Ashley Washburn, October 30, 2026
Register today for Nebraska Research Days offerings
Nebraska Research Days — a celebration of research, scholarship, creativity and innovation — is Nov. 9-13.
Activities include workshops and consultations for arts and humanities faculty, the Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam, an Association for Women in Science luncheon, a teaming workshop for research faculty, and the Faculty Recognition Breakfast. Events are geared toward faculty and postdocs but open to the university community unless otherwise noted.
Full event and registration details are available on the Nebraska Research Days website. The event is hosted by the Office of Research and Innovation.
Nov. 9
R&I will unveil the 2025-2026 editions of the Nebraska Research Report, a snapshot of highlights from the year, and the Research and Creative Activity Report, a compilation of successes by Nebraska faculty during fiscal year 2026.
Nov. 10
A workshop series for arts and humanities faculty will be Nov. 10-11. “Arts and Humanities Research Futures” will be presented by Russell Wyland, who is nationally recognized for his work at the National Endowment for the Humanities and currently is president and founder of Humanities Solutions LLC. The series will help researchers navigate the shifting funding landscape and develop advanced grant-writing skills. The four sessions are designed so faculty can attend any combination that fits their interests and schedules.
Throughout the week, Wyland is offering 20-minute one-on-one consultations with faculty members who want to discuss their projects, funding options and proposal strategies. Spots are filling up quickly, so those interested in a consultation should book a session soon.
Arts and Humanities Module 1: The Changing Funding Landscape in Humanities Research, 9-10 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud A. Register now.
Arts and Humanities Module 2: The Changing Funding Landscape in Arts Research, 11 a.m.-noon, Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud A. Register now.
Faculty consultations with Wyland, afternoon slots, Canfield Administration Building, Room 301. Register for an appointment.
Nov. 11
Faculty consultations with Wyland, morning and afternoon slots, Canfield Administration Building, Room 301. Register for an appointment.
Arts and Humanities Module 3: Developing Foundational Grant Writing Skills Before Putting Pen to Paper, 10 a.m.-noon, Nebraska Union, Regency Suite. Register now.
Lunch for Arts and Humanities workshop participants: An informal lunch will be available for those attending either Module 3 or Module 4.
Arts and Humanities Module 4: Arguing Your Case: Crafting Your Best Application, 1-3 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite. Register now.
Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam, 4-6 p.m., Wick Alumni Center. The Slam will feature highly engaging five-minute presentations by Nebraska faculty. A panel of judges from the Lincoln community will select the Slam winner, who will receive a monetary prize, and audience members will vote to select an audience choice award. The event is open to faculty and postdoc attendees. Registration is required. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend the Slam.
The Slammers and their presentation topics are:
- Kelli Boling, assistant professor of advertising and public relations, “Who Gets to Tell the Story of Your Worst Day.”
- Andrew Goodhart, assistant professor of political science, “Avoiding Another Great War.”
- Wissam Kontar, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, “We Never Took the Bus.”
- Deepika Menon, associate professor of teaching, learning and teacher education, “From STEM Doubt to STEM Identity: Shaping the Teachers of Tomorrow.”
- Rebecca Varney, assistant professor of biological sciences, “Saving The World We Haven’t Met Yet.”
Nov. 12
AWIS Luncheon, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Nebraska East Union, Great Plains Room. The keynote speaker is Ruma Banerjee, Vincent Massey Collegiate Professor of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan and a former UNL faculty member. Registration is required. Graduate students are welcome to attend.
Faculty consultations with Wyland, afternoon slots, Canfield Administration Building, Room 301. Register for an appointment.
Nov. 13
Faculty Recognition Breakfast, 9-10:30 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Center, Red Cloud Suite. This annual event is a celebration of this year’s research, scholarly and creative accomplishments. The program will include remarks from Vice Chancellor Jennifer Nelson. Registration is required.
