Mott takes reins in recruiting and retaining grad students
In her new position as the recruitment and retention coordinator for the School of Natural Resources, Brooke Mott is all N. Continue reading…
Turk investigating soil health over time, a key to climate resilience strategies
Judith Turk, associate professor in the School of Natural Resources, will use an $854,000 grant from the National Science Foundation’s Faculty Early Career Development Program to shed light on how human activity is impacting soil degradation in the Great Plains. Continue reading…
UNL Soil Judging Team takes home runner-up award at the National Soil Judging Contest
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Soil Judging team took home six awards this year from the National Soil Judging Contest hosted by Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. Continue reading…
Faculty Spotlight: Rezaul Mahmood
Learn more about Rezaul Mahmood, the director of the High Plains Regional Climate Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Continue reading…
UNL student connecting local students to nature through flying squirrels
The threatened species was first discovered in Lincoln three years ago, and since then University of Nebraska-Lincoln researchers have been working to gather data on Lincoln’s small community of flying squirrels by tracking local sightings of the creatures. Continue reading…
Dauer using brain scans to develop better teaching strategies
Brain scans of B students may offer educators a clue how to improve learning for all students. Back in 2020, while looking for ways to improve learning in the sciences, Joe Dauer came up with the idea to scan students’ brains during testing. Continue reading…
Davis making strides in natural resources
On a recent work visit near Valentine, Alexa Davis came across this painted turtle. Continue reading…
Barta Brothers Ranch starting to see results of prescribed burns
With a third successful prescribed burn completed at Barta Brothers Ranch on April 21, researchers are seeing what fire can and cannot do about invasive redcedars. Continue reading…
Mwape addressing climate change problems with tree planting
A doctoral student in the School of Natural Resources, Andrew Mwape specializes in climate impacts and assessment and has been studying drought in his work with the National Drought Mitigation Center. Continue reading…
EPSCoR Team Takes Part in Resilience Alliance Meeting in Norway
The network of scientists and practitioners discussed possibly combining with the Programme on Ecosystem Change and Society and becoming a society for social-ecological systems research. Continue reading…
NU State Museum revamps summer day camp program
Discount available to faculty, staff
The camps, open to grades K-8, are hands-on, minds-on experiences in which participants explore a variety of natural history and science topics through engaging activities, outdoor play and exploration.
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Save the Date for the 2024 Nebraska Water Conference
Join the Nebraska Water Center in Lincoln on October 9 and 10, 2024, for our annual Nebraska Water Conference. The conference will highlight successful collaborations and innovations in Nebraska water and discuss future opportunities in water research and management. Continue reading…
Do You Do Tuesdays' Nacho Ride?
An informal weekly bicycle ride from Lincoln to Eagle Tuesday nights on the MoPac Bicycle Trail leaving Hardin Hall at 5:00 pm or the tailhead at 84th Street at 5:30 pm Continue reading…
IANR Faculty Award Nominations are currently being accepted!
The faculty awards, coordinated by the Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, recognize faculty members who advance the mission of the university in teaching, research, extension and service. Continue reading…
Originally published June 4, 2024 -
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