Featured Speakers
Presenter: Yong Zhao "Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization"
When:
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Where:
Lied Center for Performing Arts
Abstract
Yong Zhao, Presidential Chair and Associate Dean for Global Education, College of Education, University of Oregon, presented, "Catching Up or Leading the Way: American Education in the Age of Globalization." Zhao's talk was part of the E.N. Thompson Forum 2013-2014. Zhao addressed the need to redesign our educational system for a global society.
Presenter: Joan Mudget Big Idea Seminar
When:
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Where:
Home Economics Building rooms 11, 142, 225, & 229
Abstract
Joan Mudget, current vice president of global product quality at Lululemon, discussed her business experiences with major fashion and merchandizing firms as part of the Big Idea Seminar, including JCPenney, The Walt Disney Company, the Nordstrom Product Group, and Lands’ End.
Watch the seminar at http://bigideaseminars.unl.edu/recorded-videos
Presenter: Paul Taylor Big Idea Seminar
When:
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Where:
Home Economics Building rooms 11, 142, 225, & 229
Abstract
Paul Taylor, owner of Long Splice Design, an apparel development and sourcing company, spoke with students as part of the Big Idea Seminar. Taylor also founded Arborwear, an outdoor work wear company, which he headed for 12 years.
Watch the semiar at http://bigideaseminars.unl.edu/recorded-videos
Presenter: Amy Bellmore "Using Social Media Data to Understand Bullying"
When:
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Where:
202 Teachers College Hall
Abstract
Amy Bellmore, associate professor School of Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison, gave a talk, "Using Social Media Data to Understand Bullying." Bellmore discussed how social science and computational science methods can answer questions about bullying.
Presenter: Elizabeth Wilson Japan and Fashion: Influence and Impact
When:
Thursday, February 20, 2014
Where:
Home Economics
Abstract
Elizabeth Wilson shared how she turned a longstanding interest in Japanese textiles into a concept store, recognized for its Asian-inspired products. Asiatica’s product line can also be seen at its website http://www.asiaticakc.com/
Wilson spoke to classes about her adaptive design approach and marketing strategies. She also gave a public lecture on Japanese art and textiles. Wilson’s presentation coincided with, “Japan and Fashion: Influence and Impact,” a show curated by Barbara Trout, professor in the Department of Textiles, Merchandizing & Fashion Design.
Wilson spoke to classes about her adaptive design approach and marketing strategies. She also gave a public lecture on Japanese art and textiles. Wilson’s presentation coincided with, “Japan and Fashion: Influence and Impact,” a show curated by Barbara Trout, professor in the Department of Textiles, Merchandizing & Fashion Design.
Presenter: Soonkyu Chung "Establishment and Characterization of in Vitro Model of Human Beige Adipocytes via Adenoviral Delivery of BMP7"
When:
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Where:
Nebraska East Union
Abstract
Soonkyu Chung, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition and Health Sciences, presented, “Establishment and Characterization of in Vitro Model of Human Beige Adipocytes via Adenoviral Delivery of BMP7” Chung's talk was part of the NGN Seminar Series.
Presenter: Juan Cui rom Biomarker Discovery to Molecular Mechanism Study: A Bioinformatics Approach to Gastric Cancer Research
When:
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Where:
Nebraska East Union
Abstract
Juan Cui, assistant professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering, presented, “From Biomarker Discovery to Molecular Mechanism Study: A Bioinformatics Approach to Gastric Cancer Research." Cui's talk was part of the NGN Seminar Series.
Presenter: Amy Struthers "Science and Health Communication: The Application of Advertising Methods to Science and Public Health Outreach"
When:
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Where:
Nebraska East Union
Abstract
Amy Struthers, associate professor in the Department of Advertising and Public Relations, UNL, presented, "Science and Health Communication: The Application of Advertising Methods to Science and Public Health Outreach." Struthers' talk was part of the NGN Seminar Series.
Presenter: Padmini Balaram "Eco-Friendly Natural Dyed Textiles and Creation Inspirations"
When:
Friday, December 6, 2013
Where:
Home Economics Building room 11
Abstract
Padmini Balaram, professor of Design, Silpa-sadana, Sriniketan, Visva-Bharati University, India, presented, "Eco-Friendly Natural Dyed Textiles and Creation Inspirations. Balaram was a Visiting Fulbright-Nehru Lecturer with the Department of Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design.
Presenter: Dee Harrison-Findik "The Regulation of Hepcidin and Iron Metabolism in Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease"
When:
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Where:
East Campus Union
Abstract
D. Dee Harrison-Findik, associate professor, Internal Medicine/GI Section, UNMC, presented, “The Regulation of Hepcidin and Iron Metabolism in Alcoholic and Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.” Harrison-Findik's talk was part of the NGN Seminar Series.