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We are passionate about helping others with their discoveries.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Mission<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We promote a culture and an environment for excellence in research, scholarship, creative endeavors and economic development.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our Vision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Discovery, creativity, and innovation that advances Nebraska, the nation and the world.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We Value<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People with whom we work and partner<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Efficient and robust supports&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bold ideas and entrepreneurial mindsets&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Diversity and collaboration&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrity in all we do&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"font_7\"><span class=\"wixGuard\">\u200b<\/span>You play an integral part in helping us strive toward our mission every day. We work with an incredibly talented team, and we are excited about your contributions to our efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certified HealthierU Department &#8211; Gold Level<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>R&amp;I was recognized at the inaugural ceremony in 2024 as a <em>Certified HealthierU Department \u2013 Gold Level<\/em>.\u00a0 Certified HealthierU Department is a program focused on giving recognition to the departments across campus doing their part to spread awareness and provide resources to their employees to live happier and healthier lives.\u00a0In 2025, R&amp;I was recognized as a <em>Certified HealthierU Department &#8211; Gold Level <\/em>again.  We actively invest in our people and the culture we build together.<br><br>To obtain the Gold Level a department has at least 25 points\/activities which are from all 8 of the dimensions of wellness. 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