Nebraska economists' research shows fighting world hunger can be profitable
New research from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln shows that agricultural biotechnology companies can do well by doing good. The research shows that when the association of genetic-modification technology with reduced malnutrition and hunger in food-insecure areas lessens consumer aversion to such technology, innovative companies will find it optimal to reduce their prices and increase consumer access to nutritious food in these areas. The results of the study were recently published in Agricultural Economics, the journal of the International Association of Agricultural Economists.
UNL professor discusses power of language on Faculty 101 podcast
Isabel Velázquez, associate professor of modern languages and literatures at UNL, discusses the power of language and literature on the latest Faculty 101 podcast. Velázquez shares her perspectives on language, a resource worthy of stewardship and investment. She also discusses how acquiring new languages can sustain a viable workforce by helping Nebraska graduates connect and compete with multilingual professionals across the globe.
Record number of UNL students awarded Gilman Scholarship to study abroad in 2017-2018
34 University of Nebraska-Lincoln students were awarded the U.S. Department of State’s Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship during the 2017-2018 academic year. Combined, UNL students were awarded $132,000 in total to complete programs throughout the year across 20 different countries.
NU Central offers new global teaching and research grants to faculty
The University of Nebraska central administration is offering four teaching and research grants in the Africa and South/Central Asia region due Oct. 31, and a fifth on global themes in class curriculum due Nov. 7.
IEP students grow civic engagement skills with community challenge
The Intensive English Program (IEP) students of the “English for Campus and Community Engagement” class recently completed the UNL Center for Civic Engagements and Lincoln Food Bank’s “Lincoln CAN” food drive challenge. Congratulations to the students for surpassing their goal and a great sculpture.
Global Nebraska newsletter launches
The Office of Global Strategies has launched its "Global Nebraska" newsletter in October 2018. Every month, the newsletter will highlight events and resources, and celebrate UNL’s success in the global engagement arena. It will feature the work of the Offices of Global Strategies and Education Abroad, Programs in English as a Second Language, the International Student and Scholar Office, and IANR Global Engagement, and we will also showcase the breadth and depth of global engagement across colleges, departments, centers, and administrative units.
World-class 3D printers at UNL spur professor's research to develop dissolvable medical implants
Michael Sealy, assistant professor of mechanical and materials engineering, is conducting research to design dissolvable medical implants via the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's world-class 3D printers. Sealy is using the printers to build magnesium-based screws, pins and other implants that can slowly dissolve in the body, which would negate the need for follow-up surgeries to remove such implants.
Visiting scholar hosts lecture on Indian Pichvais paintings Oct. 14
Kay Talwar, Chairman of the Southern Asian Art Council at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, will host a lecture on October 14 at the Robert Hillestad Textiles Gallery explaining the history and practice of the Indian pichvais paintings currently on display. Her lecture, “Making the Desert Bloom: Painted Textiles for a Krishna Temple” begins at 2 p.m. and is open to the public.
International man of hospitality joins Faculty 101 podcast
Dipra Jha, a professor in the College of Education & Human Sciences, is a hospitality expert who travels the globe while advising some of the world’s most luxurious resorts. During the latest episode of UNL's Faculty 101 podcast, Jha discusses his word around the world and his efforts to fulfill the university’s land-grant mission by collaborating with industry professionals across Nebraska. He also explains his passion for bringing worldly professional experiences to the classroom.
Partners needed for International Education Week events
Global Affairs is seeking partners to host events during the U.S. Department of State's International Education Week during the week of Nov. 12-16. The office will publicize all campus events. Interested parties should contact Courtney Van Hoosen via email by Nov. 9.