OPEN Book – February 2025

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 

NRICH: Demystifying AI – Tools, Tricks and Terrific Prompts  

NRICH: The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us Forward 

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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