Inside the School of Natural Resources

Jesse Korus, geologist; Matt Joeckel, director of the Conservation and Survey Division, both of the School of Natural Resources; and Shane Tucker, highway salvage paleontologist of the University of Nebraska State Museum; all of the University of Nebraska
Jesse Korus, geologist; Matt Joeckel, director of the Conservation and Survey Division, both of the School of Natural Resources; and Shane Tucker, highway salvage paleontologist of the University of Nebraska State Museum; all of the University of Nebraska

Ancient flooding formed, left behind boulders in Wildcat Ridge

One year ago, a historic flood struck Nebraska, leaving a path of destruction and reminding Nebraskans of the power of a raging river. But destructive floods in Nebraska’s ancient past have also shaped the geology of the state, a recent study by Nebraska researchers finds. Continue reading…

 
Jenny Dauer, assistant professor of science literacy, earned a National Science Foundation grant to study how human factors such as emotion and motivation come into play in science classrooms. | University Communications file photo
Jenny Dauer, assistant professor of science literacy, earned a National Science Foundation grant to study how human factors such as emotion and motivation come into play in science classrooms. | University Communications file photo

NSF grant helps Dauer research how emotions factor into science literacy

Thanks to a $349,852 grant from the National Science Foundation, this year Jenny Dauer is embarking on a study of how human factors such as emotion, motivation and metacognition come into play in science classrooms. Continue reading…

 

Awards, honors and publications

Awards, honors and publicationsRecent achievements for SNR included awards earned by Joe Dauer, Jamilynn Poletto, Eric North, Judith Turk, Dennis Ferraro, Dave Gosselin, Mark Pegg, Lisa Pennisi, Elyse Watson, Sara Winn, Brittni McGuire, Kristi Patterson, Karen Gilbert Shawna Richter-Ryerson, and Trevor Hefley. Continue reading…

 
Originally published March 10, 2020 - Submit an Item