Facial Covering

26 Jun 2020    By Chuck Green, CYFS

Research analyzes ‘Chinese virus’ rhetoric and its impact on Chinese and Asian Americans

Nebraska researchers are analyzing official U.S. government discourse surrounding the coronavirus pandemic, and are exploring ways to combat the ‘new normal’ of targeted, divisive rhetoric.

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Michael Merten

22 Jun 2020    

Michael Merten named Chair of Child, Youth and Family Studies

Michael Merten, current director of the Center for Family Resilience and professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Oklahoma State University, will join the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln July 1, 2020 as chair of the Department of Child, Youth and Family Studies.

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The Dimensional Inventory for Child Development Assessment

22 Jun 2020    By Dana Ludvik, CYFS

New tool uses cultural lens to evaluate young children’s development in Brazil

Researchers from Brazil are working with Nebraska methodologists to build a new screening tool to help early childhood practitioners detect delays more reliably and take appropriate steps to address children’s needs.

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CEHS Career Coaches

15 Jun 2020    

Career coaches ready to help make students’ dream career path a reality

On June 1, two career coaches joined the College of Education and Human Sciences focused on helping students explore opportunities, gain experiences and tell their story to make their dream career path a reality.

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Elizinete Natalia Queiroz de Araujo Souza

15 Jun 2020    By Dana Ludvik, CYFS

Empowering preschool teachers to reflect, talk about science

Researchers from Nebraska and Brazil have launched Preschool Science Talk in Action and Reflection (PreSTAR), which uses professional development strategies to promote reflective practice in science teaching and learning.

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Ajai Ammachathram

10 Jun 2020    By University Communication

Faculty 101 gets the restaurant, hospitality dish from Ammachathram

In the latest episode of Faculty 101, Ajai Ammachathram, assistant professor of hospitality, restaurant and tourism management, discusses the challenges his industry faces amid social distancing and the solutions that could help sustain it going forward.

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09 Jun 2020    By Sherri Jones

Renewing our journey toward inclusive excellence

A message from Dean Sherri Jones to the faculty, staff and students of the College of Education and Human Sciences.

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Germany Gracy Maia

08 Jun 2020    By Dana Ludvik, CYFS

Study reveals mental health challenges of Zika-affected caregivers

Researchers from Nebraska and Brazil are collaborating to understand the psychological experiences of Zika-affected caregivers to develop an early intervention program to enhance caregiver well-being and their capacity to support their children’s long-term health and development.

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Teacher Scholars Academy

04 Jun 2020    

40 students selected for second cohort of Teacher Scholars Academy

Forty recent high school graduates have been selected to join the second cohort of the Teacher Scholars Academy at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln this fall.

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Brazil Preschool

29 May 2020    By Dana Ludvik, CYFS

Nebraska-Brazil early childhood research partnership continues to thrive

Researchers from Nebraska, Brazil continue their interdisciplinary partnership to find solutions to some of the most pressing early childhood challenges.

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