Congratulations to Sergio Wals who was promoted to Associate Professor and granted tenure and to Deborah Bathke who was promoted to Associate Professor of Practice. We are so pleased for you and happy to have been a part of your shining careers!
Sergio Wals
Political Science
Sergio Wals’ encompassing research agenda, while centered on American political behavior, allows him to speak in cross-national terms and enables him to engage in interdisciplinary efforts. He focuses on topics related to race and ethnicity both in the United States and in Latin America. He has paid particular attention to the study of political attitudes and behaviors of Latino immigrants to the United States.
Deborah Bathke
Earth and Atmospheric Sciences
Dr. Deborah Bathke is the Chief Undergraduate Advisor for the University of Nebraska-Lincoln meteorology-climatology program and a climate scientist with the National Drought Mitigation Center. She focuses on translating weather and climate information to non-science majors, agricultural producers, policy makers, and other stakeholders who require the use weather and climate information for decision-making. Additionally, she chairs a technical working group for the National Integrated Drought Information System titled, Engaging the Preparedness Community, whose primary goal is to facilitate communication and collaboration among drought professionals nationwide.