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Researchers and Indigenous communities are collaborating to establish a sexual violence prevention center in Pine Ridge, South Dakota, to combat sexual violence among Native Americans.

Catalyst award will assist prevention of sexual violence among Indigenous youth

September 19, 2022

Society & Culture

Recent surveys found LGBTQ+ teens tended to overestimate the level of alcohol consumption by their LGBTQ+ peers. The results shed light on the influence of social norms and misperceptions among sexual minority teens.

Misperceptions may increase problem drinking, dating violence among LGBTQ+ youth

July 22, 2022

TAPP brings new tool to students, parents and teachers in Brazil

April 21, 2022

From left, Katie Edwards, associate professor, CYFS and educational psychology; Lee Pavia, founder of No Means No Worldwide and IMpower United; and Ramona Herrington, Lakota Elder and activist, on a South Dakota reservation. (Photo by Katie Edwards)

Achievements | Honors, appointments, publications for Sept. 3

September 3, 2021

Huskers create tools to aid in developmental diagnoses

July 14, 2017

Society & Culture

A child with microcephaly is held by a caregiver in a Brazil facility that cares for people affected by congenital zika syndrome.

Study explores how to support caregivers affected by Zika virus

June 26, 2017

Society & Culture

Youth Science

Researcher examines enhancing preschool science instruction

June 20, 2017

Society & Culture

Micheale Marcus works with a child as part of the university's early childhood autism spectrum disorder training program.

Students gain skills in early childhood autism disorders

November 7, 2016

A CYFS team has earned a federal grant to support Latino K-5 students in schools across Nebraska, including Everett Elementary School in Lincoln. The team includes, from left, Lorey Wheeler, Brandy Clarke, Susan Sheridan and Kristen Derr.

Center earns $3.5 million grant to support Latino students

July 26, 2016

Society & Culture

Davis leads evaluation of early childhood project

July 18, 2016

Society & Culture

UNL has embarked on a new early childhood research partnership with Brazil. UNL faculty involved in the initiative include, back row, from left, Greg Welch, Soo-Young Hong, Lisa Knoche, Christine Marvin and Cody Hollist, and front row, from left, Natalie Williams, Michelle Howell Smith, Susan Sheridan, Kathleen Rudasill and Amanda Witte. Not pictured are Carolyn Pope Edwards, Helen Raikes and Paul Springer.

Huskers expand Brazil ties in early childhood research

May 31, 2016

Society & Culture

Study reveals benefits of UNL robotics program

May 25, 2016