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Daniel Linzell: I chair the department of
of Civil Engineering at the University of Nebraska
in Lincoln, and I'm a professor of
Structural Engineering in the department.
My research focuses on transportation infrastructure,
specifically bridges, and how to make the infrastructure
last longer, and be as safe as possible.
(timed explosions)
So, when the University imploded Cather and Pound,
we were able to gather data from the buildings
from adjacent sites, while the implosions were happening.
And that data set is extremely unique.
Not only within Nebraska,
but across the country and around the world.
And the information that we've developed and will provide,
is going to be used by many people
to make the world a better place to live.
(crowd applauds)
Being apart of the Big 10 is a huge reason
why I chose to come to Nebraska.
It's a huge reason why we're attracting
such amazing young women and men to be faculty here,
and why we're attracting such amazing students
from all over the world,
to be a part of this great experience,
that is University of Nebraska, Lincoln.
Five years, what a ride.
I can't wait for the next five, 10, 15, 20... 50.
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