College of Information Science & Technology News

Monday, August 03, 2020

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Open Source Community Health Project Expands Private Funding with UNO and MU

Researchers at UNO and the University of Missouri (MU) are collectively receiving over $1.6M in private funding to advance research and practice regarding open source community health and sustainability.

I Am the ROI: Sally Elatta

Sally Elatta is a case study in productivity. Through her company AgilityHealth, this University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) alumna has helped some of the largest companies locally, nationally, and internationally align their employees and their efforts using the agile methodologies.

UNO Fall Planning

The "Fall Forward" planning page is a one-stop shop for all students, faculty, staff, and guests on what to expect for Fall 2020 campus operations.

Do You Know UNO? "Toredor Red" Shines in PKI

Walk through PKI’s front doors and it’s hard to miss “Toreador Red,” a larger-than-life red glass piece created by renowned glass sculptor Dale Chihuly.

New & Noteworthy

IS&T Launches iSTEM Virtual Toolbox

UNO's College of Information Science and Technology is creating a virtual toolbox for iSTEM activities, available free for all to use.

NU COVID-19 Screening App Available for Android and iOS

UNMC, in collaboration with students from UNO, launched a groundbreaking mobile app this April to screen large groups of individuals who are concerned that they may have COVID-19.

Scholarship Spotlight: IS&T's JumpStart Scholarship

With life circumstances and financial needs shifting, IS&T is offering a JumpStart Scholarship to encourage new IS&T graduate applicants to continue on with their studies.

IS&T Learning @ Home

Local Nonprofit Faces COVID-19 Challenges Head-On Thanks to Partnership With UNO IS&T Students

A longstanding partnership with students in UNO's College of Information Science and Technology has helped a local nonprofit continue its mission despite challenges presented by COVID-19.

Learning @ Home: Dr. Kate Cooper

College of Information Science and Technology professor Kate Cooper, Ph.D., discusses her transition to online teaching, tools she utilizes and her investment in student success.

IS&T Learning @ Home: Grace Maline and Kaitlyn Baysa

Before the transition to remote learning, Grace and Kaitlyn were roommates working through their junior year as expected. A week into remote learning, they have some advice for students on staying accountable to keep learning.

IS&T In the News

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