activities in this Program Include:

Meeting Engineers & Touring Workplaces
  • HDR Presentation & Activity
  • Felsburg Holt & Ullevig Presentation
  • JEO Consulting Presentation & Activity
  • Nebraska Department of Transportation Lab Tour & Construction Site Tour
  • Benesch Presentation & Construction Site Tour
  • Networking Dinner
  • Engineers presenting to students.
    HDR engineers Chris Podany (left) and Morgan McCullough (right) presenting their road activity to students.
  • Engineer assisting students in activity.
    HDR engineer Kevin Brown supervises students as they redesign Vine Street in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • Students and engineers in a classroom.
    Students vote on what should be prioritized in road design.
  • Engineer holding a drone presenting to students in a conference room at Felsburg Holt & Ullevig.
    Connor Gilinsky, PE, Roadway Design Engineer at Felsburg Holt & Ullevig shows off a drone to students and how he uses it in his career.
  • Program participants watch a demonstration of a drone.
  • Students being welcomed at JEO offices.
    Mr. Lonnie Burklund, PE, PTOE, Traffic & Technology Department Leader (right) and Mr. Mark Friend II, PE, Senior Traffic & Technology Engineer welcome students to JEO Consulting offices.
  • Students working at a table solving traffic flow problems at an elementary school.
    Students work together to redesign traffic flow around an elementary school.
  • Students touring a construction site.
    Students took a tour at a NDOT construction project.
  • Students standing on a road during a tour of a construction site.
  • NDOT lab tour.
    Students were given a tour of the NDOT labs.
  • Students getting a tour of the NDOT labs.

Students stay on Campus

Students stayed at the University Suites, 1780 R St, Lincoln, NE 68508. University Suites offers suite-style housing, lounges, a recreation room, and C-store. Students were assigned roommates. Parent/guardians of students were responsible for dropping off their student at University Suites at the beginning of the program, and picking them up at the end of the program.

The Suites Include
  • Four person suite with extra-long twin beds with extended linen package: sheets, pillow, pillowcase, blanket, towel
  • Bedrooms with desk, chair, dresser, closet
  • Kitchenette with refrigerator, microwave, and sink
  • Bathroom with shower, toilet, and double vanity
  • Fully air-conditioned with complimentary Wi-Fi and parking
  • Laundry room on each floor, and convenience store and vending machines
  • TV lounges and game room
  • 24-hour front desk

Sponsors & Partners

The Nebraska Transportation Center sincerely thanks our partners in their generous support and partnership in making our program a resounding success. Their contribution has been instrumental in delivering an impactful experience, and we look forward to continuing collaboration in the future.