Chelsey Wehrmann, Education, Omaha, Nebraska

Working with Chris Marvin, professor in Special Education and Communication Disorders, and Sue Sheridan, professor in Educational Psychology and director of the Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families and Schools, Chelsey conducted 40 interviews with parents of preschool children. This research was part of a larger, longitudinal study investigating the effects of a parent-professional-partnership on children’s school readiness.

Jacyln integrated her passion for service, academics and work in the Center for Civic Engagement to assist Kris Baack, assistant director, Center for Civic Engagement, with the development and implementation of the Husker TeamMates Mentoring Program. Patterned after Nebraska Human Resource Institute, Husker TeamMates mentors enroll in an academic course in leadership that includes information relevant for mentoring. Twelve students participated in the first class offered in the fall of 2014.

Through her involvement with Scarlet Guard, Kayla conducted a research project for the Nebraska Alumni Association. The purpose of her research project was to learn more about why alumni choose to join or not join the Nebraska Alumni Association. Upon completion of her research, she developed a marketing plan to encourage students and alumni to join the Association.

Working with Gina Fe Causin, assistant professor in Nutrition and Health Sciences, Megan was able to conduct a study through UCARE that focused on the environmental impact festivals have on the community. Megan was given the opportunity to share her findings at the Summer Research Symposium and the CEHS Research Showcase.

Shelby began her certificate program tying her passion of service-learning and volunteerism to her area of interest, Special Education. Through the certificate program, Shelby was able to find her ultimate passion in life. Self-reflection and evaluation is an inherent part of the certificate program and it was through this that Shelby found her future not as a teacher, but rather educating through service-learning. Her certificate work, lead her to a master’s program in social work. Ultimately, Shelby has a desire to start her own project-based learning program for students that will allow them to travel and learn about social issues.

Tessa was able to use her passion for speech pathology and audiology and her involvement with the Cornhusker Marching Band to create her capstone project. Tessa used her capstone project to educate the entire Cornhusker Marching Band on the importance of hearing protection. Tessa encouraged the wearing of earplugs during Band practices and performances and also provided them information to assist them in making knowledgeable future choices.