News and Upcoming Events
Four representing Research in Staff Senate
The goal of the newly created UNL Staff Senate is to ensure staff have a voice and are represented on issues, institutional policies and practices that relate to them. Four senators were elected in fall 2022 to represent the Research district, which includes ORED, the University of Nebraska Press, the University of Nebraska State Museum, MERC, and several research centers.
District 7 representatives and their standing committee assignments are:
- Kate Carlin, grants coordinator, Office of Sponsored Programs, Communications committee.
- Jennifer Rutt, associate director, Methodology and Evaluation Research Core Facility, Personnel Affairs committee (chair).
- Heather Stauffer, associate acquisitions editor, Press, Personnel Affairs committee.
- Ashley Washburn, director of research communications, ORED, Legislation committee.
Senators participated in a training session in January, and the Senate convened for the first time on March 9. Full Senate meetings will occur bimonthly. Standing committees meet regularly to develop a vision and plans for bringing issues to the full Senate for consideration. As the Senate’s charge is solidified over the coming months, District 7 senators will provide further communication on Senate activities and solicit feedback and discussion with constituents. Staff are welcome to contact their senators at any time to suggest ideas.
Visit the Staff Senate website to view the organizational chart and the full list of senators.
Lincoln Earth Day is a free event designed with the whole family in mind! There will be 50+ booth exhibitors, live music by Kris Lager, local food vendors, green vehicles and a clothing swap. Grab your friends, family and coworkers and join us for this Earth Day celebration at Nebraska Innovation Campus!
Welcome New ORED Team Members
I grew up in Lincoln. I have a bachelor’s degree from Missouri State University in Hospitality Administration. I am recently divorce. I have two children, aged 12 and 9 (two boys), a French Bulldog and a cat. I love to travel, yoga, craft, and read. I have lived in South Korea and my oldest son was born there. I am looking forward to this adventure. “Love your Family, Work Hard, Live your Passion”
Jeanne Wicks has spent the last few years helping out with the COVID team at UNL, serving as Treasurer on the Board of Directors at the P.E.O. Home in Beatrice, and (her favorite!) spending time with her 4-year-old grandson, Wyatt.
Farewells
Max Wheeler’s last day at Nebraska Innovation Studio was March 8. Max accepted the position with Monolith. In the interim, please contact David Martin.
Lori Chleborad’s last day at MERC was March 12. Lori accepted a position with Special Education & Communication Disorders. In the interim, please contact Jenn Rutt for any assistance.
Cynthia Odabasi’s last day in Office of Sponsored Programs was March 23. Cynthia accepted a position at the State Dept. of Revenue. In the interim, please contact Brian Sabata for any assistance.
Sehrish Andleeb’s last day in MERC was March 30. She is leaving because her husband got a job in Los Angeles and they’re moving. In the interim, please contact Jenn Rutt for any assistance.
David Doty’s last day in the Office of Sponsored Programs was March 31. David accepted a position with UNMC. In the interim, please contact Interim Director, Jeanne Wicks, for any assistance.
Mawada Mohammed’s last day at MERC was March 31. She is leaving to pursue a PhD. In the interim, please contact Jenn Rutt for any assistance.
ORED Staff in the News
Jocelyn Bosley, Research Impact Coordinator, Vice Chancellor’s Office, outreach work was featured on Channel 8 KLKN. Channel 8 highlighted her video series to get younger girls excited about science. Check out the Verbing Science video series.
Ryan Anderson, Director of Industry Relations, was featured in a University of Nebraska System new article about NU’s efforts to create and nurture global agriculture opportunities.
Do you know someone who should join our team? Share these opportunities!
External Funding Opportunity Coordinator, Research-50000086
One aim of the university’s N’2025 Strategic Plan is to establish a culture at Nebraska committed to increasing the impact of research and creative activity. Conducting novel and impactful research that generates new knowledge, solves real-world problems, and enhances lives is among the most fundamental purposes of the institution. The external funding opportunity coordinator will contribute to…View Details Bookmark
Technology Commercialization Fellow (Temporary), NUtech Ventures-0931
NUtech Ventures Licensing Fellows will perform important aspects of intellectual property and technology transfer through assisting the NUtech staff. This experience may prepare the individual for a career in industry, technology transfer, law, or strengthen their future research program.Specifically, this role will:Establish and cultivate relationships with faculty, staff, post-doc, and studen…View Details Bookmark
Proposal Budget Coordinator II or III, Sponsored Programs-0982
Proposal Budget Coordinator II: Provide specialized guidance to faculty and staff on proposal budgets and budget justifications. Provide budget and budget justification reviews for University faculty and staff, as well as for grants coordinators on the Sponsored Programs team, giving accurate and timely feedback and assistance. Assist in the initiation and development of basic to complex budget…View Details Bookmark
The Month in Pictures
Cheryl Horst Presented on a Panel at our Technology Transfer Professional Body’s Annual Conference (AUTM)
Cheryl Horst, associate director and IP counsel for NUtech Ventures, moderated a standing-room-only panel with Stephen Gardner, an attorney for Quarles & Brady LLP, and Michele Tyrpak, director at the University of South Florida, at AUTM’s 2023 national conference in Austin, Texas on Tuesday, Feb.21. Cheryl and her panel discussed how the new virtual nature of life has led to increased levels of collaboration among researchers. It’s often the case that tech transfer professionals learn of data, software or an insight that came from a third party, and this can uncover complexities like joint ownership, additional inventors, requirements to notify others or share data or even implicate options and licenses.
The panelists reviewed the law of inventorship and recent case law differentiating mere prior art from inventive contributions among academic researchers. They also discussed issues arising when new inventors or new owners are discovered, including foreign filing requirements, inventor shares of revenue and ability to license the invention.
Lincoln Hosted the Inaugural Nebraska Women in STEM Conference
Birth Announcement – Wrenley Ann Shaver
Scott Shaver, License Compliance Coordinator, NUtech Ventures, and his wife Kelsey, welcomed Wrenley Ann, to their family. Wrenley was born on February 16th, weighing 8 lbs 1 oz, and was 20 inches long. Siblings, Beckett, age 4, and Milo, age 20 months, and Timber, the family dog are all excited too.
Dan Duncan’s Retirement Celebration
Dan Duncan’s Retirement Reception took place on Monday, March 27 at the NIC Conference Center. Watch retirement well wishes to Dan.
Discounts for UNL Employees!
University of Nebraska employees are eligible for 10% off a room at The Scarlet Hotel.
1. To receive the Univ. of Nebraska discount, go to The Scarlet Hotel website.
2. Select the dates you want to stay.
3. Under the Special Rates dropdown, select Corp/Promo Code.
4. Enter “YNL” as the promo code and select view rates.
5. If a discounted rate is available during those days, it will appear with the adjusted Univ. of Nebraska Rate. Some exclusions may apply.
If you would like to reserve a block of rooms, please contact Patrick Murphy, Director of Sales, at patrick.murphy@scarlethotelnebraska.com.
Check out other discounts and services for UNL employees. Don’t forget to show your N Card at stores and businesses around town!
OPEN Book Submissions
Thank you to the OPEN Book reporters Mary Guest, Tisha Gilreath Mullen, Ashley Washburn, Sara Quinn, Mardi Bonner, Suzanne Spiehs, Megan Ebbers, Casey Lundberg, Brooke Goedert, and Jacque Barmore. If you have anything you would like to include in the monthly OPEN Book newsletter, please reach out to one of these reporters or send it directly to Becky Carter.
OPEN Book is a monthly electronic newsletter that highlights upcoming activities, office news, and accomplishments. To read previous OPEN Book newsletters, go to research.unl.edu/open
