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
Sharon Obasi
PHOTOS: Black History Month Celebration
UNK's Black Student Association (BSA) hosted a Black History Month celebration Tuesday at the student union with food, music, dancing, prizes and a keynote address from Sharon Obasi, associate professor of family science and research compliance director. BSA President Isaiah Mahone read U.S. President Joe Biden's Black History Month proclamation and joined BSA Vice President Esther Uma and member Victoria Nimneh in a performance of "Lift Every Voice and Sing." Luis … [Read more...] about PHOTOS: Black History Month Celebration
#NewOpportunity: Sharon Obasi makes name for herself at UNK
By KIM HACHIYA What’s in a name? That describes the scholarship pursued by Sharon Obasi, whose path toward her position as an assistant professor of family studies seems to have been a road less traveled rather than the route most faculty members take. Obasi veered a bit from the usual path: undergraduate, graduate school, postdoctoral fellowship, faculty appointment. With a doctorate in neuroscience with a special emphasis in developmental psychology, her initial … [Read more...] about #NewOpportunity: Sharon Obasi makes name for herself at UNK
Seven research grants totaling $43K given to UNK faculty
KEARNEY – The Research Services Council at the University of Nebraska at Kearney has awarded seven grants totaling nearly $43,000 to UNK faculty as part of its bi-annual grant competition. The purpose of the Research Services Council is to encourage research and creative activity by UNK faculty and graduate students. The RSC places special emphasis on seed grants for projects that potentially lead to external funding, demonstrate the potential for publication or other … [Read more...] about Seven research grants totaling $43K given to UNK faculty
