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 in biochemistry, … [Read more...]
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 was organized by UNK … [Read more...]
Science Café guests Biggs, Carlson to discuss Canaanites
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: “Where are the Canaanites? A Historical and Genetic Investigation” PRESENTERS: Doug Biggs, UNK Professor of History; Kim Carlson, UNK Professor of Biology. TIME: 5:30 p.m. DATE: Monday, Sept. 18 PLACE: The Loft, Cunningham’s Journal, 15 W. 23rd St., Kearney TOPIC: The Canaanites were a group of ancient people who lived in the land of Canaan on the eastern shores of … [Read more...]
Science Café guest Strain to discuss social aspects of humor
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TITLE: “The Social Aspects of Aggressive Humor” PRESENTER: Dr. Megan Strain earned her bachelor’s degree in psychology from Nebraska Wesleyan University. She earned her master’s and doctoral degrees in social psychology at Kansas State University. She is now in her third year as an assistant professor of psychology at UNK, researching various topics related to humor and … [Read more...]
Science Café guest Ron Scott to discuss Alzheimer’s Disease
WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Society TOPIC / TITLE: Alzheimer’s Disease SPEAKER / PRESENTER: Retired doctor Ron Scott of Kearney. Scott is a diplomat and fellow of the American Board of Family Practice and was named Physician of the Year in 2006 by the Nebraska Academy of Family Practice. He has also received the American Medical Association Recognition Award. He was a family practice physician for Kearney Clinic for 39 … [Read more...]
