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 sent on the last business day of the month.

News, Information and Upcoming Events
OPEN Forum – Tuesday, March 4, 9:00-9:45 a.m.
We are planning an OPEN Forum for our Research and Innovation team for Tuesday, March 4, 9:00-9:45 a.m. in Willa Cather Red Cloud Room A. We will share what we know about the new federal administration’s executive orders and the NIH F&A cap. We will talk about F&A, what it is and how it works. We will have time for questions and answers.
We hope you can attend in person. If you are unable to attend in person, please let Becky Carter know and we can get you a Zoom link.
UNL Sustainability Bingo
Engage in sustainabilty activites on campus to earn rewards! Check out the UNL Office of Sustainabilty Bingo.
March NRICH Sessions
NRICH: Supervisor’s Guide to Easy and Effective Staff Performance Evaluations
- 1-2:30 p.m., March 4, Nebraska Union Heritage Room
- 10 a.m. to noon, March 26, Nebraska East Union Prairie Room B/C
NRICH: Demystifying AI – Tools, Tricks and Terrific Prompts
- 2-3:30 p.m. March 2, Via Zoom
- 10:30 a.m. to noon, March 18, Nebraska Union Heritage Room
NRICH: The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward
- 2-3 p.m., March 25, Nebraska Union Heritage Room
- 1-2 p.m., March 27, Via Zoom
All sessions are open to staff and faculty. Find all NRICH Professional Development opportunities on the ODT event calendar or through the BRIDGE LMS. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and contribute to an extraordinary university environment.
Welcome New R&I Team Members


Farewells
Craig Mulligan’s last day with Sponsored Programs was February 17. Craig has moved into an on-call role with Sponsored Programs. In the interim, please contact Shelly Cutsor.
Arnisha Paxman’s last day with Nebraska Innovation Campus and Nebraska Innovation Studio was February 25. In the interim, please contact Brooke Goedert.
Kudos to Our Colleagues

Open Position Announcements
Do you know someone who should join our team? Share these opportunities!
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Center for Brain, Biology and Behavior, application review date begins 4/14/2025
External Recognition and Awards Coordinator, Research, application review date begins 2/28/2025
Project Specialist III, Sponsored Programs, application review date begins 2/28/2025
Project Specialist II, Sponsored Programs, application review date begins 2/28/2025
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