Nebraska Experimental Math and Outreach (NEMO) Lab

The mission of the NEMO Lab is to connect undergraduate students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with opportunites to get involved in mathematics research and outreach projects outside of the typical classroom setting.

Spring 2024 - Quantum Computing

Project on quantum computation mentored by Dr. Tefjol Pllaha with student participants Donovan Dyk, Helena Holland, Jack Murphy, Nick Starns, Ian Sutton. This project is supported by the UNL Grand Challenges catalyst award entitled Quantum Approaches addressing Global Threats.

Watch Helena Holland defend her honors thesis Quantum Computing and U.S. Cybersecurity, which earned highest distinction.

Fall 2024 - Quantum Machine Learning

Project on quantum machine learning mentored by Dr. Levi Heath with student participants Ben Gerdes, Caleb Holmbeck, Andrew Maas, Ally Muellner, Reva Long, Hannah Pearce, Bishop Placke, and Thy Tran. This project is supported by the UNL Grand Challenges catalyst award entitled Quantum Approaches addressing Global Threats.

Watch a video presentation by this group.

Spring 2025 - Dynamical Systems

Project on stability, chaos and real-world applications differential equations in epidemiology mentored by Prof. Glenn Ledder and graduate student Michael Pieper. This topic is accessible to students who have taken Differential Equations (Math 221 at UNL). Applications are now open with a deadline of January 15. Apply here.