Snapshots from the 17th Annual UNO Student Research and Creative Activity Fair
- published: 2025/04/14
- contact: Bella Lockwood-Watson - Office of Strategic Marketing and Communications
- email:Â unonews@unomaha.edu
Two individuals engage in conversation during the Research and Creative Activity Fair at the University of Nebraska at Omaha on April 11, 2025. One person, holding a coffee cup, discusses a research poster while the other listens attentively. The background features a poster with information about the event.
A student plays a classical guitar at the Research and Creative Activity Fair (RCAF). He is focused and engaged in his performance.
A student shares their poster presentation at the Research and Creative Activity Fair (RCAF) inside of UNO's Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center.
➡️ The news: On April 11, 2025, University of Nebraska at Omaha (UNO) students from every college participated in the 17th Annual Research and Creative Activity Fair (RCAF). The event spanned across four buildings: the Barbara Weitz Community Engagement Center (CEC), Strauss Performing Arts Center, Criss Library, and Weber Fine Arts Building. The fair featured research presentations, artistic performances, and innovative projects by undergraduates, graduates, and doctoral students.
💡 What did we see?
- Nearly 300 students shared their work—from cutting-edge scientific research to captivating artistic performances.
- The event highlighted a diverse array of academic disciplines, showcasing the rich breadth of talent at UNO.
- Students had the chance to network with faculty, industry experts, and peers, creating valuable connections for future endeavors.
💡 Why it matters: RCAF serves as a career-launching platform. It provides students with the chance to present work that could shape their professional journeys, whether in science, education, social work, or the arts. UNO’s RCAF continues to inspire students to bridge the gap between academics and real-world applications, helping them gain skills that extend far beyond the classroom.
🤝 Who Supported it? This year’s fair was proudly sponsored by UNO’s Alumni Association, Bio Nebraska, Nebraska National Guard, Great Plains IDEA, Holland Computing Center, and Invest Nebraska.
2025 Student Research and Creative Activity Fair Awardees
Undergraduate Performances
Best:
Matea Jerkovic, Cameron Jordan, Hayden Johnson, Robert Russell
Outstanding:
Isa Wright
Meritorious:
Alex Martinez
Graduate Performances
Best:
Kyle Paoletti
Outstanding:
Aaron Scobie
Undergraduate Exhibits or Demonstrations
Best:
Kennedy Wallman
Outstanding:
Ian Andress
Meritorious:
Jen Riedl
Honorable Mention:
Alyssiah Green
Graduate Exhibits or Demonstrations
Best:
Chelsea Kavich
Outstanding:
Savannah Boedigheimer
Undergraduate Poster Presentations
Best:
Paw Thlay Wah
Outstanding:
Megan Althouse
Meritorious:
Brooklynn Schmidt
Honorable Mention:
Claire Wing
Graduate Poster Presentations
Best:
Chukwuma Adinchezor
Outstanding:
Christopher Engsberg
Meritorious:
Sarah Woelfel
Honorable Mention:
Mahboubeh Ghanbari
Undergraduate Oral Presentations
Best:
Isabelle Weber
Outstanding:
Izzy Vargas
Meritorious:
Charleston Berryman
Honorable Mention:
Cherylynn Gibson
Graduate Oral Presentations
Best:
Sarah Lehn
Outstanding:
Ramin Shahbad
Meritorious:
Toka Mootaz AboElnour Ahmed
Honorable Mention (Tie):
Mehrnoush Haghighatnejad
Honorable Mention (Tie):
Thomas Forke
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