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Nebraska Research Days kick off Nov. 11

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Ashley Washburn, November 1, 2024

Nebraska Research Days kick off Nov. 11

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln research community is invited to attend Nebraska Research Days, scheduled for Nov. 11-15 at locations across campus. Registration is still open for many of the week’s events.

Nebraska Research Days are sponsored by the Office of Research and Innovation in cooperation with university partners. Events are geared toward faculty and postdocs but are open to campus.

Nov. 11 – External recognition and awards

2-3 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: Honorific awards help build excellence and impact across a wide range of teaching, research and outreach activities. During a recognition and awards workshop for faculty, participants will learn how to become award-ready as they pursue external honors in their fields and disciplines. A panel discussion will feature Nebraska faculty who have been involved in the awards process as nominators or nominees. 

Panelists are Shannon Bartelt-Hunt, Donald R. Voelte Jr. and Nancy A. Keegan Professor and chair, civil and environmental engineering; David Hage, James Hewett Professor, chemistry; and Margaret Jacobs, Charles Mach Professor of History and director, Center for Great Plains Studies. Register now.

Nov. 12 – Book publishing; Nebraska Lecture

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: A panel of UNL faculty authors will share tips, advice and approaches for selecting a book publisher and negotiating a contract. Panelists are Ted Hamann, professor of teaching, learning and teacher education; Joy Castro, professor of English and ethnic studies, and director, Institute for Ethnic Studies; Kelsy Burke, professor of sociology; and Will Thomas, John and Catherine Angle Chair in the Humanities, associate dean for research and graduation education and professor of history. A representative from R&I will answer questions about a book publishing request for applicationsRegister now.

12-12:30 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: Lunch is available for those attending the morning and/or afternoon book sessions; participants should select the lunch option on either registration form.

12-2 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: To celebrate book publishing and creative endeavors, faculty authors will read passages of their books and answer audience questions. Featured authors and books are Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, Willa Cather Professor of political science, “Respect and Loathing in American Democracy”; Thomas Gannon, professor of English and ethnic studies, “Birding While Indian: A Mixed Blood Memoir”; Bedross Der Matossian, Hymen Rosenberg Professor in Judaic Studies and professor of history, “Denial of Genocides in the Twenty-First Century”; and Frauke Hachtmann, professor of advertising, “Crisis Response Advertising: Insights and Implications from COVID-19.” Register now.

3:30-5 p.m., Nebraska Union, Swanson Auditorium: Jessica A. Shoemaker, Steinhardt Foundation Distinguished Professor of law, will present the fall Nebraska Lecture, “Ground Rules: How Property Makes the Countryside,” with a reception following. The event is open to the public, and registration is not required. A live webstream will be available on the Nebraska Lecture website.

Nov. 13 – Association of Women in Science event; communications training; faculty Slam

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Nebraska East Union, Prairie Suite: During a luncheon, the Nebraska research community will celebrate women in science and their impact. The keynote speaker is Kimberly Andrews Espy, president of Wayne State University and a former UNL associate vice chancellor for research. Espy is a renowned pediatric psychology researcher and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Register now.

2-3:30 p.m., Nebraska Union, Heritage Room: Researchers seeking to learn how to communicate about the impact of their work with energy and passion are encouraged to attend a communications training workshop. Wendy Van, president of Open Window Communications, will lead the session. Register now.

4-6 p.m., Wick Alumni Center: The annual Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam will feature highly engaging five-minute presentations by Nebraska faculty. A panel of judges will select the Slam winner, who will receive a $1,000 prize, and audience members will vote to select an audience choice award. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend the Slam. 

This year’s Slammers are Nirupam Aich, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering; Teddy Garcia-Aroca, assistant professor of plant pathology; James Garza, associate professor of history and ethnic studies; Becky Haddad, assistant professor of agricultural leadership, education and communication; Andrew Little, assistant professor, School of Natural Resources; and Wendy Smith, research professor of mathematics and director of the Center for Science, Mathematics and Computer Education. Register now.

Nov. 14 – Virtual program officer visits

9-10 a.m.: The Nebraska Department of Economic Development will discuss industry partnership opportunities during a virtual webinar. Register now for the DED webinar.

1:30-2:30 p.m.: Jason Day, research policy director, and other staff from the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, known as DEPSCoR, will provide information and guidance on basic research at the Department of Defense and opportunities available specifically through DEPSCoR. DEPSCoR awards support institutions of higher education in efforts to build capacity for conducting science and engineering research in DoD-relevant areas. Register now for the DEPSCoR webinar.

3-4:30 p.m.: Robert Russell, an expert in the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for STEM Education, will provide an overview of funding opportunities available through the directorate, which supports STEM education research and evaluation projects across an array of contexts, audiences and STEM disciplines. Register now for the NSF EDU webinar.

Nov. 15 – Celebration of Nebraska research

9-10:30 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Complex, Red Cloud Suite – The Faculty Recognition Breakfast will celebrate research, scholarly and creative activity at Nebraska. The program lineup will include speakers, recognition of faculty accomplishments in 2024, a research core facilities showcase and more. Register now.

Student Research Days, geared toward undergraduates and graduate students, is slated for April 2025. For more information about Nebraska Research Days, contact Lisa Maupin, events and outreach manager.


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