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TMFD student receives ITAA award

16 Nov 2018    

TMFD Student Md. Rashaduzzman recipient of two awards from ITAA

Md. Rashaduzzaman, Ph.D. Student in Textiles, Merchandising & Fashion Design received two awards from the International Textile and Apparel Association (ITAA) on November 9, 2018 at ITAA's annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio.  The two awards are "The Lois Dickey Fellowship:  Outstanding Continuing Doctoral Student Award 2018" ($1,000 stipend) and "The Sara Douglas Fellowship for Professional Promise:  Doctoral Student Award 2018" ($500 stipend).



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Lisa McConnell wins award

14 Nov 2018    By Catia Guerrero

McConnell receives Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen Award

Lisa McConnell, Office Assistant at the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies, received the Floyd S. Oldt Silver Pen Award from the University of Nebraska Office Professionals Association, UNOPA. 



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CYAF hosted the 2018 NCFR conference

13 Nov 2018    By Katie Ballue

CYAF hosts national NCFR conference

The Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies (CYAF) at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln sponsored the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) annual conference last week in San Diego, which brings in the top family studies researchers and programs in the nation for a week-long event. CYAF was represented well, and many faculty and graduate students attended and presented research.



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08 Nov 2018    By Kelcey Buck

SECD faculty, students to make 20 presentations at ASHA Convention

A total of 13 individuals representing the Department of Special Education and Communication Disorders will make 20 presentations at the annual American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Convention Nov. 15-17 in Boston.

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30 Oct 2018    

CEHS Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Research in Global Health and Development

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln announced today that it is a winner of a Grand Challenges Explorations grant—an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Janos Zempleni, Willa Cather Professor of Molecular Nutrition and director of the Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases through Dietary Molecules, will pursue an innovative global health and development research project, titled “Milk Exosomes and RNA for Optimal Growth and Immune Function.”



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30 Oct 2018    

CEHS Receives Grand Challenges Explorations Grant for Research in Global Health and Development

The University of Nebraska–Lincoln announced today that it is a winner of a Grand Challenges Explorations grant—an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Janos Zempleni, Willa Cather Professor of Molecular Nutrition and director of the Nebraska Center for the Prevention of Obesity Diseases through Dietary Molecules, will pursue an innovative global health and development research project, titled “Milk Exosomes and RNA for Optimal Growth and Immune Function.”



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26 Oct 2018    By Tiffany Lee | Research and Economic Development

Trainin and Nugent join Husker team to strengthen Nebraska’s K-8 computer science curriculum

Everyone’s heard of “three R’s” of education: reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic.

The phrase was coined in the 19th century to describe the subjects foundational to public schooling, and many still consider them the mainstays of education. But University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher Leen-Kiat Sohsays it’s time to add another discipline to the list: computer science.



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26 Oct 2018    By Tiffany Lee | Research and Economic Development

Trainin and Nugent join Husker team to strengthen Nebraska’s K-8 computer science curriculum

Everyone’s heard of “three R’s” of education: reading, ’riting and ’rithmetic.

The phrase was coined in the 19th century to describe the subjects foundational to public schooling, and many still consider them the mainstays of education. But University of Nebraska–Lincoln researcher Leen-Kiat Sohsays it’s time to add another discipline to the list: computer science.



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25 Oct 2018    

Chancellor Green visits NPOD

Chancellor Ronnie Green paid a visit to NPOD on October 25, to speak with NPOD Director Janos Zempleni and students about how NPOD has positively impacted their educational experience. Students spoke about the many advantages they receive as affiliates of NPOD: working with top notch equipment, networking opportunities, publication opportunities, and training in high quality research skills alongside our faculty.



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23 Oct 2018    By Brad Stauffer

Chancellor featured at Oct. 26 College Meeting

University of Nebraska–Lincoln Chancellor Ronnie Green will be the featured guest from 1-3 p.m., Oct. 26 for the College of Education and Human Sciences College Meeting in the Prairie Suite of the East Campus Union. All CEHS faculty and staff are encouraged to attend the open conversation and to bring questions, insights and suggestions. 



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