Tag: University Inventors
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NIC selected as outstanding research park
Nebraska Innovation Campus earned the 2023 Outstanding Research Park Award, a top honor bestowed by the Association of University Research Parks. AURP is the nonprofit organization representing research parks, innovation districts, tech hubs and communities of innovation. “NIC’s exceptional ecosystem is driven by 10-plus years of impactful partnerships, collaborations and developments,” said Kate Engel, executive…
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Surgical robot takes journey to outer space
Nebraska engineer Shane Farritor makes little robots. It’s not that he and his team aren’t thinking big. In fact, their 2-pound robotic surgical arm, MIRA, proved its mettle in outer space this year, an unlikely journey for its 1-ton cousins. MIRA — Miniaturized in vivo Robotic Assistant — also became the only small robotic-assisted surgical…
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Laser accelerates advanced manufacturing capabilities
A new laser is solidifying Nebraska’s position at the forefront of a specialized method of surface modification that is driving advances in space, defense, medicine and beyond. Craig Zuhlke (left), associate professor of electrical and computer engineering; George Gogos (back), Wilmer J. and Sally L. Hergenrader Professor of mechanical and materials engineering; and Graham Kaufman…
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Mapping the complete corn genome
James Schnable Surprising fact: There are more genes in a corn plant than in a human being. Corn’s entire set of genes — its genome — is also extremely complex, making it more challenging to decode as well. Nebraska agronomist James Schnable helped create the first complete map of the corn genome, a landmark achievement…
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From the Vice Chancellor
Accelerating research growth Nebraska Research celebrates the prominence, excellence and impact of faculty, staff and students. We are driven to seek solutions that improve lives, stimulate economic prosperity and deepen understanding of the world. As the state’s land-grant, Carnegie R1 institution and only member of the Big Ten Academic Alliance, the University of Nebraska–Lincoln has…