


{"id":4420,"date":"2026-06-30T10:23:25","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:23:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/?p=4420"},"modified":"2026-06-30T10:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T15:23:25","slug":"open-book-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/open-book-july-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"OPEN Book &#8211; July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>OPEN Book\u00a0is the Office of Research and Innovation\u2019s internal monthly electronic newsletter that highlights upcoming activities, office news, and accomplishments.\u00a0 The OPEN Book newsletter is distributed on the first business day of the month.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News, Information, and Upcoming Events<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Research and Innovation\u2019s Ice Cream Social\" class=\"wp-image-4421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide3.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/events\/event_nuramp.php?EMSEventUUID=c89ac877-636c-4950-9d28-7cbfe219510c\">Register for the Ice Cream Social<\/a>\u00a0on July 23, 2:30-4:30 p.m. at Whittier 150, 152, and the Courtyard.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"2026 All Staff Conference &quot;Our Staff, Our Strength\u201d\" class=\"wp-image-4422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide5.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">To see the full agenda,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/staff-conference.unl.edu\/\">register and\/or sign up to volunteer<\/a>, visit the All Staff Conference website.\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"HealthierU Wellness Coaching is a free, confidential program designed to help University of Nebraska\u2013Lincoln employees improve their overall well-being through personalized support, goal setting, and accountability. Whether you're looking to become more physically active, improve your eating habits, manage stress, sleep better, increase energy, or create a healthier work-life balance, a wellness coach can help you identify what matters most and develop a realistic plan for success. \n\" class=\"wp-image-4423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide7.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Learn more about HealthierU Wellness Coaching and submit your intake form. <a href=\"https:\/\/healthieru.unl.edu\/individual-well-being\/wellness-coaching\/\">https:\/\/healthieru.unl.edu\/individual-well-being\/wellness-coaching\/<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Farewells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mikaela Myers<\/strong>\u2019s last day with Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security was June 12, 2026.\u00a0 In the interim, please contact <strong>Rachel Wenzl<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>David Martin<\/strong>\u2019s is retiring from the Nebraska Innovation Studio. His last day is today. Over the coming year, he plans to travel extensively throughout Europe. Congratulations, David! In the interim, please contact <strong>Kate Engel<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kudos to Our Colleagues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide12.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/news.unl.edu\/article\/u-of-nebraska-press-named-publisher-of-the-year?utm_source=newsletter&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_content=format_default&amp;utm_campaign=newsletter_2026-06-09\"> Learn more on Nebraska Today about the University of Nebraska Press being named publisher of the  year.<\/a>\u00a0<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"We are pleased to share that Brande Dicks (Project Management Office) has successfully earned the Certified Research Administrator (CRA)\u00a0designation through the Research Administrators Certification Council (RACC).\u000b\" class=\"wp-image-4425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide14.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Jen Nelson and Nathan Meier (Vice Chancellor\u2019s Office) attended the APLU Council on Research (COR) Summer Meeting at the University of Colorado Boulder from June 21\u201324. They engaged with academic research leaders from across the country, participated in learning and networking opportunities, and visited DOE\u2019s National Laboratory of the Rockies.\nBoth also contributed to panel presentations during a daylong workshop for new and aspiring senior research officers (SROs). Jen spoke on optimizing research office organizational structures and making the most of limited institutional resources, while Nathan contributed to a discussion on research development as a strategic imperative.\nJen was also recognized for completing Cohort 8 of the COR Research Leader Fellowship Program, which provides training and skill development for individuals who work closely with or aspire to become SROs.\u00a0\n\" class=\"wp-image-4426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide15.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Open Positions Announcement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know someone who should join our team?\u00a0 Share these opportunities<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/employment.unl.edu\/postings\/100923\">Research Business Services Finance Specialist<\/a>, Research Finance, application review date begins 07\/02\/2026<br><a href=\"https:\/\/employment.unl.edu\/postings\/100803\">IRB Reliance Coordinator I, II or III<\/a>, Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security, application review date begins 07\/01\/2026\u00a0 \u00a0<br><a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/unl.joinhandshake.com\/stu\/jobs\/11116792__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!Efekc0R8gRCq8kSB_z20f-_sphDtwq-hm-6Zs1GSc6AzVK2zNwewoJ2oc9cohaC_GQvWQmomT3N5V4jdgKfzYypdoA$\">Entrepreneurship Intern<\/a>, NUtech Ventures, current UNL student- junior or above as of Fall 2026. Questions contact <a href=\"mailto:%20nalder2@nutechventures.org\">Nick Alder<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Month in Pictures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide20.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Kate Engel<\/strong> (Nebraska Innovation Campus) joined President Jeffrey Gold for the latest episode of \u201cShaping the Future.\u201d <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=7RfeCO5rHds__;!!PvXuogZ4sRB2p-tU!Efekc0R8gRCq8kSB_z20f-_sphDtwq-hm-6Zs1GSc6AzVK2zNwewoJ2oc9cohaC_GQvWQmomT3N5V4jdgKdh0ex9nQ$\">Watch the Conversation >><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"In March, Stephanie Vendetti\u2019s family (Events) adopted a new family member from Hearts United for Animals and welcomed Carl into the pack. Carl, a 6-year-old German Shorthaired Pointer, was in desperate need of a safe place to call his own after being found by a hunter abandoned in the countryside. After months of working on getting him up to a healthy weight and clearing up skin conditions brought on by malnutrition and outdoor exposure, at the 3-month mark, Carl is filling out, has grown in a fresh coat of hair, and is finally settled into the pack\" class=\"wp-image-4428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide22.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Cheryl Horst (NUtech Ventures) was interviewed Wednesday, June 24th\u00a0for Extramural, a podcast hosted by gener8tor\u00a0and NMotion. Cheryl spoke about her wealth of experience in the field of tech transfer, both as an intern at WARF years ago and now as the Executive Director of NUtech Ventures.\u00a0\n\" class=\"wp-image-4429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide23.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"NUtech Ventures Welcomes New Commercialization Analyst Interns\" class=\"wp-image-4430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide24.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"The NUtech Ventures team went on retreat last Thursday, June 18th. The retreat took place in a conference room on the second floor of Lazlo\u2019s Brewery &amp; Grill. The team ate lunch, overviewed university info\/policies, discussed how to represent NUtech with confidence, and brainstormed new website ideas.\u00a0\" class=\"wp-image-4431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide25.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"David Martin (Nebraska Innovation Studio) welcomed a packed house for the Nebraska Innovation Fellows Showcase, celebrating the second cohort\u2019s incredible progress. After 20 weeks of prototyping, coaching, and community building, the four fellows took the stage to share what they\u2019ve built in medicine, agriculture and cybersecurity. This event officially marked the conclusion of the fellowship that is designed to transform Nebraska\u2019s technical talent into startup-ready builders.\" class=\"wp-image-4432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide26.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Join No Coast Roller Derby at The Ice Box this summer in Lincoln, Nebraska for THREE action-packed events!\u000b \u000bKate Madsen (Research Finance) (#73 Mayhem) will be playing with the Road Warriors team this season.\u000b\u000bAll home games for the 2026 season will be doubleheaders. More information about opponents and event details can be found on our social media pages! \u000b\" class=\"wp-image-4433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide27.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Elijah Paulson (Nebraska Innovation Studio) took a summer vacation to Wyoming, visiting the Grand Teton Mountains and Yellowstone National Park. During a hike to Inspiration Point, he stopped to enjoy lunch along the river and take in the scenic views\" class=\"wp-image-4434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide28.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"If you enjoyed the news and photos, please consider sharing for the next OPEN Book Newsletter.\u00a0\u000b\u000bThank you to the OPEN Book reporters who reach out to their teams for content each month. \" class=\"wp-image-4435\" srcset=\"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-950x534.jpg 950w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29-624x351.jpg 624w, https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Slide29.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OPEN Book\u00a0is the Office of Research and Innovation\u2019s internal monthly electronic newsletter that highlights upcoming activities, office news, and accomplishments.\u00a0 The OPEN Book newsletter is distributed on the first business day of the month.\u00a0 News, Information, and Upcoming Events Farewells Mikaela Myers\u2019s last day with Research Compliance, Integrity, and Security was June 12, 2026.\u00a0 In [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":220,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4420","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4420","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/220"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4420"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4420\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4436,"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4420\/revisions\/4436"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4420"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4420"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/research.unl.edu\/open\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4420"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}