WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Vaccine Development and Communicating Sound Science” TOPIC: The coronavirus pandemic has impacted science, medicine, political discourse and social interactions. In addition to understanding some basics about COVID-19, its viral transmission, prevention and therapy, we have learned more about the importance of communication to the public regarding … [Read more...] about Science Cafe webinar focuses on COVID-19 vaccine, communication
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UNK’s Matt Bice discussing aquaponics during Science Café
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Growing Health” TOPIC: UNK associate professor of exercise science Matt Bice has been working with aquaponics growing systems as a way to promote healthy lifestyles. Aquaponics are self-sufficient and have the ability to nurture and grow fish and produce year-round. These systems can be used to teach lifelong skills that indirectly promote health, and his … [Read more...] about UNK’s Matt Bice discussing aquaponics during Science Café
Science Cafe: Carlson, Biggs discussing how genetics solved Romanov mystery
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “The Romanovs – The History of a Genetic Mystery” TOPIC: Kim Carlson, UNK professor of biology, and Doug Biggs, UNK professor of history, will discuss how modern genetic techniques can be used to solve a historical mystery. Their topic is the assassination of the Romanov family and how DNA techniques were used to determine if skeletal remains found in two … [Read more...] about Science Cafe: Carlson, Biggs discussing how genetics solved Romanov mystery
Science Café guest Michael Moxley to discuss biochemical kinetics
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: “Contemporary Biochemical Kinetic Modeling - Enzyme Kinetics to Systems Biology” SPEAKER / PRESENTER: Michael Moxley, UNK assistant professor of chemistry, teaches general chemistry and biochemistry. His research is focused on the kinetic regulation of enzymes involved in glucose and fatty acid oxidation. He received his undergraduate and graduate training … [Read more...] about Science Café guest Michael Moxley to discuss biochemical kinetics
UNK Sigma Xi earns excellence award for Solar Eclipse program
KEARNEY – The Sigma Xi chapter at University of Nebraska at Kearney was awarded a top honor for its Great American Solar Eclipse Panel discussion event in August. Sigma Xi, the Scientific Research Honor Society, awarded UNK its Program of Excellence Award, which the Society said is only given to about 10 select chapters. The free talk, on April 17, featured UNK professor Doug Biggs, “Bad Astronomer” Phil Plait, and University of Arkansas professor Daniel Kennefick. It … [Read more...] about UNK Sigma Xi earns excellence award for Solar Eclipse program
