KEARNEY – The Research Services Council at the University of Nebraska at Kearney has awarded 10 grants totaling $45,649 to 13 UNK faculty as part of its bi-annual grant competition. The purpose of the Research Services Council is to encourage research and creative activity by UNK faculty and graduate students. The RSC places special emphasis on seed grants for projects that potentially lead to external funding, demonstrate the potential for publication or other appropriate forms of … [Read more...]
New astronomy major at UNK is one-of-a-kind in Nebraska
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – A new astronomy major sets the University of Nebraska at Kearney apart from other campuses in Nebraska. The program, which launched during the 2014-15 academic year, is the only undergraduate astronomy major in Nebraska. Under the new program, students can earn a bachelor of science in astronomy or a bachelor of science in astrophysics. Four new classes will now be offered to students majoring in astronomy – astronomy methods I and II, and … [Read more...]
Planetarium popularity continues to grow with students, community
By AUSTIN KOELLER UNK Communications Intern KEARNEY – Students look up into the darkness. As they gaze into the sky, they study the sun, moon, planets and more than 7,000 stars. While Nebraska skies offer this opportunity to students and other astronomy lovers, the unique opportunity to view the night sky also is available at the University of Nebraska at Kearney Planetarium. Five years since it’s completion, the UNK Planetarium is as popular as ever. “We bring in a lot of … [Read more...]
