University of Nebraska researchers continue to step up to solve problems for the Department of Defense (DOD). Today, the National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI) at the University of Nebraska announced 49 new NSRI Fellows who aim to contribute their expertise to the strategic deterrence and countering weapons of mass destruction (CWMD) mission areas. These researchers join the more than 70 NSRI Fellows who launched with the program in May 2021, bringing the total to … [Read more...] about UNK faculty members named National Strategic Research Institute Fellows
Kim Carlson
This growing program reduces textbook costs for UNK students
LEARN MORE ABOUT OER AND OPEN NEBRASKA By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Kim Carlson doesn’t require students to purchase expensive textbooks for most of her courses. Instead, the University of Nebraska at Kearney biology professor utilizes a variety of free or low-cost resources to educate them. As a member of UNK’s Open Educational Resources Committee – and a parent whose pocketbook is directly impacted by the soaring price of college … [Read more...] about This growing program reduces textbook costs for UNK students
‘Ask a Scientist’ panel on stem cells, COVID-19 features UNMC’s Dr. Ali Khan
KEARNEY – Dr. Ali Khan will lead a panel discussion on COVID-19, stem cells and other topics at an upcoming “Ask a Scientist” event in Kearney. The discussion, “How Do We Know What We Know About Health Science?” begins at 5 p.m. Sept. 23 at Kearney’s Platte Valley Brewery, 14 N. Railroad St. The talk is presented by the University of Nebraska at Kearney chapter of Sigma XI, The Scientific Research Society and Nebraska Coalition for Lifesaving Cures. Khan is dean of … [Read more...] about ‘Ask a Scientist’ panel on stem cells, COVID-19 features UNMC’s Dr. Ali Khan
PHOTO GALLERY: Graduate degrees awarded during hooding ceremony
Graduate degrees for approximately 50 students were conferred Thursday evening during a hooding ceremony at UNK’s Health and Sports Center. Chancellor Doug Kristensen awarded degrees to the winter graduates, and University of Nebraska President Ted Carter was also in attendance. Commencement speakers were UNK biology professor Kim Carlson and Leidimar Ramirez of Newport News, Virginia, who graduated with a master’s degree in Spanish education. PHOTOS BY TODD GOTTULA … [Read more...] about PHOTO GALLERY: Graduate degrees awarded during hooding ceremony
UNK graduates to be honored in two ceremonies, Dec. 17-18
Graduate exercises When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 17 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center Tickets: None required, but not open to general public Undergraduate exercises When: 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 18 Where: UNK Health and Sports Center Tickets: 3 distributed to each graduating student; no public access without ticket Social media: Follow @UNKearney and #lopergrad on Twitter to see photos and posts. Join in the #lopergrad conversation at … [Read more...] about UNK graduates to be honored in two ceremonies, Dec. 17-18
