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23 Jan 2019    

Moeller completes year as world language ambassador and ACTFL presiden

Ali Moeller is an ambassador of world languages in every manner. She advocates for them. She sings their praises. She encourages others to pursue them. She represents them. And she teaches others to do the same. As president of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), Moeller, spent 2018 traveling the U.S. and beyond to share the important benefits of learning and teaching a second language.



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17 Jan 2019    By Kelcey Buck

Nebraska researcher aims to improve experiences for cochlear implant users

When Michelle Hughes arrived at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in August, she brought two lines of research with her: one aiming to refine the programming of cochlear implants so patients of all abilities will benefit; and a second focused on determining how to effectively provide cochlear implant programming, speech perception testing and aural rehabilitation services via telepractice.

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11 Jan 2019    

China Study Abroad

Seeking an adventure of a lifetime? Join us as we travel to China THIS MAY to explore Early Childhood Education, experience Chinese culture, and visit historic landmarks. The application deadline is approaching! Apply before January 28! Scholarships still available!

https://myworld.unl.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11887

Contact Kelley Buchheister with questions. 



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09 Jan 2019    

Technology Innovation Projects

The CEHS Technology Committee is soliciting proposals for Technology Innovation Projects for the 2019-20 school year. Projects are intended to support the student learning experience and share innovative practices. Proposals are due on March 1, 2019.

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05 Jan 2019    

Emma Fryda – Ethiopia, 2019

Major: Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Science

Year: Graduated May 2019, currently in physical therapy school at UNMC

Where did you go?

I went to Ethiopia for 6 weeks. We traveled all throughout the country going to rural schools to take anthropometric measurements (height, weight, arm circumference, etc).

What did you enjoy most?



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21 Dec 2018    By Dr. Beth Doll

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Teacher Scholars Academy is now accepting applications

The University of Nebraska  Lincoln Teacher Scholars Academy is now accepting applications.  We are seeking 40 great students who want to build a career in teaching and so contribute to the future of Nebraska’s next generation. If you know an exceptional future teacher, interested in joining the UNL Teacher Scholars Academy, please pass along this information.



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20 Dec 2018    

TMFD graduate thesis project uses 3D body scanning and 3-D printer technology to combat gaming stereotypes

As part of her final master's degree project in Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, College of Education and Human Sciences, Stephanie Pitcher used body scanning and 3-D printer technology to create avatars of real women.

Click the link below for more information.

https://news.unl.edu/newsrooms/today/article/husker-uses-technology-textiles-to-combat-gaming-stereotypes/#.XBqYrvAuhJE.email



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20 Dec 2018    

TMFD graduate thesis project uses 3D body scanning and 3-D printer technology to combat gaming stereotypes

As part of her final master's degree project in Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design, College of Education and Human Sciences, Stephanie Pitcher used body scanning and 3-D printer technology to create avatars of real women.

For as long as she’s loved video games, one question has nagged at Stephanie Pitcher — why, in an industry where nearly half of all players are women, are female avatars not more representative and diverse? Her project can be seen on the second floor of the Human Sciences Building until Feb. 1, 2019. Check out the full article in Nebraska Today!



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Rachel Schumacher, Katie Mosher, Emily Dorsey, Micheale Marcus

17 Dec 2018    By Kelcey Buck

Emily Dorsey and School Psychology grad students team up to create social story for Lincoln Children’s Museum

The Lincoln Children’s Museum recently unveiled on its website a new tool intended to make the museum more accessible for all children who wish to visit – a social story. The story is the result of several weeks of collaboration by Emily Dorsey, an assistant professor of practice in the SECD, and Micheale Marcus, Katie Mosher, Rachel Schumacher, and the late Alicia Kruger, all students in Nebraska’s School Psychology graduate program.

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Josh Sevier - cochlear implant clinic

13 Dec 2018    By Kelcey Buck

Cochlear Implant Clinic and Research Lab open house set for Jan. 24

An open house for visitors to learn more about the new cochlear implant services within the Barkley Speech Language and Hearing Clinic, as well as the new Cochlear Implant Research Laboratory, will be held from 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24.

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