Nebraska Research Days, scheduled for Nov. 11-15, features a robust lineup of learning opportunities and celebratory events for University of Nebraska-Lincoln faculty and postdocs.
The schedule and registration information are available on the Nebraska Research Days website. Participants are encouraged to check back frequently, as additional events and details may be added. The week’s activities are sponsored by the Office of Research and Innovation in cooperation with university partners.
The current list of events, with registration information, is below:
Nov. 11 – External recognition and awards
2-3 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: Honorific awards help build excellence and impact across a wide range of teaching, research and outreach activities. During a recognition and awards workshop for faculty, participants will learn how to become award-ready as they pursue external honors in their fields and disciplines. A panel discussion will feature Nebraska faculty who have been involved in the awards process as nominators or nominees. Register now.
Nov. 12 – Book publishing; Nebraska Lecture
10 a.m.-12 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: A panel of UNL faculty authors will share tips, advice and approaches for selecting a book publisher and negotiating a contract. Panelists are Ted Hamann, professor of teaching, learning and teacher education; Joy Castro, professor of English and ethnic studies, and director, Institute for Ethnic Studies; Kelsy Burke, professor of sociology; and Will Thomas, John and Catherine Angle Chair in the Humanities, associate dean for research and graduation education and professor of history. A representative from R&I will answer questions about a book publishing request for applications, which will be released in early November. Register now.
12-12:30 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: Lunch is available for those attending the morning and/or afternoon book sessions; participants should select the lunch option on either registration form.
12-2 p.m., Nebraska Union, Regency Suite: To celebrate book publishing and creative endeavors, faculty authors will read passages of their books and answer audience questions. Featured authors and books are Elizabeth Theiss-Morse, Willa Cather Professor of political science, “Respect and Loathing in American Democracy”; Thomas Gannon, professor of English and ethnic studies, “Birding While Indian: A Mixed Blood Memoir”; Bedross Der Matossian, Hymen Rosenberg Professor in Judaic Studies and professor of history, “Denial of Genocides in the Twenty-First Century”; and Frauke Hachtmann, professor of advertising, “Crisis Response Advertising: Insights and Implications from COVID-19.” Register now.
3:30-5 p.m., Nebraska Union, Swanson Auditorium: Jessica A. Shoemaker, Steinhardt Foundation Professor of law, will present the fall Nebraska Lecture, “Ground Rules: How Property Makes the Countryside,” with a reception following. The event is open to the public, and registration is not required. A live webstream will be available on the Nebraska Lecture website.
Nov. 13 – Association of Women in Science event; communications training; faculty Slam
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Nebraska East Union, Prairie Suite: During a luncheon, the Nebraska research community will celebrate women in science and their impact. The keynote speaker is Kimberly Andrews Espy, president of Wayne State University and a former UNL associate vice chancellor for research. Espy is a renowned pediatric psychology researcher and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Register now.
2-3:30 p.m., Nebraska Union, Heritage Room: Researchers seeking to learn how to communicate about the impact of their work with energy and passion are encouraged to attend a communications training workshop. Wendy Van, president of Open Window Communications, will lead the session. Register now.
4-6 p.m., Wick Alumni Center: The annual Faculty Research and Creative Activity Slam will feature highly engaging five-minute presentations by Nebraska faculty. A panel of judges will select the Slam winner, who will receive a $1,000 prize, and audience members will vote to select an audience choice award. Applications to present at the Slam are due Oct. 10. Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend the Slam. Register now.
Nov. 14 – Virtual program officer visits
9-10 a.m.: The Nebraska Department of Economic Development will discuss industry partnership opportunities during a virtual webinar. Register now for the DED event.
Times to be announced soon – During virtual webinars, faculty will meet federal program officers and learn about various agencies’ research and funding opportunities. Confirmed agencies include the National Science Foundation’s Directorate for STEM Education and the Defense Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research, known as DEPSCoR.
Information about additional webinars and registration pages will be posted on the Research Days schedule.
Nov. 15 – Celebration of Nebraska research
9-10:30 a.m., Willa Cather Dining Complex, Red Cloud Suite – The Faculty Recognition Breakfast will celebrate research, scholarly and creative activity at Nebraska. The program lineup will include speakers, recognition of faculty accomplishments in 2024, a research core facilities showcase and more. Register now.
Student Research Days, geared toward undergraduates and graduate students, is slated for April 2025. For more information about Nebraska Research Days, contact Lisa Maupin, events and outreach manager.
