Douglas A. Kristensen, J.D. Chancellor Many of the advances that have made our lives more stable, productive, and enjoyable originated in university research. Each one of us has the desire to become better, to move forward—and active investigation, understanding, and applying new information are the elements of that advancement. Public universities exist not only to teach, but also to engage and be of benefit to the citizens they serve. It is the mission and duty of … [Read more...] about UNK Faculty Researchers Cross Disciplines, Create Scholarly Campus Environment
2008/2009
Harnessing the Power of the Sun Efficiently
New Frontiers Not long ago, long-term U.S. energy challenges were masked by low cost gasoline and electricity. When pump prices hit $3.50 per gallon and electricity costs increased, attention focused in earnest on long-term sustainable, environmentally friendly and politically viable alternatives. For decades, researchers sought ways to replace fossil fuels with wind, nuclear power and hydroelectric power. Each was never as efficient and cost-effective as coal and … [Read more...] about Harnessing the Power of the Sun Efficiently
A Classroom Opportunity
New Frontiers At many universities, cutting edge research is the exclusive purview of Ph.D.s and their doctoral and post-doc students. At UNK, undergraduate chemistry students have had opportunities to work in the pro-ject and handle high-level assignments. Students working on the solar cell pro-ject have gained experience in UV-vis, infrared and Raman spectroscopy as well as spectroscopic ellipsometry. The concept of students being involved in research is not new … [Read more...] about A Classroom Opportunity
Crossing Disciplines
Dr. Sri Seshadri If the mark of a good researcher is follow-ing research results anywhere that the data leads, consider one University of Nebraska at Kearney professor a master at pursuing the truth. Dr. Sri Seshadri, a professor in the UNK Marketing and Management Department, has research interests that reflect a scholar’s thirst for knowledge and has found evidence in seemingly unlikely places. “I like to learn a lot about many different areas,” he remarked. … [Read more...] about Crossing Disciplines
Reclaiming the Lives of Forgotten Women of the American West
Dr. Susanne Bloomfield Researcher Dr. Susanne George Bloomfield has a story to tell. To be more precise, three stories. Dr. Bloomfield is not only Distinguished Martin Professor of English at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, but an outstanding historical biographer, penning three books about women writers who lived in the late 1800s and early 1900s. “I like to set the women and their writings in the context of the social, political, and economic culture of the … [Read more...] about Reclaiming the Lives of Forgotten Women of the American West
