Discovery, achievement, recognition: the year in Husker research
Reflecting the life-changing innovation of research at Nebraska, the 2016-2017 University of Nebraska-Lincoln Research Report is now available to the public.
Assembled by Nebraska's Office of Research and Economic Development, the annual report highlights the creativity and diligence that drives the university’s research growth. This past year, research expenditures totaled $295 million.
Raquel Rocha awarded for UNL 2016 Spring Research Fair
Raquel Rocha, doctoral student, Department of Agronomy and Horticulture wins the UNL 2016 Spring Research Fair Award for her poster titled
"Plant-fungal metabolic interplay at the leaf surface governs infection-related development by the rice blast fungus Magnaporthe oryzae"
2016 Graduate Poster Session Award Winners will receive a $400 travel grant to present their research at a regional or national conference.
Congratulations!
Timothy Harris nominated for 2016 Outstanding Employee Award
Timothy Harris, research technologist in plant pathology, nominated for 2016 Outstanding Employee Award for his dedication and excellent job performance.
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Dr. Satyanarayana Tatineni Promoted to Adjunct Professor
Dr. Satyanarayana Tatineni is promoted to Adjunct Professor effective June 1, 2016. Dr.
Faculty Featured: James Van Etten
UNL CHLOROVIRUS RESEARCH PROVIDES MANY SURPRISES
by CHELSEA TAYLOR and JAMES VAN ETTEN
Faculty Featured: James Steadman
DRY BEANS: nutrition for the world
by KELLI GREEN and JAMES STEADMAN
Dry edible beans are one of the most nutritious foods you can eat, according to James Steadman, head of the Department of Plant Pathology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. High in fiber and protein with a low glycemic index, dry beans are nutritionally competent, contain antioxidants and can be produced throughout much of the world.
Student Featured: Joshua miller, Derek Pruitt
PURSUING A DOCTOR OF PLANT HEALTH DEGREE: the student perspective
by VALERIE KESTERSON, JOSHUA MILLER and DEREK PRUITT
The DPH program includes coursework and experience in agronomy, horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, soil science and weed science. “The ultimate goal of this program is to train people not only to have a background knowledge in different fields, but to have an ability to talk, communicate and collaborate with people of different disciplines,” said DPH student Joshua Miller
Faculty Featured: Gary Hein
ECONOMIC, ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITY: Doctor of Plant Health program meets global need
by JESSIE HORN and GARY HEIN
Faculty Featured: Tony Adesemoye
CONTROLLING PATHOGENS IN SOIL: the basics of protecting crops
by JEANNA JENKINS and TONY ADESEMOYE
Winners of the 2016 R. W. Goss Memorial Scholarship
Margarita Marroquin-Guzman under Richard Wilson and Fan Yang under James Alfano wins the 2016 R.W. Goss Memorial Scholarship.
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