Research project title: Machine learning applications for gait signatures in patients with peripheral artery disease Grant award: University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Grant. This project has been funded for a two-year total of $149,405. Project description: In this project we propose a novel approach for the detection and monitoring of peripheral artery disease (PAD) progression using wearable devices and machine learning to analyze human gait. The long-term … [Read more...] about Basheer Qolomany part of NU team studying peripheral artery disease
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High-profile ransomware attacks highlight growing need for cybersecurity professionals
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The ransomware attacks against Colonial Pipeline Co. and JBS are the latest on a long list of high-profile cybercrimes targeting businesses in the U.S. This time, the mysterious criminals managed to temporarily shut down the nation’s largest fuel pipeline and threaten the country’s meat supply, forcing the companies to pay a combined $15.4 million before they could resume normal operations. These attacks, where … [Read more...] about High-profile ransomware attacks highlight growing need for cybersecurity professionals
Jami Koester receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Jami Koester, an office associate for the cyber systems and industrial technology departments at UNK, received the University of Nebraska Board of Regents KUDOS award during the April 9 meeting. KUDOS awards recognize university staff for their professional expertise, service and “superior dedication” to UNK and the University of Nebraska. It is the university’s top staff award. Koester joined UNK’s staff in October 2010 as an office associate for industrial technology … [Read more...] about Jami Koester receives KUDOS award from NU Board of Regents
Liaquat Hossain: Collaboration key to public health preparedness, disaster response
VIEW THE 2021 NEW FRONTIERS RESEARCH MAGAZINE Liaquat Hossain takes a multidisciplinary approach to teaching and research. He’s always looking for ways to solve real-world problems through collaborations with academic colleagues and business partners. “I have a natural inclination to step outside the boundaries of the traditional faculty-school-college structure and explore formal and informal academic partnerships with other colleges and industry partners, including … [Read more...] about Liaquat Hossain: Collaboration key to public health preparedness, disaster response
UNK business programs maintain prestigious AACSB accreditation
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney’s business administration and business administration comprehensive degree programs have maintained their accreditation with AACSB International – the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. This accreditation covers all business programs offered by UNK. The emphasis areas included are accounting, business intelligence, economics, finance, management, marketing and supply chain management, as well as the … [Read more...] about UNK business programs maintain prestigious AACSB accreditation
