142
MIT students from Nebraska since 2020
123
MIT alumni in Nebraska
3,718
MITx learners in Nebraska
Read more about MIT’s ties to Nebraska
Lincoln Laboratory and National Strategic Research Institute launch student research program to tackle biothreats to national security
MIT Lincoln Laboratory partnered with the National Strategic Research Institute at the University of Nebraska to launch a student research program.
Using excess heat to improve electrolyzers and fuel cells
MIT and the University of Nebraska–Lincoln collaborated on using nuclear waste heat to produce hydrogen, advancing clean energy for industrial applications.
Xzavier Herbert, a bright star in space math
Nebraska native Xzavier Herbert ’23, who discovered his love of math through online courses, conducted astrophysics research at NASA while an MIT student.
MIT works with Nebraska employers
MIT is engaged with these employers that have a significant presence in Nebraska:
- Amazon
- City of Lincoln
- Greater Omaha Chamber
- National Strategic Research Institute
- Nebraska Department of Economic Development
- Nelnet
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
- University of Nebraska Medical Center
- US Air Force
- US Army
- US Marine Corps
- US Navy
- US Strategic Command
- Walmart
MIT alumni make a difference in Nebraska
Nebraska organizations where MIT alumni hold key positions include Schneider Electric; Monolith Materials; Union Pacific Railroad; US Strategic Command; Boys Town National Research Hospital; Nelnet; the University of Nebraska Medical Center; and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.