UNL's School of Natural Resources was well-represented at the recent Joint Aquatic Sciences Meeting, which took place May 18-23 in Portland, Oregon. The conference united four organizations and more than 3,500 aquatic ecologists. Continue reading…
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Don Wilhite, climatologist and professor, has authored drought policy guidelines for the Integrated Drought Management Program (IDMP). The guidelines provide a template that countries can follow for the development of a national drought management policy and drought preparedness/mitigation plans. Continue reading…
SNR's weeklong Weather Camp welcomed 15 students who represented five states: Nebraska, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Texas. Held annually, the camp is geared toward students ages 11-15. Campers learn about weather- and science-related topics while participating in a variety of hands-on activities. Continue reading…
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Is "everybody" a singular or plural pronoun? You may be surprised at the answer. Continue reading…
The Robert B. Daugherty Water for Food Institute is hosting the 2014 Water for Food Global Conference Online Poster Competition. The competition is open to graduate students who have three opportunities to compete: an online competition prior to the conference and two on-site competitions. Continue reading…
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Climate Masters of Nebraska, a program at UNL's School of Natural Resources, will offer its third course on climate change beginning Aug. 28. Course participants will learn ways in which to act locally to save money, protect the environment and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading…
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Due to a database error, all UNL students must re-register electronic devices used to access the campus network. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska Public Policy Center will host a free, public event, "The Intersection of Climate and Health: Connecting Historical Trends to Current Public Health Opportunities – Lessons from the Wisconsin Brace Program," from 3-4:30 p.m., June 18 in the Nebraska East Union. Continue reading…
When she's not busy studying parasites and working toward her doctoral degree in applied ecology, Johnica Morrow is preoccupied with another pastime: fiction writing. "I've always like writing, but attempting a novel was a totally new thing for me," Morrow said. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska State Museum's next Sunday with a Scientist program for children and families will explore insect pollinator conservation. "Buzz about Bees and Pollinator Conservation" will be 1:30-4:30 p.m. June 22 at Morrill Hall, south of 14th and Vine streets, on UNL's City Campus. Continue reading…
Since 1986, the Nebraska Statewide Arboretum, Inc. has recognized outstanding graduate student work in woody plant research through a Graduate Student Research Award. This annual award of $1,200 is made possible through the generosity of an anonymous donor. Continue reading…
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The University of Nebraska on June 9 released a presidential profile that details the qualities and experience the Board of Regents is seeking in the next NU president and the key challenges and opportunities that person will face in leading the university. Continue reading…