OPEN Book Newsletter

OPEN Book – July 2026

OPEN Book is the Office of Research and Innovation’s internal monthly electronic newsletter that highlights upcoming activities, office news, and accomplishments. The OPEN Book newsletter is distributed on the first business day of the month.

News, Information, and Upcoming Events

Research and Innovation’s Ice Cream Social — Register for the Ice Cream Social on July 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Whittier 150, 152, and the Courtyard.

2026 All Staff Conference "Our Staff, Our Strength” — To see the full agenda, register and/or sign up to volunteer, visit the All Staff Conference website.

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Farewells

Mikaela Myers’s last day with Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security was June 12, 2026. In the interim, please contact Rachel Wenzl.

David Martin’s is retiring from the Nebraska Innovation Studio. His last day is today. Over the coming year, he plans to travel extensively throughout Europe. Congratulations, David! In the interim, please contact Kate Engel.

Kudos to Our Colleagues

Learn more on Nebraska Today about the University of Nebraska Press being named publisher of the year.

We are pleased to share that Brande Dicks (Project Management Office) has successfully earned the Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).

Jen Nelson and Nathan Meier (Vice Chancellor’s Office) attended the APLU Council on Research (COR) Summer Meeting at the University of Colorado Boulder from June 21–24. They engaged with academic research leaders from across the country, participated in learning and networking opportunities, and visited DOE’s National Laboratory of the Rockies.
Both also contributed to panel presentations during a daylong workshop for new and aspiring senior research officers (SROs). Jen spoke on optimizing research office organizational structures and making the most of limited institutional resources, while Nathan contributed to a discussion on research development as a strategic imperative.
Jen was also recognized for completing Cohort 8 of the COR Research Leader Fellowship Program, which provides training and skill development for individuals who work closely with or aspire to become SROs.

Open Positions Announcement

Do you know someone who should join our team? Share these opportunities

Research Business Services Finance Specialist, Research Finance, application review date begins 07/02/2026
IRB Reliance Coordinator I, II or III, Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security, application review date begins 07/01/2026
Entrepreneurship Intern, NUtech Ventures, current UNL student- junior or above as of Fall 2026. Questions contact Nick Alder.