By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – University of Nebraska at Kearney professors Keith Geluso, Robert Luscher and Sherry Crow received the prestigious Pratt-Heins Faculty Awards on Aug. 21 during the Faculty/Staff Convocation. For more than 30 years, the Pratt-Heins Foundation has recognized UNK faculty members for their outstanding contributions in the categories of teaching, service and scholarship, and research. Geluso, a biology professor, received … [Read more...] about Geluso, Luscher, Crow receive prestigious Pratt-Heins Awards
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Thirteen faculty awarded 10 research grants valued at more than $45K
KEARNEY – The Research Services Council at the University of Nebraska at Kearney has awarded 10 grants totaling $45,649 to 13 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 Thirteen faculty awarded 10 research grants valued at more than $45K
Intrinsic Motivation: Sherry Crow Telling the Story of Lifelong Learners
By JAN TREFFER THOMPSON Questions start as soon as they enter the room – everything from “how high is the moon?” to “How many kinds of bugs are there?” Some may walk shyly, while others run, but all are eager to find the treasure they know is on those shelves. Kindergartners introduced to the school library see a place of wonder and unlimited possibilities. They can’t wait to open the books, watch the videos, turn on the computers, and ask the librarian to help them … [Read more...] about Intrinsic Motivation: Sherry Crow Telling the Story of Lifelong Learners
