Nebraska Innovation Studio

Nebraska Innovation Studio Nebraska Innovation Studio is a community-oriented thriving hub of creative energy where physical objects are created.

NIS is open to everyone & anyone ages 12 and up.

NIS member Connor made this incredible 3D-printed flip-text design. Printed on a Bambu Lab 3D printer, the piece feature...
06/03/2026

NIS member Connor made this incredible 3D-printed flip-text design. Printed on a Bambu Lab 3D printer, the piece features The Lord of the Rings logo from the front and reveals a silhouette scene of the Fellowship hidden within the design when viewed from above.

Join us on June 16 to celebrate the incredible work of the second cohort of Nebraska Innovation Fellows. Over the past f...
06/02/2026

Join us on June 16 to celebrate the incredible work of the second cohort of Nebraska Innovation Fellows.

Over the past five months, Bill Berzonsky, Jon Turkus, Dr. James Willcockson, M.D., and Chris Wong have transformed bold ideas into reality at Nebraska Innovation Studio. With mentorship from industry experts and support from the local startup community, their projects are advancing innovation and entrepreneurship.

Enjoy light appetizers, connect with inspiring members of the innovation community and hear project updates and accomplishments from the fellows. Space is limited!

Register: https://NIFShowcase.eventbrite.com

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🎨Uni Place Creative District Crosswalk Mural ProjectThe Uni Place Creative District is seeking artist...
05/28/2026

🎨 CALL FOR ARTISTS 🎨

Uni Place Creative District Crosswalk Mural Project

The Uni Place Creative District is seeking artists to help re-imagine crosswalks across three intersections as a bold, cohesive public artwork. This project will create a highly visible gateway into one of Lincoln’s most creative neighborhoods.

📍 48th & St. Paul Ave.
📍 48th & Baldwin Ave.
📍 48th & Madison Ave.

This is a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) not a Request for Proposals. Artists are asked to submit past work and a brief statement of interest. A short list of artists will be invited to submit full design proposals in a later phase. Artists selected for the RFP phase will be compensated $500 for their designs. Compensation for the final selected artist varies based on role: design-only or design + installation. Full details in the RFQ.

🗓️Key Dates
● RFQ Deadline: June 14, 11:59 PM
● Finalists Notified & Invited to RFP: June 17
● RFP Design Proposals Due: July 7
● Installation Begins (East & West sides): Mid-August
● Installation Continues (48th St / North & South sides): August 29, concurrent with Summerfest

Artists of all backgrounds and disciplines are encouraged to apply. Public art experience is welcome but not required.

For full details and submission info visit: https://www.uniplacecreativedistrict.org/get-involved

Nebraska Innovation Studio will be closed Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Regular bu...
05/22/2026

Nebraska Innovation Studio will be closed Saturday, May 23, and Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.

Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

05/22/2026

Michael Burton created this bas-relief slip-cast ceramic artwork at Nebraska Innovation Studio. Using Blender models, he tested eight prototypes before arriving at the final result.

05/21/2026

Michael Burton made a prototype for a public art proposal at Nebraska Innovation Studio.

Watch the design process come to life in this video!

The Nebraska Innovation Fellows are hard at work! Yesterday, they shared project updates with Nebraska Innovation Campus...
05/20/2026

The Nebraska Innovation Fellows are hard at work! Yesterday, they shared project updates with Nebraska Innovation Campus Partners. With access to equipment, mentorship, and a collaborative community, they are building impactful innovations:

- Bill Berzonsky is developing a smart wheat seed thresher and grain analyzer to improve agricultural research and efficiency.

- Jonathan Turkus is streamlining plant sample collection and processing for faster research.

- Christopher Wong is building a secure communications network to keep drones, autonomous systems, and tactical teams connected in challenging environments.

This is what iterating at Nebraska Innovation Studio looks like. A member recently used the Bambu 3D printers for the fi...
05/19/2026

This is what iterating at Nebraska Innovation Studio looks like.

A member recently used the Bambu 3D printers for the first time.

The boat on the left? Rough layers, stringing, and jagged edges.
The boat on the right? A huge improvement after adjusting settings, learning from the first print, and trying again.

That’s the magic of making — test, learn, refine, repeat.

05/18/2026

Throwback to the unboxing of the Unitree Go2 Air Robot Dog — now lovingly known as our mascot!

Equal parts tech, curiosity, and fun, it quickly became a favorite around the makerspace.

05/17/2026

What do people make at Nebraska Innovation Studio?

Here's a sculptural interpretation of the traditional paper lantern — an organic fixture that reimagines a classic form through a modern lens.

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