New research published this week in Current Biology shows that the oldest of the tested large, cone-shaped mounds dotting the surface of the Earth in northeastern Brazil are 4,000 years old. And they know that because of work Dr. Paul Hanson did to age-date the soil grains. Continue reading…
Lack of varied seasons and temperatures in tropical mountains have led to species that are highly adapted to narrow niches, but also to ones more vulnerable to rapid climate changes. SNR's Steven Thomas contributes to new research published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Continue reading…
So far, the School of Natural Resources has raised $575 toward its $1,000 goal for the annual Caring for Clinton Campaign, and has collected dozens of coats and more than 50 mittens. But your donations are still needed for the drive that ends Dec. 6. Continue reading…
Mark Pegg recently received the Lawrence K. Crowe Outstanding Undergraduate Advising Award, and Eric North was named one of seven Faculty Diversity and Inclusion Fellows for 2018-'19. Congrats! Continue reading…
Meet Riley Hackbart, a senior environmental restoration science major at the School of Natural Resources. Continue reading…
As a part of our SNR family, we want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving! Continue reading…
The 2018 Fall Seminar Series at the School of Natural Resources continues to build interest and literacy in natural resources Nov. 28 when Dr. Peter Levi of Drake University talks about stream health in agro-urban environments. The seminar is at 3:30 p.m. in Hardin Hall auditorium.
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We recently caught up with former master’s student Valerie Schoepfer, whose career since graduating has really gone under. Down under that is, as she is currently working on her doctorate at Southern Cross University in Lismore NSW, Australia. Continue reading…
A newly published study in Weather, Climate and Society compares agricultural stakeholders’ perceptions of the flash drought the developed across upper Great Plains states in 2016 with datasets used to compile the U.S. Drought Monitor during that same time period. Continue reading…
Join SNR in celebrating the end to the fall semester with Finals Festivities from Dec. 3 to 7.
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Marco Barker is the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s inaugural vice chancellor for diversity and inclusion. He will also hold an associate professor of practice appointment in educational administration. He will join the campus on April 1. Continue reading…
Nebraska's Campus Red Cross Club will host a blood drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Nov. 27 in a mobile facility across the street from Campus Rec. Continue reading…
Learn how to get an internship in Washington, D.C. during summer 2019. The University of Nebraska Washington, D.C., Professional Enrichment Academy is holding an information session on from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, in Nebraska Union Colonial B. Continue reading…
The University of Nebraska–Lincoln is partnering with the Jed Foundation to to assess and enhance student mental health and suicide and substance abuse prevention efforts. Continue reading…