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Put Yourself on the Map
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln campaign promoting successful Husker alumni, faculty and students around the world.
Episodes
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Put Yourself on the Map: Tim Carr
By bridging disciplines across campus, Tim Carr and Janos Zempleni work on an emerging field called nutrigenomics. They hope in the future we'll be able to match foods with an individual's unique genetic makeup to prevent disease.
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Put Yourself on the Map: Susan Vagts
UNL Professor of Practice Susan Vagts teaches a capstone course in actuarial science. The College of Business Administration program combines math and business to put a price tag on risk. An international group named the program a Center of Actuarial Excellence, reflecting its stature as one of…
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Put Yourself on the Map: Roger Butters
As a professor of economics in UNL's College of Business Administration, Roger Butters works to promote economic literacy in K-12 schools throughout Nebraska.
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Go Big Red: Connie Collingsworth
As an attorney for the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Connie Collingsworth forms partnerships to help some of the world's poorest people. The 1982 University of Nebraska College of Law graduate says Nebraska helped her reach her goals.
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Put Yourself on the Map: Andy Benson
Microbiologists, nutritionists and animal scientists come together to study how microorganisms in the digestive system affect human health. UNL food scientists Andy Benson and Jens Walter say the goal is to unlock the mysteries of the gastrointestinal tract and transform that understanding into...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Suat Irmak
By measuring the moisture leaving a field of crops, UNL Biological Systems Engineering Professor Suat Irmak provides farmers with valuable research-based information. Farmers conserve energy and water, save money, and ultimately grow better crops.
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Put Yourself on the Map: Maher Tadros
Maher Tadros, a UNL professor of civil engineering, is transforming bridges and other structures with inventions that expand the strength, versatility and utility of concrete. One example is the NUTie, used to create strong, thin, energy-efficient walls. UNL worked with a Nebraska manufacturer…
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Put Yourself on the Map: Katie Thomas
Katie Thomas immersed herself in Chinese culture with a summer study abroad trip through UNL's College of Business Administration. She visited Shanghai and Beijing, hiked the great wall and interned for an international company. Thomas says her new global view will help as she puts the finishing...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Carlos Asarta
Carlos Asarta grew up in Spain and France and came to Nebraska to be part of the Cornhusker Swimming Team. He excelled in the water and in the classroom, eventually earning his bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from UNL. Now he's on the faculty of the College of Business Administration…
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Put Yourself on the Map: Harley Jane Kozak
Harley Jane Kozak grew up on a farm east of Lincoln and studied theater at UNL for three semesters before heading to New York City. She starred in a dozen feature films including Parenthood, Arachnophobia and When Harry Met Sally. Kozak also spent five years on television playing characters on...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Jonis Agee
Jonis Agee has authored more than a dozen books and inspires students every day as a UNL professor of English. She’s spearheaded writers workshops and writes everyday, but most loves teaching. “I was just born to do that job,” she said. Find more featured Huskers and put yourself on the map at...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Patrick Combs
Football fans may not know his face, but they’ll recognize the booming voice of Patrick Combs, ’88, who calls the plays in Memorial Stadium as the Voice of the Huskers. He has a busy life: learned the trade calling horse shows, ran for Congress, rides a Harley, and is currently a radio network...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Sharon Hansen
Sharon Hansen, ’78, has led choirs in Germany, Romania and Carnegie Hall. Her academic career started as an elementary music teacher in Millard, Nebraska and she now is Director of Choral Activities at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Find more featured Huskers and put yourself on the map at...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Peggy Gomez
Peggy Gomez, ’85, has a long association with University of Nebraska as a student, patron of the arts and visiting professor. Through her arts supply store and community exhibit space, Tugboat Gallery, Gomez has led and influenced Lincoln’s downtown art scene. Find more featured Huskers and put...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Robin Watters
A Nebraska business degree and UNL's Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps helped Robin Watters, ‘ 77, serve his country with a distinguished leadership career. Now a Rear Admiral, Watters helps lead the Navy as Reserve Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff, U.S. Pacific Fleet. He has led naval…
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Put Yourself on the Map: John Stark
Since earning his Master of Fine Arts degree, John Stark, ’82, has made a career of scenic design for the theater. He’s worked professionally at several Chicago area theaters and been honored for his designs. Today, he’s active as a designer and professor at Illinois State University. Find more...
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Put Yourself on the Map: Jay Keasling
Jay Keasling, '86, runs a lab that is creating a cure for malaria. Newsweek called him a "Person to Watch" in 2009. Stephen Colbert called him a "mad scientist" on his show in March 2009.
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Put Yourself on the Map: Betsy O'Brien
Betsy O'Brien, '67, was the longtime director of the Coal, Nuclear and Renewable Fuels Division at the U.S. Department of Energy Information Administration. Find more featured Huskers and put yourself on the map at Planet Red.
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