Monday, December 3, 2012
Alfano, Nastasi, Smith named AAAS fellows
Three UNL professors have been named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science — the world's largest general scientific society. The tradition of naming AAAS Fellows goes back to 1874. It is a peer-designated selection based on scientifically or socially distinguished efforts among scientists to advance science or its application.
This is the first time three UNL scientists achieved the honor in the same year.
UNL's new AAAS Fellows are L. Dennis Smith, for distinguished contributions to developmental biology and leadership and advocacy on education; James Alfano, for distinguished contributions in research of plant pathogens; and Mike Nastasi, for contributions in energy, manufacturing, nanotechnology and microelectronics. Read more about these fellows in Today@UNL.
UNL again on 'top-producing' list for Fulbrights
The Fulbright Program, the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program, announced a list of colleges and universities that produced the most 2012-2013 U.S. Fulbright Students — and UNL is on that list of the top 40 research institutions whose students were awarded Fulbright scholarships.
The success of the top-producing institutions is highlighted in the Oct. 28 edition of The Chronicle of Higher Education. Laura Damuth, director of national and international fellowships, administers the Fulbright U.S. Student program competition at UNL, advising students on their applications. Read more about this success in Today@UNL.
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Flu shot clinics to rotate through four campus locations
University Health Center is offering walk-in flu shot clinics at four UNL locations as part of National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 2-8). The clinics, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., are: Dec. 3 at the Harper-Schramm-Smith Dining Hall; Dec. 4 at the Abel-Sandoz Dining Hall; Dec. 5 at the East Union; and Dec. 6, Nebraska Union.
Flu shots are free for UNL students paying University Program and Facilities Fees. The shots are $30 for faculty and staff. Read more about flu shot sessions in Today@UNL.
Deadline for bioengineering for human health proposals is Jan. 31
UNL and the University of Nebraska Medical Center are requesting proposals for collaborative projects with potential to boost the institutions’ research capabilities in bioengineering for human health. Proposals are due by 4 p.m. Jan. 31, an extension from the original December deadline.
Multidisciplinary collaboration is critical in bioengineering, which applies concepts and methods of biology to solving challenges associated with human health in cost-effective, practical ways. UNL and UNMC hosted a joint retreat in August to identify overlapping research areas and discuss ideas for inter-institutional projects. The goal of this funding program is to provide seed grants to ideas that emerged during the retreat, build interdisciplinary research teams and enhance competitiveness for National Institutes of Health funding. Read more about this project in Today@UNL.
Lectures
NEBRASKA UNION LGBTQA RESOURCE CENTER, NOONLGBTQA Brown Bag Discussion, "Heading Home For the Holidays: How Do We Deal with Family After Being Away at School and Making Our Own Decisions?"
Bring your lunch and join the discussion.
Fall Grassland Seminar Series, “Potential Effects of Corn Stover Grazing on Soil Properties"
Brian Wienhold, USDA Agricultural Research Service
UNL.edu now formatted for all devices
The Internet and Interactive Media group of University Communications and Information Services has concluded the first phase in its effort to provide full support to all devices - desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets - by implementing a suite of web technologies collectively known as 'responsive design.' This week, the internal and external homepages were re-launched as 'responsive' designs.
You can see the effects of responsive design in your desktop browser by simply re-sizing your browser window (the page will reformat as the window is narrowed), or by viewing on your tablet or smartphone. Please use the 'feedback' links at the bottom of the page if you would like to let us know of any issues. Thank you.
