Listening sessions shape direction for research at Nebraska

The Nebraska research community participated in a series of listening sessions, part of a strategic planning process that will lay the groundwork for achieving the university’s ambitious research growth goals. Bob Wilhelm, vice chancellor for research and economic development, led the discussions. Topics included research centers and shared resource facilities, networking and team building, internal funding opportunities, new faculty issues, training and development programs, industry collaborations and technology commercialization. The previous strategic plans for research were implemented from 2012 to 2017 and set the course for reaching $300 million in research expenditures, an institutional milestone.