WHAT: University of Nebraska at Kearney Science Café HOSTED BY: Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society TITLE: “Playing at the Politics of Science” TOPIC: In 1854, Louis Pasteur was credited with saying, “In the fields of observation, chance favors only the prepared mind.” This statement applies equally well to the investigations in our laboratories, as well as to advocacy for our science. In the early days of science, much of what was discovered was … [Read more...] about How do you obtain research funding? Science Café answers question
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UNK faculty member’s ‘Unity Flag’ on display ahead of presidential debate
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Visual arts have the power to bring people together. They convey messages in a universal language, transcending cultural boundaries and challenging people to see perspectives beyond their own. In the current political climate, there’s perhaps no better avenue to common ground. That’s the inspiration behind the Unity Flag Project, which uses artwork to promote bipartisanship and civil discourse. Launched this … [Read more...] about UNK faculty member’s ‘Unity Flag’ on display ahead of presidential debate
New video studio gives UNK students ‘real-world’ job experience
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has a new video studio where students are gaining hands-on experience in media production and broadcast journalism. Located in Mitchell Center, the studio features all the bells and whistles found in a professional TV newsroom, including a lighting system, switchboard, news desk, flat-screen monitors, multicamera setup and retractable green, white and black screens. The space, … [Read more...] about New video studio gives UNK students ‘real-world’ job experience
Punk rock pedagogy: Drew Kemp promotes creativity, freedom in the classroom
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Drew Kemp approaches life with a punk rock attitude. The new teacher education chair at the University of Nebraska at Kearney is all about creativity and innovation, and he’s never satisfied with the status quo. “Some people would describe themselves as an outside-the-box thinker. I don’t have a box,” Kemp said. “If you’re an outside-the-box thinker, you have a preconceived notion of what that box is and you’re doing … [Read more...] about Punk rock pedagogy: Drew Kemp promotes creativity, freedom in the classroom
UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Discovery Hall is much more than a fancy, new addition to the University of Nebraska at Kearney campus. The state-of-the-art STEM facility will revolutionize higher education and workforce development in Nebraska. “This building is the future of higher education. It’s not just experiential. It’s immersive. It’s interactive. It brings a whole new definition to hybrid education,” University of Nebraska President Ted … [Read more...] about UNK celebrates ‘future of higher education’ at Discovery Hall grand opening
