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With a second-place finish at the 2024 Region 6 SAFECON, the UNO Flight Team has earned yet another invitation to the National Intercollegiate Flying Association’s (NIFA) National Safety and Flight Evaluation Conference (SAFECON).

Over the past five years, four professors have been named Fellows of the Gerontological Society of America (GSA), one of the most prestigious honors in the field. This recognition highlights their individual accomplishments and underscores the department’s broader impact on advancing research, education, and practice related to aging.

UNO has taken another step forward in drone technology education and research with the recent awarding of a $75,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The grant will fund a project aimed at enhancing community resilience in underserved tribal areas, with a focus on mitigating wind hazards such as tornadoes and straight-line winds.

Mark your calendars for an exciting event at UNO! On Oct. 17, CPACS will host a special screening of the blockbuster film "Twisters," followed by an expert-led panel on emergency management and storm science. The event will feature faculty and professionals from UNO's Emergency Management and Disaster Science program, who will offer unique insights into both the science behind tornadoes and the practical strategies used to manage and respond to such disasters.