A lot changes during the transition from high school to college. "At the beginning of my college career, I wasn't prepared for all of the studying that had to be done in order to receive good grades," said Ashley Weyers. "I've learned that hard work and determination do go a long way." Continue reading…
The information provided in this announcement is tailored for and geared toward all SNR students. Whether it's important dates, job/internship postings or other helpful info, students can find news essential to their success here. Faculty are welcome to read and share this announcement accordingly. Continue reading…
Cory Forbes, associate professor and science literacy coordinator, has received the 2014 National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST) Early Career Research Award, which recognizes a researcher with the greatest potential to contribute to research in science education. Continue reading…
Climate change is the focus of the 2014 Winter Lecture Series that will take place on several Sunday evenings at Hardin Hall auditorium. The fourth lecture will take place at 7 p.m., Feb. 23 and will be presented by Jennifer Turner of the China Environment Forum at the Woodrow Wilson Center. Continue reading…
The Agricultural Research Division's "Big Idea Seminars" will kickoff Feb. 19 with a "Building Science Literacy through Engagement in Community and Environmental Stewardship" presentation by Rodger Bybee. The lecture, which is free and open to the public, is 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the Nebraska Union. Continue reading…
For the eighth year, UNL is providing free tax preparation services for students and low-income working families. More than 65 UNL students have become certified volunteers to assist with the service, which opened Jan. 18 and continues through March 12.
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Using the latest research technologies to help monitor crop Nitrogen inputs and their potential impact on the environment and fragile ecosystems will be the topic of a free, public water seminar lecture at 10:30 a.m., Feb. 19 in the Cottonwood Room of the UNL East Union. Continue reading…
David Grosso, graduate student in geography, will present "Crime Mapping: An Overview of the Past, Present and Future" for the Feb. 21 geography general seminar. The seminar will take place at 2 p.m. in 228 Hardin Hall, and is free and open to the public. Continue reading…
A new initiative aims to bring UNL information — including maps and calendars — directly to specialized touchscreens within campus buildings. One of those buildings includes Hardin Hall. Continue reading…
Karen Jensen, software users group coordinator at the School of Natural Resources, regularly shares quick tips and tricks designed to make life a little easier for faculty, staff and students using Microsoft system software. Continue reading…
"Genetic and Molecular Dissection of a Simple Circadian System," will be presented by Jay Dunlap of Dartmouth Medical School at 4 p.m., Feb. 19 in E103 Beadle Center. The seminar will be preceded by a reception at 3:30 p.m. The seminar is free and open to the public. Continue reading…